Borough News

September 1, 2020 in Community Services

Canceled: Electronic Waste Collection Event on October 17

The Electronic Waste Collection event scheduled for Saturday, October 17, 2020, at the Yeadon Public Works Garage has been canceled.

September 1, 2020 in Community

Health Partners Shared Food Event

Health Partners Foundation and gave away 10,000 pounds of fresh groceries and produce during a Fresh Food for Families Free Food Distribution Event held in the Church Lane municipal lot on July 29. Yeadon Mayor Rohan Hepkins and Representative Joanna McClinton were among those participating.

August 31, 2020 in Government

Countywide Reassessment Appeals due September 1

The Board of Assessment Appeals and five auxiliary appeal boards are currently hearing reassessment appeals from the new assessments mailed to property owners on July 1. The new assessments are the result of a court order that mandated Delaware County to undertake a reassessment of all properties within the County, establishing new assessments effective January 1, 2021.

The deadline to appeal the new assessments is September 1, 2020. Appeal forms can be downloaded here http://www.delcopa.gov/treasurer/forms/BOAAnnualappealForm.pdf or by calling the assessment office at (610) 891-5695. All appeals are subject to the Board’s Rules and Regulations that are available on the Board’s website or by calling the assessment office. Appeals must be postmarked or hand-delivered to the assessment office no later than September 1, 2020.

Read the full press release at delcopa.gov

August 31, 2020 in Community Schools

Empowerment Experience for Students to Discuss Race Relations and Social Injustice

William Penn School District students in grades 7-12 will have the opportunity to participate in an Empowerment Experience virtual program to address feelings around race relations and social injustice and how students are impacted.

The Empowerment Experience, entitled “Forward Focused: Better Together,” consists of three 90-minute interactive virtual experiences offering a safe space and opportunity for students to honestly process and express their feeling and to be provided with the tools to allow for reconciliation and to become positive change agents in the community.

There is no cost to William Penn School District students, but registration is required and students must commit to attending all three sessions. The first series of sessions are scheduled for September 9, September 16, and September 23. The sessions will be provided by The Potts Group, LLC. Interested students may go to the district website to register or contact their guidance counselor.

Our country is at a crossroads as it relates to race and equality. It is imperative that we do not ignore that our students are being impacted and need a safe space and opportunity to achieve the following objectives:
• Honestly process and express their feelings.
• Get equipped with tools for reconciliation.
• Ignite the mental muscle to be positive change agents in the community.

Learn more and register

August 28, 2020 in Emergency Management

Storm Alert: Friday/Saturday, August 28-29

Strong to severe storms and local flooding are possible late Friday through Saturday, August 28-29.

Weather resources:
Yeadon, PA: Weather.com
Accuweather Yeadon Forecast
Weather Underground Yeadon, PA

August 26, 2020 in Government

Borough Council Special Meeting to be Held Online Friday, August 28

Yeadon Borough Council will hold a Special Meeting via teleconference on Friday, August 28, at 6:00 pm. The public is invited to join using the Zoom online platform.

Topic: Special Meeting: Ballot Voting – Yeadon Borough Council
Time: August 28, 2020 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81460059228

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81460059228

Meeting ID: 814 6005 9228

August 24, 2020 in Government

Property Tax Appeal Webinars August 24-27

Register now for this free webinar taking place each night from Monday, August 24 through Thursday, August 27 at 6:00 PM.

This workshop consists of a clinic of lawyers who will explain the process of appealing the recent tax assessments given by the County.

Click here to register

August 21, 2020 in Schools

Calling the Class of 2021: Penn Wood Seniors Chat with Superintendent Tuesday, August 25

Superintendent Eric J. Becoats invites Penn Wood Seniors to an online Let’s Chat session

Dr. Becoats wants to speak to the Class of 2021 to discuss their vision for their senior year and how he can help them reach that vision.

The first session is Tuesday, August 25th from 1-3 pm on Zoom.

Every PWHS senior should check their WilliamPennSD.net (Gmail account) with the information.

The Zoom link to join the meeting will also be sent to that same email.

August 20, 2020 in Environment

Free Program Available to Help with Stormwater Management at Your Home

The Stream Smart Stormwater House Call program creates opportunities for improved stormwater management on private property in densely urbanized watersheds where most of the land area is occupied by single-family homes. Our program will help educate you on stormwater pollution and provide an opportunity to have a stormwater audit/assessment of your property.

The audit/assessment will identify changes you can take to reduce stormwater runoff leaving your property. Each audit/assessment will provide owners with a detailed report regarding the current stormwater situation on the property, and the various best management practices you can take to reduce this impact.

The audits/assessments are provided by representatives from one or more than one of the following organizations depending upon where you live. You are welcome to call the contact person noted for your watershed organization to get more information about the Stream Smart program.

To learn more, visit https://streamsmarthousecalls.org