Joseph Hart Named 2015 Aston Township Police Officer of the Year

2016-07-08T14:02:04-04:00

Aston 5th Ward Commissioner Jim McGinn, who serves as liaison to the police department, presented Joseph Hart with a proclamation honoring him as 2015 Aston Township Police Officer of the Year. photo by Loretta Rodgers Aston Commissioners, during the June 15 meeting, via proclamation, honored township police officer Joseph Hart as 2015 Police Officer of the Year. Hart, the son of Joseph, Sr. and Dale Hart, is a graduate of Sun Valley High School and the Delaware County Community College Municipal Police Academy. […]

Joseph Hart Named 2015 Aston Township Police Officer of the Year2016-07-08T14:02:04-04:00

ATFD’s New Fire Station Announcement

2016-03-21T17:46:49-04:00

Fire Station Announcement: The board of commissioners, after reviewing the public comments received at public meetings, the cost estimates for site development provided by the engineer and the statistics, including run times and manning fire calls provided by the Aston Township Fire Department, have decided to locate the new Aston Township Fire Department station at 2900 Dutton Mill Road, Aston. The board of commissioners will form a committee with the fire department to begin discussions on all aspects of financing the new fire station. Commissioner Carol Graham    

ATFD’s New Fire Station Announcement2016-03-21T17:46:49-04:00

Aston Commissioners Hire New Police Officers

2016-02-05T11:15:16-05:00

Thomas Piraino and Jonathan Curtis were hired as part-time Aston Township police officers. (photo by Loretta Rodgers) by Loretta Rodgers. Aston Commissioners, during a recent meeting, announced the hiring of new part-time police officers Thomas Piraino and Jonathan Curtis, effective Jan. 4. Piraino is a graduate of Salesianum School and is currently studying emergency management at Delaware County Community College. He is a sergeant  in the Delaware Army National Guard and a veteran of the war in Afghanistan. Piraino is a member of the Aston Township Fire Department. Curtis previously worked at the Delaware County Park Police and the [...]

Aston Commissioners Hire New Police Officers2016-02-05T11:15:16-05:00

Teddy Bear Toss in Memory of Scott Jones

2015-12-23T10:53:15-05:00

Teddy Bear Toss in Memory of Scott Jones. photo by Loretta Rodgers by Loretta Rodgers. When the Aston Rebels Ice Hockey team scored its first goal about ten minutes into the first period of Sunday’s game against the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights at the Ice Works skating complex, about 100 teddy bears were simultaneously thrown on to the ice. The excitement was obvious, but no more than among the family of recently deceased firefighter, EMT and former U.S. Marine corporal Scott Jones. […]

Teddy Bear Toss in Memory of Scott Jones2015-12-23T10:53:15-05:00

Aston Recognizes Lioness Club

2015-11-25T09:21:48-05:00

Pictured are, row one: Judy Pershing, Florence Fisher, Antoinette Bonacquisti, Harriet Reynolds, Carolyn Ondo and Freda Barnes. Back row: Carol Bodimer and Marionette Shahadi. Photo by Loretta Rodgers Aston Police Chief Dan Ruggieri, during the Nov. 18 meeting of the Aston Board of Commissioners, presented a plaque of appreciation to the Aston Lioness Club. The Lioness Club recently presented the Aston Police with a check in the amount of $900, which will be used for the purchase of a new bullet proof vest. “I am deeply touched by this act of generosity from the Lioness Club,” Ruggieri said. “I [...]

Aston Recognizes Lioness Club2015-11-25T09:21:48-05:00

ATFD President Sean Joyce Leads by Example

2015-10-30T20:50:37-04:00

Sean Joyce, President of Aston Township Fire Department. (photo by Loretta Rodgers) By Loretta Rodgers As a first grade student at Our Lady of Peace School, Sean Joyce dreamed of becoming a firefighter. His dream became a reality, and at the current time he is not only a firefighter, but president of the Aston Township Fire Department. Joyce also serves as deputy emergency management coordinator and deputy fire marshal for Aston Township. […]

ATFD President Sean Joyce Leads by Example2015-10-30T20:50:37-04:00

Aston Township Fire Department Celebrates First Open House

2015-10-21T15:29:52-04:00

by Loretta Rodgers The Aston Township Fire Department (ATFD), celebrated its first open house October 8 with host of demonstrations, safety tips, tours and drills. Aston Commissioner Mike Higgins poses with Joe McColgan, township planning commission chairman; ATFD President Sean Joyce, and AFTD Fire Chief Mike Evans – by Loretta Rodgers Members of the department welcomed approximately 200 township residents to its firehouse on Dutton Mill Road, with the promise of many more activities and events in the future. […]

Aston Township Fire Department Celebrates First Open House2015-10-21T15:29:52-04:00

Aston Commissioners Recognize First Responders

2015-10-06T12:44:33-04:00

Aston Commissioner Carol Graham presented certificates of recognition to ATFD Chief Michael Evans, ATFD EMT Tony Cirino, CKHS Chief Paramedic Robert Reeder, ATFD EMT John Gibson Jr., ATFD EMS Captain Bruce Egan, and Aston Police Chief Dan Ruggieri. Photo by Loretta Rodgers The Aston Board of Commissioners, September 16, presented certificates of recognition to representatives of the Aston Township Fire Department (ATFD), Aston Township Police Department, Chester Heights Fire Department (CHFD), and Crozer-Keystone Health Medic -A and 100. […]

Aston Commissioners Recognize First Responders2015-10-06T12:44:33-04:00

Aston Commemorates 9-11

2015-09-18T12:07:59-04:00

By Loretta Rodgers photo by: Loretta Rodgers Hundreds of Aston residents gathered Friday evening at the Township Memorial Gardens with local and state officials, boy and girl scout troops, American Legion Post #926, and police and emergency personnel to honor those who lost their lives during the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. […]

Aston Commemorates 9-112015-09-18T12:07:59-04:00
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