In honor of African American History Month, the Friends of the African Union Church of South Coventry have shared some of their pictures and research in Township Office’s display case. Stop by the office to check out their display and learn more about the progress they have made in documenting and preserving a historic site in South Coventry Township!
2014 Earned Income Tax Returns
Your 2014 local earned income tax return and instructions were recently mailed out. Earned income tax returns for 2014 are due on April 15, 2015.
Your earned income tax return can be filed online at KeystoneCollects.com if you live and work in Pennsylvania. Please note that the forms changed this year. If you will be claiming an out-of-state tax credit or if you work in Philadelphia, you may be eligible for a local earned income tax credit up to the amount you owe to South Coventry Township. The worksheet on the back of the form will help you calculate your out-of-state tax credit (attach a copy of your out-of-state filing).
If you have any questions regarding your earned income tax filing, you can contact Keystone Collections Group’s Taxpayer Helpline at 1-888-328-0565 or at KeystoneCollects.com.
Community Awareness Bulletin – Digital Pickpockets
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 Digital Pickpockets.
Comprehesive Plan Draft Maps
Thank you to all the residents who attended the Public Meeting for the South Coventry Comprehensive Plan Update! The draft maps that were presented at that meeting and the project timeline with meeting dates are available on the Documents & Permits page.
Last Week for Toy Drop-off
This week is the last week for residents to drop-off a new, unwrapped toy at the Township Office for the US Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program. The final day for toy drop off is Thursday, December 11, 2014.
For more information about the Toys for Tots Program, please visit www.toysfortots.org.
Tips for Home Heating Tank Owners
A quarter of all Pennsylvania homes use heating oil to stay warm in the winter. If you are a homeowner who has a heating oil tank, consider inspecting your tank prior to the next refill. Preventing leaks will save energy and money, in addition to protecting you and your family’s health. Leaking heating oil can cause indoor air problems and potentially contaminate groundwater and private drinking wells. Residents who think they may have a problem should immediately contact their oil company for help.
Pennsylvania’s Department of Environmental Protection encourages homeowners to consider these tips:
- For safety reasons, always assume a tank contains some oil
- Routinely inspect the exterior of the tank and all attached equipment
- Check for signs of rusting on the tank and its structural supports
- Examine the tank’s fill line and feed line to the furnace for leaks
- Never tip over or empty a tank onto the ground
- Signs of wet spots or odors near the tank may signal a problem
- Enlist a professional to perform maintenance or alterations to a heating oil tank system
For more information about oil tanks, visit www.dep.state.pa.us and type in the keyword Storage Tanks or call DEP’s Division of Storage Tanks at 717-772-5599.
Programs to Help PECO Customers
PECO has a wide range of assistance programs in place that can benefit low-income and fixed-income residents. There are also other programs, rebates and tips to help all residents lower their monthly bills! Check out the links below to find out more:
Help for low-income residents
Resident programs, rebates and tips
Rebates for natural gas conversion
To find more low-cost and no-cost and ways to save energy and money, visit peco.com/smartideas.
Winter Park Events
Just because winter is here doesn’t mean the parks are closed! Check out these links for some of the upcoming events at Warwick County Park:
Natural Holiday Critters – Saturday December 6, 2014 from 2:00-3:30PM
New Year’s Day Hike – Thursday, January 1, 2015 from 2:00-3:30PM
Build a Bluebird Box – Saturday, February 14, 2015 from 2:00-3:30PM
All events do require registration. Check out the Chester County Parks Events page for other upcoming events.
Toys for Tots Toy Collection
The South Coventry Township Office is a 2014 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.
Final day for toy collection is Thursday, December 11, 2014.
For more information about Toys for Tots, please visit www.toysfortots.org
Comprehensive Plan Update Public Meeting
A Public Information Meeting for the South Coventry Comprehensive Plan update will be held on Monday, November 17, 2014 at 7:30pm at the Township Building located at 1371 New Philadelphia Road, Pottstown, PA. The Comprehensive Plan provides the Township with valuable data and direction when making decisions regarding community development and land use standards.
For the update, South Coventry contracted with the Chester County Planning Commission through the Vision Partnership Program, which is providing a 70% in-kind matching grant. At the public meeting on November 17, an overview of the process, the plan’s goals, objectives and draft mapping will be discussed. The presentation will touch on the nine topic areas that will be addressed in the plan including: land use; housing; community facilities and services; transportation; natural, historic, and scenic resources; recreation and open space; and energy conservation. Attendees are encouraged to provide feedback on their vision for South Coventry’s future!
Refreshments will be provided. If you plan to attend please RSVP to (610) 469-0444 or click here to email the Township secretary.