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The Township parks
and open space owned by the Township can be classified as (1)
mini-parks, such as Collins Park and Poore Park, (2) neighborhood
parks, such as Vinsmith Park and Eagle Field, (3) community parks
such as Weir Park; (4) natural resource areas such as Valleybrook
Open Space (66.5 acres) and Bridgewater Open Space (46 acres); and
(5) Special Purpose Facilities such as the Aston Community Center.
Acreage owned by
homeowners associations provides additional and alternative open
space and recreational facilities for sections of the Township.
Most of the homeowners associations space is the direct result of
the Township’s requiring developers to set aside space within
communities during the development process. Both
Ballinahinch and Greenbriar Place are examples of the Township’s
requirements on prior developers. In both cases, the “set
aside” has provided open space that otherwise would require a
more costly alternative.
The
newly approved plan is innovative when it comes to financing the
plan’s objectives. Traditional means of funding the plan from
the “general fund” via the taxpayers are to be augmented by
grant and “partnership” opportunities. The plan suggests that
“procurement” can be provided by working with a number of
public and private partners such as Pennsylvania Recreation and
Parks Association, PA Horticultural Society, PECO Green Region
Grant Program, and PA Department of Community and Economic
Development. A good example of such “partnering” is the Rails
to Trails project to be incorporated into the Township’s natural
resources with the creation of the proposed Chester Creek Rail
Trail. This already approved project is in conjunction with the
“Friends
of the Chester Creek”, a Pennsylvania non- profit, 501(c)3,
organization. This project will
add significant recreational resources to the Township’s coffers
without significant cost.
When it comes to administrating the
plan, new strategies call for more
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interaction of the
Township with community groups in order to provide a more diverse
set of recreational activities. A successful example is the
creative “joint venturing” of the Township with Neumann
College in forming Camp Rainbow. In addition, the plan calls for
greater participation of local volunteer groups and the general
public to assist in neighborhood and mini-park care. Many
organizations are already raking and seeding ball fields!
All in all, this
ambitious plan sets goals high but achievable in order to assure
that Aston remains a wonderful place to call home. This time
around you may make the difference! Call 610.494.1636 and see if
you or your group can help!
Community
News
65th Anniversary
The Green Ridge Fire Company is celebrating its Sixty Fifth Anniversary.
“This group of men, met in one of the basements in Green
Ridge during April 1942. They felt an urgent need for some form of
fire protection due to over 100 homes in this area….” Times
have changed and the number of homes requiring fire protection has
increased dramatically, but the loyalty and dedication of this
group of fire fighters has been unwavering. Join us at their
Annual Carnival April 10-14 from 6-10pm each night at the Green
Ridge Fire Co. on Dutton Mill Road.
Center
for Lifelong LearningAt Aston Community Center
The Center for Lifelong Learning provides a
valuable service to our community. The knowledge offered by their
courses provides practical “real life” solutions.
Support the Center
for Lifelong Learning by
attending these classes.
CPR
Certification
Wed, 4/18, 12:00 to 2:00,
$5
Learn how to
respond in an emergency with CPR for adults, children, and
infants. Participant’s manual is included.
Instructor:
Paul Tresca
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Hearing
Screening
Wed,
May 2, 1:00, No Fee
Following a presentation on hearing loss,
receive a free screening to detect hearing loss and the
approximate degree of the loss you may be experiencing.
Presenter:
Donna Schumacher
New Pa. Law on Living Wills and
Health Care Powers of Attorney *NEW*
Wed. 4/25, 1:00, No Fee
On November 29, 2006,
Governor Rendell signed into law significant changes to Pa. law on
living wills and health care power of attorney.
Find out how to protect yourself and make sure your wishes
for medical care and end of life treatment are followed.-Presenters:
Robert and Dana Breslin, Esq.
AARP
Driving Course
AARP
Driver Safety Program is intended to help older drivers
improve their skills while teaching how to avoid accidents and
traffic violations. Registration
secured with $10 check made payable to AARP (put dates of class on
memo of check).
March 21 & 23, 9:00 to 1:00
April 25 & 27, 9:00
to 1:00
To find out more, please call Farah Esfahani at
(610) 237-8100 ext. 30 or www.scs-delco.org
Municipal
News
Easter Holiday Schedule
Trash
pick-up and recycling for Friday April 6th will be
scheduled for Thursday April 5th. The Township offices
will be closed on Friday April 6th and will reopen
April 9th.
Happy Easter!
Meetings
and Special Events
April
5, 2007 (Thursday) 6:30pm
Aston Lions Club Dinner Meeting
St. James Episcopal Church, Concord Rd.
April
5, 2007
(Thursday) 7pm
Aston Lioness Club
Board Meeting
Aston Community Center
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