The Township has received several reports of low or no water pressure in the Ridglea Water System. Representatives are currently en route to investigate the issue. Water system customers are asked to not use water until the issue can be identified and addressed.
Ridglea Water Tower Maintenance
Maintenance is scheduled to be performed on the Ridglea Water Tower, starting the week of September 23, 2024. During the maintenance project, the fire hydrants will be out of service. Work is expected to be completed by October 14, 2024.
Please click here to view the Ridglea Water User Notification Letter for more information.
Coventryville-Laurelwood Bridge Closure
The Coventryville-Laurelwood Bridge over Pigeon Creek located in North and South Coventry Townships will be closed to traffic beginning Friday, September 13, 2024 until further notice. Engineering consultants have deemed it necessary to close the bridge until structural repairs can be performed. Motorists should follow the posted detour plan. We appreciate the patience of the public during this closure period in the interest of public safety.
Detour Plan:
North Coventry Township traffic heading south are directed to use W. Hoffecker Road to Route 100 to Favinger Road to Coventryville Road
South Coventry Township traffic heading north are directed to use Favinger Road to Route 100 to W. Hoffecker Road to Laurelwood Road
Tax Rebate Information for Seniors
You may qualify to the Pennsylvania Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program, if your household income was $45,000 or less during 2023 (excluding 1/2 of all social security income) and you are:
Age 65 years of age or older
Age 50 years of age or older and a widow/widower
Age 18 years of age or older and permanently disabled
The Owen J Roberts School District also offers a Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program for those in the District who meets these requirements. The District will provide a 50% match to the refund received under the State program. The rebate will be paid to qualifying participants after July 1, 2024.
To apply for the PA Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program, visit or call your local legislator, or you can apply online at:
PA Dept of Revenue Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program Webpage
PA Dept of Revenue Property Tax/Rent Rebate Forms and Information
To apply for the Owen J Roberts School District Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program visit the Owen J Roberts Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program webpage or contact the OJR Tax Office at 610-469-5189 or email taxoffice@ojrsd.net.
Volunteers Needed – Route 100 Clean-up on 4/6/2024
Join Green Valleys Water Association and the Litter Lifters of West Vincent in helping to clean up Route 100 between Prizer Road and Route 23 on Saturday, April 6, 2024 from 7:30AM-10:30AM. Liability waivers must be signed at check in. For parking location and additional event details, please visit:
Ridglea Water System Flushing
A flushing of the Ridglea Water Distribution System is scheduled for Wednesday, March 6, 2024 starting at 9:00AM.
During the flushing operation, customers may notice a temporary discoloration of their water and fluctuations in water pressure. We encourage customers to refrain from drawing water while flushing is being conducted. CUSTOMERS ARE ADVISED TO CHECK WATER CONDITIONS BEFORE DOING LAUNDRY. If you experience discolored water, please run your cold water faucet(s) for a few minutes.
If you have any questions, please contact the South Coventry Township office at 610-469-0444.
January 15, 2024 Planning Commission Meeting Cancelled
The January 15, 2024 Planning Commission meeting has been cancelled due to inclement weather.
Please refer to the Township Calendar for meeting updates.
Township Hall Meeting on 10/2/23 Regarding Cavalcante Escape
The Chester County Commissioners will hold a third in-person Town Hall meeting on Monday, October 2, 2023 at 7:00PM at Owen J. Roberts Middle School for Chester County residents impacted by the escape of Danilo Cavalcante.
The meeting will explain the emergency communication process for county residents, will provide an opportunity for residents to ask questions about the final days of the search and capture of Cavalcante, and to offer counseling services for those who have experienced emotional stress related to the escape incident. Representatives from the Chester County Prison Board, Chester County Department of Emergency Services, the Chester County Commissioners and a team from the Chester County Disaster Crisis Outreach Referral Team (DCORT) who will offer trauma-informed counseling support at the meeting and information on further counseling services.
Residents who have questions about the efforts that Chester County has made to improve security measures at Chester County Prison, and prison-related emergency notifications, can send questions to the Chester County Commissioners at cccommissioners@chesco.org.
Free Shredding Event 5/7/2023
A free shredding event will be held on Sunday, May 7, 2023 from 10:00AM to 1:00PM at the Owen J Roberts High School. This event is open to all resident in the PA House of Representatives District 26. Participants are limited to 3 bags or boxes of personal documents to shred.
If you have any questions, please contact Representative Paul Friel’s District Office at 610-427-8782 or email RepFriel@pahouse.net.
Route 100 Litter Clean-up on 6/3/2023
Join Green Valleys Water Association and the Litter Lifters of West Vincent in cleaning up Route 100 between Prizer Road and Route 23 on Saturday, June v3, 2023 from 7:30AM-10:30AM. Liability waivers must be signed at check in. For parking location and additional event details, please visit: