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East Fallowfield Township Passes 2025 Budget with No Tax Increase

On December 10, 2024, the Township’s Board of Supervisors voted unanimously 5-0 to adopt the 2025 Township Budget, with no tax increase in the General Fund or Fire/EMS Fund. Despite ongoing inflationary pressures, 2025 will be the 7th consecutive year without a tax increase in the General Fund! The Real Estate Tax rate will remain at 2.0 mills in the General Fund and 1.75 mills in the Fire/EMS Fund. In addition, no fund balance is proposed as revenue in the General Fund. The annual trash fee will remain steady (no increase) at $450 in 2025.

"Township staff have once again prepared a budget that holds tax rates steady while maintaining the high quality of service our residents expect,” said Township Manager Scott Swichar. "Our staff and Board of Supervisors remains committed to fiscally responsible operations with the objective of remaining financially prepared for the future.”

A homeowner with a property assessed at the Township average of $132,084 would pay $495.32 in Township real estate taxes in 2025.  “While residents often express concerns about paying real estate taxes, East Fallowfield Township real estate taxes represent only 7% of the overall tax dollar,” stated Swichar. The Coatesville Area School District (CASD) collects 83% of the overall tax dollar and Chester County collects 10% of the overall tax dollar.  While receiving just 7% of the overall tax dollar, the Township provides many services and amenities enjoyed by residents of East Fallowfield, including 24x7 police protection and public safety; 24x7 Fire and ambulance protection, road and traffic paving/enhancements; parks and recreation facilities and community events.

The 2025 adopted budget continues to focus on improving township infrastructure and allocates funding for ongoing capital investments in the Township’s transportation system, community park, and municipal facilities. Upcoming projects include the installation of traffic calming measures on Newlinville Road, culvert and drainage improvements on Saw Mill Road, and replacement of the collapsed bridge on Saw Mill Road. The 2025 budget includes an extremely aggressive road paving program in order to keep roads safe and smooth. Improvements to the community park and playground have been budgeted as well.

Swichar stated at the December 10 meeting, that the Township continues to pursue grant funding opportunities (non-tax revenue) to help support these capital projects and rebuild the township's aging infrastructure in order to not burden the taxpayer.

The Township’s Board of Supervisors is also focused on public safety and improving efficiency and will continue to evaluate replacing the outdated and cramped police station and administration building with a new modern facility. The Township recently completed a feasibility study for a proposed municipal complex and will evaluate funding considerations in 2025.

The 2025 budget also includes free events for the public, such as the Township’s annual summer concert series at the park.  These concerts are a great opportunity for residents to get outside and interact with the community,” stated Swichar. The summer concert series is also 100% funded by local business support (sponsorship)

Click here to view the full version of the 2025 Adopted Township Budget

Now Hiring! Snow Plow Operators/Drivers Needed (CDL and Non-CDL)

East Fallowfield Township needs On-Call Snow Plow 'Warriors' to Keep Our Roads Safe this Winter (CDL Driver and Non-CDL Drivers)!!

East Fallowfield Township is looking to hire qualified On-Call Snow Plow Operators/Salt Truck Drivers (CDL and Non-CDL Drivers) for the 2024/2025 winter season to worl flexible hours that could include nights and weekends as needed and as weather conidtiond dictate.

The salary id $21.00/hour for snow plow operators with a CDL and $20.00/hour for (Non-CDL) snow plow operators.  Minimum 18 years old and experience operating a snow plow is strongly preferred. Snow Plow operators are responsible for snow and ice removal on Township roads during inclement weather.  Duties may include completing general maintenance assignments and use of township vehicles and related equipment to load and spread de-icing salt.

For CDL Operators: Valid Pennsylvania State driver's license, Class "A" or "B" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) certification is required to apply and remain employed in this position.  For Non-CDL Drivers: Valid Pennsylvania State driver's license (with a safe driving record) is required to apply and remain employed in this position.  Employment application available by clicking below:

http://eastfallowfield.org/2015pdf/EmploymentApplication.pdf

Please submi8t an application by email at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or drop off an application and/or mail to: Attn: J.G., East Fallowfield Township (Road Department) 2264 Strasburg Road, East Fallowfield PA 19320.  The positin will remian open until filled.

East Fallowfield Township is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Township Completes Feasibility Study for a New Police Station/Township Building

East Fallowfield Township completed a feasibility study for a new municipal building that would combine the police station and administration into one modern building at a township owned property on 221 Wilmington Road.  The Township partnered with its consultant, Heckendorn Shiles Architects, who finished the study in January and presented it to the Board of Supervisors at their public meeting on January 6, 2025. Thank you to staff, residents and community members who provided their input into the process at the numerous public meetings held in 2024 and 2025.

Please note that as a next step, the Township will evaluate funding considerations (using the feasibility study as a guide). There will be numerous additional opportunities to provide feedback by attending a Board of Supervisors meeting (meetings are scheduled at 6:30PM on the second and fourth Tuesday of every month) or Municipal Building Committee Meetings (scheduled for the fourth Monday of the month at 6:30PM)

Click Here to View the Completed Feasibility Study

East Fallowfield Township Wants You! Volunteer to Serve on a Township Board or Commission

EAST FALLOWFIELD TOWNSHIP WANTS YOU!  VOLUNTEER TO SERVE ON A TOWNSHIP BOARD OR COMMISSION

Help us build a better future for East Fallowfield Township.

Volunteer today to serve on one of our boards and commissions. Below are the Current Citizen Board Vacancies as of January 6, 2025:

Historical Commission: 3 vacancies (encourage the preservation of historic settings, buildings and landscapes through identification, documentation and recognition of all historic places and sites).

 Please submit an application and letter of interest to the Board of Supervisors through one of the following methods: via email at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or hand deliver/mail to the East Fallowfield Township Municipal Building, 8:30am-4:00PM (the address is: 2264 Strasburg Road, East Fallowfield, PA 19320).

 Click Here for an application:

 https://www.eastfallowfield.org/index.php/component/weblinks/?task=weblink.go&id=2610