Neumann Celebrates 50 Years, New gateway sign designed by Sun Valley students, residents prepare for the big egg hunt on the 28th; and more in this month's issue of the Aston Township Times. Download it now!
Senior Community Services (SCS) is pleased to provide this exciting array of classes to educate, inspire and encourage you. Created specifically to serve adults 50+ in western Delaware County, the Center for Life Long Learning (CLLL) brings adult education offerings to you. SCS, a non-profit agency, also works in many other ways to keep older adults living independently. Established in 1977, SCS today operates four Senior Centers. SCS’ Centers provide meals, health and wellness programs, recreation and social activities and volunteer opportunities. Visit www.scs-delco.org To find out more, please call Farah Esfahani at 484-496-2143 or fesfahani@scs-delco.org Spring 2015 Course Offerings Programs [...]
With the board of commissioners and public offering a standing ovation, Aston Commissioners President Jim Stigale presented Neumann University President Dr. Rosalie Mirenda and her husband Tony, with a proclamation in recognition of the 50th anniversary of the founding of the university. By Loretta Rodgers. Aston Commissioners, during its Feb. 18 meeting, presented a proclamation to Neumann University in recognition of the 50th anniversary of its founding. Neumann President Dr. Rosalie Mirenda and her husband Tony, gratefully accepted the proclamation certificate on behalf of the university. With 115 women enrolled and seven faculty members, Our Lady of Angels College [...]
Pictured with Junkerman is Public Works Superintendent Russ Palmore and Commissioner Jon Firlein. By Loretta Rodgers. Aston Commissioners, during the February 18 board of commissioners meeting, presented a proclamation and gift to public works employee Gary Junkerman in recognition of his 25 years of service to the township. Junkerman was hired on January 22, 1990 and has worked in various capacities as a public works and sanitation employee. “Gary has always been very helpful with any snow emergency that has befallen the township,” said Commissioner Jon Firlein. “We thank you for your 25 years of service.”
Raymond C. Perko (Photo: Loretta Rodgers) By Loretta Rodgers There are not many people who can honestly say they love their job. Aston resident Raymond Perko is one of those people. An interior designer for more than 40 years, Perko has been involved in the interior design of some of the most recognizable buildings in the Delaware County and Tri-State area including the original MacDade Mall, St. Mary Magdalen Church in Upper Providence, the round real estate building in Swarthmore on U.S. Route 320; Clement Communications in Concord Township; the Commonwealth Club at the William Penn Inn; the lobby [...]
Aston Fire Department sworn in, Township mourns the loss of a former commissioner; and more in this month's issue of the Aston Township Times. Download it now!
The Board of Commissioners is seeking volunteers to assist the Township engineer and administration to prepare amendments to the Aston Comprehensive Plan, Zoning Ordinance, and Sub-Division Land Development that will form the frame work for the implementation of the Aston Vision Plan. (See the scope of work below) It is anticipated that the initial phase of the work will begin in March and that the final documents would be considered by the Board of Commissioners at the end of 2015. The Board of Commissioners will appoint a volunteer committee at their meeting on February 18th. Interested in serving on this committee? [...]
The Board of Commissioners has established a volunteer committee to assist the Township engineer and administration to prepare the Aston Township Parks Master Plan. (See the scope of work below) The first Park Master Plan Committee meeting is scheduled for Thursday, March 5th, at 7:00pm in the Aston Township Commissioners Meeting Room at 5021 Pennell Road. There will be at least three committee meetings and two (2) public meetings. It is anticipated that a final plan would be considered by the Board of Commissioners in late summer. Interested in serving on this committee? Send a letter of interest to: John A. Granger, [...]
February 28, 2015 - 10 am - 5 pm, Aston Library, 3270 Concord Road, Aston PA. Something for everyone: Fiction, children's, biographies, cooking...
Delaware County President Judge Chad Kenney presided over swearing in ceremonies for officers and the board of Aston Township Fire Department #17. Donning dress uniforms, board members and officers of the newly organized Aston Township Fire Department were recognized by the board of commissioners and sworn into office by Delaware County President Judge Chad Kenney during the January 21 board of commissioners meeting. […]
