2012 Camp Rainbow
As of May 17, 2012 the township administrative offices will be accepting registration and payment for the 2012 Camp Rainbow program. Camp Rainbow is the township’s youth summer camp which will run from Monday, June 25th through Friday, August 3rd. The program is for residents of Aston entering 1st through 5th grades and the cost is $20.00 per child per week. Registration and payment must be made at the township administrative offices during regular business hours 8:00am to 4:30pm Monday through Friday by the child’s parent or guardian. Please pre-fill the forms found below and bring them with you. If you need more information please feel free to contact Dottie Kornafel at 610-494-1636.
7th Annual Sheriff’s Reserve Unit 5K Run / 1.5 Mile Fun Walk
This year’s Annual Sheriff’s Reserve Unit 5K Run, Walk, Car Show, and Flea Market will take place on Sunday, June 10th at Delaware County Community College. Proceed from the event will go towards scholarships at Delaware County Community College. The day promises to be an exciting event for the entire family. Please click on the link below for more details!
Ninth Annual Senior Expo
On Thursday, May 24, 2012, Senator Pileggi will be hosting the Ninth Annual Senior Expo at Neumann University. The event will take place from 10:00am until 1:00pm in the Life Center – Bruder Gymnasium.
This free event will offer many services available to senior citizens available in the 9th Senatorial District. Representatives will be on hand from federal, state and local governments, as well as non-profit agencies with programs designed for senior citizens. Examples of these are health screenings, continuing education, nutrition, and fraud protection. Also on hand will be representatives from the Bureau of Unclaimed Property, Department of Treasury.
Life Center – Bruder Gymnasium
Neumann University
One Neumann Drive,
Aston, PA 19014
Senior Community Services
Here in Aston Township we believe that to truly benefit the community we need to offer programs for residents of all ages. That being said, Senior Community Services has released the Spring 2012 course offerings from the Center for Life Learning. These programs are designed and offered for individuals ages 50 and over. The areas of study offered for the spring include: Art & Design, Driver Education, Literature, Fitness, Health and Wellness, and Senior Topics. In Aston Township the classes are held at the Community Center. If you are interested in finding out more information about the classes click on the link below for a registration form, or visit Senior Community Services at the website www.scs-delco.org.
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Aston Township Times 2012
All the news that’s fit to print is available to you even before it hits the newsstands. For your viewing pleasure the May 2012 Aston Township Times is now available. This month’s issue is jam packed with recaps of community events from April and all the information you need to know for the month of May.
Are you looking to find out more about what important decisions are being made in your township?
Check out the Monthly Meeting section which lists dates and times of all public meetings.
Are you looking for something to do locally with your family?
The Aston Township Times strives to include information about as many great local events as possible.
Are you looking for a way to get involved and give back to the community?
The Aston Township Times features upcoming events that you can participate in.
Attention Residents: Message from the Aston Police Department
Aston Police
Attention Residents: The Aston Police Department has received word of a potential scam taking place up and down the East Coast of the United States. The potential scam that has been targeting the elderly community is in the form of a phone call from, “your chimney sweep.” In some cases the caller did not state the name of their business but led the homeowner to believe that they in fact were the company they used in the past. Recently the suburbs of Boston, Mass., were targeted and the individuals are possibly operating under the following names.
- Aero Ventilation
- Greenway Maintenance
- Tri County Flue
- Perfect Touch Maintenance
- A&E
Things to know about Chimneys and Contracting work to help you avoid being scammed.
If the price for the service seems too good to be true, it probably is.
Be careful when someone uses photos to show you a problem.
Don’t accept broken debris as evidence of a needed repair.
Beware of scary language i.e. “an emergency” “a must fix.”
Require an Insurance certificate and a permit.
Chimney liners are almost NEVER installed the same day.
Utilize referrals from people you trust.
Beware of the ”Emergency discount”.
Make them show you what they are using.
Educate yourself before the serviceman arrives.
4.00 mills – No Increase
Taxes were held to 4.00 mills in Aston Township. All parties involved worked hard again this year to pass a budget that did not include a rise in taxes. Aston Township is committed to providing value to its residents. Despite rising costs and the tough economy, Aston Township Board of Commissioners voted this past December to approve a resolution to hold taxes at 4.00 mills. They gave a special thanks to Township Manager / Secretary Richard D. Lehr and Township Business Manager, Maureen Schmidt, as well as others for their hard work on balancing the budget to prevent an increase.
Neighbors Helping Neighbors
Neighbors Helping Neighbors
The Aston Township Community Center on Concord Road is now being utilized as a food pantry collection depot that will help feed dozens of local families and children.
The Neighbors Helping Neighbors network has already recruited Giant, the Aston Police Department, the Penn-Delco School District, and other Aston organizations that want to help.
2012 Aston Township Calendar
Coming soon, the 2012 Aston Township Calendar!!! This year the distribution of the calendars are being handled differently from previous years, due to complaints that residents were not receiving them in their mail. This year we are pleased to announce that throughout the month of January the Public Works Department, along with other members of the township, have committed to hand deliver the calendars to the residents. If you have not received your calendar by Tuesday, January 31, 2012, please feel free to contact George Needles at the Aston Township Administrative Office, by phone at (610) 494-1636 or by email: gneedles1@astontownship.net. He will be glad to get you a copy.
Click here to view our comprehensive online Aston Township Calendar
Winter Is Here
Winter is here and the Public Works Department would like to remind you to stay safe. During and immediately after a winter storm, the easiest way for us to keep the roads clear and drivable is for you to stay off them until we get them cleared. If you do need to drive during a storm please exercise extreme caution.
Snow removal and winter storms can be tough on everyone. Please don’t forget your neighbors. If you are able, make sure you offer them help. Always check in on your elderly neighbors to make sure they are okay. Cooperation and lending a helping hand go a long way in making a great community.
