Easttown Township Seeks Volunteers for Stormwater Committee

EASTTOWN TWP —The Easttown supervisors took the first step in providing a plan to improve stormwater management throughout the 8.27 square-mile township.

The supervisors in a recent meeting announced that the township is forming a five-member Stormwater Management Advisory Committee to make recommendations to the township supervisors on what areas are top priorities for improvement.

Stormwater is rainwater or melted snow that runs off streets, lawns and other sites, flooding roadways during major storms.

Don Curley, director of public works, said that 28 areas of concern have been reported to the township.

Michael Wicey, vice chairman, said the township is committed to addressing stormwater issues, noting the upgrades will likely be included on next year’s budget.

One resident said that there have been problems on Waterloo Avenue, requesting that township officials notify residents that the supervisors are now addressing the issues.

The issues addressed will include infrastructure mapping; debt and bond obligation; engineering improvements; forecasting future impacts; code amendments; and education.

Applicants are required to be township residents who are available to attend one meeting each month for regular business meetings.

Residents with these skills are encouraged to apply: accounting, finance, banking, engineering, hydrology, meteorology, geology, landscape architecture, architecture, environmental science, political science, and law.

Friday, March 25, is the deadline to apply.

Supervisors Beth D’Antonio, chairwoman; and Alex Bosco were appointed to make the recommendations on the five-candidate to the full board.

To apply, submit a resume and letter of interest to Eugene Briggs, township manager: ebriggs@easttown.org.