Concord Township Council meeting Tuesday was brief with no applications on the agenda. There were some brief updates and announcements made, and some proclamations read.

Proclamations included celebrating April as Earth Month, recognizing Local Government Week, and recognizing National Library Week.

The proclamation celebrating Earth Month was read by Council Co-Vice President John Crossan who said, “Concord Township Council understands the importance of natural land in our community and has preserved over 300 acres of open space for our residents to enjoy.”

Crossan added that the open recreation area “ensures the ecological beauty of our community and provides a place for children and adults to connect with nature and recreate outdoors.”

The proclamation recognizing National Library Week was presented to Susan Sternberg, the director of Rachel Kohl Library. Sternberg said before the meeting began that she is retiring in mid-April.

In reading the proclamation, council member Vinita Deshmukh said, “Libraries serve as vibrant community hubs connecting people with knowledge, technology, and resources by fostering civic engagement, critical thinking, and life-long learning.”

National Library Week is April 6 to 12.

Updates:

Engineer Nate Cline said there has been some movement on getting ducks in a row to start the Smithbridge Road roundabout project. He said acquiring easements and getting the rights of way have moved forward enough that PennDOT is looking to let the project in September.

“We don’t need to freak out about construction and schools just yet. That’ll be a freakout and problem down the road. Let’s just keep plugging away at this point.”

The roundabout is planned for the intersection of Smithbridge at Temple and Kirk roads.

Announcements

 Recycle and tree giveaway is scheduled for Saturday morning, April 12 from 8-10 a.m. at the public works building. Later that same day, there will be an Easter Egg hunt at Bush Hill Farm from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will also be a Township Park Beautification Day at Smithbridge Park on Saturday, April 26 beginning at 9 a.m.

In another announcement, Crossan said registration is now open for Concord Township Summer Camp. Sessions run Aug.4-8 and Aug. 114-15. The cost is $200 for Concord Township residents and $250 for non-residents. Camp hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Camp is designed for children 6-12 years of age.

About Rich Schwartzman

Rich Schwartzman has been reporting on events in the greater Chadds Ford area since September 2001 when he became the founding editor of The Chadds Ford Post. In April 2009 he became managing editor of ChaddsFordLive. He is also an award-winning photographer.

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