10-02-12 Managing Stormwater. Part 1 of 3. Topic: Managing Stormwater in Our Backyards--A Demonstration Project, Valley Run, Radnor Township. Produced by John F. Haines, Sr. email:

10-02-12 Managing Stormwater. Part 2 of 3. Topic: Delaware River Watershed, Rain Garden Designs. Produced by John F. Haines, Sr. email:

10-02-12 Managing Stormwater. Part 3 of 3. Topic: Green City, Clean Waters, the Philadelphia Story. Produced by John F. Haines, Sr. email:

10-02-12 Radnor Township Planning Commission Meeting. Part 1 or 4. In this segment: (1) Minutes of the Meeting of September 4, 2012 and September 6, 2012. (2) 2012-D-10 (Preliminary) of Home Properties to construct a 1.157 square foot fitness center on their site at 200 David Drive, Rosemont -- Submitted 8/28/12. (3) 2012-S-15 (Preliminary) of 615 Newtown Road, Assoc. LP to subdivide existing 13.6 acre parcel into ( eight residential lots and retain existing residence of 615 Newtown Road, Villanova, PA. -- Submitted 8/31/12. Produced by John F. Haines, Sr. email:

Main Line Times > News/Truck into bridge ties up traffic in Ardmore
Published: Wednesday, October 03, 2012

A number of accidents have created traffic issues in Lower Merion Tuesday afternoon. A truck is stuck under the Anderson Ave train bridge. The moving truck was traveling north when it became llodged under the railroad bridge about 1:30 PM. Officials are trying to figure to remove it as part of an I beam is lodged in the box. Officials are planning to close the road completely once a tow truck is in place.

Township officials just notified that Anderson Ave Ardmore between Lancaster Ave and Coulter Ave is closed. Expect Traffic congestion.

I sent the following photograph to a few commissioners. I experienced a dangerous traffic squeeze on New Gulph Road at the bottom of the intersection where it meets Morris Avenue because of cars parked along side the bottom part of Baldwin's property on New Gulph Road.

I was told that the cars are actually coming from Bryn Mawr College. Truthfully, I don't care where they are coming from, it is a dangerous situation. There is however an easy fix if Lower Merion will just do it: create a no parking here to corner zone from the intersection and light at New Gulph and Morris up to Baldwin's first driveway cut.

09-27-12 Radnor Township Environmental Advisory Council (EAC) Meeting. On the agenda: 1) Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance. 2) Review/Approval of Minutes. 3) Announcements. 4) Workgroup Reports and Discussion: a) GHG Reduction and Radnor Green Team; i) DVRPC / PECO Streetlight Seminar report. b) Sustainability: i) WaterSense - EAC Tip of the Month; ii) Rain Gardens. (1) Cowan Park, (2) Garrett Hill. c) Planning Commission/Institutional Zoning; d) Open Space Committee; e) Community Environmental Awareness. 5) Liaison Reports. 6) Old Business. 7) New Business. Public Comment. Produced by John F. Haines, Sr. email:

On 9/11 I had the privilege to be asked to be part of a hot-air balloon ride across Chester County to commemorate 9/11. I got to ride in a giant balloon shaped like an American flag. It was pretty darn cool. (You can read a write up about that by clicking HERE)

The Main Line Times reports today that the Ardmore YMCA will close (and the property to be sold), consolidating operations to the new Haverford-area Y expected to be completed next fall.  Thoughts?

A case of figures don't lie but liars figure? Not trying to be too flippant, but wow. Have a read.

This is of course in advance of "Budget Saturday" tomorrow at o'dark early...because you know everyone who is anyone wants to be inside Lower Merion Township at 8:30 a.m. on a Saturday morning the first day of fall, right?

Management Benefits & Salaries Discussion immediately following

Date: 9/22/2012 8:30 AM

Location: Township Administration Bldg - 2nd Floor Board Room
75 East Lancaster Ave
Ardmore, Pennsylvania 19003-2323

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The Garrett Hill Coalition announces a community project:
Managing Stormwater in our Backyards, Part 1: How to Install a Rain Garden at your Property (and Why!)
Sunday, September 30, 2012, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Radnor Township Municipal Building
301 Iven Avenue
Wayne PA 19087

For more information contact: Paul Overbeck and Sara Pilling, Garrett Hill Coalition at (610) 283-8775 or write to , or , or see www.savegarretthill.com

Bring your questions:
• Is a rain garden right for my yard?
• How can I assess water runoff from my property and develop a plan of approach?
• Can I find a consultant to advise me on the best location and design for my yard?
• How much work and cost are involved in building a rain garden?
• What kinds of plants and trees should I use?
• Where can I purchase native plants for a rain garden?

Learn about rain gardens from local experts and practical guides: