Township offices will be closed on Friday, April 7 in observance of Good Friday. Happy Easter and

Happy Passover to all who will be celebrating each holiday.

Vegetation in the Roadway and Street Maintenance

West Vincent strives to maintain safe roads. Trees and shrubbery along the roadway must be maintained to allow safe passage and clear sight for pedestrians, school buses, bicyclists, emergency services, public and utility services, roadway maintenance, and our horses and their riders.

We always appreciate when our residents maintain their trees and shrubbery along the roadway. A minimum for safety, would be to maintain a clear area with no overgrown tress/shrubbery (or any other items), at least 4 feet off the edge of paving/gravel or curb back and keep trees to a height of 14 feet. Also, please do not allow your vegetation to block signage along the roadway.

Read about which roads will be overlaid and repaired in the coming weeks and months and how you can help clear any debris or overgrowth that would prevent or delay the repairs.

O-Fish-Ally Trout Season

With the Township’s acquisition of the property at 1925 French Creek Road last year, which expanded Wilson's Corner Park, public fishing is now permitted in the park. With the increased access for anglers on French Creek, the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission stocked trout in French Creek for the very first time in early March.

West Vincent Township Police Officer Justin Fritz assisted Chester County Waterways Conservation Officer Bob Bonney with traffic control during the stocking. This stocking comes just in time for this year’s opening day of trout season on April 1 at 8:00 a.m. Read about additional park improvements.

Many In Attendance at the Historic Barns Presentation

On Thursday, March 30, the West Vincent Township Meeting Room was filled with 65 attendees who took part in a presentation and general lecture presented by Robert J. Wise, Jr., and Seth Hinshaw, both experts in historic preservation. 

Did you know West Vincent is home to over 125 historic barns? Residents learned about these barns, their construction, and followed their evolution. Guests were able to view dozens of photos and pictures containing informative descriptions, and, at times, humorous commentary. Old tools from various time periods were also on display.

Read more about the presentation and the unique types of barns within our township.

Bring Your Bag - Neighboring Township's Single-Use Plastics Ordinance

On Thursday, March 16, 2023, Uwchlan Township’s new ordinance prohibiting single-use plastics went into effect; and, by Saturday, a Nextdoor correspondent posted a receipt online showing a $0.15 bag charge at Chick-fil-A in Lionville. The Nextdoor mail for the West Vincent area was inundated with complaints and threats to boycott the establishment, show up with dirty bags or receive their orders in their hands.

The ordinance, which prohibits the use of carry-out plastic bags, polystyrene food containers, and single-use plastic straws by commercial establishments was passed on September 12, 2022, giving merchants 6 months to comply. It requires a 15-cent fee for a recyclable bag as well as penalties for non-compliance by establishments. Read the article in its entirety, how this ordinance affects our township residents, and how you can participate in our township's sustainability conversation.



Weatherstone Trail - Woodland Care Nature Event Success!



Thanks to everyone who helped out at our Woodland Care Nature Event on Sunday, March 26 along the Weatherstone Trail! We saved a lot of young trees!

At this time when so many of our older trees are dying, especially the ash trees, it is so important to care for our younger woodland trees. Read article in its entirety.

Woodcock Evening Walk - A Mystical Encounter



On March 16, West Vincent Bird Town held their first American Woodcock Walk at Opalanie Park. The group of twenty-seven participants enjoyed the mystical auditory and visual experience of encountering the American Woodcock, most of them for the first time. Read article in its entirety.

Energy Efficient Solutions from PECO Can Help Any Business

As a small business owner, you’re a master juggler, balancing growth with expenditures. With so many balls in the air, energy efficiency can seem like a low priority. But now, there’s never been a better time to reach out to PECO Small Business Solutions to help your business save energy and money.



What does it look like when a business asks PECO to help them upgrade their energy efficiency? Read further for full details.

Visit https://solutions.peco-energy.com/small-business to see a full list of eligible energy efficiency solutions that might be right for your small business.

Friday, April 14th at 2:00 p.m. at the parking lot of 205 Windgate Drive

Join our West Vincent Police Department and our other local first responders, and local businesses!

Check out our emergency vehicles, participate in the fun activities, and have your children's car seats looked at to ensure proper safety. 

Event details can be found on the West Vincent Police Department Facebook page.

Beginner Bird Walk - Sunday, April 16 - 8:00 a.m. - Opalanie Park

Get to know the colorful birds who live in Opalanie Park. Valley Forge Audubon experts will lead us and help us learn to identify birds. 

This event is fun for beginners and families and offers a great opportunity to explore the park. Our native spring flowers should be blooming along the trails! RSVP at link above!

The first Household Hazardous Waste Event

Saturday, April 22, 2023

at The Technical College High School -

Pickering Campus in Phoenixville

1580 Charlestown Road

A PRE-REGISTRATION APPOINTMENT IS REQUIRED!

The public can register and watch a guideline and informational slide show for the event on the CCSWA Registration Site. 

Future HHW events and list of accepted materials.

Visit the WV Sustainability Committee home page for more recycling information and resources.