2nd Ward Easter Egg Hunt was a great success, as expected. After first postponing due to the threat of bad weather, the rescheduled event went off without a hitch on Saturday the 26th and the weather could not have been better.
More than 500 excited Aston children gathered on the field behind the Community Center on March 19 to participate in the township's annual Easter Egg hunt. Carrying brightly decorated baskets, bags and buckets, the children spent little time collecting the 13,000 Easter Eggs which dotted the field. As in years past, the hunt was organized by age groups so that all children had the opportunity to collect eggs. “We came last year and my children had a great time,” said Marianne Rhyne. “Aston always does such fun things for the kids. Hosted by the township Parks and Recreation Board, in addition [...]
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. […]
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 continuation of the DCIU Conditional Use Hearing has been tentatively scheduled for Monday, January 25, 2016 at 7:00 PM. The meeting will be held in the Commissioner's Meeting Room in the Aston Township Municipal Building located at 5021 Pennell Road. The meeting is open to the public. For updates regarding the DCIU, please check the DCIU Summary page on this site. Click Here to visit our DCIU Expansion project summary page. -->>
by Loretta Rodgers. More than 500 Aston residents attended the township’s annual tree lighting and winter festival, which took place December 4 at the community center. Prior to the lighting of the township Christmas tree, songs of the season were performed by the Aston and Pennell Elementary Choirs. After the tree was lit, Santa Claus made his grand entrance riding high above an Aston Township fire truck. The winter festival, which was held inside the community center gymnasium, was organized by the township recreation committee and featured a magician, arts and crafts, ornament making, puppeteer, visits by Mickey and Minnie Mouse, [...]
AFTD Active Member Scott Jones The appearance of Santa in Aston has been postponed so that our community may honor the service and passing of one of our beloved first responders. The Aston Township Fire Department regrets to announce the death of Active Member Scott Jones. Scott was an 18 year member of the Aston Township Fire Department where he held the ranks of Lieutenant, Assistant Engineer and Trustee. Scott was also a career Firefighter/EMT with the Newton Square Fire Company for the last 5 years and the Media Hook & Ladder Company for the last 3 years. Funeral [...]
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. […]
The fact that Aston Community Day was held a week later than originally planned certainly did not affect the numbers of attendees. An estimated 4,000- plus people attended the event, which took place October 10 on the grounds of the Aston Community Center. Sponsored by the Aston Business Association, the day’s events included a parade and business expo as well as various demonstrations and activities for children. […]
Delaware County Council Chairman Mario Civera, Jr. expressed appreciation to the Aston Board of Commissioners for their warm welcome to the township. Aston Commissioners and residents welcomed members of Delaware County Council to the township on Wednesday, September 30. Delaware County Council held its meeting in the commissioners meeting room where they were greeted by a packed, enthusiastic audience. Delaware County Council Chairman Mario Civera, Jr. expressed appreciation to the Aston Board of Commissioners for inviting them to meet in in the township. “We are delighted to be here in Aston this evening,” Civera said. “And we are grateful [...]
