Spotted Laternfly – Pest Alert

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The Spotted Lanternfly is an invasive insect that was discovered last year in Berks County, PA. Native to China, India and Vietnam, this invasive species will congregate on Tree-of-Heaven and fruit trees. The Spotted Lanternfly has the potential to greatly impact the grape, fruit tree and logging industries. Early detection is vital for the protection of Pennsylvania businesses and agriculture.

South Coventry Township was notified on November 5, that a small stand of trees was found to have an infestation of the Spotted Lanternfly. As a result, the entire Township has been added to the Spotted Lanternfly Quarantine. The Spotted Lanternfly lays egg masses of 30-50 eggs wherever there is a flat surface – meaning that many easily transported home items can harbor this pest and help it spread quickly.

For more information on the Spotted Lanternfly and the Quarantine, please follow the links below:

Spotted Lanternfly – PA Department of Agriculture
Spotted Lanternfly Press Release – November 5, 2015
What the General Quarantine Means
Spotted Lanternfly – Pest Alert
Checklist for Residents Living in Quarantine Areas
Tips for Handling Yard Waste is Quarantine Areas

Toys for Tots Toy Collection

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The South Coventry Township Office is a 2015 drop-off location for the US Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program.  If you would like to donate a new, unwrapped toy to a child in need in our community, please drop it off at the Township Office during normal business hours. For more information about Toys for Tots, please visit www.toysfortots.org.

Final day for toy collection is Thursday, December 10, 2015.

Vegetated Bioswale Installed

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On September 23, 2015, almost 3,000 plants were installed at Connie Batdorf Park to create a vegetated bioswale. Many thanks to the twenty four students from the Owen J Roberts Horticulture Department who assisted Township employees and volunteers to plant this new bioswale!

The project was funded by a grant won this summer by South Coventry Township as part of Pottstown Health and Wellness Foundation’s “On Your Park, Get Set, Go” Park Contest.

For more information and pictures from the planting, check out the Owen J. Roberts News blog post – Bioswale Hands-on Learning.

TS Elliott Walking Trail Public Meeting

South Coventry Township will host a community discussion about the TS Elliott Walking Trail on Tuesday, October 20, 2015 at 7:00pm at the South Coventry Township Building.

The TS Elliott Trail is located on an eight acre parcel of land at the corner of Ridge Road and Stauffer Road. The Township is working to create a Stewardship Plan for the site which will include a trail system integrated with natural vegetation and recreation areas. Your participation will help to craft a plan that reflects the interests and needs of our community.

If you plan to attend, please RSVP by contacting the Township Office at (610) 469-0444.

Community Day at Warwick County Park

Warwick County Park will host Community Day in partnership with South Coventry, Warwick and East Nantmeal Townships on Saturday, September 26, 2015 from 10:00AM to 2:00PM. Come learn about activities and services you may not realize exist “in your own backyard”.

Designed as a fun-filled, interactive and educational day, learn, play and explore with craft vendors, local artists, entertainers, educators, non-profit organizations and school groups. Scheduled events and activities include a juggler, archery demonstration, animals, music, wagon rides and more!

Visit the Community Day at Warwick County Park page for more information including a schedule of events and directions to the park.

Here to Help Job Fair

Senator John Rafferty will be hosting the Here to Help Job Fair on Tuesday, September 15, 2015 from 10:00am to 1:00pm at the Sunnybrook Ballroom. The Here to Help Job Fair is an opportunity for job seekers to connect with businesses and organizations within the region who are looking for qualified employees. Admission is free. Additional information regarding Human Services Agencies and Veteran’s Services will also be available.

Connie Batdorf Park Wins 3rd Place!

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Thank you to everyone who voted for Connie Batdorf Park as part of Pottstown Area Health and Wellness Foundation’s “On Your Parks, Get Set, Go” Park Contest! We received over 8,000 votes and won 3rd place!

For Connie Batdorf Park’s 3rd place win, South Coventry Township will receive $5,000 from Pottstown Area Health and Wellness Foundation for improvements to Connie Batdorf Park.

Community Awareness Bulletin – Dangers of Meth Production

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Community Awareness Bulletins are produced by the Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Intelligence Center as a means to inform the general public of developing crime trends and potential safety issues that impact our community. Below is a link to the most recent Community Awareness Bulletin regarding the increase in production of methamphetamine and the potential health and safety risk to our community.

For other recent Community Awareness Bulletins and additional information, please visit the PA State Police Public Safety page.

Last Week to Vote for Connie Batdorf Park

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Thank you to everyone who has been voting for our park! We are currently in third place and could win $5,000 but we need your help! This Friday will be the last day of Pottstown Area Health and Wellness Foundation’s “On Your Parks, Get Set, Go” Park Contest. Help us stay in third place and vote for Connie Batdorf Park every day this week!

Please visit Connie Batdorf Park for full details on all the ways you can vote.