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 vehicle break-ins.
National Groundwater Awareness Week
In honor of National Groundwater Awareness Week, the Penn State Extension will be hosting a special webinar on Tuesday, March 10, 2015 from 12:00-1:00pm entitled “Pennsylvania Groundwater – Individual Actions to Protect This Valuable Resource.” The Penn State Extension also hosts monthly webinars relating to water resource issues usually on the last Wednesday of the month.
Visit the Water Quality’s Upcoming Events page for more information and to register for these free webinars.
Tips to Keep Warm and Save Money
With temperatures in the region expected to be in the single digits this weekend, PECO has tips and information to help customers stay safe, and save energy and money despite the deep freeze. Click on the link below for tips and more information:
African American History Month
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.