From the Board of Commissioners

      On August 17, 2005, Jeffrey Pilla was appointed as 2^nd ward commissioner, a position that was previously held by Lew Fisher until his passing on July 18.  Jeffrey has resided in Aston for 13 years and currently serves on the board of Penn-Delco School district.   

      Recently promoted, within our police department, are John Dell and Chad Osborn.  Officers Dell and Osborn were promoted to the rank of sergeant, effective August 27.  Congratulations Sergeant Dell and Sergeant Osborn!

      We are pleased to announce newly appointed Penn-Delco School District administrators.  A warm welcome goes to Ms. Holly Acosta, assistant principal at Northley Middle School; Mr. Gary Bender, principal at Aston Elementary School; and Mr. Thomas Jakubczyk, principal at Sun Valley High School.  Welcome aboard!

      We continue to obtain information on the history of  Southwest Delaware County Municipal Authority (SWDCMA) and are planning a public meeting that will be held at the Aston Community Center in early October to discuss our progress.  The date and time will be announced in October’s newsletter and will also be listed on cable channel 10.

      Township engineer, Joseph Viscuso, P.E., will discuss the results of the 2005 storm water drainage study with a PowerPoint presentation on September 28, 7pm, at the Aston Community Center.   This study is a result of the numerous storm water drainage situations that were brought to the attention of the Public Works committee earlier this year.  The public is invited and encouraged to attend.

Business News & Community Meetings

      Giant® Food Store will be opening late fall, 2005.   A team from Giant® headquarters’ human resource division will host a “mass hire” within the next few weeks to conduct on-site interviews. 

Approximately 175 employees, both part– and full-time, are needed.  Dates, times, and location for interviews will be announced through news media and cable channel 10.

www.giantfoodstores.com. Information on the grand opening of our new Giant® Food Store will be listed in next month’s newsletter.   

Three cheers to Iron Workers Bank for their fundraising efforts through golf tournaments and Relay-For-Life program.  Iron Workers executives Mr. Oliver Armitage, Chairman, and Mr. Morte Smitham, Community Banking Officer, presented a check for $11,956 to Jennifer Clark, Community Income Development Specialist for the American Cancer Society.  Way to go, Iron Workers!  

      General Federation of Women’s Clubs will resume their monthly meetings starting September 26, 7pm, at the Aston Community Center.  Women, of all ages, are invited to join this volunteer organization.  Whether single, married, working or retired, all are welcome!  This is a volunteer group that makes a difference in our community.  For more information call club president, Norma Locke, at 610-497-5234.  

      The Aston Business Association is sponsoring the fourth annual Aston Township Community Day that will be held on Saturday, October 1, 2005  (rain date Sunday,

October 2, 2005).    A parade will kick off the day’s festivities at 10am, starting at Neumann College, and ending at the Aston Community Center.  Numerous events, games, and activities are scheduled on the grounds of the Community Center between 11am and 4pm along with the Aston Business and Community Expo that will be held inside the Community  Center building.