Trainer Borough NewsletterSeptember 2017

824 Main St. Office Hours 8 – 4Borough 610-497-3838 www.trainerboro.com

Council meets the second Thursday of every month at 7:00pm

Solve this riddle! You can see me in water but I never get wet. What am I? Answer on back page

POLICE DEPARTMENTA Force dedicated to serving and protecting your Community

Residents are encouraged to report traffic and drug violations by calling the above number and proper extension when prompted. We thank you for your cooperation

610-494-7399

Riddle Answer: Reflection

Mayor’s Corner• Be Alert – Report suspicious activity immediately• Complaints - Contact Secretary, I will be notified• Curfew – 8pm curfew will begin November 5th

Keep updated and informed on Trainer Borough Police Department page

Call 911 for the fastest Police response for all incidents/issues/assistance. Officers, when on patrol are not in the station to answer phone calls. Not just for emergencies.

Trainer Borough Facebook Page

Computer Classes for children thru

Seniors. Marcia Kline will be volunteeringher time for instruction.

Please contact the Borough, with name, number and your learning interest (Basic use, Internet, Microsoft Office, etc.), to sign-up.Dates and times to be determined based on interest.

Leaves will soon be falling from the trees. Exercise caution when driving in wet conditions as wet leaves are slippery. Drivers please be mindful of our children’s Bus Stops

Register your Firearms Report lost or stolen firearms

IMMEDIATELY

TIPS TO AVOID BURGLARY

1. check your locks 2. secure obvious entrances

3. make your place look occupied 4. ditch the hidden key

5. consider getting an alarm system (76% return within 30 days to attempt another burglary)

BURGLARY PLAN

• Do not enter your house if you return home and find signs that a burglary is taking place or has taken place.

Go to a safe place immediately, such as a neighbor’s home, and call the police.

• If you enter your home and find evidence of a burglary, call the police immediately. Do not touch anything or

move anything. Give the police a chance to gather evidence that may have been left.

•Try to determine what has been taken and prepare a list of stolen items (with serial numbers or owner-

applied numbers if possible) to assist police in their investigation.

Tuesday

Nov. 7th

SAFETY TIPS FOR WALKING

• BE AWARE OF YOUR SURROUNDINGS. LOOK TO SEE WHO’S IN FRONT AND BEHIND YOU.

• WALK WITH CONFIDENCE. THE MORE CONFIDENT YOU LOOK, THE STRONGER YOU APPEAR.

• AVOID WALKING ALONE AND AT NIGHT. STAY IN WELL-LIT, POPULATED AREAS:

• DON’T TAKE SHORT CUTS THROUGH VACANT LOTS, PARKS OR FIELDS.

• ALWAYS WALK FACING TRAFFIC SO YOU CAN OBSERVE ONCOMING VEHICLES.

• WEAR REFLECTIVE CLOTHING AT NIGHT THAT CAN BE SEEN AT A DISTANCE.

• KEEP YOUR EYES ON THE ROAD.

• CARRY A CELL PHONE AND DON’T CARRY CASH.

• CARRY IDENTIFICATION IN CASE OF EMERGENCY.

• HAVE YOUR HOUSE KEY IN HAND BEFORE REACHING THE DOOR.

• IF SOMEONE IS FOLLOWING YOU, CROSS THE STREET OR SWITCH DIRECTIONS.

IF A VEHICLE FOLLOWS YOU

• DO NOT GO HOME.

• DO NOT GO TO THE POLICE STATION — IT IS NOT MANNED BY OFFICERS 24 HOURS A DAY.

• CALL 911 AND MEET AN OFFICER AT A WELL-LIT PUBLIC LOCATION SUCH AS A 24-HOUR SERVICE

STATION.

• IF YOU ARE ON FOOT AND BEING FOLLOWED BY A VEHICLE, TURN AND RUN IN THE OPPOSITE

DIRECTION. THE DRIVER WILL HAVE TO TURN AROUND BEFORE HE CAN CONTINUE FOLLOWING YOU.

Sunday Nov. 5th

Police Station Parking Lot.A well lit video recorded area.

Trainer Borough will be 100 years old on March 1, 2019.

A Centennial Celebration is being planned for some time in

2019. If anyone has any historical info, pictures, etc. please

contact the Borough or submit copies of anything you or a

family member may have possession or knowledge of. Any

information will be greatly appreciated.

From the Code Enforcement Office Contact Charles Remaley 610-497-3838 x3

Upcoming Community EventsSunday Sept. 17th~Hay Ride Bingo~Community Center~1pm – 4pm~More detail belowSaturday Sept. 23rd~Community Day~HJ Park~12pm – 4pmSaturday October 21st~Haunted Hayride~HJ Park~5 - 10pm~(Rain date Oct. 28th)Monday October 30th~Trunk or Treat~HJ Park~6pm – 8pmThursday Dec. 7th~Tree Lighting Ceremony~Borough Hall~6:00pm~Light refreshmentsSaturday Dec. 9th~Lunch with Santa~Community Center~12pm - 3pmSunday Dec. 10th~Santa Paws Pet pics~Borough Hall~12pm – 3pmVisit our website www.trainerboro.com and Facebook page for more information on events

Code Enforcement is the prevention, detection, investigation and enforcement of violations of statutes or

ordinances regulating public health, safety, and welfare, public works, business activities and consumer

protection, building standards, land-use, or municipal affairs.

www.stormwaterpa.org/pennsylvania.html

Bag the mattress before disposing of

Canned and non-perishable foods can be

delivered to Borough Hall before Nov 15th. If

you have a donation you cannot deliver, please

call the Borough to arrange for a

pick-up from your home. If you know of a

family in need please call the Borough with

name, address and number of family members.

You may remain anonymous

The World Health Organization says that every

year more than 3.4 million people die as a

result of water related diseases, making it the

leading cause of disease and death around

the world..... Cholera, typhoid fever and

hepatitis A are caused by bacteria, and are among the most common diarrheal diseases.

Keeping water clean is everyone’s responsibility

HJ Park

Mon. Oct. 30

Recreational Fire Pits are permitted

as long as consideration for your

neighbors is practiced. Always be

sure fire is completely extinguished.

Our playground areas are looking like a dump site from excessive trash.Everyone wants a clean safe place for children to play. People create the environment in which they live. Children became what they are or are not taught.For all who bring or send your children to the playgrounds, take responsibility and have consideration for your Community and keep it clean.

Borough Residents Only Electronic Drop-off

Sat. Sept. 16th 9am – 12pm at 1002 Chestnut St.

Sat. Sept. 23rd in Henry Johnson Park12pm until 4pm

Come on out with your family.

Permits are NOT needed for:

Painting, carpet, replacement

windows and doors, tree removal

Code Department

permit/inspection applications

are available on our website.

Board of Health Meetings

1st Tuesday every month

Borough Hall at 7:00

Residents welcome to attend

HAUNTED HAYRIDE

OCT. 21ST

Date Time Location

Aug 26 9:00 - 12:00

Upper Providence Township

1286 Black Rock Road

Phoenixville, PA 19460

Oct 21 9:00 - 12:00

Upper Chichester

Willowbrook Shopping

3200 Chichester Avenue

Upper Chi, PA 19061

Nov 11 9:00 - 12:00

West Goshen Township

1025 Paoli Pike

West Goshen, PA 19380

Nov 18 9:00 - 12:00

Abington Township

2201 Florey lane

Abington, PA 19001

ElectronicsTV ‘s

2017 PUBLIC COLLECTION EVENTS (Drop-off )

BINGO and BAKE SALE

Hay Ride Fundraiser Community Center

1pm – 4pm on Sun. Sept. 17

$10.00 admission

Includes 13 games, 6 cards per gameRefreshments for Sale