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Delaware County’s ‘Healthy for the Holidays’ COVID-19 Vaccination Update

Delaware County will be offering all three COVID-19 vaccines—Moderna, Pfizer, and Johnson & Johnson—on select dates over the next 10 days at the Delaware County Wellness Center in Yeadon and the Keystone First Wellness Center in Chester. Dates and times are listed below.

First and second doses, as well as boosters/third doses are available for all individuals. All vaccinations are free, and do not require identification or health insurance.

The Pfizer vaccine is available to individuals 5 years of age and older, with a second dose 21 days after the first dose. Parents or guardians must provide consent for 5 to 17-year-olds and must plan to be present during the vaccination.

Who can receive a booster?

Individuals 18+ who received their 2nd dose of Moderna more than 6 months ago
Individuals 16+ who received their 2nd dose of Pfizer more than 6 months ago
Individuals 18+ who received the single-doses Johnson & Johnson more than 2 months ago
Individuals who are moderately to severely immunocompromised are eligible to receive an additional dose of Moderna or Pfizer 28 days after their 2nd dose.

Delaware County Wellness Center

125 Chester Avenue, Yeadon, PA 19050

Monday, 12/20, 3 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Tuesday, 12/21, 3 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Tuesday, 12/28, 3 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Keystone First Wellness Center

1929 W. 9th Street, Chester, PA 19013

Wednesday, 12/22, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Wednesday, 12/29, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Appointments are strongly recommended. Walk-in are welcome, though we ask individuals without an appointment to arrive at a vaccine clinic at least one hour after start time.

To schedule an appointment, visit the Delaware County website at delcopa.gov/vax or call the Delaware County Wellness Line at (484) 276-2100 or email DelcoWellness@co.delaware.pa.us.

Homebound Individuals

Delaware County continues to operate its successful Homebound COVID-19 Vaccination Program, providing vaccines and booster shots to homebound individuals, including adults and children (plus additional family members/caretakers with prior notice). To schedule a homebound vaccination (for themselves or a loved one/caretaker) residents should call the COVID-19 Call Center at (484) 276-2100 or email DelcoWellness@co.delaware.pa.us.

For more information about COVID-19 vaccinations and resources, visit delcopa.gov/covid.

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HHW collection

Delaware County Announces 2022 Household Hazardous Waste Collection Dates

Delaware County 2022 Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events

This Program is offered as a community service to the residents of Delaware County and is not open to businesses, institutions or industry.

On the Event dates listed below, Only Household Hazardous Waste will be accepted. Electronic Waste and Latex Paint will NOT be accepted.
Registration required for all events, Register at: https://delcohhwevents.eventbrite.com
Saturday, April 23:
Emergency Services Training Center, 1600 Calcon Hook Rd., Sharon Hill (Darby Twp.) 19079
Saturday, June 11:
Rose Tree Park, 1671 N. Providence Road, Media, PA 19063
Saturday, Sept 10:
Emergency Services Training Center, 1600 Calcon Hook Rd., Sharon Hill (Darby Twp.) 19079
Saturday, Oct., 15:
Upper Chichester Township Municipal Bdg, 8500 Furey Road., Upper Chichester, PA 19061
See a list of acceptable and unacceptable items.

Sponsored by:
County of Delaware
Delaware County Solid Waste Authority
Covanta Delaware Valley, L.P.
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
All events by appointment only – Registration required

For additional information contact Delaware County Solid Waste Authority at 610-892-9627

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meeting notice

Borough Council Caucus Meeting – Thursday, December 16, 7:00 PM

Yeadon Borough Council will hold a caucus meeting on Thursday, December 16, 2021 at 7:00 p.m.

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Borough of Yeadon December 16, 2021 Caucus Meeting

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Healthy For the Holidays

Delaware County’s ‘Healthy for the Holidays’ Weekly COVID Vaccination Update

Delaware County continues to offer all three COVID-19 vaccines—Moderna, Pfizer, and Johnson & Johnson— in multiple locations, including the Delaware County Wellness Center in Yeadon, the Keystone First Wellness Center in Chester, 69th Street Terminal, and a community vaccination clinic at the Watkins Avenue Senior Center in Upper Darby.

1st and 2nd doses, as well as boosters/3rd doses are available for all individuals.

The Pfizer vaccine is available to individuals 5 years of age and older, with a second dose 21 days after the first dose. Parents or guardians must provide consent for 5 to 17-year-olds and must plan to be present during the vaccination.

Who can receive a booster?

  • Individuals 18+ who received their 2nd dose of Moderna more than 6 months ago
  • Individuals 16+ who received their 2nd dose of Pfizer more than 6 months ago
  • Individuals 18+ who received the single-doses Johnson & Johnson more than 2 months ago
  • Individuals who are moderately to severely immunocompromised are eligible to receive an additional dose of Moderna or Pfizer 28 days after their 2nd dose.

All vaccinations are free, and do not require identification or health insurance.

 

Delaware County Wellness Center

125 Chester Avenue, Yeadon, PA 19050

Tuesday, 12/14, 3 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Saturday, 12/18, 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

 

Keystone First Wellness Center

1929 W. 9th Street, Chester, PA 19013

Wednesday, 12/15, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Saturday, 12/18, 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

 

69th Street Terminal

Great Hall, Upper Darby, PA 19082

Thursday, 12/16, 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.

 

Watkins Avenue Senior Center

Upper Darby Community Complex

326 Watkins Ave, Upper Darby, PA 19082

Friday, 12/17, 2 p.m. – 7 p.m.

 

Appointments are strongly recommended. Walk-in are welcome, though we ask individuals without an appointment to arrive at a vaccine clinic at least one hour after start time.

 

To schedule an appointment, visit the Delaware County website at or call the Delaware County Wellness Line at (484) 276-2100.

 

Homebound Individuals

Delaware County continues to operate its successful Homebound COVID-19 Vaccination Program, providing vaccines and booster shots to homebound individuals (and a family member/caretaker).

To schedule a homebound vaccination (for themselves or a loved one/caretaker) residents should call the COVID-19 Call Center at (484) 276-2100. Homebound visits will be scheduled for an upcoming Tuesday, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.

For more information, visit delcopa.gov/covid.

For more information about vaccine hesitancy, visitwww.factsoverfiction.info

 

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Yeadon Public Library

Job Posting: Yeadon Public Library Director

The Board of Trustees of the Yeadon Public Library seeks a dynamic community minded Library Director for our very active library located in a diverse community in Delaware County, PA.

The Director will possess a master’s degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited

institution. The Director will have PA State Library Certification or eligibility to acquire same within 6 months, and a minimum of 2 years of supervisory and administrative experience in a public library or commensurate experience that demonstrates ability to address the features of this position including:

• High level of managerial and organizational skills along with the capacity to coordinate staff development, to work effectively with experienced, long-term staff, and to hire new staff as needed.

• Ability to exercise considerable professional skill, initiative, and independent judgment.

• Innovative thinking and knowledge of current and emerging technologies.

• Competence to develop, implement, market, and evaluate a multitude of programs and services addressing all age levels within a diverse community; and to manage collection development through timely materials selection and weeding.

• Proven capacity to work with various borough stakeholders (e.g., Library Board, Delaware County Libraries, Friends of Yeadon Public Library, William Penn School District, local, county and state governments).

• Commitment and ability to engage in community outreach and partnerships.

• Working knowledge of library financial systems and reporting.

• Exceptional interpersonal, written, and oral communication.

• Strong grant research and writing skills.

• Ability to assess the adequacy of existing and long-range plans for library building expansion and development.

• Planning and community needs assessment skills.

This position is full time based on 40 hours per week. Competitive health benefits and insurance coverage included.

Submit cover letter and current resume electronically to: yetrustees@delcolibraries.org

Yeadon Borough is an equal opportunity employer.

The Director reports to the Board of Trustees and works effectively with the Borough Manager to oversee the safe and efficient operation of the library facility. The Director maintains relationships and provides necessary reports and information to Delaware County Libraries, and to the Board and staff of Yeadon Public Library.

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