 OPEN TO ALL RESIDENTS IN CALN TOWNSHIP
REGISTRATION IS FREE Sponsored by Caln Township Parks and Recreation and Hatt's True Value Hardware Participants are required to have their lights and animation in operation between 6:00PM and 9:00PM December 13th for judging purposes. Parks and Rec volunteers will select the best house in each of four categories: "Best Use of Lawn Ornaments," "Best Use of Lights," "Best Multimedia," and "Classic Holiday." We will also have a "Residents' Choice" Category (winner selected via vote on Facebook). Winners will receive a $50 gift card to Hatt's True Value and special award ornament. Please complete the form below to register for the contest. Last year's winners will NOT be eligible to win in the same category, but we encourage them to participate and be added to the map for people to admire their amazing efforts. Sign up by December 12th. **By registering - you agree to let us publish a photo and address of your home** For more information call 610-384-0600 x 148 or email [email protected]  The Caln Township Board of Commissioners has appointed Don Vymazal as the new Township Manager. Vymazal, who was previously the Township Manager of Upper Providence Township in Delaware County, was selected to fill the position after a months-long search. He will direct all executive township functions, including supervision of the Police, Public Works, Finance, Building and Life Safety, and Administration departments, as well as Ingleside Golf Course. Vymazal’s first day at Caln will be on December 4th.
“After an extensive search for a new Township Manager, out of a long list of highly qualified candidates, this Board feels that we have chosen the right person to ensure our future success,” said Paul Mullin, President of the Board of Commissioners. “His professionalism, experience, and knowledge of local and state government made this an easy decision. The Commissioners and our staff look forward to having him come on board!” “I am honored and extremely grateful to continue my public service career as Township Manager for Caln Township. I’m committed to continuing the exciting efforts of the township, and I am eager to take on new projects in the interest of the long-term success of this fantastic community,” stated Vymazal. Prior to joining Upper Providence Township, Vymazal spent 17 years working in the Pennsylvania State Senate for multiple state senators. In addition to serving as Chief of Staff and managing constituent services, Vymazal liaised extensively with local governments, and he developed an interest in serving at the municipal level. He has an MA in public administration and a bachelor’s degree in history. He and his new wife, Jess, have recently moved to Caln Township. “Our township is a special place with a great number of unique opportunities on the horizon. I look forward to working with the Board of Commissioners, Caln Township staff, and the entire community as a partner in the ongoing success of Caln Township,” concluded Vymazal. NOTICE IS GIVEN that the Board of Commissioners of Caln Township will conduct a public hearing on Thursday, November 16, 2023 at 7:30 p.m., as part of the regularly scheduled public meeting at the Caln Township Municipal Building located at 253 Municipal Drive, Thorndale, Pennsylvania 19372 to consider the adoption of an ordinance with the following title and summary.
AN ORDINANCE OF CALN TOWNSHIP, CHESTER COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, AMENDING THE CALN TOWNSHIP SUBDIVISION AND LAND DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE OF 1978, AS AMENDED, WHICH IS CODIFIED IN CHAPTER 137 OF THE CALN CODE, SPECIFICALLY TO AMEND THE ADMINISTRATION OF FEES RELATED TO SUBDIVISION AND LAND DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS AS OUTLINED IN SECTION 137-13, TITLED “FEES” AND SECTION 137-47, TITLED “WATER SUPPLY”, SPECIFICALLY SUBPARAGRAPH E. “HYDRANTS” TO REQUIRE THE INSTALLATION OF FIRE HYDRANTS PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION. The complete verbatim text of the proposed Ordinance is available for public inspection and may be examined without charge or obtained for a charge not greater than the costs thereof at the Township’s administrative offices during normal business hours, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday and at the offices of the Township Solicitor, Buckley, Brion, 118 West Market Street, Suite 300, West Chester, Pennsylvania, 19382 during normal business hours Monday through Friday. The Ordinance is on file for public inspection at the Daily Local News by calling (215) 648-1066 and the Chester County Law Library, Chester County Justice Center, Suite 2400, 201 W. Market Street, West Chester, PA 19380. If any person who wishes to attend the hearing has a disability and/or requires an auxiliary aid, service, or other accommodation to observe or participate in the hearing, he or she should contact the Township Building at (610) 384-0600 to discuss how those needs may be accommodated. Kristin Camp, Township Solicitor |
