Ferguson Township e-Newsletter May 2019

Greetings!Thank you for welcoming us into your inbox and WELCOME to our newestsubscribers. Here is your May 2019 issue of the Ferguson Township e-Newsletter. Pictured above: In remembrance of all who have diedwhile serving their country, we feature this memorial dedicated toMajor Michael E. Weston, a DEA special agent who was killed in ahelicopter crash on assignment in Afghanistan. He was a State Highgraduate. Learn more...

Board of Supervisors has two pending vacancies The Ferguson Township Board of Supervisors is accepting applications fromresidents to fill two vacant positions on the Board.Applications will be accepted from residents of Ward II tofill the position representing Ward II, and from any part ofthe Township to serve in an At-Large position. Learnmore...

Ferguson Township seeks Planning and Zoning DirectorFerguson Township is seeking qualified applicants for the position ofDirector of Planning and Zoning. The ideal candidate has experience workingin planning in Pennsylvania. Learn more and apply: Learn more...

FERGUSONTOWNSHIPCALENDAR

MAY IS BIKEMONTH

MAY 13

PlanningCommission

MAY 13 - 17

National PoliceWeek

Spring Bulk WasteCollection Week

MAY 17

Bike to Work Day

MAY 18

Ride of Silence

MAY 19 - 25

Public WorksWeek in FergusonTownship

MAY 20

Tree Commission

Brush Collection features new HydradigThe Ferguson Township Public Works crew has a new brush collector: theJCB Hydradig 110W. Like the Department's Petersen Rear Steer Grappler,the equipment was partially funded by a Pennsylvania Department ofEnvironmental Protection (PADEP) Recycling Grant. Learn more...

Township establishes Fairbrook Park "Grow Zone"

Board ofSupervisors

MAY 27

MemorialDayAdministrativeoffices closed

MAY 28

PlanningCommission

MAY 29

Zoning HearingBoard

JUNE 1

FergusonTownship PoliceBike Rodeo

JUNE 3

Brush and LeafCollection

JULY 19

Coffee &ConversationThe Naked EggCafe

Grow Zones are designated areas that will not be mowed regularly to helpprovide natural and diverse habitat areas that bring environmental,educational and cost reduction benefits. Ferguson Township encouragesresidents to complete a survey on the new Grow Zone at FairbrookPark. Learn more...

Public hearing is scheduled on the Suburban Park Master PlanYSM Landscape Architects presented the final design and narrative for theSuburban Park Master Plan to the Ferguson Township Board of Supervisorson May 6. Residents suggested a number of improvements that have beenincorporated in the plan. A public hearing is scheduled at the Board'sRegular Meeting on Monday, May 20, to adopt the Suburban Park MasterPlan by resolution. Learn more...

Songbird Sanctuary Master Plan in progressFerguson Township is creating a master plan for its newest park, a passiverecreation area called Songbird Sanctuary. Residents are invited tocomplete a brief survey with your suggestions for park amenities. Getinvolved by helping us develop the park's master plan: Learn more...

Township receives PADEP grant to add electric vehicleFerguson Township is among the recipients of a Pennsylvania Departmentof Environmental Protection (PADEP) grant for clean vehicle projectsthroughout the state. The Township has been awarded a $7,500 grant toacquire an all-electric vehicle from the DEP Alternative Fuels IncentiveGrants (AFIG) program, which supports the replacement of natural gasvehicles as well as the installation of a charging station. Learn more...

Reminder about the placement of political signsAs the May 21 primary election approaches,please bereminded that the Township's Code of Ordinancesrestricts the placement of political signs within the Right-of-Way-typically the area between the sidewalk andstreet or the area between utility poles and thestreet. Learn more...

Thanks for supporting the Tudek Park Trust!Thanks to everyone who supported the Tom Tudek Memorial Park Trustthrough Centre Foundation's annual Centre Gives campaign May 7 - 8.

Because of your generosity, the campaign raised $1,125 for the Trust.Learn more...

Arbor Day celebration continued in the rainIt rained continuously as volunteers gathered to celebrate Arbor Day in theTownship on May 5 with a pollinator garden planting at Songbird Sanctuary.But the rain didn't deter these volunteers from raking and mulching. Staytuned for a new planting date: Learn more...

Thanks for joining us at Coffee & ConversationThanks to our residents who joined us for Coffee & Conversation onSaturday, April 20 at Giant Food Store, Northland Center, especially onEaster weekend. We appreciated your bringing your suggestions andcomments to the gathering, and for giving us the opportunity to follow up onyour concerns. Learn more...

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