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December 15, 2021 in Government

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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December 15, 2021 in COVID-19 News

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

December 10, 2021 in 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.

December 10, 2021 in Community Government

Residents Wanted to Serve on Mayor’s Advisory Council

Mayor Hepkins is seeking Borough Residents to serve on a proposed seven-member “Mayor’s Advisory Council” to assist the Mayor on issues facing residents.

As such, the Advisory Council will serve as the eyes and ears of the greater Yeadon Community to advise the Mayor on issues that are sensitive to residents, and to be a sounding board for response to residents and elected officials.

Please send a brief background with the information listed below via email at rhepkins@yeadonborough.com or via regular mail at 600 Church Lane, Yeadon, PA 19050.

This feedback should include:

Name
Address
Email
Phone Number
How long lived in Yeadon
What you’d like to see most in Yeadon
Why you would like to serve

December 9, 2021 in COVID-19 News

Delaware County Urges Residents to be ‘Healthy for the Holidays’

Delaware County Council and the Delaware County COVID-19 Task Force are urging residents to protect themselves and each other as we travel, gather and celebrate during the holiday season. Residents are urged to be mindful of the ongoing pandemic, continue to follow the guidance of health experts, and get fully vaccinated in order to ensure optimal protection from the virus and remain healthy for the holidays.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Pennsylvania Department of Health (PA DOH) are tracking worrisome trends related to COVID-19 positivity rates and hospitalizations. The County saw a rise in cases after the Thanksgiving holiday and expects to see a concerning rise in cases due to colder weather and the possible impact of emerging variants.

WHERE TO GET THE COVID-19 VACCINE

Delaware County is currently running two COVID-19 vaccination clinics each week at Yeadon and Chester. Residents can schedule an appointment for the COVID-19 vaccine, including booster shots, through the Delaware County COVID-19 website at delcopa.gov/covid, or by contacting the Delaware County Wellness Line by phone at (484) 276-2100 or by email at DelcoWellness@co.delaware.pa.us. Walk-ins are welcome; however, since both booster and pediatric doses are in high demand, appointments are recommended. Residents who elect to walk in are asked to come to the site no earlier than one hour after the site’s listed start time to help ensure minimal wait times.

Appointments at non-County COVID-19 vaccination clinics are also available. Please check the Federal vaccines website at vaccines.gov for locations and appointments.

HEALTHY FOR THE HOLIDAYS: TESTING

Delaware County offers PCR testing at the Delaware County Wellness Center in Yeadon (125 Chester Avenue) on Mondays from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and at the Keystone First Wellness Center in Chester (1929 W. 9th Street) on Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Appointments are not required. Residents can call the Wellness Line at (484) 276-2100 for details, the current timeframe for results, and information about rapid testing.

For more information, see the complete Delaware County “Healthy for the Holidays” press release.

December 9, 2021 in Senior Citizens

ReachOut Program Offers Connections for Senior Citizens

It can be hard if you are living alone and are somewhat isolated during these COVID times. If you are feeling isolated and alone, there is a program that may be able to help. Villanova University is offering a program called ReachOut.

ReachOut provides friendly calls by a student volunteer to an older adult. Students contact their older adult partner approximately once weekly for 20-30 minutes to engage in social discussion (no medical advice is provided). Calls continue weekly or at a mutually agreed upon frequency between the older adult and student. The frequency and length of the calls is entirely up to the older adult partner and can be discontinued at any time.

Villanova ReachOut has received excellent feedback from both their older adult partners and their volunteers regarding this program.

If you are an older adult who would like to be part of the ReachOut Program, please complete the Older Adult Partner Form.

Please visit the ReachOut website for additional information.

December 8, 2021 in Government

Revised Schedule for December 2021 Borough Council Meetings

Please be advised that the Yeadon Borough Council’s Caucus and Legislative meetings for December 2021 will be held at 7:00 p.m. on December 16 and 30th respectively. Updated dates and times are below:

Yeadon Borough Council – December 2021 Caucus Meeting
Thursday, December 16, 7:00 PM

Yeadon Borough Council – December 2021 Legislative Meeting
Thursday, December 30, 7:00 PM

December 8, 2021 in Business

Business Owners: Attend an Upcoming Town Hall About New County Health Department

Delaware County looks forward to the opening of the County’s Health Department. Subject to the approval of the Commonwealth, the completion of essential tasks within the responsibility of the Bureau of Environmental Health is ongoing, and will continue towards a mid-January 2022 date of commencement.

We invite you to attend one of upcoming virtual and in-person Town Hall Meetings. We will provide clarification and direction on some of the services provided by the Environmental Health Department.

This is an excellent opportunity to learn about the licensing, inspections and application processes for your businesses. Please consider attending one of the scheduled meetings below. It will benefit you, as a Delaware County business owner/operator as well as to the communities we serve. For your convenience, you may attend either virtually or in-person.

TOWN HALL DATES:

12/9/21 7pm Virtual (Click here to register.)
12/10/21 10am Virtual (Click here to register.)
12/10/21 3pm Virtual (Click here to register.)
12/14/21 7pm Virtual (Click here to register.)

12/15/21 10am IN-PERSON @ 100 Garrett Rd, Upper Darby, Pa. Upper Darby Township Building.
12/20/21 7pm IN-PERSON @ 201 W. Front St., Media, Pa. County Council Meeting Room, 1st floor.

For more information on the approved Delaware County Health Code and Fee Schedule, please visit the following link: https://www.delcopa.gov/health/codes.html

Our team looks forward to working together towards our goals of fostering healthier communities and expanding our mission to bring greater health to the public of Delaware County.

Learn more about the Delaware County Health Department at delcopa.gov/health

December 8, 2021 in Emergency Management

Winter Holiday Fire Safety: A Message from the Fire Marshal

Nearly half of holiday decoration fires happen because decorations are placed too close to a heat source.
It’s fun to decorate for the winter holidays, but holiday decorations can increase your risk for a home fire. As you deck the halls this season, be fire smart.

Inspect holiday lights each year before you put them up. Throw away light strands with frayed or pinched wires.
Water your Christmas tree every day. A dry tree is dangerous because it can catch on fire easily.
Consider using battery-operated flameless candles, which can look, smell and feel like real candles.
If you do use lit candles, make sure they are in stable holders and place them where they cannot be knocked down easily.

For more information and free fire-safety resources, visit www.usfa.fema.gov

December 8, 2021 in Government

Code Enforcement Committee Meeting Tuesday, December 14, 6:00 PM

Yeadon Borough will hold a Code Enforcement Committee meeting on Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at 6:00 p.m.

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Yeadon Borough Code Enforcement Committee Meeting
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