THIS WEEK IN CHESTER TOWNSHIP April 26, 2016
Freon Appliance Collection 4/27 Chester Township will be picking up appliances containing Freon (a/c, refrigerators, dehumidifiers, etc.) this coming Weds. April 27th. The fee is $25 per appliance and must be paid before pickup. No appliance will be picked up if payment has not been received. The appliance must be curbside by 7:00 am on the morning of April 27th. Residents who are interested should contact Ingrid at (908) 8795100 x812 or
[email protected] or contact Kathy at (908) 8795100 x828 or
[email protected] Chester Bicycle/Pedestrian Plan Open House 4/27 Chester Borough and Chester Township are planning to improve cycling and walking conditions throughout the community. The plan will include a future bicycle and pedestrian network that will link parks, schools, and neighborhoods with the center of town. The recommendations will focus on improving safety and mobility, and serve as the basis for implementing future bicycle and pedestrian projects in Chester. Planning is underway to improve cycling and walking conditions throughout our community. Come to an open house at the Municipal Building on 4/27 from 68 pm to view maps, provide input, and ask questions of transportation consultants.
Prescription Drug TakeBack Event 4/30 On April 30 from 10am 2pm the Chester Township Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will offer its 11th opportunity in 6 years to prevent pill abuse and theft by accepting potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs. Bring your pills for disposal to Chester Township Police Department at 1 Parker Road, Chester, NJ 07930. (The DEA cannot accept liquids or needles or sharps, only pills or patches.) Free and
anonymous, no questions asked.
Learn about the Invasive Ash Borer on 4/30
The Chester Environmental Commission wants to bring to your attention an urgent matter regarding an invasive pest species that threatens the life of Ash trees found here in Chester Township. The pest is known as the Emerald Ash Borer, and it has killed millions of Ash trees in the Midwest. It is now approaching our area and has been spotted as close as 15 miles away. Once a tree is infected with this pest, the tree is difficult to save. Prevention is the best course of action but requires a yearly proactive treatment that you can do yourself or through a professional tree expert. The first step is to identify whether you have Ash trees on your property, then to learn what to do to protect them. We would like our residents to be aware of this threat and to learn more about this potentially devastating pest and how it affects Ash trees. Please attend an informational meeting that will be held at the Chester Library on April 30th at 2:00 p.m. See flyer below. Further information can be found at the following sources: http://www.nj.gov/agriculture/divisions/pi/prog/emeraldashborer.html http://www.emeraldashborer.info/ http://www.emeraldashborer.info/documents/eab.pdf
Upcoming Electronics Recycling Events 5/4, 5/7 Chester Township will offer ongoing ewaste recycling at the DPW garage at 65 Furnace Road. There will be someone at the garage that can assist you when bringing in your e waste. Open to Chester Township and Chester Borough residents only. Proof of residency will be required. Hours: The first Wednesday of each month, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 2 p.m., and the first Saturday of each month from 8 a.m. until noon. Accepted electronic items: cables, cable boxes, cash registers, cell phones, computers, computer peripherals including keyboards, copiers, cords, CRT monitors, DVD players, external drives, fax/scanners, laptops, LCD monitors, mouse, MP3/iPods, networking equipment, PDA's, printers, projectors, satellite dishes, servers, stereos, TV's, typewriters, UPS units (uninterrupted power supplies), VCR, video game consoles.
Accepted household items: blenders (without glass), bread makers, cameras, carpet sweepers (corded or rechargeable), coffee makers (without glass), clocks, curling irons, electric knives, electric toothbrushes, fans, food sealing equipment, fryers, hair cutters, hair dryers, heaters, holiday lights, irons, landline phones, massagers, metal tools (drills, screwdrivers, small saws, sanders, etc.), microwave ovens, mixers, remotes, radios, shaving equipment, toasters, toaster ovens, vacuum cleaners (without bag).
Native Plant Sale Orders due 5/7 The Chester Township Environmental Commission is once again sponsoring a Native Plant Sale. This is our 15th consecutive year for the sale and, as has always been the case, it is not a fundraiser. The sole purposes of the sale are to help reintroduce native plants into our environment and to help educate our citizens about the importance and beauty of native plants. Please take a look at the photos that describe this year's selections, cultivation, and ordering information. Orders must be received by May 2nd and plants must be picked up on Saturday, May 7th at the Chester Township Municipal Building.
Chester Township 908) 8795100 1 Parker Road Chester, NJ 07930