CHIPPING PROGRAM 
The Township will continue to offer its spring chipping program for large branches. This service is only intended for cleaning up fallen branches in your yard and not for items cut down by a contractor. Each chipping stop will be limited to 15 minutes. In order to accommodate as many residents as possible, we are asking residents who have more than 15 minutes of chipping to call a contractor for removal. Caln Township residents may call 610-384-0600 extension 140 beginning April 1 through April 28th to have your name put on the list for the chipping program. Slots are limited, so it’s important that you call early to reserve your spot. Please note: items placed at the curb not covered by the program or excess volume of material will not be chipped.
 
CHIPPING PROGRAM GUIDELINES
• All branches must be neatly stacked curbside (no crossstacking), no larger than 6” in diameter and with cut ends facing the street by 6:00 AM the day of your appointment (recommended the night before). Road crews will not drive onto property or private lanes/road ways, nor will road crews go beyond the edge of the property to collect the branches.
• Appointments will be limited to 15 minutes with NO EXCEPTIONS.
• No stumps. Branches greater than 6” in diameter will NOT be accepted.
• Vines, weeds, leaves, or yard waste will NOT be collected.
• Incorrectly stacked piles will NOT BE PICKED UP.
• NO LATE SET OUTS OR OVERSIZED PILES WILL BE ACCEPTED.
• THE PROGRAM IS FOR ROUTINE CLEAN-UP AND NOT DESIGNED TO ASSIST WITH CLEARING PROPERTIES OF TREES AND SHRUBS (I.E. CUTTING TREES DOWN AND PUTTING OUT FOR CHIPPING WILL NOT BE COLLECTED).
• This program is for individual Caln Township residential properties only. A resident may use this service one time during the program period. Items collected from outside the Township or through a private or commercial operation will not be processed. In an effort to stay on schedule and in fairness to the majority of participants, NO LATE SET-OUTS OR OVERSIZED PILES WILL BE ACCEPTED! Time slots are limited, call early to reserve your spot.

The Caln Township Police Department & Civil Service Commission, Chester County, Pennsylvania, is accepting applications for the position of full-time police officer to fill multiple vacancies. Starting salary is $69,895.00, in addition to a comprehensive benefits package.
 
Application packets may be obtained at the Caln Township Police Department, 253 Municipal Drive, Thorndale, PA 19372, weekdays between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., or by download at www.calntownship.org. A $35.00 non-refundable application fee will be assessed to each candidate.
 
VIEW/DOWNLOAD APPLICATION PACKET HERE

Completed applications, along with the $35.00 non-refundable application fee, must be returned to the Caln Township Police Department no later than 12:00 midnight on Monday, May 9, 2022. Late submissions will not be accepted. Incomplete application packets will be returned to the candidates for resubmission by the deadline date. Candidates who falsify, intentionally omit, or misrepresent any information during the completion of the formal application process, or any other documents/processes associated with the selection process will be rejected.
 
Successful candidates must be a U.S. citizen at least 21 years of age; possess a diploma from an accredited high school or graduate equivalency diploma; successfully completed Act 120 training on or before July 1, 2022; possess a valid PA driver's license by date of appointment; and reside within 25 miles of the police department no later than three (3) months after completing a twelve (12) month probationary period.
 
Candidates must pass physical agility testing, written and oral exams, background investigation, polygraph, psychological, medical, drug testing, and the Act 120 certification exam prior to appointment as a police officer. Candidates who fail the physical agility test will not qualify to take the written exam and will be disqualified from further testing.
 
Candidates must appear for physical agility testing and written exam on Sunday, May 15, 2022 at 9:00 a.m., at the Downingtown West High School, 445 Manor Avenue, Downingtown, PA 19335. Dress in work-out clothes, as the physical agility test is first. CDC guidelines, at the time of testing, regarding COVID-19 protocols will be strictly adhered to. Candidates must present a valid photo identification on the date of the test and have completed the Waiver of Liability.
 
Please contact the Caln Township Police Department, weekdays between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., at 610-383-1821 with any questions.
 
Caln Township is an equal opportunity employer.
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