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West Vincent Township eNewsletter

December 2023

All Township offices will be CLOSED on Monday, December 25 and Tuesday, December 26 in observance of Christmas Day.


All Township offices will be closed at 12:00 noon on Friday, December 29.


Wishing our residents, a safe and happy holiday season!

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Board of Supervisors Workshop Meeting to be held on Monday, December 4, 2023 at

7 p.m. in the Township Building Meeting Room.


The agenda for the BOS Workshop meeting will include a review of the Preliminary Budget and other items. 


Agenda to be posted in accordance with the PA Sunshine Act, 65 P.a.C.S. §§ 701-716.

ADMINISTRATION

Creating a happy holiday for our neighbors in need


For over 40 years, Coventry Food Pantry has provided supplemental food and household goods support to in-need individuals and families in the Owen J. Roberts School District.


This year 200 families have been receiving care through the Backpack Program and food donations.

 

West Vincent Township is helping support their annual holiday efforts by hosting a Giving Tree.


Thank you, generous residents!

As of this distribution we have fulfilled 80 of our gift requests!

We are still hoping to fulfill the remaining 120.


 Full details can be found on our website...

HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMITTEE

Ceremony to Place War of 1812 Marker on Frederick Sheeder Grave


It was a chilly morning when a group of local historians met on November 25, at Zion Lutheran Church and Cemetery.


The group met at the gravesite of Frederick Sheeder (1777-1865) to commemorate his service in the War of 1812. During the War of 1812 he enlisted as a private and for a time was in camp at Marcus Hook. Full article...

PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION

Parks & Recreation Commission - Open Positions


As of January 1, 2024, there will be two open Parks & Recreation Commission positions. 


If you have that community spirit to assist in connecting West Vincent residents and visitors with our township lands, waterways, sports/event fields, playgrounds, and all of the nature around us - then the Parks & Recreation Commission would love to hear from you!  Read full article...

TRAFFIC & SAFETY COMMITTEE

Your Voice Matters to the Traffic Safety Committee!


The Traffic Safety Committee is a new ad-hoc committee initiated by the West Vincent Township Police Department. The goal of this committee is to bring volunteer residents together to discuss important traffic safety topics regarding all vehicles (passenger, commercial, agricultural), motorcycles, bicyclists, equestrians, pedestrians, and any other mode of transportation or recreational users who traverse on our township and state roads. Read full article...



CLEAN ENERGY TRANSITION TEAM

Discounted PECO Energy Assessments Exclusively for WVT Residents - Has Been Extended to March 1, 2024!


A $150 value for only $39! Receive a 10% discount on a $49 energy assessment.


Residents with electric heat, may take advantage of the Energy Assessment PLUS offer.


For more information and to schedule your assessment, visit

www.peco.com/assessment or call 888-573-2672 before March 1, 2024.


Full details and complete instructions.

COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD

Saturday, December 2, 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.


Ludwig's Corner Fire Company - Cookies with Santa


Join Santa for cookies, milk, crafts, and take a picture too!



Sunday, December 3, 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.


West Brandywine Route 82 Clean Up


We are partnering with West Brandywine Township Police to remove litter on a beautiful stretch of road, Route 82 in Coatesville.


To volunteer for this event, please contact: tkelly@wbrandywinepd.org



Saturday, December 9, 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., Upper Merion Township Building, King of Prussia


"Making Progress on Climate and Community in 2024" - event hosted by Community Advocates for Clean Energy


Register at: https://bit.ly/3R233Zm



Save the date and join our Clean Energy Transition Team and the Community Advocates for Clean Energy in greater Philadelphia.

Saturday, December 9, 9:00 a.m.


Kimberton Fire Company – Santa is Coming to Town and Donut Sale


There will be crafts, games, and refreshments!! Santa will be visiting!

Saturday, December 9, 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.


Revival Pizza Happy Hour to Support Chester County Food Pantry


Revival Pizza will be hosting a Chester County Food Drive happy hour on Saturday, December 9th from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.


"Bring a food donation and we'll trade you a drink ticket!"


Please refer to the Chester County Food Bank list of most needed food and non-food items before donating.



Sunday, December 10, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.


Ridge Fire Company – Kid’s Christmas Party


There will be crafts, games, and refreshments! Santa will be visiting!

Friday, December 15, 2:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.



Ridge Fire Company – Santa Parade - south of 25 - first night of two nights


Saturday, December 16, 4:30 p.m.

Ridge Fire Company – Santa Parade - north of 25 - second night of two nights



Santa will cruise by in his sleigh to all the houses north and south of 25.

Saturday, December 16, 8:00 a.m.


Ludwigs Corner Fire Company –Santa is Coming to Town!


Santa and Mrs. Claus will be coming to visit the good boys and girls of West Vincent and Upper Uwchlan!

THIS MONTH'S MEETINGS

All Township and Police Department up-to-date information can be found on the West Vincent Township website at www.westvincenttwp.org


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