Borough News
Delaware County Moves to Create Largest County-Owned Park
County will acquire 213-acre property at Don Guanella site in Marple Township
Delaware County Council has begun the process of creating the largest County-owned park with the introduction of an ordinance to acquire the 213-acre parcel at the former Don Guanella School. The County’s move comes after development of the site was unanimously rejected by the Marple Township Board of Commissioners twice in recent months. The County will secure the new park, which will provide immediate and ongoing substantial economic and environmental benefits as it improves County residents’ quality of life, by paying fair market value as part of the process of eminent domain.
“We are enormously pleased that we will be able to secure one of the last large tracts of open space in densely populated eastern Delaware County for use as a public park,” said Delaware County Council Chairman Brian Zidek. “Even prior to the COVID pandemic, we knew that open space – including parks, trails and bike paths – bring real economic and environmental benefit to our community and this park will dramatically improve our County’s quality of life.”
The new park will protect the site’s extraordinary old growth forest and benefit all County residents, but particularly the approximate 14,000 who live within one mile of the property and the estimated 53,000 residents who live within a two-mile radius.
“For almost a decade, area residents have waited anxiously to see what was going to happen with the land at Don Guanella, especially since our community is nearly completely built out. Saving these amazing woods will be welcome news for everyone,” said Richard Jones of Marple Township. “I know that everyone who enjoyed this natural space previously could not be happier that the County is going to secure this land permanently as a public park. It’s the best possible outcome.”
In addition to the substantial benefit the new park will bring to its nearest neighbors and the community at large, the preservation of open space will bring economic and environmental benefits as well. Studies confirm that preserved open space brings direct economic benefit in the form of tourism dollars, related employment, and nearby retail earnings as well as increased property values of surrounding properties.
Read the full news release at DelcoPA.gov.
Certify Your Property as Watershed Friendly at Virtual Program June 21
Do you do the following in your yard:
• Grow lots of native plants?
• Pick up litter and pet waste?
• Help the rain soak into the ground?
Discover how to certify your property as a Watershed-Friendly Property!
Penn State Extension, the Nurture Nature Center, and Delaware County Conservation District are partnering to host a Watershed Friendly Property Certification Workshop! This workshop is geared towards homeowners, renters, or “property tenders” who are interested in learning about watershed-friendly ways to maintain their properties, and how to go about certifying their property through this program.
The virtual event will take place at 7:00 PM on Monday, June 21.
Report Elder Abuse to COSA’s Protective Services Program
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day – June 15
If you know an adult age 60 or older in need of protective services, call 610-490-1300
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention identify Elder abuse as an intentional act or failure to act that causes or creates a risk of harm to an adult age 60 or older. The abuse often occurs at the hands of a caregiver or a person the elder trusts. Common types of elder abuse include:
Physical abuse is when an elder experiences illness, pain, injury, functional impairment, distress, or death because of the intentional use of physical force and includes acts such as hitting, kicking, pushing, slapping, and burning.
Sexual abuse involves forced or unwanted sexual interaction of any kind with an older adult. This may include unwanted sexual contact or penetration or non-contact acts such as sexual harassment.
Emotional or Psychological Abuse refers to verbal or nonverbal behaviors that inflict anguish, mental pain, fear, or distress on an older adult. Examples include humiliation or disrespect, verbal and non-verbal threats, harassment, and geographic or interpersonal isolation.
Neglect or Abandonment is the failure to meet an older adult’s basic needs. These needs include food, water, shelter, clothing, hygiene, and essential medical care.
Financial Abuse is the illegal, unauthorized, or improper use of an elder’s money, benefits, belongings, property, or assets for the benefit of someone other than the older adult.
COSA’s Protective Services Program investigates confidential reports of abuse, neglect, financial exploitation, or abandonment of county residents aged 60 or older. Services are initiated to protect victims, stop abuse, and prevent future incidents.
Reports can be made anonymously 24/7 and confidentiality is assured in all cases. If you believe someone needs protective services, contact COSA at 610-490-1300.
After business hours, please call 610-622-9284. For more information in Delaware County, contact the Delaware County District Attorney’s Senior Exploitation Unit or visit the PA Department of Aging website at Report Elder Abuse.
Yeadon Borough Council Legislative Meeting – Thursday, June 17
Yeadon Borough Council will hold a legislative meeting on Thursday, June 17, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. The public is invited to join via Zoom at the link below.
Yeadon Borough Council Legislative Meeting
June 17, 2021 – 7:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88907790149?pwd=c2ZSK1M4WWwyV0RieFEyc2tpNUhKZz09
Meeting ID: 889 077 90149
Passcode: 910140
Or One tap mobile:
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Or join by phone:
Dial (for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):
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Webinar ID: 859 3910 7275
International numbers available: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kUr4MngJz
Detailed instructions: How to Join a Legislative Council Meeting
Happy Flag Day!
Happy Flag Day, Yeadon!
Although we are experiencing a gradual return to normal from the pandemic, the uncertainty of the last few months prevented the borough from planning for the usual Flag Day festivities and ceremonies that the holiday traditionally marks in Yeadon. As the hometown of Flag Day founder Thomas Kerr, Yeadon has been proud to host a celebration for the entire community annually each year since 1949 – a tradition interrupted only once, by the pandemic in 2020, and again this year in 2021.
In lieu of an in-person celebration this year, please enjoy these Flag Day moments from years’ past. Be safe, stay healthy, and please — get vaccinated! We look forward to 2022, when an even bigger and better celebration of this special day for Yeadon — and for all Americans — returns to Kerr Field.
Message from Mayor Rohan Hepkins
Borough Council Vice President Ronald Francis and Recreation Director Roy Hunter
William Kerr – Grandson of Flag Day Founder Thomas Kerr
Flag Day 2019 Videos
Photos: Flag Day 2019
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Free COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic at Yeadon Municipal Lot – Wednesday, June 16
1:00 PM to 4:30 PM in the municipal lot at Church Lane and Guenther Avenue.
Free — No Appointment Necessary
No ID required – No Health Insurance required
Adults 18 and older will be offered their choice of the two-dose Moderna vaccine or the single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
For more information visit DelcoPA.gov/pop-ups or call 484-276-2100.
Welcome to Medicare: A Free Virtual Fair – Wednesday, June 23
Learn about signing up for Medicare! This national fair is for people turning 65, retiring, or joining Medicare because of a disability.
Wednesday, June 23 – 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
There is no cost to attend. This event is made possible through a grant from the federal government.
Anyone who registers can attend all or part of this online event. You will need a computer or mobile device to participate.
Get trusted, unbiased Medicare education from the State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) national network. There will be expert SHIP presenters on Medicare eligibility, enrollment, costs, and coverage options (agenda is below).
Visit virtual exhibits and chat with a SHIP about your individual questions. In your state, SHIP services may be provided under another name, such as CHOICES, HIICAP, SHINE, Senior Linkage Line, or an Area Agency on Aging. Regardless of the name, all SHIPs nationally are federally funded to provide local, trusted, and unbiased Medicare Help.
Learn More and Register!
For more information, please email info@shiphelp.org.
Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (CPACE) Offers Financing Opportunities for Property Owners
Delaware County Council has unanimously voted to approve a resolution to implement Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE).
Council members approved C-PACE to help owners of commercial property with energy and water conservation projects. This program will also allow Delaware County property owners to access long-term loans to pay for renewable energy systems, energy efficient equipment, and fixtures that reduce water consumption.
Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) is a financing tool that enables building owners to obtain low-cost, long-term financing for energy efficiency, water conservation, and renewable energy projects. Benefits of financing through C-PACE include up to 100% financing and terms of up to 30 years to match project payback periods.
C-PACE allows building owners to:
• Take control of energy costs to save money and increase their bottom line
• Invest in upgrades that improve your building, making your facility more enjoyable and attractive for you, your employees, tenants, or customers
• Finance 100% of green energy upgrades determined by you and your consultant
To learn more about the Delaware County program visit DelawareCountyCPACE.org
Additional Resources:
One-page flyer
Brochure
Borough Council Meeting Summer Schedule: No Caucus Meetings June, July, August
Yeadon Borough Council will not hold its monthly caucus meeting, normally held on the second Thursday of the month, during the months of June, July and August.
Borough Council will continue to hold its regular legislative meetings each week on the third Thursday of the month through the summer, on June 17, July 15, and August 19.
Information about participating in these meetings via Zoom will be provided ahead of each meeting. Please check back for updates.