Did you miss the live broadcast of the Aston Township Commissioners meeting on Aston TV? No problem, you may view this and previous BOC meetings online by visiting our video archive or Board of Commissioners page. This meeting will also re-broadcast on Aston TV (Comcast Channel 5, Verizon Cable 45) on Tuesday beginning at 4pm.
The Aston Township Board of Commissioners, Township Manager and Professionals will be holding this month's Board of Commissioners Meeting via Zoom, Facebook Live, Township Website and TV Channel. Due to the Covid-19 virus and being unable to open the Township Building for the public, we feel this will be the safest way possible to keep the residents informed as well as giving them the ability to ask questions or voice comments/concern. Before or during the meeting you may call in by dialing (484) 768-6620 , you will then enter the Room ID 943 9230 7302 when prompted enter password 430103. [...]
Pennsylvania schools will remain shuttered for the rest of the academic year because of the coronavirus pandemic that has sickened thousands and caused hundreds of deaths statewide, under an order signed Thursday by the state's education secretary. The extended shutdown order affects more than 1.7 million students in public and private K-12 schools. It means children will spend the rest of the year learning remotely.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, The County of Delaware Services for the Aging (COSA) and Community Transit are partnering to offer seniors an alternative to in-person grocery shopping. Community Transit drivers are available to get grocery lists and payment from seniors and shop and deliver their items. Seniors can stay safely in their homes. The cost of the shopping and delivery will be subsidized by COSA. To contact Community Transit for this service, please call 215-900-2519 or email GroceryDropOff@CTDelco.org
The Department of Human Services (DHS) has launched a statewide Support & Referral Helpline staffed by skilled and compassionate caseworkers who will be available 24/7 to counsel residents struggling with anxiety and other challenging emotions due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The toll-free, around-the-clock support line is 1-855-284-2494. For TTY, dial 724-631-5600. More information can be found here: https://www.media.pa.gov/Pages/DHS_details.aspx?newsid=513 The County also has a new section on our website dedicated to Community Resources related to the COVID-19 pandemic that may be useful. That section can be found here: https://www.delcopa.gov/ich/resources/resourcesforcommunity.html
Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf is urging all Pennsylvanians to wear a mask any time they leave their homes for life-sustaining reasons. To be clear, the Governor and Secretary of Health are urging everyone to reserve N-95 and paper masks for healthcare workers, and therefore are recommending the use of a cloth or homemade mask for everyday use. […]
The Aston community organized a birthday drive-by for Claire "Nana" Kobylanski on her 100th Birthday. Nana is part of the greatest generation, born on April 6th, 1920. Happy Birthday "Nana" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wigDGs_CPR8
Due to the COVID-19 Virus the following tax deadlines are now in effect. Please consult each of the related agency websites for details and updates regarding future deadline changes and procedures. 2019 PA State Income Tax: July 15, 2020 www.revenue.pa.gov 2019 U.S. Federal Income Tax: July 15, 2020 www.irs.gov 2019 Aston Earned Income: July 15, 2020 www.keystonecollects.com 2019 Actual Business & Mercantile: July 31, 2020 http://www.mrrsllc.com 2020 Aston Township Real Estate Tax Discount: April 30, 2020 astontownship.net 2020 Delaware County Real Estate Tax Discount: April 30, 2020 www.delcopa.gov 2020 Business Privilege License: July 31, 2020 http://www.mrrsllc.com
Thank You to Our Residents, Township Building Closed to Public; Trash and Recycling Update; Family Friendly Activities; these stories and more in this month's issue of the Aston Township Times. Download it now!.
As COVID-19 cases continue to grow and the state continues to seek relief to save lives and stop the spread of COVID-19, today Governor Tom Wolf and Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine revised their “Stay at Home” orders to include Carbon, Cumberland, Dauphin and Schuylkill counties, bringing the state total to 26 counties under a stay-at-home order. This order takes effect at 8 p.m., Monday, March 30, 2020, and will continue until April 30. All stay-at-home orders are now extended through April 30. All Pennsylvania schools will remain closed until further notice. Non-life-sustaining [...]
