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PennDOT has informed Aston Township that starting in December 2023 through April 2024 they will contract with Traffic Data, Inc., which is a vendor of the Department of Transportation's Highway Safety and Traffic Operations Division, to collect traffic data on municipally owned roads within Delaware County.  The data collected will be utilized by the Department to complete a statewide network screening and prioritize locations for potential safety improvements.  The traffic counters will be set in Aston and are not being set for any road project or speed trap. If there are any questions regarding this study, please contact Ben Brubaker from [...]

We are happy to report that Aston Township made settlement on Thursday, November 30, 2023 on 45 acres of open space located at Red Hill Rd. Some may remember my presentation at the September 2022 Board of Commissioners meeting where I provided the details of this purchase.  A link to that presentation is provided below. At the time we reported that 43 acres were to be purchased. An updated survey showed that the parcel in question is actually 45 acres. The property is located between Red Hill Road and Convent Road. The Township will have a formal ribbon cutting in the [...]

At the Aston Township Board of Commissioners meeting on July 19, 2023, Commissioner John Dougherty presented a slide show explaining and outlining how the Automatic License Plate Readers and Overview Camera Program work throughout the Township. The presentation shown can be seen here.

On Tuesday, May 30, 2023, a public meeting was held to discuss the West Branch of the Chester Creek Trail Feasibility Study.  During the meeting the Township Engineer presented a story map outlining the Trail Feasibility, that story map may be viewed here for those that are interested or were unable to attend the meeting.  Please note: you will be prompted to sign in, there is no need to do so just hit cancel to continue.

Aston Township would like to hire substitute crossing guards, they must be willing and able to work in all types of weather and in high traffic areas.  A criminal background and child abuse clearance is required for the position. Rate of pay is $16/hr. and guards are paid on a monthly basis.  If interested, applicants can pick-up an application at the Aston Township Police Department, 1 New Road. Aston, Pa, Monday thru Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Last night, April 19, 2023, at the Aston Township Board of Commissioners meeting it was announced that the Board was reviewing and evaluating documentation presented to them by the Director of Public Works surrounding our second trash pick-up during the summer months to determine its use/need.  The documentation presented may be viewed by clicking the link below. If you have any questions, comments or concerns, Commissioner Prendergast announced those can be forwarded onto Township Manager, Bill DeFeo.  He can be reached at 610-494-1636 ext. 117. Public Works Second Trash Pick-Up Documentation.