Cypress Street Closed Between Baily Road and Myra Ave. July 31
Due to AQUA Pennsylvania work, Cypress St. between Baily Road and Myra Avenue is closed Friday, July 31. Work is expected to last one day, weather permitting.
Community
Emergency Road Closure on East Providence Road Due to Sewer Work
Please be advised the unit block of E. Providence Road (between Wycombe and Lansdowne Avenues) will be closed July 29, 2020. A. Gargiule & Sons will be conducting emergency sewer work at this location. Please seek an alternate route until further notice. We appreciate your patience.
Have You Seen a Spotted Lanternfly?
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture has created an online Spotted Lanternfly Reporting Tool to help authorites control the population of this invasive pest. The online tool allows the public to report sightings, log the information, and notify the appropriate State or Federal agency for a response.
Have you see a spotted lanternfly? (visual identifier)
The Spotted Lanternfly is an invasive insect that has spread throughout Pennsylvania since its discovery in Berks County in 2014. The Spotted Lanternfly feeds on the plant sap of many different plants including grapevines, maples, black walnut, and other important plants in PA. If you see SLF, help us stop it in its tracks! To report a sighting, use this reporting tool or call 1-888-422-3359.
Borough Offices Closed until Monday, July 27
NOTICE FROM BOROUGH MANAGEMENT
Effective immediately, Yeadon Borough Hall, Yeadon Public Works Garage, and Yeadon Public Library are closed to the public and will reopen on Monday, July 27, 2020 at 8:30 am.
We ask for the community’s patience as we work to resolve this unforeseen emergency situation. Thank you.
Clay Payne Named Executive Director of Yeadon Public Library
As of July 6th, 2020, Clay Payne has taken the helm as the Director of the Yeadon Public Library. Mr. Payne earned a B.A. in History and Journalism from Louisiana State University and a Master of Library and Information Science from Clark Atlanta University. He worked in a variety of positions with the East Baton Rouge Parish Public Library, the DeKalb County (Georgia) Public Library, the District of Columbia Public Library, and the Atlanta-Fulton County Library System. Mr. Payne is excited to join both the Borough and the Yeadon Public Library and looks forward to serving the community. We are excited to have him and ask that you please join us in welcoming him to the Borough.
Visit the Yeadon Library website.
Excessive Heat Watch through Tuesday, July 21
An Excessive Heat Watch has been issued for our area beginning today and ending Tuesday, July 21 at 6 pm. Oppressive humidity will begin today before the excessive heat arrives Sunday afternoon. Temperatures are forecasted to be in the 90s through Wednesday, but will feel like 100 degrees or higher.
Seniors, young children, or anyone with heart and lung conditions are advised to limit exposure outdoors. Please take the time to identify and check in on any at-risk or elderly loved ones and neighbors.
As we experience the heat wave over the next few days, Council reminds residents of the County’s Heat Plan which includes tips and resources the County offers to help vulnerable residents, particularly the elderly, stay safe during the summer season.
Free Food Distribution Event Wednesday July 29 in Municipal Parking Lot
Health Partners Foundation Presents Fresh Food for Families Free Food Distribution Event
This food giveaway will give away 10,000 pounds of fresh groceries and produce. Stay safe in your car and practice social distancing — we will bring the food to you.
Municipal Lot (next to former Citizens Bank)
735 Church Lane, Yeadon, PA 19050
Wednesday, July 29, 2020
TIME:
3-5 p.m.
Partnering organizations:
- Health Partners Foundation
- Share Food Program
- Representative Joanna McClinton
- Yeadon Mayor Rohan Hepkins
Delaware County Offering COVID-19 Testing in Yeadon July 21, 22, and 23
Delaware County will be offering drive-thru and walk-up COVID-19 testing for residents on July 21, 22 and 23 in Yeadon.
Residents over the age of 18 will be eligible to be tested, especially those at higher risk including residents over the age of 65 and those with pre-existing health conditions. Critical and essential workforce are considered a priority for getting testing. These individuals include first responders, healthcare system employees, grocery stores, pharmacies and other essential workers.
Testing will be conducted by trained medical staff utilizing a nasal swab (PCR) test kit. Testing is free of charge for residents without health insurance. There is no out of pocket fee or co-pay for residents with private or public health insurance. Please bring your insurance card to the testing site. Upon arrival, patients will need to complete a registration form and a consent form. Test results will take up to 5-7 business days. Residents will receive their results by mail. Residents who test positive will also receive a call from the Chester County Health Department.
Residents are asked to wear a mask/face covering.
Mercy Fitzgerald/Saint Bernard’s Hall/Friendship Circle Senior Center Parking Lot
600 S. Wycombe Ave, Yeadon PA 19050
July 21: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
July 22: 12:00 PM – 5:30 PM
July 23: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
If possible, please call 610-891-6129 to pre-register; walk-up testing will also be available.
Additional COVID-19 public testing sites in Delaware County are being added and announced. More information on COVID-19 testing, symptoms, and resources can be found here.
Spotted Lanternfly Virtual Town Hall – Wednesday, July 15
The Spotted Lanternfly Virtual Town Hall live webinar, led by Penn State Extension Master Gardener Sam Barnett, will catch us up on the most recent research and teach us what we can do in our own yards to combat the Spotted Lanternfly. State Representative Jennifer O’Mara is partnering with the Master Gardeners of Delaware County to help residents learn what works and what doesn’t.
Wednesday, July 15, 2020
7:00 PM – 8:30 PM ET
WHO IS THIS FOR?
Any concerned Pennsylvania citizen wanting to learn more about how to combat the Spotted Lanternfly
https://extension.psu.edu/spotted-lanternfly-virtual-town-hall
Borough Newsletter – Summer 2020 Issue
The Borough of Yeadon’s Summer 2020 Newsletter has been published.
The issue is also available to view or download as a PDF file.