New Housing Reports for the AREA

Here are the new housing reports through the MLS system for Delaware. Montgomery and Chester counties

Bamboo becomes an issue in Delaware County

Nether Providence approves bamboo ordinance

An ordinance taking aim at unchecked bamboo growth in Nether Providence Township is now on the books. Officials said they were motivated to act on the issue after an increasing number of cases in which bamboo plants — one of the heartiest and most difficult invasives to eradicate — were expanding into the yards of neighbors. Under the ordinance, when the township receives a complaint about the encroachment of any bamboo plant or root onto another property, or when officials spot it themselves, notice will be given to the landowner or tenant to remove the offending bamboo plant or root system.  The notice will state specifically what must be done, with a fix required within 30 days. If the work is not performed, the township would have the right to carry it out and bill the property owner. With respect to new bamboo plants, precautions must be taken to prevent their rampant spread. Also, all bamboo plants must be located, trimmed and maintained so that no part of the vegetation is closer than 10 feet from any property line.

Source: Daily Times; 6/18/2012

The EPA’s First Fracking Rules — Limited and Delayed

The EPA last week made a first step in regulating the polution which is a byproduct of Fracking  for a more detailed account here is the link

Household Waste Recycling coming 4/21/2012 to Delaware County Residents

Delaware County has four (4) times a year when they open the dump for Household Waste
(HHW) Collection and Recylcling - from woodworking chemicals and lawn chemicals to technology wast (computers and moniters etc)  here is the link for more information  This event is happening 4-21-12

Meeting for Radnor Township Owned properties Posponed

The Special Radnor Board of Commissioners meeting scheduled for April 16, 2012 has been postponed until June 12, 2012.  Here is a link to the announcement

A Fine Morning

At the dog park early this morning - took a different route just for the change - do ou find when you go the same route every morning the beauty by the side blurs into familiarity.  Does that happen with relationships too ---  At the park the sun was just coming over the trees and the sparkle from the frost was twinkling all over the ground and green lushness of new grass was blanketing the park.  The dog and I had a good morning she had her tennis ball I had the park. 

Darby Paoli Bridge near The Willows is OPEN!!!!

According to Ward 1 Commissioner Jim Higgins - Friends-- PennDot has completed restoration of the bridge on Darby-Paoli Rd., near the entrance to the Willows. The bridge and road are now open to traffic.




Jim Higgins

Commissioner

Radnor Twp.

Urban ? Maybe Suburban Light Trees

Reading my Ecofriend e-mail I noticed where it spoke about Solar trees.  The concept sounded like something which could work in some of the parlots of the local colleges and in the lots of local businesses to feed the street lights and illunination along the train lines too.    The article did not go into the cost per tree.
Here is the link to the article

Feng Shui your House?

For some the ancient art of Feng Shui is a living breathing practice affecting their daily lives; for others just superstition.  This article by Carla Hill gives a good oversight of the idea.  Here is the link to the article

Christmas Tree Collection in Radnor up till the 13th Jan 2012

This is from the Radnor Web page

Christmas Tree Collection back

Date of Record: December 28, 2011

The Public Works Highway Department will be collecting Christmas Trees until January 13, 2012. Trees must be placed at your curb for pickup.

Trees must be free of ornaments and trimmings as well as tree stands prior to pickup by the Township.

Delaware Municipality moves away from the use of Fossil Fuels

Another Municipality moves away from the use of fossil fuels in their Waste Water Treatment facility Here is the link to the Article