July 2021

Stormwater Education

The stormwater requirements of the federal Clean Water Act are administered under the PA Department of Environmental Protection Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Program. Public Education and Outreach is one of the six (6) Minimum Control Measures (MCMs) under the MS4 program. The goal of the Public Education and Outreach MCM is to build greater support for the stormwater management program (SWMP), increase compliance, and ultimately increase environmental awareness amongst members of the community. Visit our website to learn more stormwater education and ways residents of all ages can help protect our environment.

Save the Dates - E-Waste Recycling, Shredding & Chipping Planned for Fall

Electronic Waste Recycling - Saturday, October 2
Wood Chipping - Saturday, October 23
Shredding - Saturday, October 30

The Environmental Sustainability Committee (formerly the Recycling Commission) is thrilled to announce the e-waste recycling, shredding, & chipping events will return this fall to the Township campus at 688 Sugartown Road. More details to follow in future newsletters. Please note these events are for Willistown residents only.

Code Corner

Did you know Willistown follows the 2018 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC)? The code states premises and exterior property shall be maintained free from weeds or plant growth in excess of 10 inches. If you are planning to be away for an extended vacation this summer, please make arrangements while you are away.

Board & Committee Meetings

Our Board and Commission meetings have returned to meeting in person at the Township meeting room located in the rear of the Administration Building at 688 Sugartown Road, Malvern. Visit our Community Calendar for the current list of upcoming meetings and events.

Please Consider Supporting Our Local Fire Departments

Our local fire companies and ambulance divisions are not fully funded by tax dollars and are staffed largely by volunteers. They need your support. To learn which fire company serves your address, visit our website and consider a donation to your local fire company today.

Goshen Fire Company
Malvern Fire Company
Newtown Square Fire Company
Paoli Fire Company

Willistown Parks & Rec News

Summer 2021 Go WilMA! - Signs Ups Are Ongoing

Our award-winning Go WilMa! Outdoor Adventure Program is For the Birds! This season's GO WilMa! is dedicated to celebrating birds and sparking awareness of their importance and wonder for our families and young adventurers. Sign ups are ongoing at the Malvern and Paoli Libraries. To learn more about Go WilMa!, now in its tenth year, visit our website.

Greentree in Tune & on Tap

Our park events are back! Join us on Wednesday, July 28 from 5:30 to 8:30 pm at Greentree Park for Greentree in Tune & on Tap. This family-friendly event highlights local live music with food and drink available for purchase from Sabinto's Grille, Scoops N Smiles, Locust Lane Brewery and La Famigila Winery. Bring blankets and chairs and enjoy a beautiful night in our park, but please leave your four-legged friends at home. Rain date is July 30.

Paoli Library & Willistown Parks Present:

Miss Stephanie's Summertime Stories in the Park
There's nothing quite like an entertaining read with Paoli Library's Miss Stephanie & then playtime in the park for our youngsters on Thursdays at 11AM in Greentree Park every Thursday from now until Thursday, August 19. Note: in the event of inclement weather, the songs and stories will go on via Zoom. Register here.

Community News

Historic Sugartown
Guided Tours of the 19^th-Century Village Saturdays at 11AM & 1PM through November. Visitors enjoy a guided tour of the beautifully restored 19th-century village including the c. 1880 General Store, the c. 1805 Garrett House, the Book Bindery, the Carriage Museum and more.

July 31 - Book Bind Level II
August 14 - Scarf Marbling
August 14 – Gold Tooling Workshop
August 17 – Virtual Bookbinding Level I Workshop

Advanced registration required for all events, tours & workshops. Register and learn about more events and Bindery workshops at HistoricSugartown.org.

Malvern Public Library

It's not too late to register for summer reading! Summer Reading will be virtual, but there will still be patches, prizes and more! There's plenty of time to register for the program, if you haven't already. Program runs through August 15.

Library Hours:
Sun: CLOSED

Mon: 9-8

Tue: 9-8

Wed: 9-6:30

Thu: 9-6:30

Fri: 9-5

Sat: 9-4

Paoli Public Library
View the library calendar for upcoming events for kids through adults.

Library Hours:
Tuesday & Thursday 10 am – 5 pm
Friday & Saturday 10 am – 2 pm
CLOSED Mondays, Wednesdays, and Sundays

Willistown Conservation Trust
We are excited to welcome you back to Rushton Farm (911 Delchester Road, Newtown Square) to celebrate our 13th Tomato Tasting on Saturday, July 31.
Thanks to this summer’s hot weather, we’re anticipating a bountiful harvest of plump, juicy and delicious tomatoes, so come out and enjoy a tasty menu featuring Rushton’s tomatoes! We’ll also have Bob’s Famous Gazpacho; Cherry Tomato, Basil & Mozzarella Skewers; Chutney and more! Cold beer, chilled wine, live music and good company will complete the evening. To see additional upcoming events or to register for this one, visit our community calendar.

Paoli Battlefield Historical Park

American’s second oldest Revolutionary War monument is at Chester County’s Paoli Battlefield on the grounds of the Paoli Memorial Association. Join the upcoming online lecture How Americans Fought the Stamp Act with Memes - August 9 at 7:00 pm