Caln Township

11/04/2023

Today, over 30 volunteers, including members of Caln Parks and Rec, Cub Scout Pack 2 - Downingtown, and Penn State Extension Master Watershed Stewards, Chester & Delaware Counties planted 135 trees throughout the Beaver Run Knoll development, thanks to the BRK HOA and residents. we planted beautiful native trees including red oaks, red maples, spice bush, dogwoods, Magnolias, and balsam firs. The trees will provide habitat for wildlife, help keep pollution out of Beaver Run, and soak up stormwater, in addition to beautifying the neighborhood. Thanks to everyone who volunteered!

11/03/2023

A reminder that Tuesday, November 7th is the Municipal Election Day. You can learn more information by visiting Chester County's Election Portal at: https://chester-county-election-portal-chesco.hub.arcgis.com/ Polling places will be open from 7:00AM to 8:00 PM:
045 Caln 1 Municipal Bldg, 253 Municipal Dr., Thorndale
050 Caln 2 Coatesville Area High School, 1445 E. Lincoln Highway, Coatesville
053 Caln 3 Coatesville Area School District, 3030 Cg Zinn Rd. Thorndale (previously Caln Elementary)
054 Caln 4 Coatesville Area High School, 1445 E. Lincoln Highway, Coatesville​ (previously St. Martha's Manor)

11/03/2023

Time to ditch those pumpkins? Keep them out of the trash!

But don't go putting your jack o' lanterns in your recycling bin! Leftover pumpkins (without rot, paint, or candle wax, please) can serve as a tasty snack for farm animals or even stabilize steep slopes. These friendly farms in Chester County are happy to accept your past-prime pumpkins:
Shellbark Hollow Farm (240 Lippitt Rd, Honey Brook), Glen Run Valley View Farm (280 Lenover Rd., Atglen), Hill Creek Farm (75 Creamery Rd., Pottstown), Pigeon Creek Farm (554 Pigeon Creek Rd., Pottstown), Holly Hollow Farm (1 Rays Way, Coatesville), Silkie's Farm (1418 Hilltop Rd., Chester Springs), Wyebrook Farm (150 Wyebrook Rd., Honey Brook).

Please add yourself in the comments if your farm also accepts pumpkins!

11/02/2023

Donate to Toys for Tots at the Caln Township Police Department!

2023 TOYS FOR TOTS
The Caln Township Police Department has once again partnered with the Toys for Tots campaign. We kindly ask for your assistance in helping the less fortunate during this holiday season. Please stop by the Caln Township Police Department to donate a small, unwrapped new gift (newborn to age 14) to our designated 2023 Toys for Tots Donation Bin located in the Police Department lobby. We will accept gifts Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:30 a.m. -4:00 p.m. starting November 1st through December 6th.

11/01/2023

The Caln Township Police Department is serving as a distribution center for these FREE green light bulbs. Stop by any time between 8 AM and 4:30 PM, M-F to pick one up!

Operation Green Light supports veterans and raises awareness about challenges faced by veterans and their families. Show your support by displaying a green light during the week of November 6th. Get a free green lightbulb by contacting Chester County Veteran Affairs at 610-344-6475 or [email protected].

10/31/2023

HAPPY HALLOWEEN
Trick-or-Treat hours in Caln Township
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

10/28/2023

Thank you to everyone who attended today’s Halloween party and an extra special thanks to our volunteers and Shannon Cooper's Dance Academy, LLC. who co-hosted, provided the trunk-or-treat and even put on a dance performance for us!

10/28/2023

Come on down for our annual Halloween Party in the park! We’ve got a costume contest, games, and a trunk or treat! Shannon Cooper's Dance Academy, LLC. Is co-hosting and will be doing a special performace!

10/27/2023

But don't go putting your jack o' lanterns in your recycling bin! Leftover pumpkins (without rot, paint, or candle wax, please) can serve as a tasty snack for farm animals or even stabilize steep slopes. These friendly farms in Chester County are happy to accept your past-prime pumpkins:
Shellbark Hollow Farm (240 Lippitt Rd, Honey Brook), Glen Run Valley View Farm (280 Lenover Rd., Atglen), Hill Creek Farm (75 Creamery Rd., Pottstown), Pigeon Creek Farm (554 Pigeon Creek Rd., Pottstown), Holly Hollow Farm (1 Rays Way, Coatesville), Silkie's Farm (1418 Hilltop Rd., Chester Springs), Wyebrook Farm (150 Wyebrook Rd., Honey Brook).

Please add yourself in the comments if your farm also accepts pumpkins!

10/25/2023

Consider donating to support our neighbors this holiday season!

As we approach the bountiful season of Thanksgiving and you prepare for your holiday feast, we ask that you please consider sharing a bit of your bounty with our neighbors facing food insecurity. Your food donations are the seeds of hope for families in need this Thanksgiving.

🦃MOST NEEDED FOOD ITEMS🦃

🟠Canned Vegetables (no/low sodium)
🟠Instant Mashed / Scallop Potatoes
🟠Gravy (cans/packets, no glass, please)
🟠Stuffing Mix
🟠Rice (regular and instant)
🟠Macaroni & Cheese
🟠Applesauce
🟠Broth/bouillon
🟠Olive Oil (no glass please)
🟠Turkeys (frozen or fresh under 20 lbs. preferred)
🟠Hams (frozen or fresh)

Food donations can be dropped off to CCFB Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00pm. We will be open weekdays until 5:30pm, 11/6 through 12/15.

🚗We are hosting Saturday Drive-Thru Food Drives at our location in Exton (650 Pennsylvania Dr.) November 11 & 18 from 9:00 - 11:30am. We'll make it easy for you to donate and go!

🖥Are you an online grocery shopper? Consider hosting a virtual food drive - it's as easy as pumpkin pie 🥧 Set up a drive and share the link with your friends, family, and coworkers. With our buying power, your generosity can do more to feed families in Chester County. Get started with your virtual food drive >> https://chestercountyfoodbank.org/ways-to-give/virtual-food-drive/

👉Check out our Food Drive Tool Kit >> https://chestercountyfoodbank.org/food-drive

10/19/2023

Looking for a fun way to volunteer? Apply to join Caln Parks and Rec! The Parks and Rec Board meets the first Monday of each month. They plan fun events all year long, help maintain our beautiful parks, and make recommendations to the Board of Commissioners regarding park improvements and recreation programming. Learn more and apply at https://www.calntownship.org/volunteer.html

10/17/2023

At last week's Board of Commissioners meeting, the Board approved the purchase of a new rescue pumper (fire truck) to replace the 22-year-old Rescue 38. Thank you to the committee who volunteered many hours to research and design the perfect vehicle to meet our township's needs - Patrick Taylor, Ray Stackhouse, Ryan Lewis, Donald Taylor, Eric Stewart, and Zach McFiggins.

10/16/2023

At last week's Board of Commissioners meeting, the Board was presented with a preliminary plan for Segment 5 of the Beaver Creek Trail. When the entire trail is completed, it will connect Lloyd Park to Municipal Park with a 10ft multi-use trail, along beautiful Beaver Creek. Segment 5 is the first part we're working on, since it's entirely on township-owned property. The trail will follow the northern edge of the dog park, head into the woods, across Beaver Run, and out the south side into Downingtown. The design includes a new fence around the dog park (except on the stream side) with gates at both ends. It also provides facilities for stormwater runoff which will offset the impervious surface the trail will add and also help infiltrate water before it reaches the dog park (meaning less mud!). It's an exciting project and we hope you'll share it with your neighbors and help us move it forward to completion! You can see more maps and plans here https://www.calntownship.org/beaver-creek-trail.html This plan was made possible through a Greenways, Trails, and Recreation Program grant from Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development

10/13/2023

This morning, Caln commissioners Jane Kennedy and Mark Evans met up with “walking artist” Ken Johnston as he explores Chester County on foot to learn about the rich history of African Americans in our area. Commissioner Kennedy shared some Coatesville history and took him on a tour of Carver Court (on the National Register of Historic Places). He was presented with a proclamation from the township acknowledging his important project. If you see Ken on his walk, be sure to wave! Read more about the project here: https://www.inquirer.com/news/pennsylvania/ken-johnston-walk-to-freedom-chester-county-pa-black-communities-underground-railroad-20231011.html

10/12/2023

Below is the schedule for this year's road paving project. Roads will be down to one lane with flaggers directing traffic.

​Friday 10/13 – Surface Mill 17th Ave. and Oak Street
Monday 10/16 – Surface Mill Oak St., 16th Ave and 15th Ave.
Tuesday 10/17 – Complete Surface Mill and Base Repair all roads
Wednesday 10/18 – Pave 15th Ave., 16th Ave. and Oak Street between 14th Ave. and 15th Ave.
Thursday 10/19 – Pave Oak Street from 15th Ave. to 17th Ave. and Pave 17th Ave.
Friday 10/20 – Seal Curbs, paving joints, manholes, water boxes and inlets.

10/11/2023

Tennis Court update - We're happy with the enthusiasm for our newly resurfaced tennis/pickleball courts. Unfortunately, there has been some peeling of the new surface which caused us to lock the courts temporarily. As of this morning, the re-surfacing company has been here and helped us make a plan for moving forward. The tennis courts have been unlocked and will be first-come, first served as before. When the weather warms up next spring, we will be working with the company to address the trouble spots and the courts will be closed again while that takes place. Thanks for your patience as we continue working to improve our parks!

10/09/2023

Stop by the fire house for this fun event!

Join us this Saturday 10/14 from 12-3 at the firehouse! We will be joined by BIG BOIZE BBQ SAUCE, Chester County Hospital, Chester County HAZMAT Team, American Red Cross Southeastern Pennsylvania and many more! Hope to see everyone there!

10/06/2023

Our October township newsletter is now available at https://www.calntownship.org/news/october-2023-township-newsletter

10/04/2023

Don't forget to join us for our annual Halloween Party in Municipal Park on Saturday, October 28th beginning at 1:00 PM! We will have games, a costume contest, and a trunk or treat (thanks to Shannon Cooper's Dance Academy, LLC.)!

10/02/2023

From six inches to six feet - it is so gratifying to watch these little trees grow! Want to be part of our next tree planting event? Sign up to join us on November 4th at Beaver Run Knoll! Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4EADAE2EA4FACF8-44483426-beaver #/

10/01/2023

Did you know that on Wednesday October 4th, 2023 EDT at around 2:20 P.M. there will be a nationwide test of the Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS) including the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA)?



All wireless phones should receive a message that reads “THIS IS A TEST of the National Wireless Emergency Alert System. No action is needed.”



Test messages will also be sent to all TVs and Radios.



Find more information on the nationwide emergency alert test by visiting the link to FEMA’s press release below.



https://www.fema.gov/press-release/20230803/fema-and-fcc-plan-nationwide-emergency-alert-test-oct-4-2023?fbclid=IwAR3hlG7xHdrvIgqCMflfyxgpZ7RXNnjCh0LCLRs7m2da3bJHG8ZTsGMri6I

09/29/2023

The Chester County Commissioners recently affirmed $2,735,203 to implement the Chester County Whole-Home Repairs program. The program will help low- to moderate-income homeowners make critical repairs so their homes are habitable, safe, accessible and healthy.

The program will be administered by the Chester County Department of Community Development through contracts with Good Works, Inc., Habitat for Humanity of Chester County, Good Neighbors Home Repair Inc. and the Housing Partnership of Chester County.

Read more at chesco.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=1490.

09/28/2023

This Sunday is your last chance to tour two of Caln's historic treasures for the year! The Old Caln Meetinghouse and Caln's Hexagonal Schoolhouse will both be hosting open houses this Sunday from 1-3PM. Stop by and check them out!

09/26/2023

Looking for some tree-planting volunteers! Beaver Run Knoll will be planting 150 native trees as part of the Ten Million Trees for PA campaign. In addition to beautifying the neighborhood, the trees will provide habitat, help absorb stormwater runoff, and filter pollutants before they can reach Beaver Run. Learn more and sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4EADAE2EA4FACF8-44483426-beaver #/

09/25/2023

Reminder that this week is your last chance to reserve a fall chipping spot for fallen branches.
To sign up for a chipping slot, please call 610-384-0600 x140 by September 30th. Chipping begins October 9th.
CHIPPING PROGRAM GUIDELINES:
• All branches must be neatly stacked curbside (no cross stacking), no larger than 6” in diameter and with cut ends facing the street. Road crews will not drive onto property or private lanes/road ways, nor will road crews go beyond the edge of the property to collect the branches.
• Stops will be limited to 15 minutes with NO EXCEPTIONS.
• No stumps. Branches greater than 6” in diameter will NOT be accepted.
• Vines, weeds, leaves, or yard waste will NOT be collected.
• Incorrectly stacked piles will NOT BE PICKED UP.
• NO LATE SET OUTS OR OVERSIZED PILES WILL BE ACCEPTED.
• The program is for routine clean-up and not designed to assist with clearing properties of trees and shrubs - trees cut down and put out for chipping will not be collected.
• This program is for individual Caln Township residential properties only. A resident may use this service one time during the program period. Items collected from outside the Township or through a private or commercial operation will not be processed.

09/21/2023

We're so grateful to the Brandywine Conservancy for their continued support of our Beaver Creek Trail project! You can read more about the future trail at https://www.calntownship.org/news/beaver-creek-trail-feasibility-study-2019-draft Currently, we're working on engineering and design for Segment 5 and acquiring easements for Segment 4. The project is expected to take quite a few years to complete.

We're thrilled to announce the recipients of Round 3 of the Brandywine Creek Greenway's Mini-Grant Program! Awarded projects include: Water trail signage for Shaw's Bridge Canoe Launch in East Bradford Township ($5,000); funding for Kennett Area Park Authority's Ash Grove Forestry Project ($16,000); funds for the design and engineering of the Beaver Creek Trail Segment in Caln Township ($7,500); and the Layton Park stone wall restoration in West Caln Township ($7,500).

The Brandywine Creek Greenway Mini-Grant Program is funded through a grant bythe Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ Community Conservation Partnership Program Environmental Stewardship Fund, administered by the Bureau of Recreation and Conservation.

Round 4 of the Mini-Grant Program is now open, with all applications due by Friday, September 29, 2023. Learn more at www.brandywine.org/mini-grants

09/20/2023

DRAFT WATERSHEDS 2045 PLAN NOW AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC REVIEW AND COMMENT

The Chester County Water Resources Authority is pleased to announce that a draft of Watersheds 2045, Chester County’s new integrated water resources plan, is now available for public review and comment. Comments will be accepted via email, mail, or our web form through November 17th, 2023.

The original Watersheds plan, released in 2002, guided two decades of work to protect and enhance streams, lakes, and groundwater in Chester County. Watersheds 2045 builds on that legacy by providing a framework to empower communities to protect, sustain, enhance, and enjoy our shared water resources. The plan addresses a broad spectrum of water resource issues that impact the County, including stormwater and flooding, pollution prevention and mitigation, recreational access, and sustainable water supplies. Upon adoption, it will also serve as the updated County-wide Act 167 Plan and Rivers Conservation Plan.

The draft plan, along with its appendices, is available on the CCWRA website at https://www.chesco.org/4275/Chester-County-Watersheds-2045. Public comments can be submitted through thes web form, via email to [email protected], or by mail to:
Chester County Water Resources Authority
601 Westtown Road, Suite 260
West Chester, PA 19380

WATERSHEDS 2045 PUBLIC MEETINGS:

CCWRA is hosting two upcoming public meetings where the draft plan will be presented. Click on the link above for more information and to register.

Tuesday, October 17th at 6pm at the Chester County Public Safety Training Campus in Coatesville (in-person)
Tuesday, October 24th at 6pm via Zoom webinar (virtual)

For those who are interested but unable to attend either event, a pre-recorded informational session will be made available on CCWRA’s website at https://www.chesco.org/4275/Chester-County-Watersheds-2045. A formal public hearing on the draft plan is expected in mid-November, and additional details on that will be published soon.

If you have any questions about the plan, please contact Kate Hutelmyer at [email protected] or 610-344-5400.

09/16/2023

The Caln Clean Up Crew was at it again this morning! We focused on the area around Valley Run and made a lot of progress! Join us for our next event on November 18th. Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4EADAE2EA4FACF8-caln5 #/

09/15/2023

Our next Caln Clean Up Crew event is tomorrow morning! We'll be meeting in Municipal Park at 9 AM for some stream clean up. More details available here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4EADAE2EA4FACF8-caln5 #/

09/14/2023

Our September newsletter is now available. Visit https://www.calntownship.org/news/september-2023-township-newsletter for a PDF version.

09/13/2023

Congratulations again to the Caln Little League Minors Softball Eastern Region Champions who were special guests at last night's Phillies game!!

09/12/2023

Community Day Art Show Winners

Micki McAllister and Olivia Farry submitted these winning entries to Caln’s first Community Day Art Show. Both chose historical landmarks as their subject. Stop by the Coatesville Area Public Library to see the art displayed.

The Old Caln Meetinghouse is located at 901 Meetinghouse Rd. and the Hexagonal School House is at 253 Municipal Drive. Both are open for public tours on the first Sunday of each month May through October.

Thank you for sharing your beautiful work!

09/11/2023

Thank you to everyone attended this year's Caln Community Day! A special thanks to all of our vendors/exhibitors, sponsors, performers, and awesome volunteers who helped make the event possible. Save the date for next year - September 7th.

09/09/2023

Community Day is off to a great start!!!

09/09/2023

Can’t wait to see everyone starting at 3!!!! Caln Municipal Park

09/06/2023

We're so grateful for all of our Community Day Sponsors! Their support keeps all of our activities FREE for attendees!

Presenting Sponsor: Hatt's True Value Hardware
Gold Sponsors:
Buckley, Brion, McGuire & Morris, LLP
Gilmore & Associates, Inc
Pennsylvania American Water
A.J. Blosenski Inc.

Silver Sponsors:
Lamb McErlane PC
Airbase / Lomax / Carpet & Tile Mart
Miller's Insurance Agency Inc.
SERVPRO of Kennett Square/Oxford
United Sports

Bronze Sponsors:
Chester County Dental Arts
Children's Dental Health
Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union
S&T Bank
Upland Wallet
Wegmans

In-Kind:
Thorndale United Methodist Church Thorndale Fire Company and Clubroom GIANT Minquas Fire Company No. 2

09/05/2023

Pennsylvania American Water, Water Service Line Inventory Project.
Starting next week (SEPT 11), contractors from PA American Water will be in Caln Township going door-to-door collecting responses to a survey that was previously sent out to residents. American Water will be collecting information from those that did not fill out the survey online. All contractors representing Pennsylvania American Water in the field will be wearing logoed, high-visibility vests and carrying official photo ID badges.
We are notifying the residents in our community that this is a legitimate effort and that the project is important so we can identify, and eventually replace service lines made of certain material.
Your assistance is very important in helping us meet the goal of identifying and replacing lead service lines. For more information, visit www.Pennsylvaniaamwater.com or call Pennsylvania American Water's contractor Greeley and Hansen at 877-201-7926.
For additional information on the Water Service Line Inventory project, please click on the video link below:
Video: https://youtu.be/uZLlWWEvdtM

What is your water service line made of? Do you know? If so, we want to know too. If not, we can help you figure it out. Water service lines connect a utilit...

12/22/2022

The Parks and Rec crew had a great time last night seeing amazing light displays throughout the township - and now it's your turn! Vote for your favorite display by "liking" its photo. You can see all of the contestants in person by following the route here: https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1-LEWY3XvPHbpLQy0x8WtGAtsaSmtHho&usp=sharing

Voting ends January 1! Winners will be announced on the 3rd.

12/21/2022

Happy Holidays to all!

12/20/2022

Route 322 Update:
On November 23, 2022, the township received notification from the developer of Mi Place that they were anticipating a road closure of Route 322 for utility installation, but without a starting date established. At that time there remained no formal communication from PennDOT that the closure was going to occur, so while emergency service organizations were notified for planning purposes, there was no public notification by PennDOT or Caln Township.

On December 19, Caln Township received official notification from PennDOT that the previously planned closure and detour have been delayed indefinitely, see below communication from District 6 Sr. Manager Francis J. Hanney.

"Due to on-going concerns and the critical function of SR 0322 in this area the Department will not permit a detour of this roadway until the dismissal of School for the 2023 Summer vacation at minimum. Please consider the e-mail as our official direction in this regard. Additionally, the proposed detour route utilizing Bondsville Rd is under review at this time due to concerns with the conditions at certain locations which were impacted by Hurricane Ida. The Department is evaluating this now and will respond with some direction after our evaluation is complete. This direction may or may not impact the proposed detour and the use of Bondsville Rd in full or in part for this purpose. When we permit the proposed detour to proceed (current or as revised) there will be a need to provide significant advance notice of the detour with a 30 day notice to our press office and signing placed 14 days in advance on the roadway to notify motorists of the impending detour. This is a unique situation at a critical location and thus great care must be taken to ensure both safety, good planning and full transparency as its impacts are not insignificant. We thank you for your cooperation and understanding."

Francis J. Hanney
Sr. Manager, Transportation Services Division
PennDOT Engineering District 6-0
[email protected]