Today is Wednesday, May 22, 2013! - If you missed putting out your recycling today and will have extra for next Wednesday, you can either put it in an extra container or use white trash bags.
New Recycling and Yard Waste Collection Day - Wednesdays – Beginning the Week of May 20, 2013, recycling and yard waste curbside collection will change from Fridays to Wednesdays. The last Friday pick up will be May 17, 2013 and the first Wednesday pick up will be May 22, 2013. Please let your friends and neighbors know if this change. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter and if you have any questions, please call 610-869-2792.
Tree Trimming – Please click on the below link for information about tree trimming in the Borough.
Tree Trimming
2013 2nd Quarter Water/Sewer Bills were mailed out today, Friday, March 29, 2013 with a due date of Friday, May 3, 2013. We will apply penalties and sending out the delinquent letters on Monday, May 6, 2013. Additional fees will be added for Posting – $20.00 on Thursday, May 16, 2013 and Shut-off – $30.00 on Tuesday, May 28, 2013. Please pay your bills on time to avoid all the additional cost.
Memorial Day Parade will be held on Saturday, May 25, 2013. Parade begins at Avon Grove High School at 9:00 am. If you have any questions, please call John at 610-869-3002.
Monday, May 27, 2013 – The Borough Office, Maintenance Garage, and Sewer Plant will all be closed for Memorial Day. We will resume our regular hours on May 28, 2013. If you have a water or sewer emergency, please call 610-869-2792.
Are you spending too much money on your energy bills? If so, click on the below link for a Free Home Weatherization Program. Apply today, Save tomorrow.
Reduce your Energy Cost
West Grove Borough’s Community Yard Sale – Will be held on Saturday, June 1, 2013 from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm.
2013 Real Estate Tax Bills were mailed out Thursday, February 14, 2013 with a due date for the 2% discount period by April 30, 2013. Full amount of your bill is due by June 30, 2013 and a 10% penalty will be added if bill is paid after July 1, 2013. If your bill is not paid in full by December 31, 2013, it will be forwarded to the county for tax lien. Please call Jana Turkington at 610-869-3749 if you do not receive your tax bill by February 28, 2013.
PA Department of Environmental Protection has announced the approval of an Act 101, Section 902 Recycling Development and Implementation Grant for the West Grove Borough in the amount of $36,237.00 to purchase a new chipper!
2012 Borough of West Grove’s Recycling Report: The West Grove Borough Residents recycled 340.83 Tons of Recycled Materials in 2012, this saved the Borough $21,131.46 in SECCRA landfill fees. Great job and please keep up the great work recycling.
Who Are Your Elected State and Federal Officials: The League of Women Voters of Chester County maintains a Legislative Directory for both State and Federal officials. If you are not sure what districts you are in, the Municipality District Guide will help you determine your correct districts according to the town you live in.
West Grove Farmers Market
Opening Day – Thursday, May 16, 2013 – 2:00-6:00 PM
Please visit their website at:
www.westgrovefarmersmarket.com
Interested Vendors – Call 610-932-5468
