Township Survey: An opportunity...

Hello Down East residents,

Let's get the word out.  Please forward this email to as many other East Whiteland Township residents as you can.

An update to the township comprehensive plan is in the works.  Let your voice be heard and take this survey. I just filled it out and many topics are covered including development, recreation, township services, conservation and many more.  Here is an excerpt from the introduction...

>East Whiteland Township is updating its Comprehensive Plan and greatly appreciates your feedback. The Comprehensive Plan is a strategic policy and action plan that creates a vision for the Township, guides policy decisions on land use and transportation, and directs Township resources (time, money and people) for the next ten years.

Your opinions will be used to assess the current state of the Township and determine future priorities in areas such as:  

+ Township Services;
+ Land Use and Development;
+ Open space and Parkland;
+ Housing; and+ Transportation.<

Click here to take the survey. 

Adam Beck
226 Old Swedesford Rd
Parks & Rec Board
Friends of Summer Stage Board

Alert: Home invasion!

At approximately 8:30 am on June 22nd, there was a home invasion at 234 Swedesford Road.
A black SUV was parked in the driveway.
The suspect is a large built, African American male, approximately 30-40 years of age.
If anyone has any information or has observed anything, please contact the East Whiteland Police immediately.

Family is safe and unharmed.

Thank you!

Traffic updates...

If you haven't seen this, here's the latest from the East Whiteland Township website.  I would imagine that's the place to check for updates.  http://www.eastwhiteland.org/

Beginning Monday 6/15/2015, East Whiteland Township will be moving the sewer project into the Phase 2 closure section. The closure will be in effect Monday-Friday from 9a to 3p. This will close Conestoga Rd between Deer Run Lane and Lancaster Ave., and Swedesford Rd. between Pine Rd and Buck Run Lane, and Malin Rd. from Birch Rd. to Conestoga Rd. 

1. The detour for westbound Conestoga Rd will direct traffic from Lancaster Ave. to Planebrook Rd. to Phoenixville Pike to Conestoga Rd.

2. The detour for Swedesford Rd westbound will direct traffic from Rt. 29 south to Lancaster Ave. west to Planebrook Rd to Phoenixville Pike to Conestoga Rd. 

3. Malin Rd. traffic will be diverted onto Lancaster Ave. west to Planebrook Rd to Phoenixville Pike to Conestoga Rd. The work is expected to be completed in 4 weeks.

Road work updates...

Two updates...

First Anne Chiccino of 244 Swedesford Road writes to us at DECA Info.

Next Tuesday, June 9th, the intersection of 401 (Conestoga Road) and Swedesford Road at the light will be closed completely. You will not be able to cross the intersection at all. The contractors that are updating the sewer system for East Whiteland will be completing that portion - right at the intersection. 

All of Down East will be able to get out of the development by driving toward Route 29. So it's not all of Swedesford! I thought you might want to notify the people in the development.

Concerning the new lights on 401 by route 202...

The following information has been provided by PENNDOT. Starting tomorrow, June 5, 2015 between 9am and 12 pm the traffic lights located on Route 401 at Route 202 will go on flash. The lights will then go to full operation on Saturday June 13th. Starting Friday June 12th new traffic patterns will take effect on Route 401 as the lanes are shifted to rebuild the lanes on Route 401 through the 202 work area

Here's a link to their Facebook page, East Whiteland Township on Facebook.

Bethany Beach vacation home for rent...

We are once again renting our Bethany Beach vacation home this summer and we have a few weeks still open in July and August. It is located at Bear Trap Dunes golf resort in Ocean View Delaware. Bear Trap has two large outdoor pools within walking distance and one indoor pool. There is shuttle service to the beach every 20 minutes. The house has 3 bedrooms and sleeps 9. To view specifics on the house and Bear Trap community you can go on VRBO-Bear Trap Dunes #585308. There you can find prices and availability. If you have any questions; call Jim Graham at c-484-639-3572 or h-610-648-0538. Thanks for your help.

Jim Graham 3 Wood Lane