Borough News

May 24, 2021 in Community

Free Virtual Presentations on Medicare from Senior Community Services

Free Senior Community Services (SCS) Delaware County APPRISE Program Zoom Medicare Presentations

Senior Community Services Delaware County APPRISE Program offers four Medicare Presentations:

Medicare 101 Presentations
Supplemental Plan Presentations
Medicare Cost Sharing Presentations
How to Complete a “Health Plan Comparison” Presentations

You will find our monthly Zoom Medicare Presentations informative and helpful.

Call or email to receive your Free Zoom Meeting Link

Contact Louisa Mygatt to REGISTER for any of the APPRISE Program Medicare Presentations at louisaapprise@yahoo.com or Call APPRISE Director Glenda A. Radical at 484-494-3769.

UPCOMING APPRISE Program Presentations

June 2: https://fb.me/e/5c8Zk9FTa
June 7: https://fb.me/e/2hPxaqysF
June 15: https://fb.me/e/1lMGF7QIl
July 12: https://fb.me/e/4mBYGKWug
July 15: https://fb.me/e/9cWK9y1ny

SCS APPRISE Program is funded in part through the Administration for Community Living under contract with Delaware County Office of Services for the Aging.

May 20, 2021 in Community Infrastructure

Virtual Public Meeting on Bicycling in Eastern Delaware County on Tuesday, May 25th

The goal of this project is to identify regional bicycle connections through Upper Darby, Lansdowne, East Lansdowne, and Yeadon. Bicycle facilities help to promote public health and create non-motorized connections between people and trails, parks, schools, transit sites, and other key areas. This pubic meeting will provide more information on this important project.

Virtual Public Meeting

The virtual meeting takes place Tuesday, May 25 at 6:00 PM. Click here for additional details and the link to participate.

Bicycling Survey

Please take a few minutes to participate in a brief survey focused on bicycling in Eastern Delaware County. Your feedback will help us understand local bicycling needs and identify necessary improvements to encourage people of all ages and abilities to hop on a bike!

Start Survey

May 20, 2021 in COVID-19 News

Pfizer Vaccine Clinic (ages 12 and up) at Wellness Center Thursday, May 27

The Delaware County Wellness Center (125 Chester Ave. Yeadon, PA 19050) will be the site of a COVID-19 vaccination Cclinic (administering the Pfizer vaccine) on Thursday May 27th, from 3 PM – 7 PM.

Anyone 12 years and older is able to be vaccinated with Pfizer. The second doses will be scheduled with you that day for Thursday, June 10th.

Appointments can be made on the Delaware County vaccination website at delcopa.gov/vax – scroll down to the red box labeled ‘Pfizer-BioNtech’ and click on the red button that says ‘Schedule my Appointment.’

Registration page

Walks-ups are accepted as well.

May 19, 2021 in Infrastructure

Yeadon Avenue Traffic and Parking Restrictions Week of May 24th

During the week of May 24 – May 28, traffic and parking on Yeadon Avenue between Baily Road and Cedar Avenue will be restricted during daytime hours (8 AM – 5 PM) as sanitary sewer trench restoration is conducted.

Please ensure vehicles are removed from Yeadon Avenue before 8 AM each morning.

Driveway access may be restricted at various times throughout the day; it is encouraged that alternate parking locations be used.

May 19, 2021 in Government

Yeadon Borough Council Legislative Meeting – Thursday, May 20

Yeadon Borough Council will hold a legislative meeting on Thursday, May 20, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. The public is invited to join via Zoom at the link below.

Download Meeting Agenda

Yeadon Borough Council Legislative Meeting
May 20, 2021 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84149226647?pwd=cFFBV1dNTUJYcjhTeThEZnY4ZmdSUT09

Meeting ID: 841 4922 6647
Passcode: 875185

Or One tap mobile:
+13126266799, 85939107275# US (Chicago)
+16465588656, 85939107275# US (New York)

Or join by phone:
Dial (for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):
US: +1 312 626 6799 or +1 646 558 8656 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 253 215 8782
Webinar ID: 859 3910 7275

International numbers available: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kksVi9mcm

May 18, 2021 in Community

Residents Wanted to Serve on Library Board and Civil Service Commission

The Borough of Yeadon is currently accepting resumes of residents interested in serving on the Library Board and the Civil Service Commission.

To Apply

Letters of interest and resumes should be sent to the Borough Manager via mail or email.

Borough Manager
Yeadon Borough
600 Church Lane, Yeadon, PA 19050

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.

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 reviews application submissions for the Police Department.

May 17, 2021 in Community

Delaware County Libraries Present Beanstack Reading Challenges for All Ages

Ready for a new challenge? We have a reading challenge for you, no matter your age or the time of year! Track your progress on Beanstack and complete fun activities. Register for our current challenge today!

For More Information go to delcolibraries.org/reading-challenge or visit the links below to learn more:

Beanstack Reading Challenges Readers

Readers
Adults
Kids
Teens
Parents
Literature & Criticism
Early Literacy

May 17, 2021 in Community

Yeadon Public Library’s Reading Glasses Reading Challenge for Adults

Want to learn how to make the most out of your reading lifestyle? Read a book for each badge and complete the activities to elevate your literary experience! Review the books to collect review badges and be automatically entered to win a prize! This challenge continues until the end of the year. Enjoy!

What You Can Do
– Track your reading
– Complete reading challenges
– Earn badges, incentives, and prizes
– Write book reviews

How to Sign Up
– Register Here
– Download the Beanstack Tracker app: Apple Store | Google Play
– For instructions on using Beanstack, click here.
– For instructions on using the Beanstack app, click here.

Feel free to contact the library for more information: yeadon@delcolibraries.org

May 14, 2021 in Services

Borough Hall Closed Friday May 14th

Due to emergency water valve service, Yeadon Borough Hall will be closed on Friday, May 14, 2021.

May 13, 2021 in Community COVID-19 News

Delaware County Now Offering COVID-19 Vaccinations to Children Ages 12-15

Available 10 am – 4 pm on May 13-14 at Springfield Hospital

Following the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practice (ACIP) recommendation of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for those ages 12-15, Delaware County government is now offering the Pfizer vaccine at select walk-in and drive-thru clinic locations, beginning on Thursday, May 13.

The Pfizer vaccine will be available — without the need for an appointment — to everyone ages 12 and over at Springfield Hospital (190 Sproul Rd., Springfield, PA) on Thursday, May 13, from 10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. and on Friday, May 14, from 10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.

Additional dates and times to receive the Pfizer vaccine will be listed at delcopa.gov/vax.

Appointments are not necessary but are encouraged to allow for a more efficient process and a shorter wait time for residents.

In addition to the Pfizer vaccine, Delaware County continues to administer the Johnson & Johnson and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines, both available for anyone ages 18 and over.

The full schedule can be found at delcopa.gov/vax

Individuals with questions can contact the County’s COVID-19 Call Center by phone at (484) 276-2100 or by email at covid19resources@co.delaware.pa.us, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

Learn more at https://delcopa.gov/publicrelations/releases/2021/covid_pfizervaccine12to15.html