January 18, 2006 (7am)
Commissioners Board Meeting
Aston Township Municipal Building

January 19, 2006 (7am)
Recreation/Open Space Committee Meeting
Aston Township Municipal Building

January 22, 2006 (1pm)
Aston Township Mass Choir Auditions
Aston Community Center

January 24, 2006 (7:30 pm)
Zoning Board Meeting
Aston Township Municipal Building

January 25, 2006 (7pm)
Planning Commission Meeting
Aston Township Municipal Building

January 26, 2006 (10:45am)
Aston Senior Citizens General Meeting &
Luncheon Entertainment by Ted Crompton, Keyboardist
Aston Community Center

January 26, 2006 (6:30pm)
Aston Lioness Dinner Meeting  
American Legion Hall 926, Concord Road  
 

Employee of the Month   

   Employee of the Month for January 2006 is Maureen Schmitt.  Maureen is our township’s financial and human resources professional and has been employed by Aston Township for the past 8 years.  Congratulations, Maureen!

From the Desk of Dick Lehr     

  Late Breaking News...The 2006 township calendars will be mailed out to residents within the next two weeks.  Township staff members, especially Dottie Kornafel, have worked diligently to provide our residents with a calendar that is attractive and provides up-to-date information. 

   Additional copies of our new 2006 calendar will be available in the brochure racks at the Township Municipal Building and Community Center.  Thank you for your patience.   
  

   A special thank you to Maureen Schmitt for her many hours as she assisted me in the planning and preparation of this year’s budget.   

   Just a reminder...Township offices and Public Works Department will be closed on January 2, 2006.  Trash collection normally scheduled for January 2 will be collected on Tuesday, January 3. 

   Employee John Shillingford recommended that lost and found items at the Community Center be listed in Township Times.  We are currently obtaining a list of these lost and found items and will publicize them in February’s issue of the newsletter.  Great idea, John! 

      If you have any questions, please contact me at 610-494-1636.  Thank you.                            –Dick Lehr

Just for Fun! 

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A Message from Code Enforcement

   Code Enforcement Officer, George J. Savastano, reminds all homeowners to properly display house numbers as required by 

township code.  Numbers must be no smaller than 3” and can be purchased in any home improvement center or hardware store.  This small investment could yield tremendous benefit in the event of an emergency.  Homes and businesses that are clearly marked assists emergency personnel in quickly locating someone in need of immediate care.
	George J. Savastano

Code Enforcement staff members are available from 8am to 4:30pm, Monday through Friday, to assist anyone who plans to purchase, renovate, or build onto an existing property.  Find out how to best acquire a permit or schedule an inspection by calling Code Enforcement at 610-494-0384. 

   “Winter has officially arrived and with its arrival is the promise of some snowfall.  Homeowners are required to clear sidewalks within thirty (30) hours after snow has ceased to fall,” states Ralph Maiden, Senior Code Enforcement Officer.  “Another concern that we have recently addressed is regarding outdoor fires and leaf burning.  I am submitting the information listed in