condo building could lead to less slope disturbance on the site.

Commissioners James McGinn and Michael Fulginiti both said that they did not want any reductions to the proposed parking space count. McGinn noted that the new Maris Grove facility in Concord Township is already suffering chronic parking shortages, even before the retirement community has been completely built.

“I’m for all the parking we can get, wherever we can get it, so that the neighbors and the community will be served much better,” Fulginiti stated.

According to the applicant, no blasting is planned on the site, and there will be no negative impact on neighbors during construction. If all approvals are granted, construction could begin as early as next spring.

Fire Services Under Review

According to Commissioner/Fire Committee Chairman Frank Murphy, all aspects of fire protection delivery and funding are currently under review.

“The township is actively engaged with both fire companies to discuss the future of fire service in Aston Township.

“The Fire Committee has met with members of both Aston Beechwood and Green Ridge Volunteer Fire Co. to discuss various issues facing the township’s fire safety programs, including consolidation or merger and studying various task forces,” Murphy recently reported.

Library Offers Tax Deductions

The Aston Public Library (3270 Concord Rd.) would like residents to consider making a tax-deductible contribution before the end of the year.

Public Meetings and Special Events

Dec. 5, 2007 (Wednesday)
7pm at Community Center
Annual Christmas Tree Lighting  

Dec. 6, 2007 (Thursday)
6pm at Hennessy's Restaurant
Aston Lions Club Christmas Party

Dec. 10, 2007 (Monday)
6:30pm in municipal building
Public Works Committee Meeting

Dec. 10, 2007 (Monday)
7:30pm in municipal building
New Construction Committee Meeting 

Dec. 11, 2007 (Tuesday)
6:30pm in Municipal Building
Police Committee Meeting

Dec. 11, 2007 (Tuesday)
7:30pm in Municipal Building
Executive Committee Meeting

Dec. 12, 2007 (Wednesday)
6:30pm in municipal building 
Finance Committee Meeting

Dec. 12, 2007 (Monday)
Noon at Concordville Inn
Aston Senior Citizens Club Holiday Luncheon

Dec. 14, 2007 (Friday)
1pm at Aston Public Library
Movie (Surf's Up) and Craftmaking

Dec. 17, 2007 (Monday)
11am at Ballroom at Boothwyn, Meetinghouse Rd. 
Aston-Chichester AARP
Christmas Party

Dec. 18, 2007 (Tuesday)    
7pm in Municipal Building
Ordinance Committee

Dec. 18, 2007 (Tuesday)     
7pm in Municipal Building
Zoning Board Meeting

Dec. 18, 2007 (Tuesday)  
7pm at SWDCMA, 1 Gamble Lane, Aston
Southwest Delaware County Municipal Authority Public Meeting

Dec 19, 2007 (Wednesday)
7pm in municipal building
Board of Commissioners Meeting

Dec. 20, 2007 (Thursday)
6:30pm at St. Jmaes Episcopal Church
Aston Lion Club Meeting/Honor Student of the Month

Dec. 24 and 25, 2007 (Mon. and
Tues.) – Christmas Holiday
Township offices closed; no trash
collected

Dec. 26, 2007 (Wednesday)     
7pm in municipal Building
Planning Commission Meeting

Seniors Seek Sign-ups

The Aston Senior Citizens Club will be holding their annual holiday luncheon at the Concordville Inn at noon on Dec. 12. The menu will include a choice of crab cakes, baked ham or stuffed capon. Tickets are $17 for members and $25 for guests, with a Dec. 7 deadline for ticket purchases. Call 610-494-1595 to make reservations and entrée selections.

Volunteers are needed to help deliver Meals-On-Wheels to Aston and Brookhaven residents. If you are willing to work as little as two hours a month, call Joan Hanlon at 610-485-2729 or Ralph Buschman at 610-494-3534.

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SWDCMA To Meet With Edgar Residents

Representatives of the Southwest Delaware County Municipal Authority are planning to meet with those Edgar Ave. residents who suffered losses from a March 20 septic backup, which was caused by a broken water main nearby. Discussion will center on a recent engineering study and remediation options to guard against future recurrences. The date of the session is yet to be determined, but the meeting will be held prior to Dec. 20, with all parties notified by letter, according to Seventh Ward Commissioner Michael Higgins.

Auction To Benefit Vet Memorial