Welcome to East Bradford Township
East Bradford Township strives to support the highest quality of life for current and future residents by: Being accessible, accountable, responsive, and respectful to all; Providing essential services with fiscal soundness; Promoting good stewardship of the Township’s scenic, natural, and historic resources; and Promoting vital social and physical connections between our residents and neighbors.
The Township building is now open to the general public. All visitors entering the building are required to wear a mask and maintain a 6-foot social distance from staff and other visitors. To learn more about the status of public meetings, visit the Boards and Commissions page. Continue to monitor the Chester County Health Department and Center for Disease Control websites. The County Health Department also developed a COVID-19 Dashboard, which is updated regularly. If you have questions, contact Mandie Cantlin at mcantlin@eastbradford.org or (610) 436-5108 x102.
TIGUE ROAD CLOSURE
Tigue Road will be closed Monday – Thursday, Aug. 3-6 from 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. for completion of water main installation for new Darlington Ridge development. Residents of Tigue Road may enter via S. New Street.
JULY 1 FACE COVERING ORDER
Expanding on the business safety order signed by Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine in April that requires the wearing of masks in businesses, Governor Tom Wolf announced a new order on July 1 that takes the mask-wearing directive one step further. While the Governor has indicated that masks must be worn whenever anyone leaves home, the actual order is more nuanced. For instance, masks are only required outdoors if people are unable to maintain six-foot social distancing with people who are not members of their household. We are currently working to balance the Green Phase reopening recommendations with this new order, particularly with regards to parks and recreational uses. In the meantime, the PA State Police are tasked with administering the Governor’s orders ((610) 486-6280). If you are unable to reach the State Police, you can contact the West Chester Police at (610) 696-2700.
PUBLIC MEETINGS
Public meetings may be conducted in person or via teleconference due to the COVID-19 virus. The status of each meeting will be posted on the calendar and on the Boards and Commissions page. If you have questions, contact Mandie Cantlin at mcantlin@eastbradford.org or (610) 436-5108 x102.
BE COUNTED – HELP OTHERS BE COUNTED
Each person counted in the 2020 Census – including newborns and children – brings just over $2,000 into the community, every year, for 10 years. That’s $2,000 PER PERSON | PER YEAR | FOR 10 YEARS. Call 844-330-2020 (English); 844-468-2020 (Spanish), complete online at 2020cesus.gov. or complete mailed version. Only 9 questions – completely confidential. If you know of residents in West Chester or Coatesville who have not completed the census, encourage them to do so as these areas have a lower response rate. Deadline Oct. 31, 2020.
SPOTTED LANTERN FLY
Spotted Lanternfly (SLF) nymphs are beginning to emerge in considerable numbers. The SLF can damage many plants including fruit and hardwood trees. They can also cause serious damage to yards, open spaces, plant nurseries, tree farms, and vineyards. Visit the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture’s website for more information on the SLF. Also visit the East Bradford Township Environmental Advisory Council’s page on the Spotted Lanternfly.