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HALL RENTAL
2012 Electronic Friday Recycling Event.pdf
Earned Income Tax
Upper Chichester Township PSD
230204
Watersheds.pdf
animal control flier.pdf
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8500 Furey Rd.
P.O. Box 2187
Upper Chichester, PA 19061
Phone: 610-485-5881
Fax: 610-485-8643
Welcome
Upper Chichester Township, located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
Area: 6.7 miles (17.4 sq. km)
Population: 16,842 (2000 US Census)
The Township is served by its own Police and Fire Departments. Upper Chichester is one of 4 Municipalities in the Chichester School District.
We have designed this website to keep you informed of happenings within the Township. Please visit often and find out why Upper Chichester is such a great place to live!
The Living Memorial Garden was developed in a wooded area on Furey Road in Upper Chichester, PA. It is a peaceful setting with touching tributes from parents whose children’s lives have been taken.
Global Connect Emergency System
Global Connect along with our other emergency alert methods, is designed to get emergency messages to you the public, quickly and effectively. This does not preclude you from calling 911 if you need emergency information It simply provides an opportunity for us to disseminate critical information to you if and when the need arises. Feel free to list any additional land line phone numbers, however we are most interested in gathering cell phone numbers and email addresses.
Click below to add your Phone Number.
Calendar of Events
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From the Desk of the
FIRE MARSHAL
ACT 44
Pennsylvania Act 44 was signed by the Governor in September, 2009. It amended Act 205. Specifically, Chapter 7-A of Act 44 requires the disclosure of certain information about any professional advisors receiving compensation for services provided to a municipal pension plan.
Click to view to access Upper Chichester Townships professionals.
here
2012 Winter Newsletter FINAL Rev1.pdf
2012 Winter Newsletter FINAL Rev1.pdf
Click to view process & forms.
Please note the Township has up to 5 business days to respond to requests.
here
Right To Know
This website was designed and is administered by Jeanmarie Broomall
Public Officials Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners meet on the second Thursday of the month, 7:30 PM at the Upper Chichester Municipal Building.
All meetings are OPEN to the public.
Nicole Whitaker
President
Republican - 2nd Ward
610-842-8334
nwhitaker_upperchitwp.org
Edward Raikowski
Vice President
Republican - 1st Ward
610-842-3675
eraikowski_upperchitwp.org
Chairman: Public Safety, License & Inspections, Sewer & Water
Member: Administration/Finance, Library, Recreation, Zoning & Planning
Chairman: Highway & Sanitation, Zoning & Planning
Member: Administration/Finance, Public Safety, Street Lighting & Traffic Signals, Sewer & Water, Open Space/Shade Tree
Joseph Neary
Democrat - 4th Ward
610-842-8192
jneary_upperchitwp.org
Joseph Baiocco
Republican - 3rd Ward
610-842-8871
jbaiocco_upperchitwp.org
Chairman: Administration/Finance, Open Space/Shade Tree
Member: Recreation, Public Safety, License & Inspections, Street Lighting & Traffic Signals, Grants, Library
Chairman: Historical Society, Grants, Street Lighting & Traffic Signals
Member: Highway/Sanitation, Recreation, Open Space/Shade Tree, Library
Michael Gaudiuso
Republican - 5th Ward
610-842-3678
mgaudiuso _upperchitwp.org
Meeting Minutes
Chairman: Recreation, Library
Member: Administration/Finance, License & Inspections, Zoning & Planning, Historical Society, Grants, Sewer & Water
Public Officials
Judy Lizza
Township Manager
610-485-5881 ext. 215
jlizza_upperchitwp.org
Charles Remaley
Housing Insp &
Zoning Enforcement Officer
610-494-3010
Patricia Devlin
Treasurer/Tax Collector
610-485-8114
pdevlin_upperchitwp.org
Thomas Bush
Police Chief
610-485-8400
(If an emergency, call 911)
Dora Coleman
Township Secretary
610-485-5881 ext. 203
dcoleman_upperchitwp.org
Glenn Holt
Inspection Director
610-485-5719
gholt_upperchitwp.org
Joseph Viscuso PE
Township Engineer
610-840-2505
David Holland
Fire Marshal/Civil Defense Dir.
610-842-8455
dholland_upperchitwp.org
Frank Catania Esq.
Township Solicitor
610-565-8101
Keith Crowley
Code Enforcement Officer
610-485-5719
kcrowley_upperchitwp.org
Joe Okolowski
Highway/Sanitation Supervisor
jokolowski_upperchitwp.org
Committees Committees
Planning Commission
Board of Health
The Planning Commission meets on the fourth Thursday of the month, 7:30 PM at the Upper Chichester Municipal Building.
The Board of Health Department meets on the first Monday of the month, 6:30 PM at the Upper Chichester Municipal Building.
The Planning Commission acts in advisory capacity to the Township Commissioners to review subdivision and land development plans. The Commissioner's core purpose is to assure compliance with our local building and zoning rules and regulations.
The purpose of the Upper Chichester Township Board of Health Department is to preserve, protect, and promote the health of the residents of Upper Chichester.
President: Harry Walls (1st Ward) Term Expires Dec 2014 Vice President: Mary Burland (5th Ward) Term Expires Dec 2013
Health Officer: Dr. Joel Goldberg
Health Inspector: Michelle Fanelli
Members: Byrin Bratcher (3rd Ward) Term Expires Dec 2016 * Wayne Martin (2nd Ward) Term Expires Dec 2015 * Pat Short (4th Ward) Term Expires Dec 2012
Chairman: Jim Renner (4th Ward) - Term Expires Dec 2012 Township Engineer: Alex Rodriguez Recording Secretary: Diane Walls
Members: Roger Burke (At Large) Term Expires Dec 2015 * Keith Crowley (At Large) Term Expires Dec 2016 * Robert Harvey (5th Ward) Term Expires Dec 2013 * George James (3rd Ward) Term Expires Dec 2016 * Nunzio Mattera (2nd Ward) Term Expires Dec 2015 * Jim Orsini (1st Ward) Term Expires Dec 2014
Meeting Minutes
Recreation
Zoning Hearing Board
The Recreation Committee meets on the third Wednesday of the month, 7:00 PM at the Upper Chichester Municipal Building.
The Zoning Hearing Board meets on the first Wednesday of the month, 7:30 PM at the Upper Chichester Municipal Building.
The general purpose of the Recreation Committee is to assist the Recreation Director with the planning, implementation, and development of the recreation programs and events.
The purpose of the Zoning Hearing Board is to help assure fair and equitable application and the administration of the zoning ordinance by hearing appeals of the Zoning Officer's decisions and by granting relief from literal enforcement of the ordinance in certain situations.
The Board is judicial body and may not make or modify zoning policy. The Board schedules hearings on applications and appeals, and hears evidence and issues written decisions or findings of fact.
President: John Anderson (4th Ward) Term Expires Dec 2014
Members: Georgene Anderson (At Large) Term Expires Dec 2015 * Liz Franz (At Large) Term Expires Dec 2015 * Dee Kristman (3rd Ward) Term Expires Dec 2016 * Harold Robinson (2nd Ward) Term Expires Dec 2013 * Patti Stewart (5th Ward) Term Expires Dec 2015 * Kelly Toland (At Large) Term Expires Dec 2015 * Tom Wanniski (1st Ward) Term Expires Dec 2012
Chairman: Thomas Simpson - Term Expires Dec 2013 Recording Secretary: Christine Brown - Term Expires Dec 2012
Corresponding Secretary: Gail King - Term Expires Dec 2014 Solicitor: John Rendemonti, Esq.
Southern Delaware County Authority
Civil Service Commission
The Sewer Authority meets on the first Tuesday of the month, 7:00 PM at 101 Beech Street, Upper Chichester, PA.
The Civil Service Commission meets when necessary.
Chairman: Donald Zoladkiewicz - Term Expires Dec 2012
Secretary: Denise Corcoran - Term Expires Dec 2011
Members: Richard Krasowski - Term Expires Dec 2013
President: Michael Chermak, Jr. (4th Ward) Term Expires Dec 2015
Vice President: Thomas Wenger (1st Ward) Term Expires Dec 2014
Asst. Secretary: Fred Hamilton (2nd Ward) Term Expires Dec 2016
Treasurer/Personnel Manager: Richard Golato (3rd Ward) Term Expires Dec 2013
Plant Manager: Ed Cardow (5th Ward) Term Expires Dec 2012
Secretary: John Scheueren Solicitor: Christine Fizzano Cannon Engineer: Charles Catania, Sr., P.E. Accountant: Patrick Rogers, CPA
Shade Tree Commission
Property Maintenance Appeals Board
The Shade Tree Commission meets when necessary.
The Property Maintenance Appeals Board meets when necessary.
Members: Janet Spica - Term Expires Dec 2011 Marie Schueren - Term Expires Dec 2012
Members: Tom Breslin - Term Expires Dec 2012 Gerald Baker - Term Expires Dec 2011 John White - Term Expires Dec 2013
Emergency Management Committee
The Emergency Management Committee meets when necessary.
Members: Teresa Dewees, Gail King, Margaret Taylor, George Clapp, James Colson
Departments Departments
Click the Department name to view individual page.
Administration
Public Works
Zoning & Inspections
View for contact information on taxes.
Fire Marshal
Fire
From the Desk of the Fire Marshal
Recreation
The Administration Personnel is here to assist the residents of the Township.
Recreation here at Upper Chichester offers several events & activities for all ages throughout the year.
The Public Works Department consists of Highway & Sanitation. View trash schedules, recycling requirements, and several other services our Highway/Sanitation provides in the Township.
Tax
View information on permits and coding.
Upper Chichester Township Police main responsibility is the safety of our Township.
Upper Chichester has three Fire Companies that serve the Township. Click the individual Fire Company above to access their website.
Recreation Recreation
Monday - Friday
8AM - Noon
6PM - 9PM
Director of Recreation
Joan Morrison
upperchirec_yahoo.com
610-485-5881 Ext. 202
The Upper Chichester Department of Parks & Recreation has grown through the years to include various adult activities and several children programs including summer camp.
Memberships are available to Upper Chichester residents ONLY. Cost is Free. Proof of residence is necessary to obtain a membership. There are no guest passes. You MUST have a membership to enter the field house. Any child under the age of 12 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Summer Camp
Upper Chichester Township's summer camp runs from the end of June thru the end of July.
If you're interested in finding out more about camp, contact Joan.
Camp Registration Form
Discount Tickets
The Township offers discount tickets for winter ski resorts and summer amusements parks.
We accept cash & checks as payment.
Summer Ticket Listing
2012 Winter Ski Tix.pdf
Skate Park
The Township skate park is located on Furey Road.
Park is open until dusk 7 days a week.
Public Works Public Works
Highway
The Highway Department responsiblities consists of maintaining the Township's public areas including:
Maintaining the grounds of Township parks Removal of snow and downed trees on Township roads Repairing Township roads and potholes Cleaning of storm drains Provide leaf collection Contact Info
Superintendent
Joe Okolowski
jokolowski_upperchitwp.org
Foreman
Jim Putman
jputman_upperchitwp.org
Trash
REGULAR TRASH should be placed on the
sidewalk near the curb in front of the house in
such manner as not obstruct passage on the
sidewalk no earlier than the night before and no later than 6:00 AM the day of collection. Trash and garbage should be secured so the winds will not clutter your property or that of your neighbors.
Contents should not exceed 40 lbs. and the containers should be no more than 30 gallons. Rolled items such as carpet must be no longer than 3 feet in length, not to exceed 25 lbs. in weight. Loose boards, no longer than 3 feet in length, must be bundled and tied. Hypodermic needles must be disposed in a rugged container (e.g.: coffee can) and sealed before placing in the trash. Glass and mirrors should taped, boxed, and marked for safety.
Trash
2012 TRASH SCHEDULE.pdf
BULK TRASH pick ups are available February through October every non-recycle week. If you have large items, such as washer, dryer, furniture, etc. you need to dispose of you will need to schedule for a pick up. There is a $25 fee for each truck (Burnable & Metal) that must be paid prior to the pick up date. Payments must be paid by check or cash.
Recycling
Recycling: "It's a matter of dollars and "sense"!
Your recycling efforts are encouraged. First Class Townships are required
to recycle under State Law. PLEASE GET INVOLVED! Your efforts help us
as a community to increase our volume and tonnage, which increases money reimbursed to the Township by the State under the 904 Performance Grant. For more information on recycling click
New recycle bins are available to all residents. The cans are 65 gallons with wheels and attached lid. Each can comes with a 10-year guarantee. If your can should break, bring it to the Township Building for replacement. Stop up today to for your new bin. Township will arrange for delivery.
here.
Household Hazardous Waste (HHW)
Household products containing toxic chemicals like pesticides, oil based paints, cleaning products, week killers and automotive batteries can be a threat to people and the environment if improperly discarded. For more information click
2012 HHW E-Waste Collection Flyer.pdf
Fire Marshal Fire Marshal
Fire Marshal
Dave Holland
UCTCAR1_AOL.COM
610-842-8455
Attention Residents,
Does someone living within your residents require the assistance of others to evacuate should there be an emergency within your residents? If so, the Office of the Fire Marshal & Emergency Management would like to hear from you. Some examples of persons requiring the assistance of others include; wheelchair bound, blind, deaf, mobility impaired, bedridden, or have cognitive or development disorders.
Once received by this office, the information you provide will be forwarded to the DE County 9-1-1 center for entry into the computer database. The 9-1-1 center will in turn relay this information to emergency responders.
Should you wish to have this information entered into the
9-1-1 computer system, complete the Special Needs form and return to the Township Bldg via fax, mail, email or simply drop off.
Sincerely,
David L. Holland
Carbon Monoxide.pdf
Special needs Form.pdf
When Fire Strikes.pdf
Smoke Detector.pdf
Escape Plan.pdf
Fire Drill Oct 7.pdf
Sleepover Checklist.pdf
Life Safety Requirements.pdf
Mission Statements
Fire Marshal
The Mission of the Upper Chichester Township Fire Marshal's office is to preserve life and property from fire, explosion and other related hazards through fire prevention, safety education, code enforcement, and fire investigation.
Emergency Management
To protect the lives, property and environment of the people of Upper Chichester Township from the threat or occurrence of emergencies resulting from any natural or man-made disaster, including but not limited to flood, fire, hazardous material release, windstorms, hurricanes, terrorism, earthquake, tornadoes, drought, snow storms and ice storms. The preparation for carryting out all emergency functions shall be accomplished through the four phases of emergency management:
Mitigation, Preparedness, Response, and Recovery
Activities to meet this end include coordination, planning, training, drills, and exercises.
Fire Alarm Requirements.pdf
Emergency Evacuation Backpack.pdf
PORTABLE HEATER SAFETY.pdf
Hall Rental Hall Rental
Having a party or other celebration?
Rent the Township's Community Services building!
The hall has these and many more great amenities:
•Plenty of parking
•Modern kitchen
•Restrooms
Contact the Joan Morrison _ 610-485-5881 ext. 202
for more information
Recycling Recycling
Glass : clear, green or brown glass bottles and containers. Remove lids and rinse. Window glass & mirrors are not acceptable. Cans : Aluminum, steel, and tin cans. No foil or food trays. Plastics : Milk bottles, detergent bottles; plastic used for beverages. All plastics can be recycled if the neck of the container is smaller than the bottom. Paper : Newspaper, paper bags, magazines, junk mail, catalogs, corrugated containers (no wax coating), cardboard boxes 
