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Aston Commissioners Recognize National Library Week

2016-03-21T18:03:29-04:00

Aston 2nd Ward Commissioner Carol Graham presented Aston Public Library Director Stephen Sarazin with a proclamation in recognition of National Library Week, which will take place April 10-16. Photo by Loretta Rodgers Aston Commissioners, March 16, recognized the week of April 10-16 as National Library Week. 2nd Ward Commissioner Carol Graham, who serves as liaison to the Aston Public Library, presented library director Stephen Sarazin with a proclamation on behalf of the board. Graham praised the work done at the library, making special mention of Sarazin's dedication as well as all the hard work of the library staff and [...]

Aston Commissioners Recognize National Library Week2016-03-21T18:03:29-04:00

Aston Children Hop into Easter

2016-03-24T10:49:52-04:00

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 [...]

Aston Children Hop into Easter2016-03-24T10:49:52-04:00

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

Township Awarded $164,000 Grant from PA Dept. Conservation and Natural Resources

2016-03-16T16:20:55-04:00

At the February 17, 2016 Board Of Commissioners meeting the board announced that Aston Township received a grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources in the amount of $164,000 to renovate Vinsmith Park. This grant is contingent on a 50% match which will be provided in part from cash and in part from the volunteer efforts of the Boy Scout Troop 225 and donations from local businesses.

Township Awarded $164,000 Grant from PA Dept. Conservation and Natural Resources2016-03-16T16:20:55-04:00

Sun Valley Basketball Player Recognized for Scoring 1,000 points

2016-06-09T13:22:51-04:00

Aston 1st Ward Commissioner Michael Link presented Sun Valley High School basketball player Kate Lannon with a certificate of achievement in recognition of Lannon’s scoring 1,000 points. Photo by Loretta Rodgers by Loretta Rodgers. Aston Commissioners, Feb. 17, recognized Sun Valley High School Junior Kate Lannon for her excellence on the basketball court. The daughter of Mike and Terri Lannon, Kate scored her 1,000th point on Jan. 9 when the Sun Valley Vanguards defeated Chester High School 52-41. Kate is only the second player in Sun Valley High School history to score 1,000 points before her senior year. [...]

Sun Valley Basketball Player Recognized for Scoring 1,000 points2016-06-09T13:22:51-04:00

Township Brine Truck Makes Debut to Prep for Winter Storm Jonas

2016-05-09T10:33:51-04:00

New Township brine dispensing equipment. The Public Works Department used a little ingenuity to make their own brine truck for the winter season. A brine maker is similar to what PennDOT has and uses a mix of salt and water to prep the roads before a winter storm. The Public Works employees went online and found the instructions before constructing it with about $400 in materials. The truck uses a 300 gallon tank and covered more than expected in its first trip around the Township. It took about three days to make and it was first used to prep [...]

Township Brine Truck Makes Debut to Prep for Winter Storm Jonas2016-05-09T10:33:51-04:00

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
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