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Yeadon Borough Emergency Management Coronavirus Update

The Yeadon Borough Emergency Management Department is working hand and hand with the County Emergency Management Department and the Intercommunity Health Department on keeping everyone updated on the coronavirus issue.

Due to the heightened concern regarding 2019 Novel Coronavirus, Dr. George Avetian, Delaware County’s Senior Medical Advisor shared recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) on Jan. 27th.

The Philadelphia Health Department is investigating a possible case of coronavirus. Philadelphia Health Department officials are working with a private school in Philadelphia after a foreign exchange student who recently traveled through Wuhan City, China, where the illness first started spreading was admitted to a local hospital with symptoms of coronavirus. There are no confirmed cases in the state. The Pennsylvania Department of Health is investigating and monitoring potential cases. The department, through its team of epidemiologists and its emergency response section, are working closely with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and county and municipal health departments to monitor the coronavirus outbreak in China and Asia, and associated cases in the United States.

How to protect yourself:
There are currently no vaccines available to protect you against human coronavirus infection. You may be able to reduce your risk of infection by doing the following: wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands, avoid close contact with people who are sick.

How to protect others:
If you have cold-like symptoms, you can help protect others by doing the following: stay home while you are sick, avoid close contact with others, cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze and then throw the tissue in the trash and wash your hands, clean and disinfect objects and surfaces.

Treatment:
There are no specific treatments for illnesses caused by human coronaviruses. Most people with common human coronavirus illness will recover on their own. However, you can do some things to relieve your symptoms: take pain and fever medications (Caution: do not give aspirin to children) use a room humidifier or take a hot shower to help ease a sore throat and cough, if you are mildly sick, you should drink plenty of liquids, rest.
If you are concerned about your symptoms, you should see your healthcare provider.
More information on Coronavirus can be found here.

Borough Hall

Town Hall Census and Mayors Forum at Borough Hall March 5th

Thursday, March 5, 2020

U.S. Census 2020 Information Session and Hiring Event: 5:00 PM


Join Mayor Hepkins and U.S. Census Bureau Representatives to learn more about the importance of the upcoming 2020 Census, how it benefits our community, ask any questions that you may have, learn more about job opportunities currently available and apply in-person.
Representatives from Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon’s office will be attending the meeting. Refreshments will be provided.

This Event is Sponsored by The Mayor’s Census Task Force

Mayor’s Forum: 7:00 PM

All Yeadon Residents are welcome to attend. Retired Police Officer Rodney Irby and the Mayor’s Assistant Joan (Williams) Tolbert will be honored, and several new part-time Police Officers will be sworn in. Discuss your issues & concerns, offer suggestions, or just ask the Mayor – Let your voice be heard! Refreshments will be served.

Camp Garrett

Camp Garrett’s 2020 Season Begins June 22

UPDATE: Yeadon Borough hosts Camp Garrett Open House March 18

Camp Garrett is committed to fulfilling the vision of founder Elizabeth Garrett, by creating a welcoming environment where all children thrive, regardless of income or background.

Camp Garrett’s focus is on health and wellness, collaboration and respect for others and the outdoors. Rising first-graders to 15 year-olds are welcome! Income-based scholarships are also available for those who qualify.

Located on 240 beautiful acres in Newtown Square, PA, Camp Garrett has lots of different programs and activities, such as swimming, art, archery, sports, hiking, gardening, and so much more. The camp offers breakfast, lunch and snack to every camper, every day at no additional cost, cooked on-site daily using local ingredients–some of which are grown by campers right on the property.

For more information and to register: Camp Garrett

Fire Officials Sworn Into Office

Newly appointed Fire Department President Luigi Lazzaro and Fire Chief Daniel Haggerty were sworn in by Mayor Hepkins at the January 16th Borough Council Legislative Meeting.

Mayor Hepkins with YFD President Lazzaro
Taking the oath.
Mayor Hepkins and Chief Haggerty
Taking the oath.

Mayor Hepkins

Mayor Hepkins to Host Quarterly Citizens Forum

Quarterly Mayor’s Citizens Forum

Thursday, March 5, 2020
7:00 – 8:30 pm
Second Floor, Yeadon Borough Hall

All Yeadon Residents are welcome to attend.

Refreshments will be served.

Discuss your issues & concerns, offer suggestions, or just “Ask the Mayor”
Let your Voice be Heard!!!

meeting notice

Residents Wanted to Serve on Yeadon Boards and Committees

The Borough of Yeadon is currently accepting resumes of residents interested in serving on a number of boards and committees.

Boards/commissions with vacancies are listed below. Letters of interest and resumes should be sent to the Borough Manager via mail or email. Thank you.

Boards

Library Board
Zoning Board
Historical Commission
Civil Service Commission
Vacancy Board

Committeees

Community Relations Committee
Recreation Committee
Code Committee
Public Works Committee
Finance Committee
Public Safety Committee



Library Board
A Library Board member is appointed by Council in three year terms. There are a total of nine people on the Board and their terms expire in different years. The Board meets on the fourth Thursday of each month. The Board is responsible for presenting a financial report to Council by November 1 of each year. The Board also gives free library service to the residents and taxpayers.


Zoning Board
A Zoning Board member is appointed by Council for a five year term, one member’s term should expire each year. There are a total of five people on the Board and up to no more than three alternates. Alternates serve for three year terms. The Board meets as needed and is responsible has exclusive jurisdiction to hear and render final adjudication on matters; such as, code officer enforcement appeals on permits, the administration of a floodplain or flood hazard, applications for variances, etc.

Download Zoning Board Member Application (PDF)

The Yeadon Borough Historical Commission
A Yeadon Borough Historical Commission member is appointed by Council for a five year term. There are a total of seven people on the Commission.

The membership shall be as follows:

  1. Members shall be persons with knowledge or an interest in the preservation of the Yeadon Borough’s historic, and the propagation of the history of the Yeadon Borough and the surrounding area.
  2. One member shall be a registered architect.
  3. One member shall be a licensed real estate broker.
  4. One member shall be the Yeadon Borough Building Inspector.
  5. Four members shall be persons with knowledge or an interest in the preservation of Yeadon Borough’s historic resources.
  6. Resumes evidencing the qualifications of the members shall be filed with the Borough Secretary.
  7. In the event a registered architect and/or a licensed real estate broker who is also a resident of Yeadon Borough cannot be appointed to serve or is unwilling to serve on the Commission, Borough Council may appoint a registered architect and/or licensed real estate broker who is not a resident of the Borough but who otherwise meets the qualifications to serve on the Commission. In the event a Borough resident who is a registered architect and/or licensed real estate broker desires to serve on the Commission, that individual(s) shall be given preference over non-Borough residents applying for the same position.

The Historical Commission shall have all powers and duties conferred and imposed by the laws of the commonwealth upon such commissions, including but not limited to the following:

    1. To conduct a survey of buildings for the purpose of determining those of historical and/or architectural significance and pertinent facts about them; and to maintain and periodically revise the detailed listings of historic sites and buildings and data about them, appropriately classified with respect to national, state or local significance, and to period or field of interest, including cultural characteristics of the Borough of the life of an individual significant in the past and associated with the Borough.
    2. To propose, as deemed appropriate, the establishment of historical districts located in Yeadon Borough.

  1. To formulate recommendations concerning the establishment of an appropriate system of markers for selected historic and/or architectural sites and buildings, including proposals for the installation and care of such historic markers.
  2. To formulate recommendations concerning the preparation and publication of maps, brochures and descriptive material about the history of Yeadon Borough and/or its historic and architectural sites.
  3. To cooperate with and to advise the Yeadon Borough, Borough Planning Commission and any other agencies or boards in matters involving historically and/or architecturally significant sites and buildings.
  4. To cooperate with and enlist assistance from the National Park Service, the National Trust for Historic Preservation, the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission and other agencies, both public and/or private, from time to time concerned with historic sites and buildings located within the Borough.
  5. To advise owners of historical buildings on problems of preservation.
  6. To promote public interest in the purpose of this article by carrying on a public relations program.


Civil Service Commission
The Civil Service Commission makes an annual report containing a brief summary of its work during the year and a full accounting for expenditures of public monies, which is available for public inspection. The Commission also reviewsapplication submissions for the Police Department.


The Vacancy Board
The Vacancy Board assists the Borough in seeking candidates for vacancies on the Boards, Commissions, and elected positions at the Borough.


Community Relations Committee
A Community Relations Committee member is appointed as needed to assist with special events, such as Flag Day.


Recreation
A Recreation Board member is appointed by Council in five year terms, at least one member’s term expires annually. There are a total of seven members on the Board. The Board submits a proposed budget annual to Council for approval for the ensuing year, setting forth all proposed expenditures and programs. The Board also coordinates and develops athletic, cultural, and recreational activities for the Borough.


Code
The Code Committee meets every first Tuesday of the month. Residents are welcome to become members who work with the Council Chair and Code Director to address any Code related issues and concerns.


Public Works
The Public Works Committee meets every first Tuesday of the month. Residents are welcome to become members who work with the Council Chair and Superintendent of Public Works to address any Public Works related issues and concerns.


Finance
The Finance Committee meets on a monthly basis to discuss and address the financial matters of the Borough.

Public Safety
The Public Safety Committee meets the last Saturday of the month to discuss and address any public safety concerns within the Borough.

For additional details, terms, and conditions, please refer to the Yeadon Codified Ordinances or contact the Borough at 610-284-1606.

Citizens Police Academy

Participants Wanted for Second Annual Citizens Police Academy

Yeadon Police Department proudly presents the Second Annual Citizens Police Academy beginning March 4, 2020 and ending with a graduation on April 16, 2020. Classes will be held at Yeadon Borough Hall, every Wednesday from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. The academy is free, and class size is limited to 20 residents of Yeadon. Applications from outside jurisdictions will be accepted on an available seating basis.

The Yeadon Citizens Police Academy will create a challenging atmosphere, and provide residents/cadets with an inside look at what it takes to be a police officer. This program will create confidence, self-discipline, physical security and fitness awareness, and foster team-building mindsets, while bringing you into the world of policing. Instructors are police officers with a strong desire to open lines of communication with those we swear to protect and serve, to create positive police and public interactions, so that a deeper understanding of policing can serve to foster a stronger bond with citizens and their police officers.

Applications must be submitted by Monday, February 18, 2019 for consideration. Hard copies are available at Yeadon Police HQ. Once registered, you will be notified of your approval for the course, a week prior to the class start date.

To learn more, download the complete course program, terms, and application.

Applications may be submitted via emailto apaparo@yeadonpd.org or drop off your application in person to Yeadon Borough Police Headquarters.

Questions about the program? Please contact Chief Paparo at 610-623-7611.

Deadline for applications is Monday, February 24, 2020

Delaware County

County Seeks Participants for Public Health Focus Group and Online Survey

The Delaware County Council and the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health are conducting a brief 10-15 minute online survey to assess how Delaware County residents (ages 18 and older) perceive the County to be addressing local public health-related needs.

Click Here for Survey:
https://tinyurl.com/DelCoSurvey
Survey closes January 31, 2020

Need language assistance or have questions? Contact us at delcohealthstudy@gmail.com

Prefer to complete a hardcopy version of the survey instead?
Paper copies are available in select locations throughout the county. Call 410-502-8952 to learn more.

Upcoming Focus Groups

County Council is also holding two focus group sessions seeking input on how residents believe existing programs and policies are meeting their health-related needs. Participants must be county residents 18 years of age or older.

Available Dates:
January 13 at 10:00 am in Folsom
January 16 at noon in Upper Darby

Light refreshments will be served.

Space is limited: Pre-registration required.

Contact 410-502-8952 or delcohealthstudy@gmail.com to register today.

Behavioral Health and Intellectual Disability Training for Ages 18-24

The District 1199C Training & Upgrading Fund is actively recruiting 18-to-24-year-old participants for the Behavioral Health Pre-Apprenticeship-to-Apprenticeship Program. The pre-apprenticeship is a 12-week training program that leads to an opportunity to join the behavioral health apprenticeship, which consists of a full-time job and college courses resulting in 24 credits from Jefferson University. The pre-apprenticeship program will begin mid-February, 2020.

For more information and to register for an upcoming test and information session, please visit https://1199ctraining/dsp

Agency testing times:
Friday, January 10th: 12pm
Tuesday, January 14th: 12pm

Information session and tests:
Friday, January 17th: 9am
Wednesday, January 22nd: 9am

Eligibility Criteria:
· 18 to 24 years old
· Required high school diploma or GED
· Able to pass CASAS assessment test and drug screening
· Able to commit to at least 30 hours of training per week beginning Fall 2019
· Driver’s license or ability to obtain driver’s license – driver’s education training will be provided!
· Past personal experience with mental health, recovery or working with individuals with disabilities a plus

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