New fire department location meeting; Marching Vanguards honored for Cavalcade of Bands win; Higgins, Osborn, Link and McGinn sworn in as commissioners; these stories and more in this month's issue of the Aston Township Times. Download it now!
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 [...]
The Sun Valley High School Marching Band. (photo by Loretta Rodgers) by Loretta Rodgers. Aston Commissioners, during the January 20 meeting, presented a proclamation to the Sun Valley High School Band. Under the direction of Tim Pry, the band was recognized for placing first in every competition this season. The Marching Vanguards also received special awards for receiving the high score in high visual as well as high overall effect. […]
Aston Township has declared a “State of Emergency”. The Township Police department, Fire department, and EMS services will remain in service for continuous 24 hour coverage. In the event of an emergency all residents are urged to dial 911. We encourage all residents to refrain from driving to improve emergency response and so that our snow removal crews can clear to roadways.
With his wife holding the Bible, new 1st Ward Commissioner Michael Link was sworn into office by Magisterial District Judge Diane Holefelder. (photo by Loretta Rodgers) During a special reorganization meeting held Jan. 4, James Stigale and Michael Higgins were unanimously re-elected president and vice president of the township board of commissioners, respectively. […]
Commissioner Fulginiti recognized for his service; Bruce Reimer Retires after 27 years; Moose Lodge donates for new K-9 Unit; and more in this month's issue of the Aston Township Times. Download it now!
Aston first ward Commissioner Mike Fulginiti poses with his family on the event of his retirement from the board of commissioners. With Fulginiti is his wife, Andrea, son Michael, daughter-in-law Heather, daughter Amber, son-in-law Ron Duquette, and grandchildren Cade, Reese and Dean. (photo by Loretta rodgers) By Loretta Rodgers. First Ward Commissioner Mike Fulginiti, during a recent meeting of the board of commissioners, received a standing ovation on the event of his retirement, and in appreciation for his years of dedication to the township. For the past two-and-a-half years, Fulginiti, 58, has been waging a battle with bulbar onset [...]
The Aston Township Parks and Recreation Committee in conjunction with the township board of commissioners, is pleased to announce the first place and honorable mention winners in the inaugural township holiday decorating contest. The holiday decorating contest ran through December 20 when teams of impartial judges were dispersed throughout each ward in the township to determine this year's winners. Two residences in each ward were selected to receive a first place award of a $100 gift card to Giant Market and honorable mention winners received a $50 gift card to Wawa.
The Sun Valley High School National Honor Society and Coebourn Elementary School students joined forces to collect canned goods for the needy. The food is being donated to the Aston Township Neighbors Helping Neighbors Pantry. photo by Loretta Rodgers By Loretta Rodgers Members of the Sun Valley High School National Honor Society (NHS), in conjunction with Coebourn Elementary School students collected more than 600 pounds of canned goods which was donated to Aston Township’s Neighbors Helping Neighbors food pantry program. “We are very grateful for everything the students have done to assist our program and help our needy residents,” [...]
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. […]
