Second Household Hazardous Waste Event
FRIDAY, JUNE 25, 2021
Coatesville Learning Center 1635 E. Lincoln Hwy., Coatesville
For Information, Visit:
https://www.chestercountyswa.org/121/Upcoming-Household-Hazardous-Waste-Event
TWO NEW VACCINE CLINICS TO OPEN
SCHEDULE APPOINTMENTS NOW
Chester County Health Department to Restart Administration of Johnson & Johnson Vaccine
Following the announcement by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practice (ACIP) to resume the administration of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, we will be opening appointments for two new large vaccine clinic sites that will administer the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
These new sites are:
* The Exton Square Mall, in the former Sears store
Opening on Tuesday, April 27
Vaccine Clinic Hours: Tuesday – Friday 12PM-8PM and Saturday & Sunday 9AM-5PM
* Longwood Gardens, a drive-through site at the overflow parking area
Opening on Thursday, April 29
Vaccine Clinic Hours:Tuesday – Friday 11AM-7PM and Saturday & Sunday 9AM-5PM
Appointments for the single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine can be scheduled for both of these locations now. To schedule, go to
https://chesterpaprod.service-now.com/vam.
Combined, these sites will have the capacity to administer 2,000 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine per day.
As of Friday, April 23, 60% of everyone in Chester County who is eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine has been partially or fully vaccinated.
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How to Contact the County with Your COVID-19 Vaccine Questions
Chester County’s COVID-19 call center hours are Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM and Saturday, 9:00 AM – noon.
The call center can answer COVID-19 questions and can register individuals who do not have access to the internet, or would prefer to speak to a live person.
You can also use the call center if you are having issues booking a vaccine appointment online.
Vaccine clinic locations
In addition to the two new clinics opening this week, the Chester County Health Department is holding vaccine clinics at:
* Government Services Center (West Chester)
* West Chester University’s Sturzebecker Health Sciences Center
* Jennersville YMCA
* Kimberton Fire Company
* Brandywine YMCA in Coatesville
* Three clinics for seniors at the Phoenixville Senior Center, the
Brandywine Valley Active Aging Center (formerly Coatesville Senior Center) and the Oxford Area Senior Center.
For information on all things COVID-19, go to:
https://chesco.org/4376
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For information on COVID-19 Vaccine, go to:
https://chesco.org/covidvaccine
Reservations for the West Sadsbury Township Landis Preserve, Pavilions & Softball fields are now being accepted. NOTE: The West Sadsbury Township softball fields are currently closed for renovations and should reopen in the future. Limited practice on the fields is permitted, however, game play is currently not allowed.
International Paper Co. has paid $11.6 million for a 415,700-square-foot warehouse in West Sadsbury. The building at 4581 Lower Valley Road was sold by VMM Eckman Management, an entity affiliated with J.D. Eckman.
International Paper operates another facility in Chester County in Toughkenamon in addition to maintaining several warehouses and production plants in Pennsylvania and South Jersey.
The West Sadsbury building sits on 42 acres.
International Paper is based in Memphis, Tennessee. Industrial packaging – the boxes used in e-commerce and to store and move products such as fruits, vegetables, beverages and durable good such as refrigerators – accounts for 70% of the company’s revenue. Its packaging is also used in the health care and pharmaceutical industries. The company also makes paper used for printers, books and labels among other items.
A Message from Octorara School District
In preparation for the 2021-2022 school year, the Octorara Area School District is finalizing plans to restart its annual census process. As authorized under Section 1351 of the Pennsylvania School Code, Octorara is expected to collect a careful, correct, and accurate enumeration or census of all children from birth to eighteen (18) years of age, who reside in the district. This local census data provides critical information that helps the district comply with student attendance regulations, effectively plan for educational services, and calculate future enrollment trends.
Octorara’s 2021 census is of particular importance for several reasons. First, it has been many years since the school district conducted its last official census of children living in the school district. Second, it is critical that the school district restart its secure census process as an extension of a more detailed enrollment study recently conducted by the Pennsylvania Economy League (PEL). And finally, as the COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted public education and displaced a number of students to other schools and educational programs, it is critical that Octorara have an accurate accounting of the number of students that will return to campus at the start of the 2021-2022 school year.
If you have children 18 years and younger living in your household, please visit the school district’s website at octorara.k12.pa.us and click on the tab marked 2021 Census. There you will find the enrollment study completed by the Pennsylvania Economy League, a copy of school board policy #701 which directs the census process, and a link to the 2021 census form. Please note, if you do not have children 18 years of age and younger living in your household, it is still important that you complete the census form
to help us reconcile addresses within school district boundaries. Completing the census survey will not adversely affect your tax bill.
Please contact Mrs. Cheryl Todd, Registrar and PIMS Coordinator, at 610-593-8238 extension 3501 or ctodd@octorara.org should you prefer to receive a hard copy of the census form and/or have any questions about Octorara’s census procedures.
On behalf of the Octorara Area School District, thank you for considering my request.
Sincerely,
Michele M. Orner, Ed.D., Superintendent of Schools
A REMINDER:
Smoking and/or the use of tobacco products on township property or in township equipment is strictly PROHIBITED
Donate Books at the Lanchester Landfill Recycling Facility
The Lanchester Landfill is collecting used books at the Lanchester Landfill Recycling Facility (7224 Division Hwy, Narvon, PA 17555). Drop books in good, readable condition that have an ISBN barcode label on the book cover (or back) at the SLF shed (a sign should be posted shortly).
Questions? Visit the landfill website page under “Recycling at Lanchester” (residents).
MOST IMPORTANT – THE BOOKS HAVE THE ISBN CODE SOMEWHERE ON THE COVER.
The books will be resold/reused, and recycled. Proceeds will benefit Honey Brook Library.
The West Sadsbury Township Building remains closed to the Public.
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The Atglen Library is offering Deluxe Window Service! (FLYER)
The “deluxe” part means that, no matter what you need, please see us at the porch window first. You will be able to pick up your holds at the window. We will be happy to pull books for you, help you print from your mobile device, and offer reading sugges-tions. Very limited browsing and computer usage, typically 15 to 30 minutes, will be available. But due to the coziness of our building and our small staff size, we need to limit the number of people in the building.
So when you visit us, wear a mask and stop at the porch window first. If someone is already on the porch, please wait until they are finished. Masks and distancing are required within the building. If possible, have one person represent your family. We are not yet offering in-person programs or gathering spaces. We miss you, but it’s not play time just yet.
Our hours for the summer are
Monday through Friday, 10:00am to 6:00pm
Saturday 9:00am to 1:00pm
Check www.atglenpubliclibrary.org or the library’s Facebook page for updates.
If you have any questions, please call us at 610-593-6848 or email us at atglenlibrary@ccls.org.
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NOTICE
The West Sadsbury Township building is temporarily closed to the public effective Friday, March 20, 2020 due to the Coronavirus. The township apologizes for this inconvenience. Plans that need to be dropped off should be done by calling the office and setting up an appointment time. The office will continue to be staffed Monday-to-Thursday from 9:00 a.m.-to-4:30 p.m. and can be contacted via phone (610-857-5969) or email (wsadstwp@comcast.net). All police coverage will continue as normal
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NOTICE
As of July 1, 2018, a permit is required to pave any driveway in West Sadsbury Township. Inspections will be carried out prior to paving and after the job is complete to insure that it was correctly installed per township specifications. Contact the township office for additional information.
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Recycling Economics Alert
Please wash the non-paper materials you recycle. Only recycle the items on the Recycle Right Flyer which can be found under the Recycling tab. CONTAMINATION is the issue. When recyclables are clean and separated from trash correctly, there is a market for those items. Only the items shown on the flyer can be recycled. The cost of recycling has risen dramatically and will affect your bottom line. WHEN IN DOUBT, THROW IT OUT !
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Volunteer Firefighter And Ambulance Services Crisis
How to Become a Volunteer at Your Local Fire Station
Fire stations across Chester County are in need of volunteers like you who are ready to help save lives and protect property right in their own backyard. That’s why last year the Chester County Fire Chiefs Association launched HelpFightFire.com to help make it easy to understand the many volunteer opportunities available. Plus there’s a volunteer inquiry form you can fill out that will allow members of your local fire station to contact you about your interest in becoming a volunteer and answer any questions you may have.
There are several ways to serve your local station, with open positions that will perfectly match your talents:
Firefighters: As a volunteer firefighter, you’ll learn skills like how to advance a hose line, perform search-and-rescue operations, and position ladders strategically. We’ll give you the training and equipment needed to stay safe at no cost to you.
EMTs: Our volunteer EMTs help save lives by transporting the sick and injured to the hospital. You’ll be there to respond to specialized calls like auto accidents, carbon monoxide alarms and other rescue calls. Again, the training and equipment will be provided for free.
Fire Police: Help keep an emergency situation safe by directing traffic and crowds and providing general assistance to other first responders.
Junior Firefighters: Teens at least 14 years old can gain experience around a fire house as a junior firefighter. You’ll lend a hand and begin fire training that will prepare you to become a full member at 18 years old. Volunteering as a junior firefighter is also a great way to secure community service hours and looks great on a college resume.
Administrative Volunteers: Non-emergency volunteers can also play a huge role. They help teach fire safety, assist in fundraising events, help with bookkeeping, human resources, website maintenance and other responsibilities. Whatever your skill set, we can use it!
By joining our team, you’ll help make us stronger and your community safer. So what are you waiting for? Go to HelpFightFire.com. Volunteer today. Chester County lives depend on it.
Chester County Brochure
Ambulance and EMS Crisis
Click on above links for information on the crisis facing local Fire, Ambulance, and EMS services.