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 Below is the schedule for this year's road paving project. Roads will be down to one lane with flaggers directing traffic.
Friday 10/13 – Surface Mill 17th Ave. and Oak Street Monday 10/16 – Surface Mill Oak St., 16th Ave and 15th Ave. Tuesday 10/17 – Complete Surface Mill and Base Repair all roads Wednesday 10/18 – Pave 15th Ave., 16th Ave. and Oak Street between 14th Ave. and 15th Ave. Thursday 10/19 – Pave Oak Street from 15th Ave. to 17th Ave. and Pave 17th Ave. Friday 10/20 – Seal Curbs, paving joints, manholes, water boxes and inlets. Looking for some tree-planting volunteers! Beaver Run Knoll will be planting 150 native trees as part of the Ten Million Trees for PA campaign. In addition to beautifying the neighborhood, the trees will provide habitat, help absorb stormwater runoff, and filter pollutants before they can reach Beaver Run. Learn more and sign up below.
NOTICE IS GIVEN that the Board of Commissioners of Caln Township will conduct a public hearing on Thursday, September 28, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. at the Caln Township municipal building located at 253 Municipal Drive, Thorndale, PA 19372 to consider the conditional use application of Prosperity Property Investments, LLC, the equitable owner of property located at 3025-3035 Zinn Road in Caln Township, more particularly identified as Chester County Tax Parcel Nos. 39-4-91.16A and 39-4-92.16B (the “Property”). Applicant proposes to reuse the Property for a child day care center. The Property is zoned Lincoln Highway Overlay District, Zone 2, and TV-1 Thorndale Village District. Applicant seeks conditional use approval pursuant to Section 155-26.C(6) of the Caln Township Zoning Ordinance to use the Property as a child day care center.
Copies of the application can be found here: Conditional Use Application Celebree School Plans and Review Letter 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 X148 to discuss how those needs may be accommodated. Kristin Camp, Solicitor This year, the Caln Township Police Department teamed up with the Caln Parks and Recreation Board to host a National Night Out and Caln Summer Series event. Many volunteers and staff worked hard to make the event a huge success. We are especially grateful to the Thorndale Fire Company for all of their help (and that impressive extrication demonstration!). And to Minquas Fire Company No. 2 for providing EMS support.
The event included Chico's Vibe in concert, fireworks, food trucks, activities, and demonstrations. Thee Coatesville High school Marching Band played the national anthem while the color guard from Veterans of Foreign Wars - Post 845 presented the colors. Big Boize BBQ Sauce, Caln Pizza and Pasta, and Maggie Moo's Ice cream dished up delicious treats for all. This event wouldn't have been possible without our sponsors: Gold: Kia of Coatesville, Academy Sports Complex, Fling's Towing Inc., Giant Food Stores (3477 Lincoln Highway), Hatt's True Value Hardware, Sudsy Sam's Car Wash, and Krapf School Bus Silver: Citadel, Cohen & Sons, Collex Collision Experts, Coatesville, Courtesy Chrysler Jeep, Del Toyota, Taylor's Automotive, and the Thorndale Inn Bronze: Wawa, C&R Glass, Midway Grill, Milanese Remodeling, Miller's Towing, T-Mobile, Pet Supplies Plus In Kind: Downingtown Bicycle Shop, Acme Markets - Thorndale, Applebee's Restaurant, Tam Arte Design Studio, and Workplace Central Office Supplies |
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