Borough of Parkside
22 East Elbon Road
Parkside, PA. 19015
Office 610-876- 3569
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August 3, 2020
As Tropical Storm Isaias approaches, We could see 4-6 inches
of rain and wind gust up to 73 mph. Your storm prep should include checking
your storm drains located near your property. Do not attempt to drive through
high water on roadways. Securing or removing items take could take flight
during the storm. Charge phones and equipment before the storm arrives. Have
flashlights and spare batteries readily available in case of power outages. The
Parkside Fire Co. will be staffed and
available for all emergencies including pump-outs and service calls. If using
candles due to a power outage NEVER leave candles unattended.
Rob Powers, EMC
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Office
of The Mayor
Borough
of Parkside, Delaware Country, Pennsylvania
31 July 2020
AN OPEN LETTER TO THE CITIZENS OF
PARKSIDE
Once again, the Parkside Police
Department, and the officers who serve thereon, is under attack by a group of
Parkside residents, including elected council members. In the latest incident,
a social media message was posted by a non-resident of our town over an
incident, not in the jurisdiction of our Police Department. This post, later,
appeared on a borough Facebook page. Even though the acts were completely wrong
and called into question the actions of one of our police officers, the post was
shown without fact verification. To make matters worse, when official
documentation was received from the Delaware County Police/Fire/EMS dispatch
center and noted on the web, the police chief and members of the Borough
government were accused of a cover-up. Of course, the individuals responsible
for these attacks wish to have our Police Department defunded and the safety of
our citizens placed in the hands of social welfare organizations.
I have done some research on
criminal activity here at Parkside and the record points out that crime of all
types, in our town, is significantly below the national average in all categories.
This is due to one fact: Our Police Department is functioning properly, and the
primary concern is the safety and security of the citizens of Parkside. Yet,
this same Police Department has been under attack by this group of malcontents
for a reason that I do not understand other than they have their own hidden
agenda bent on having our town function based on their liking and not on what is
best for the citizens.
I do know that the great majority
of the citizens of Parkside support our police and appreciate the job bring
done by the department so I am going to ask that these citizens raise their
individual or collective voices in support of the Parkside Police. We need to
make it clear to these other people that the attacks on our police department MUST
STOP right now! We need to make it clear to the council members who do not
support our police department that they are acting outside the best interest of
our community! Please join me in this effort!
Thomas G. Deitman, Mayor, Borough of Parkside, Delaware Co., PA
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Due to the heavy volume of household trash, starting Friday, April 3, 2020, our trash hauler, B & L, will be picking up bulk (heavy) trash every Friday. However, there is a limit of three items, weekly, per household. This will continue until further notice.
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Greetings:
The following Declarations of Emergency within the borders
of the Borough of Parkside are set to expire at 23:59 hours on Friday 19 June
2020:
COVID-19 Civil Unrest
Citizens should be aware that Delaware County is still in
the COVID-19 “Yellow Phase” and, As such, the Center for Disease Control (CDC)
guidelines regarding use of face-masks, social distancing and maximum number of
participants and gatherings are still in effect.
Thomas G Deitman, Mayor
Borough of Parkside
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***N O T I C E***
IN AN EFFORT TO REDUCE PERSONAL
CONTACT FOR BOROUGH EMPLOYEES, THE BOROUGH OFFICE IS CLOSED FOR PERSONAL
CONTACT.
THE OFFICE IS OPEN TO RECEIVE PHONE
CALLS, Permits and EMAILS DURING REGULAR WORKING HOURS: MONDAY THRU FRIDAY 8AM TO 11:30
AND 12:30 TO 2:30.
ANYONE WISHING TO PAY TAXES, PLEASE
EITHER SEND THEM VIA MAIL OR PLACE IN THE LOCKED MAILBOX AT THE FRONT OF THE
BOROUGH BUILDING.
THANK YOU IN ADVANCE FOR YOUR
UNDERSTANDING AND COOPERATION.
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**A message to the
residents of Parkside from the Parkside Police Department**
The current concern regarding the spread of the
Coronavirus (COVID-19) is an unprecedented health issue impacting our
communities. The event has created the need for the Emergency Services
Personnel to take several precautions while maintaining our level of service to
the community. With that in mind, the Parkside Borough Police Department will
adhere to the following modifications to our response and interaction with our
residents.
Officers who receive a radio report of an incident will
review all information provided by the 911 center to determine the proper
response. Some calls will continue to require our officers to respond and take
appropriate action. In these cases, that is exactly what they will do. In other
cases, the officer may call the individual back via telephone to ascertain the
issue at hand. In those cases, the officer may determine that he can gather
sufficient information via the phone to file the proper report. Officers may
give answers to questions or provide advice to residents, make a report and not
respond to your residence or business depending on the circumstances.
When responding to your calls, officers may request that
you step outside to speak with them. This is done in order to maintain social
distancing and limit the potential to exposure. Our goal is to continue to
serve the residents of Parkside while at the same time protecting our officers
and their families. Should one of our officers become exposed to the
coronavirus the impact could have a severe impact on our ability to serve you.
With this in mind, we ask for your understanding and cooperation during these
difficult times.
Thank you Thomas J. Murray Jr. Chief of Police
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Parkside declared a “State of Emergency.” March 14,2020
A State of Emergency consists of three factors.
3. Enforcement of local establishments.
We, the Emergency Team, are in continuous contact with state and county officials, including the Board of Health. No municipal services are affected at this time. Moreover, there are no known infectious residents in the borough. Also, Emergency Management met with all the business owners to make sure they are following health guidelines.
Call 911 or your doctor if you feel that you are infected. Do not go to the emergency room because they are rapidly filling up.
Firehouse is closed to the public until further notice.
Please remember to wash your hands and keep a social distance.
Emergency Management Team will provide updates as the Borough receives them.
Emergency Management Coordinator, Rob Powers
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STATE OF EMERGENCY: CORONAVIRUS
Under the power granted to me by the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania and as Mayor of the Borough of Parkside I am declaring that a
State of Emergency shall exist within the boundaries of the Borough of Parkside
in the County of Delaware starting at 2400 hours on Thursday 12 March 2020.
This declaration is brought about out of concern for the health and welfare of
the citizens of the Borough of Parkside and is based on similar States of
Emergency issued by Delaware County and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. At
present, there are no known or presumptive cases of the coronavirus affecting
any resident of the Borough pf Parkside. This declaration is precautionary.
Under this declaration, the Unified Command System will be
in place allowing the Police Chief, the Fire Chief, and the EMS senior officer
authority over their respective areas of response. The Emergency Management
Coordinator of the Borough of Parkside shall be responsible for coordinating
first responders as their services are needed.
Under this declaration, the Chair of the Public Safety
Committee of the Borough Council shall act a liaison between first responders
and council leadership.
This declaration will remain in effect until rescinded under
my authority.
Issued this 12 day of March 2020 at 2248 hours.
Thomas G. Deitman, Mayor
The Borough of Parkside
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Announcement from
Shirley Purcival, President of Council.
Dear Parkside Residents, March 9, 2020
As President of
Council, I would like to inform you that Delaware County Council and Emergency
Services held a conference call with local officials in which Vice President
Doug Bull, Code Officer Nick Capobianco, Chief Murray and myself were able to
participate in. Delaware County Council,
for financial and Emergency personnel reasons, has declared a State of
Emergency due to the situation with Covid-19
(Coronavirus). This Declaration
will enable the County to spend money on emergency supplies, meet unbudgeted
costs that occur with this virus and also apply for any State and/or Federal
funds, if made available, to recoup any unbudgeted funds.
As of today, Delaware County has one confirmed case. The County offices and Court system are
open. School districts are open and each
school district will make the call to or when to close, based on any
contamination. As of now, there is no
need to close any schools but the County has asked all residents to follow the
safety guidelines that have been stated on numerous newscasts, internet, and
social media.
If you or your family members are elderly or have
underlining health issues, please avoid
large gatherings. As we have heard,
symptoms could be a heavy chest with a dry cough and shortness of breath, body aches
and a temperature of 100.4. The county is asking, that if you have these
symptoms not to immediately go to the emergency room. They have asked that you contact
1-877-Pa-health. The State Board of
Health will question you as to your symptoms and will direct you to the
emergency services equipped to test you.
If you do call "911" they will be asking you the same
questions and direct you to the State Board of Health.
Please be assured that our emergency personnel will be
taking safety precautions and our Borough council will continually be updated
on any changes with this virus. You may
also check the Delaware County website for information as to what is open, what
changes are forthcoming and general questions concerning the coronavirus.
Thank you. Shirley Purcival, President of Council
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Electronic Recycling
****CANCELED ELECTRONIC RECYCLING****
Electronic Recycling event set for May 9, 2020, has been canceled.
Should there be a carryover date, an announcement will be published.
Where; Parkside School Parking Lot.
B&L Disposal is offering electronic recycling in
the Borough of Parkside. There will be NO charge for the disposed of televisions
or covered devices.
As per Pennsylvania covered devise recycling Act
#108 covered devices are: Televisions, monitors, computers and peripheral devices
which include items that can be plugged into a computer such as keyboards, mice
printers, printer/scanner/copier all-in-one devices, networking equipment, etc.
NON-Covered Devices
are household electronic devices that are not a covered device as previously
defined. These include devices such as vcr/dvd/blu-ray players, telephones,
cell phones, gaming systems, the cable of set boxes, stereos, radios, cables, electronic
wiring, vacuum cleaners, toasters, video cameras, answering machines, Mp3
players, etc.
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Parkside Borough Council would like to take this opportunity to welcome you to our new web site which will provide you with helpful reminders and information. This site will be updated periodically, so please come back often!!. If you have any concerns or questions, please feel free to contact our Borough office, Code Officer or Council member. Thank you.
Shirley Purcival, President
Doug Bull, Vice-President, (Finances, Recreation)
Dominic (Nick) Capobianco, Public Safety, Public Works, Code Enforcement Officer
Chief of Police, Thomas Murray
Thomas Deitman, Mayor
Linda Higgins, Borough Secretary
Robert Powers, Health Inspector, Fire Marshal
Eric Long, Councilman (License & Inspections)
Scott Sidlow, Councilman at Large
Perry Sweigart, Councilman, (Ordinances, Recreation)
Anna Guy, Councilwoman (Trash & Recycling/MS4)
Joseph Ferguson, BCO/Building Inspector
Ryan Cornog, Road Master
Edward Fisher, Tax Collector
