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A Township is Born Officials

Hopewell United Methodist Church Brandywine Township was established from the northern section of East Caln Township in BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
1790. Brandywine Township took its name from the Brandywine Creek, since the township
stretched from the East Branch of the Brandywine to the West Branch of the Brandywine. Jay G. Fischer, Chairman
Arnold M. Kring, Vice-Chairman
Brandywine itself soon became too large to manage efficiently. On February 8, 1843,
inhabitants petitioned for further division of Brandywine Township due to great Kyle P. Scribner, Member
“inconveniences” as a consequence of the large size (15,960 acres and 2,000 people).
TOWNSHIP STAFF
On February 5, 1844, East Brandywine Township was born. A small amount of territory was
transferred to West Brandywine Township on February 6, 1860, which established today’s Scott T. Piersol,
municipal boundaries. Manager & Fire Marshal
Luke D. Reven, Assistant Manager
East Brandywine Township grew in the early years. Travelers using the Downingtown – Ephrata Matthew T. VanLew, Roadmaster
– Lancaster Turnpike to take their goods to market in Lancaster were a familiar site in the
Township. This roadway is known today as Horseshoe Pike or U.S. Route 322. Mary Beth Smedley,
Secretary/Treasurer
Tax Info Stats
Norann King,
TOWNSHIP REAL ESTATE TAX East Brandywine Township is 11.15 square miles Codes Office Secretary
in size, with an estimated population of Lisa Tarashi, Secretary
Annual Tax Notices are mailed to property owners the first week in March and cover the calendar 8,295 residents.
year. The tax levy for general Township purposes remains 2.500 mills. New in 2017, the Board of Meetings
Supervisors has enacted an additional Fire Services Tax (0.415 mills) on all non-exempt properties The Township was incorporated in 1844 when
in the Township. This Fire Services Tax replaces the Fire Hydrant Tax assessed on properties near Brandywine Township split into East and West BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
fire hydrants, which has been repealed. The assessment is charged a total of 2.915 mills. Brandywine Townships.
First Thursday at 8:00 A.M.
TOWNSHIP REFUSE & RECYCLING FEE The Township’s 5 parks encompass a total of Third Wednesday at 7:30 P.M.
157.52 acres.
The cost of refuse removal for 2017 is $165.00 per year. The cost for recycling is $70.00 per year. PLANNING COMMISSION
Bondsville Mill Park 47.82 acres
EARNED INCOME TAX Community Park 86.20 acres First Wednesday at 7:30 P.M.
Hopewell Field 4.0 acres
A 1.125% earned income tax will be deducted from your earnings by your employer for 2017. This Spatola Memorial Park 17.6 acres MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY
tax is collected by Keystone Collections Group. (0.625% of this amount is for the Township, and Whittaker Memorial Park 1.9 acres
0.500% is for the Downingtown Area School District). Second Tuesday at 7:30 A.M.
Including the Township’s parkland, there is
LOCAL SERVICES TAX 1,730.85 acres of Protected Open Space in 135 TRAILS COMMITTEE
parcels and 37 facilities, or 24.2 % of 7,146 acres.
A $52.00 fee for the calendar year 2017 is payable to "Keystone Collections Group" for anyone Second Tuesday at 7:00 P.M.
employed in East Brandywine Township. There are approximately 2,725 households in the
Township, with an average of 2.87 persons per HISTORICAL COMMISSION
Get Involved! household.
Second Wednesday at 7:00 P.M.
Residents are welcome to attend any and all public meetings. In addition, the township Median household income is $76,217.
encourages those looking to get more involved to serve as a volunteer on one of the OPEN SPACE COMMITTEE
Township’s boards or commissions. Interesting piece of trivia – Buffalo Bill Cody
wintered livestock from his Wild West Show at First Thursday at 7:30 P.M.
Please visit the Township website at www.ebrandywine.org for information. the Trego Farm on Zynn Road (now part of the
Applecross Country Club development). Owner ORDINANCE TASK FORCE
Charles Trego helped Buffalo Bill run his show
until cold weather called a halt to performances. Third Thursday at 7:30 P.M.

PARK AND RECREATION
BOARD

First Monday at 7:00 P.M.

BONDSVILLE MILL
COMMITTEE

Fourth Thursday at 7:30 A.M.

ZONING HEARING BOARD

1st Tuesday at 7:30 P.M., as needed

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Police Department

East Brandywine Township Police Department (EBTPD) is a Pennsylvania State Accredited police agency providing police protection to the residents of East Brandywine
Township on a 24-hour basis. EBTPD is located at 1212 Horseshoe Pike, Downingtown, PA 19335 in the same complex as the Township Administration Building. EBTPD
is dispatched by Chester County Emergency Services.

EBTPD provides police services that include patrol, criminal investigations, traffic enforcement, accident investigation, and truck enforcement. The EBTPD is a member
of three Chester County regional teams: The Chester County Regional Emergency Response Team (CCRERT), the Serious Crash Assistance Team (SCAT), and the
Major Incident Response Team (MIRT). In addition to the County teams, the department works in conjunction with other local, county, state and federal law enforcement
agencies. We hold memberships in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Justice Network (J-NET), the Middle Atlantic-Great Lakes Organization Crime Law Enforcement
Network (MAGLOCLEN), the Law Enforcement Justice Information Sharing Network (LEGIS) and the Chester County Drug Task Force. These memberships expand our
resources and provide us additional manpower, technology and equipment during complicated investigations. In October 2016, our Police Department was accredited by
the Pennsylvania Law Enforcement Accreditation Program as the 107th police department in Pennsylvania to earn this recognition since the program’s inception in 2001.

Our officers participate in and conduct a variety of community activities which include station tours, speaking engagements, HOA, civic meetings and school group meetings. The Department takes pride in the relationship it has
with Brandywine Wallace Elementary School and officers can be seen interacting with the children multiple times each day throughout the school year. Our Youth Aid Panel, started in 2004, is comprised of residents with
varying professional backgrounds. The panel provides an alternative to the criminal justice system for youth who come into contact with our Police.

EBTPD maintains our website at www.ebtpd.org as well as our Facebook page at facebook.com/EBTPD. Please do not hesitate to contact us at 610-269-4300 or through police radio dispatch 610-383-7000 for additional
information. As always, if you have an emergency, immediately dial 911.

CHIEF OF POLICE MARK D. KOCSI

Fire Department Public Works Department

TAKING PRIDE IN PROTECTING OUR COMMUNITY SINCE 1955 The Township Public Works Department is comprised of 4 full-time and 1 part-time personnel. In addition to winter
maintenance of the Township-owned roadways, our personnel maintain 37 miles of roads, maintain stormwater
Prior to 1955, firefighting in East Brandywine, West Brandywine, and Upper Uwchlan Township was frequently a facilities, upkeep of our buildings and grounds, parks and open space areas, curbside chipping services by
confusing task. It took two major fires in particular to accentuate the urgent need for adequate fire prevention appointment, leaf collection spring and fall, and equipment maintenance. When you see any highway worker
facilities to ensure the safety of the increased number of homes in the area. Because of a mix-up over what fire operating along the roadways, please slow down and help keep them safe.
company to call, McFarland's Farm burned to the ground. Suitable equipment was not on hand to save the Bryant
Grocery store when it went up in flames. (Left to right) Kyle Mortzfield, Chris Ott, Derrick Claas, Jimm Worrell, Roadmaster Matthew VanLew

In the spring of 1955, a group of 20 men met to discuss what could Building & Zoning Permits
be done to remedy the situation. It was decided since the area is
approximately four miles from Downingtown and six miles from Building and zoning regulations are in place to protect the health & safety of our residents, business
Coatesville, there should be a fire fighting force in East Brandywine owners, and visitors both today, and into the future. Permits and appropriate fees are required for the
Township. By the end of the year a charter was drawn up.
following permits:
In 1977, the Fire Company reported a total of 50 emergencies for New construction • Additions & renovations • Basement alterations • Patios & decks
the year. The community was growing, and so would its needs for Sheds & garages • Swimming pools & hot tubs • Signs • Generators & electrical work
emergency service responses from its volunteers.
Mechanical/HVAC work • Home occupations
Fast forward to 2017, the Fire Company now operates 8 emergency This list is not all-inclusive. If you have a question about whether or not a building or zoning permit is
vehicles and responds to over 800 fire, rescue, and medical
emergencies per year. The Fire Company has 45 active volunteers needed, please call the Township Office at (610) 269-8230 x 200.
staffing the apparatus day and night to protect our community.

The Fire Company appreciates the financial support of our
residents and businesses. They also are interested in residents
who might be interested in operational support for the emergency
service response but also the administrative operations of
reporting, financial administration, and other administrative
functions. Stop by the station, located at 2096 Bondsville Road,
just south of the Route 322 intersection in Guthriesville, any
Wednesday evening, and meet our personnel.

IrishEyez Emergency Services Photography

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Recycling & Trash Programs BULK TRASH

Normal collection date for trash and recycling is on Thursday. If a holiday occurs Monday through Thursday, Bulk trash is accepted on the last pick up day of each month.
collections will occur on Friday of the week. Containers should be placed at curbside the night before collection, or Furniture, small appliances, water heaters and similar items are acceptable for bulk trash. Air conditioners,
not later than 5 AM the day of collection. refrigerators or freezers must display a sticker certifying the removal of freon by an authorized dealer or repair
facility. Automotive parts, tires, building materials, and covered electronic devices (such as laptops, computers or
Weekly trash collection is limited to 3 bags or containers up to 105 gallons. Recyclable materials must be placed in televisions) are unacceptable bulk trash items.
the Township-provided toters or containers.
SINGLE STREAM RECYCLING
No construction materials, tires, televisions, computer equipment or yard waste will be accepted during weekly
curbside collections. Please see the Township website (www.ebrandywine.org) for additional information on how to East Brandywine Township uses single stream recycling! This means all paper fibers, plastics, metals and other
properly dispose of these materials. containers can be put together in the recycling bin. Please properly prepare your recyclables before disposing by
cleaning and rinsing cans, bottles, jars and plastics as well as compressing and flattening containers and cartons.
Three large blue containers are provided at our Public Works area for large pieces of cardboard and other bulky PERMITTED:
recyclables. If the containers are full, please do not leave materials on the ground. No tree limbs, yard waste, trash or
other non-recyclable materials may be placed in these containers. The Township offers leaf collection once in the • Clear, green and brown glass such as beer, liquor, soda bottles and food jars.
spring and three weeks in the fall; dates are announced on the Township website. For curbside leaf collection, • #1 through #7 plastics: such as milk, water, soda bottles, laundry care products, and food containers.
residents are asked to place leaves on their lawn (not on the road) within 6 feet of the edge of the road. Our Public • Aluminum, steel and tin: such as beverage and food cans
Works crew uses a leaf vacuum to pick up the leaves. Our waste hauler provides monthly collection of certain • Mixed paper: such as newspapers, magazines, phone books, catalogs, cereal boxes, grocery bags, home or office
bagged yard waste during the spring and early fall. These collections are scheduled on the last Saturday of each
month from May through October. paper, books, envelopes, letters, junk mail, wrapping paper, cardboard and similar paper products.

East Brandywine Township single stream PROHIBITED:
recycling toters. Please contact the Township at • Waxed paper, waxed cartons, frozen food boxes, plastic inserts or plastic bags
610-269-8230 for a replacement if necessary. • Broken or window glass, light bulbs, mirrors, porcelain, ceramics or blue glass
• Antifreeze/motor oil bottles, cans with plastic or paper parts, paint or aerosol cans

64 Gallon Toter Cart 35 Gallon Toter Cart

L 31.5” x W 24.25” x H 41.75” L 23.75” x W 19.75” x H 38.25”

Parks & Recreation Municipal Authority
EAST BRANDYWINE TOWNSHIP COMMUNITY PARK
PUBLIC SEWER SERVICE IN EAST BRANDYWINE TOWNSHIP
440 Dilworth Road Downingtown, PA 19335
Established in 1999, the East Brandywine Township Municipal Authority consists of five members, serving on a
Amenities include paved walking trails, playgrounds, baseball/softball diamonds, ample parking, pavilions, pickleball voluntary basis. Members are appointed by the Board of Supervisors and serve five year terms.
and tennis courts, restrooms, and soccer fields. The four pavilions in the park can be reserved for your next event;
please contact Township staff at (610) 269-8230 to do so. East Brandywine Township Community Park also hosts The Municipal Authority currently operates and maintains two wastewater treatment facilities serving nearly 700
Community Day every summer! Check out ebrandywine.org to learn more. customers in the communities of Keats Glen/Delaware County Community College, Hopewell/Guthriesville, and
Applecross (click here for a .PDF map – see below). The Authority is also responsible for communicating and
BONDSVILLE MILL PARK issuing regulations governing its systems and ensuring safe and reliable sanitary sewer operations. Meetings
are held on the second Tuesday of the month at 7:30 AM in the Municipal Building.
1647 Bondsville Road Downingtown, PA 19335
The quarterly sewer bills are mailed on the first day of January, April, July, and October, and payment is due
Take a walk through East Brandywine Township's beautiful landscape and learn about the region's early industrial within thirty days. The Municipal Authority has found it necessary to adopt a firm policy with regard to
history at our newest addition to the local park system, Bondsville Mill Park. While the ruins of the various mill delinquent accounts in order to encourage timely payment of user fees and to achieve uniformity and fairness
buildings are fenced off for safety, visitors can get close enough to see the detail of the remaining infrastructure. The among all the users. The Sewer Use Resolution lists the materials that are prohibited from entering the sewer
park offers a ¼ mile gravel trail around the buildings, and a ¾ mile nature trail to the water tower and through an old system, including non-biodegradable items, grease, flammable or volatile liquids, etc. The connection of sump
spruce, maple and oak forest. pumps to the sewer system is also strictly prohibited.

WHITTAKER MEMORIAL PARK Additional information is available on the Township website.

391 Creek Road Downingtown, PA 19335

This new park was dedicated in the Fall of 2016. It is proposed to be the trailhead connection for the East-West Trail
being proposed from the Struble Trail to Hibernia Park in West Brandywine Township.

SPATOLA PARK HOPEWELL FIELD

17 Raleigh Drive Downingtown, PA 19335 216 Township Road Downingtown, PA 19335
Two baseball/softball diamonds, a playground and pavilion area. Baseball/softball diamond.

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EMERGENCY SERVICES RECREATION

Fire & Ambulance 911 EBYA www.ebya.org
Police (Emergency) 911 DARC www.darc.info
Police (Non-emergency) (610) 383-7000 Township Park & Rec Board parkandrec@
Police Administration (610) 269-4300 ebrandywine.org
Police Website www.ebtpd.org
East Brandywine Fire Company TOWNSHIP STAFF DIRECTORY
(Non-emergency) (610) 269-2625
Norann King, Codes Dept. (610) 269-8230 x 200
TAX INFORMATION
Mary Beth Smedley,

Secretary/Treasurer (610) 269-8230 x 201

Dennis Mulhern, Scott Piersol, Manager, Fire Marshall
Township Tax Collector
Chester County Taxes (610) 269-8230 x 210 & EmergencyMgmt. Coordinator (610) 269-8230 x 203
Chester County (610) 344-6361
Tax Claim Bureau Matthew VanLew, Roadmaster (610) 269-8230 x 204
Keystone Collections (610) 344-6360
(EIT & LST) Luke Reven, Assistant Manager (610) 269-8230 x 205
(610) 269-4402
PSD Code: 150302 Jeff Cantlin, (610) 269-8230 x 207
1 (866) 300-1714 Building Code Official (610) 269-8230 x 218
DASD School Taxes Lisa Taraschi, Secretary

Jan Bednarchik,

Municipal Authority Secretary (610) 269-8230 x 209

Rose Jamison, Police Secretary (610) 269-4300

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