                       REVISED RECYCLING/TRASH CALENDAR
                                                     PRESS RELEASE

           The revised recycling/trash calendar for the remainder of 2009 will be mailed to Upper Darby
           Township residents by June 8, 2009. The revised calendar reflects the township move to once a
           week recycling-starting on June 15, 2009. Below is a downloadable version of the revised recycling
           and trash calendar, it will show the day of the week that recycling will be picked up
           in specific geographic sections of the township.

           Please note the change will impact the day of the week certain areas in the township will receive
           the once a week pick-up, for the single stream products. The revised calendar does include color
           maps showing the day of week for weekly single stream recycling pick-up; it also contains.
           colored maps for the trash pick-up. Please note the special arrangements being made during the
          Christmas and New Year Holiday in the month of December.

          The Township Staff will attempt to meet the challenges of shifting to the once a week pick-up
          schedule, quickly and professionally. However, we ask for your cooperation and patience during
          the implementation of the new recycling schedule.

          I would also like to remind you that the summer trash schedule of twice a week pick-up will also
          start on June 15, 2009.
          June 5, 2009
                                                                                                                             Mayor Thomas N. Micozzie

                                  COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
                                                          Department of Health
                                                    Commonwealth News Bureau
                                                  Room 308, Main Capitol Building
                                                          Harrisburg, PA 17120                                                    CONTACT: Stacy Kriedman
                                                             (717) 787-1783

                           PENNSYLVANIA WORKING CLOSELY WITH FEDERAL
                               PARTNERS TO CONTAIN IMPACT OF SWINE FLU
        Federal Health and Human Services Department declares a Public Health Emergency

          HARRISBURG - The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is working with federal officials to contain the impact of
          an outbreak of swine flu in Mexico that resulted in the declaration of a national public health emergency in the
          United States.

The Department of Health is working to educated the public and health car providers of recommended steps to
prepare for potential cases of swine influenza in Pennsylvania.

          "At this point we do not have any confirmed cases of swine influenza in Pennsylvania, but we remain in constant
          communication with health officials at all levels," said Health Secretary Everette James. "We are committed to
          keeping our health care provider, local health agencies, and the public informed as this situation develops."

          "The federal public health emergency declaration is simply a tool that allows for preparation and mobilization of
          resources to plan for and respond to this virus outbreak if we begin to see cases in Pennsylvania," said Pennsylvania
          Emergency Management Agency Director Robert French. "We are coordinating our activities closely with our
          federal partners and all the public health and emergency agencies across the state," said French.

          The Department of Health has notified health care providers across Pennsylvania to be watchful for patients with
          influenza-like illness who may have been exposed to the new swine flu stain and to immediately inform the local
          health department of any suspected cases. The department will assist all health care providers in evaluating the
          patients, recommending control measures, and assisting in specimen collection and testing when indicated.

          This notification follows confirmation of a new strain of swine influenza A/H1N1 virus in Mexico and five locations
          in the U.S., including New York and Ohio. To date, all U.S. cases were "mild" with only one person requiring brief
          hospitalization.

          According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, swine influenza A/H1N1 us a new strain of
          influenza that has not previously been detected in swine or humans. The virus has also been confirmed in Canada
          and Mexico. It is still safe to eat pork and pork products.

          The Department of Health provided information to all of the state's health care providers and hospitals late Friday
          regarding the swine flu, including how to quickly report possible cases and how to submit samples for testing.
         Anyone who has traveled to or from the affected areas and has a respiratory illness should contact their health care
         provider or local health department before seeking health care.

         Swine influenza is a respiratory disease of pigs caused by type A influenza viruses. Outbreaks of swine flu happen
         regularly in pigs. Before the current outbreak, people rarely got swine flu, and usually only if they were in very close
         proximity to infected pigs. However, during the current outbreak, the virus is able to spread from person.to person.

         Symptoms of swine flu in people are similar to those of regular or seasonal flu and include fever, lethargy, lack of
         appetite and coughing. Some with swine flu also have reported runny nose, sore throat, nausea, vomiting and
         diarrhea. Although winter is over, there is still a low level of seasonal influenza occurring in the state.

         There is no vaccine available at this time, but the swine flu can be treated with certain antiviral drugs. Persons with
         swine flu are contagious for up to seven days or longer after the onset of illness, so it is important to take the
         following steps to prevent spreading the virus to others.
                  *   Stay home when you are sick to avoid spreading illness to others.
                  *   Cough or sneeze into the bend of your elbow or a tissue and properly dispose of used tissues:
                  *   Wash your hands frequently and thoroughly with soap and warm water or use an alcohol-based hand
                       sanitizer;
                  *   Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth;
                  *   Stay healthy by eating a balance diet, drinking plenty of water and getting plenty of rest and exercise;
                  *   Seek care if you have influenza-like illness.

         The CDC is asking that those individuals who have a recent history of travel and experience mild, flu-like
         symptoms to stay home. However, if you feel your symptoms worsen or become severe, call or visit your health
         care provider.

         For more information on Swine Influenza A/H1N1, contact the Department of Health at 1-877-PA-HEALTH or
         visit the pa dept of health.

          J. Lee Fulton, Phd
         County of Delaware
         Deputy Emergency Management Coordinator
         360 N. Middleton Road
         Media, PA 19063
         Phone   610-565-8700
         Fax       610-892-9583

HEALTH WARNING
SWINE INFLUENZA

Human cases of swine influenza a (H1N1) virus infection have been identified in the United States. Human cases of
swine influenza a (H1N1 virus infection also have been identified internationally.

Investigations are on going to determine the source of the infection and whether additional people have
infected with swine influenza viruses.

For further information click below for the National Center For Disease Control (CDC).

UPPER DARBY TOWNSHIP
Recycling Figures in Pounds
First Quarter Comparisons Of Current
And Previous Three (3) Years

*All figures are representative of pounds!

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UPPER DARBY TOWNSHIP

100 GARRETT ROAD
UPPER DARBY, PA 19082-3135

Mayor Phone: 610:734-7626
Thomas N. Micozzie Fax: 610-734-7709

March 18, 2009

                   When I assumed the office of Mayor on January 7th I advised Council that I would provide them
                   with an overview of Township projects and plans within 100 days of taking office. Tonight I'm
                   prepared to address these issues in the light of the difficult and complex economic realities that
                  exist in our federal, state, county and municipal governments.

                   Every day we read that government entities, throughout our country, have proposed cutting and. in
                   some cases eliminating certain service for economic reasons. Fortunately, the fiscally conservative
                   approaches traditionally taken by the Upper Darby government have put us in a position that will
                   not require a reduction in manpower or township services. This situation will require a monthly
                   review of our budget operation to ensure that we will continue to be able to operate efficiently and
                   within our means.

                  One topic, which needs special attention, is the recycling program. Our main theme, developed by
                  the previous administration, was to operate with the goal of improving the environment of our
                  community.

                 The single stream concept has had an excellent start thanks to the support of Council, some 20
                 Home & School gatherings and various community groups. But there is one overriding message
                 coming from these groups - that we need to expand and improve our recycling schedule with more
                 timely and frequent pick ups. I have instructed our C.A.O., Tom Judge, to work with our Public
                 Works staff in developing an expanded single stream operation which would be implemented by
                 June 15th. I expect to have this plan announced by early April. I would like to make particular note
                of the excellent work of Council members Grace, Rankin and Wagner, who conducted the community
                 meetings.

                 It should be noted that expanded recycling comes at a price. In three short months, recycling costs
                 have drastically increased, due to declining markets. However, our commitment remains resolute in
                 continuing to make single stream a success.

                 Tonight I am presenting to Council some new and exciting initiatives, such as a Census Committee to
                 ensure an accurate count of our population in 2010. I propose to place the Dog Park Community
                 members under the Park and Recreation Committee of Council to act as liaison. An improved and
                 informative web site with expanded scheduling and Township services information will be developed.
                Additionally, we will institute an Energy Savings Program which will provide needed capital dollars for
                our infrastructure.

I invite any and all of you to participate with us at Upper Darby's Earth Week celebrations - April
18th thru April 24th. I plan to join with your Council members in visiting each District personally throughout the year to hear your suggestions and concerns.

Thank you for your kind attention and the opportunity to serve you and your families.

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                                            UPPER DARBY TOWNSHIP

                                                     PUBLIC NOTICE
                                                NEW INCOME LIMITS
                              HOME REHAB AND FIRST TIME HOMEBUYERS
                                                   (Effective 3/19/2009)

You may be eligible for assistance if the total income of all persons living in your house is less than:

HOUSEHOLD SIZE	INCOME LIMITS LESS THEN
1 PERSON	$43,600
2 PERSON	$49,800
3 PERSON	$56,050
4 PERSON	$62,250
5 PERSON	$67,250
6 PERSON	$72,200
7 PERSON	$77,200
8 PERSON	$82,150

* If the number of persons in your house is larger than eight (8), please call us.

** The income of any person listed on the deed, even if they do not live at the property
at the present time, must also be taken into account.

***  Total income for the year 2008 including earned income, pensions, workmen's
      compensation, welfare, unemployment, child support, alimony, dividend income,
       interest income, social security, rents received for rental property(s), etc

ZONING UPDATE PRESENTATION - MARCH 2009 & JUNE 2009

Download the complete presentation of the Zoning Update Presentation from March 2009
Download the complete presentation of the Zoning Update Presentation from JUNE 2009

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UPPER DARBY TOWNSHIP

100 GARRETT ROAD
UPPER DARBY, PA 19082-3135

Mayor Phone: 610:734-7626
F. Raymond Shay Fax: 610-734-7709

Mayor's Single Stream Recycling Message

                 F. Raymond Shay, Mayor and the Upper Darby Township Council are pleased to introduce
                 Single Stream Recycling to the Upper Darby Township community effective January 1, 2009.
                 As part of our effort to make the transition to Single Stream Recycling a success, the Township
                 will deliver to each residential property a new recycling container. This container, together with
                 the existing "dark blue recycling container", can be used for the recycling product. The
                 Township wide door-to-door distribution of the containers will begin the week of December 8,
                 2008. It is anticipated that delivering the approximately 27,500 containers could take up to ten
                 business days to complete.

                 A brochure with a more detailed explanation of the single stream-recycling program will be left
                 with the new container. A copy of the brochure is also being mailed to each residential
                 property. In addition, the annual recycling calendar, which outlines the actual trash and
                 recycling dates, is being mailed to each residential property.

                 While the township will provide each residential property with one new container, some
                 residents may opt to use a different type of trash can for their single stream-recycling product.
                 In that case, the Township is making available a recycling decal that can be affixed to that trash
                 can to aid in identifying it as a recycling container. Contact your Council person or call the
                 Mayor's request line at 610-734-7626 to obtain one of these decals.

Please recycle; you will be doing a small part in helping our Community and our environment.

December 1, 2008

TO DOWNLOAD SINGLE STREAM RECYCLING BROCHURE Click Here

TO VIEW A SHORT VIDEO ON SINGLE STREAM RECYCLING CLICK HERE
(ADOBE FLASH REQUIRED TO VIEW VIDEO)

TOWNSHIP COUNCIL CONTACT INFORMATION
DISTRICT	NAME	CONTACT INFORMATION	TERM EXPIRATION
1	Donald P. Bonnett	5253 Oleander Road Drexel Hill, PA 19026 610-449-1567	2010
2	John B. Rankin, Jr.	260 Westbrook Drive Clifton Heights, PA 19018 484-461-8616	2012
3	Edwin J. Truitt (Vice President)	1219 Blythe Avenue Drexel Hill, PA 19026 610-449-8628	2010
4	John L. Shingle, Jr.	233 South State Road Upper Darby, PA 19082 610-352-6774 email John L. Shingle, JR.	2012
5	Marianne Grace	473 Derwyn Road Drexel Hill, PA 19026 610-623-3069	2010
6	Dennis J. Carey (Secretary)	217 Powell Lane Upper Darby, PA 19082 610-352-9265	2012
7	Nathaniel Goodson, Jr.	231 Hampden Road Upper Darby, PA 19082 610-572-1932	2010
AT LARGE	Thomas P. Wagner	1006 Childs Avenue Drexel Hill, PA 19026 610-446-0386 email Thomas P. Wagmer	2010
AT LARGE	John E. Clark (President)	316 Burmont Road Drexel Hill, PA 19026 610-259-5503	2012
AT LARGE	Constance M. Darmiento	351 Harrison Avenue Upper Darby, PA 19082 610-352-6258	2012
AT LARGE	Jean Koroly	1113 Lindale Avenue Drexel Hill, PA 19026 610-449-1412 email Jean Koroly	2010

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MAYOR'S 2009 BUDGET MESSAGE

UPPER DARBY TOWNSHIP

100 GARRETT ROAD
UPPER DARBY, PA 19082-3135

Mayor Phone: 610:734-7626
F. Raymond Shay Fax: 610-734-7709

Mayor's Budget Message 2009

          The 2009 preliminary budget includes increases in several categories: Police, fire, pension contributions,
           trash/recycling and fuel. The increase to the Township's Protection of Person and Property activities
           will account for 82% of the 2009 general fund budget increase. This includes the addition of two new
           police officers. With the hiring of these officers we have increased our police staff from one hundred
          sixteen (116) in 2002 to one hundred and thirty-three (133) in 2009.

          This budget also includes the addition of two (2) new full time fire fighters bringing the paid full time fire
          suppression staff to fifty-three (53). In addition, the budget includes a salary adjustment to reflect the
          creation of three (3) new captains in the paid fire staff. We are also proposing a modest increase in the
          Township's contribution to the Township's volunteer fire companies. Together, the paid and volunteer
          fire staffs continue to provide excellent protection to the community.

          The proposed budget continues twice-weekly trash pick-up starting the week of June 15, 2009
          through August 28, 2009. The budget also reflects the user fee imposed by the county on every ton of
          trash handled by the Delaware County Solid Waste Authority at their transfer stations. The budget also
          reflects the expansion of our recycling program to a single stream program. The single stream-recycling
          program will allow the residents to recycle in one container glass, cans, mail, newspapers, magazines,
          food boxes, cardboard, phone books and plastic bottles identified as 1 and 2.

Together, these activities will necessitate the increase in the Township's trash fee from the current $105.00
per residential unit to $130.00 per residential unit.

Based on the Township's general fund budget requirements, the real estate tax increase on a property
assessed at $100,000 will be approximately $65.00 in 2009 or $5.42 per month.

October 1, 2008

TO DOWNLOAD COMPLETE 2009 PRELIMINARY BUDGET Click Here

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                                                             COUNTY OF DELAWARE
                                                 GOVERNMENT CENTER BUILDING
                                                                              201 W. FRONT STREET
                                                                             MEDIA, PENNSYLVANIA

KENT PARK DOG PARK

          Delaware County Council invites dog owners who have well-behaved canines to enjoy the County's first Dog
          Park, located in Kent Park in Upper Darby. Dog owners can let their canine pals romp unleashed in the fenced
          in facility, which is part of an overall renovation to the Kent Park facility. The Dog Park is part of Delaware
          County's extensive parks system, which features 11 parks and 616 acres of open, protected space that
          enhances the environment and gives people a place to exercise, enjoy nature and build community.

          The Delaware County Department of Parks and Recreation and Upper Darby Township are operating the
          Dog Park at Kent Park jointly. The dog park is part of a renovated multi-recreational area that features a
          playground, fishing area, and the separate fenced in dog park, complete with a covered pavilion, benches,
          water and of course, dog-litter bags.

          Kent Park is a scenic 10-acre stretch of green that runs along Darby Creek under the historic Lindbergh
          Bridge. Kent Park is a county-owned park that has traditionally been used for hiking and fishing. The Kent
          Park recreational area is part of a broader plan to create a Greenway along Darby Creek.

          In response to dog owners, Kent Park offers a fenced-in area for dogs to get fresh air, exercise and playtime
          with other dogs. The Kent Park Dog Park features two fenced-in areas: one for dogs 25 pounds and larger;
          and one for smaller dogs. Both enclosures are double-gated to prevent dogs from getting loose.

Park users are required to register their dogs with Delaware County/Upper Darby, and to abide by the rules
and regulations designed to keep the park sage and well-maintained.

          For Information: Kent Park Dog Park is located in the 3900 block of Bridge Street, off of Baltimore Pike
          in Upper Darby. Hours are 8 a.m. - dusk, daily. People must register their dogs to obtain a key fob for
          entrance. Current license and rabies inoculation are required. Registration is $22.00 per household; $10.00
          for renewal; $10.00 for senior citizens and $5.00 for renewal.

People can register for the Dog Park at three locations:

Upper Darby Township Health Department	Municipal Building Rm 306 100 Garrett Road Upper Darby, PA 19082	610-734-7640
Delaware County Parks and Recreation	Leedom House Rose Tree Park 1671 N. Providence Road Upper Providence, PA	610-565-7410
Delaware County Government Center	License Department of the Office of the County Treasure - Ground Floor 201 W Front Street Media, PA

To download Park Packet

General Information

Application Form

Park Rules

Risk & Release Waiver Form

Click Here

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Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection

The Township's Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) collection is in accordance with the Delaware County's
Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Program for all Township residents and businesses. Household
Hazardous Waste (HHW) is considered to be any leftover household products that contain toxic, corrosive,
ignitable, or reactive chemicals that can potentially be harmful to people and the environment if improperly discarded.
Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) materials can include oil-based paints, cleaning products, batteries, pesticides, solvents, weed killers, and any product that has a hazardous waste label.

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UPPER DARBY TOWNSHIP

100 GARRETT ROAD
UPPER DARBY, PA 19082-3135

MAYOR PHONE 610-734-7622
F. Raymond Shay FAX 610-734-7709

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
Thomas J. Judge, Jr.

MEMORANDUM

            DATE:      February 4, 2008
            TO:           Council
            FROM:     Thomas J. Judge, Jr., Chief Administrative Officer

Subject: Recycling Update to Council

            As recommended by Council and the Environmental Advisory Council (EAC), the Administration has
            undertaken a review of the Township's recycling program. The current Township recycling program is
            bi-weekly pick-up of paper and aluminum. (The bi-weekly pick-up is impacted by holidays.)

         There are several options that will need to be considered in changing the current recycling program. First
            and foremost would be the consideration of additional products, if any, to be recycled. Once this has been
            determined we need to determine the method of pick-up and disposal. We are currently looking at the
            feasibility of picking up the following items: paper, aluminum (tin, steel), cardboard, plastic bottles
            (clear and color), glass bottles/jars (any color).

            We also are looking at picking up the products separately or in some multiple combinations of products. A
            driving force behind any decision will be a vendor's ability to accept the recycled material and in what form
            they can accept the product. At this point, we are are looking at our current recycling vendor and a vendor
            that can accept all of the above products in a single stream (explanation of single stream later in the memo).
            In this evaluation we will need to consider the operational pick-up cost, pick-up equipment (current and
            future), manpower, cost associated with the delivery of the product to the vendor's operation and the revenue
            stream associated with the product.

            I want to thank Councilman Dennis Carey for joining Fernando Baldivieso and myself on the recent tour of
            the single stream vendor in Southwest Philadelphia. We have previously looked at the current recycling
            vendors operation. Both vendors are efficient in the work they perform, and we feel the current pricing for
            the products received are reasonable. However, there are some gaps in the pricing information which we are
            attempting to better understand.

            At this point I want to give a short explanation of single stream. Single Stream is the curbside collection of
            multiple recycling products. The collected products are transported to a single plant were the truck with all
            products is dumped and processed. The single stream production uses the products physical properties;
            physics and geometry in the separation process as the recycled products are prepared for further handling.

            No doubt Council would prefer that I give a hard solution to the recycling question immediately. With a
            community of 80,000 plus residents, 32,000 plus residential locations, and a number of employee contract
            work rules that need to be considered, the right answer will take prudent evaluation and should not be rushed.
            It is the administrations goal to present to council for review and consideration a more complete analysis within
            45 days. Additionally we will provide you information on a concept called "RecycleBank". This is a very
            interesting concept, and one worthy of much consideration.

            As for the recycling of commercial products, the administration in early January sent letters/surveys to all
            commercial organizations is the Township. We are currently working through the information developed from
            this mailing and will report to you on this matter at a later date.

            The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and the Solid Waste Association of North America
            (SWANA) offers technical assistance grants that can be used to help in the evaluation of recycling programs.
            If Upper Darby Township's application for technical assistance would be approved by DEP, they would
            assign the job to one of the approved SWANA contractors. The Township would be responsible to meet
            with the SWANA consultant, develop a mutually acceptable scope of work, provide needed information
            about the current curbside collection and provide other information as needed to help the contractor develop
            their report. The $7,500 grant money would be given directly to the contractor and would not be available to
            the Township. There are no local matching funds required. At this point, I believe the Administration has the
            manpower with required knowledge on staff to perform this evaluation. I am not inclined to delay our current
            evaluation by applying for this grant. Also, in reviewing the technical assistance web site I did not see where
            SWANA had previously developed a report on single stream recycling.

            As previously discussed with Council, the Township must consider a multitude of issues related to the
            environment such as clean water, clean air, sanitary sewer and open space. Under Pennsylvania law Act 148
            and Act 177, local municipalities may create an Environmental Advisory Committee (EAC). The EAC's are
            not policy makers, rather they should adv advise local municipal governments in the making of policies.

           On behalf of F. Raymond Shay Mayor of Upper Darby Township, I would like to announce the creation of
           the Upper Darby Township Environmental Advisory Committee. The following individuals have agreed to
           serve on this committee.

Marianne Grace Upper Darby Council & Chairperson of EAC

Thomas P Wagner Upper Darby Council

Joan Toenniessen Resident

Narinder Budwal Resident

Stacey Hawley Resident

For complete Information On Upper Darby Township Recycling Policy - Click Here

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UPPER DARBY HAS ADOPTED AND IS ENFORCING
STATEWIDE BUILDING CODE

.               In the Summer of 2004, Upper Darby Township adopted and is now enforcing the Uniform Construction
              Code. This is the new building code adopted by the State of Pennsylvania. This code will cover all forms of
               construction throughout the state, including plumbing, mechanical, electrical, etc.

               For more information, visit the Upper Darby Township

               Department of Licenses and Inspection pages.

              You may access the State Department of Labor & Industry web site at http://www.dli.state.pa.us/ for
              additional information and to view the code.

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