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East Marlborough Township Carved from the Unwieldy Marlborough Township back in 1729

East Marlborough Township was established by the Pennsylvania State Legislature in 1729. East and West Marlborough Townships were carved out of the larger Marlborough Township, which was considered too unwieldy. Pennsylvania rural Townships were originally established by the Commonwealth legislature to provide a network of roads to assist farmers in getting their crops to market.

Today, maintenance of Township roads is the primary responsibility of Townships of the Second Class. Later, Zoning Regulations were added to the responsibilities of local municipalities. East Marlborough is sixteen square miles in area and includes the world famous horticultural displays at Longwood Gardens, as well as New Bolton Center, the veterinary school of the University of Pennsylvania, where pioneering animal research is done We are the caretakers of several surviving Penn Oak Trees which were young trees when William Penn walked this land. In addition, there are several surviving stations of the Underground Railroad which assisted escaping slaves on their journey to freedom in the north. Local groups are working to restore one of the Underground Railroad Stations, located on US Route One. Historic Unionville Village is listed on the National Register of Historic buildings and towns. Sleepy Marlborough Village, with its original buildings, including a Quaker Meeting House, is located at the intersection of Marlborough Road and Marlborough Spring Road. We invite you to visit the area in person.

NOTICES:

STORM DAMAGE CLEANUP

The Township road crew will be going through neighborhoods during the week of August 2, 2010 to chip branches that came down in the recent storms.  Please have limbs at the curb with the large end out. You may also bring any limbs to the Township building at any time.  Put them at the back of the property.  You may also have any wood chips that you want to take.

LOCAL SERVICES TAX – JANUARY 1, 2010

East Marlborough Township has enacted a Local Services Tax, at the annual rate of $52, for all who work in East Marlborough. All East Marlborough employers are required to withhold the Local Services Tax, at the rate of $1 per week, and transmit quarterly ($13) to the Tax Collector, Berkheimer Associates. Quarterly transmittals must be paid within 30 days of the end of each quarter. Forms can be found on-line at www.hab-inc.com. You may also call Berkheimer with any questions: 866-701-7206.

This tax includes all who are self-employed and work in the Township. However, there is an exemption for those earning less than $12,000 per year and who file an exemption certificate, also available on line.

Tax receipts have declined in the last year for two reasons. Tax received from the sale of any property in the Township (Real Estate Transfer Tax) is about 50% less than last year, because fewer properties are being developed, and existing properties are not selling as they did previously. In addition, many property owners have appealed their assessment, resulting in a loss of revenue in excess of $80,000 to the Township.

POLICE INFORMATION

Read here for the most recent information from our police department

2010 BUDGET

The 2010 budget information can be viewed by clicking here

SEWER NOTICE

A package of information for homeowners who will be connecting the new Community Sewer System has been mailed and is available here as well.

UNIONVILLE AREA REGIONAL PLAN

In May, 2009, East Marlborough, West Marlborough, and Newlin Townships applied to Chester County to receive grant funding through the Vision Partnership Program to prepare a regional comprehensive plan.  The County agreed to provide funding for this collaborative effort between the three townships and Chester County , which will ultimately result in a comprehensive plan document that will help guide future land use decisions for the region.  Go to http://www.theregionalplan.com/ for more information  The first sections of the plan are ready for viewing.

NOTICE TO ROUTE 82 SOUTH SEWER DISTRICT

The construction of the main lines in all areas is complete. All houses may now be connected.

Remember, your contractor must notify our engineer, URS (302-791-0700) prior to construction beginning on your property. If you need more information, please call Jane Laslo at the Township Office (610-444-0725).

Each user will receive an invoice for the $8000.00 tapping fee which must be paid by December 31, 2009.

OPEN BURNING

NOTICE: With yard clean up on everyone's mind, you should all know that burning of brush and leaves is a very problematic issue. East Marlborough discourages burning; the Township prohibits the smoke and air pollution that travels onto neighbor's property. It is impossible to burn leaves at any time without creating dangerous and bothersome smoke. Dry brush can sometimes be burned, PROVIDED that there is no wind to carry any smoke, odors, or sparks onto adjacent properties. You may bring bagged leaves and branches to the Township building. Take them to the back of the property. SECCRA Landfill, on Route 926, will also accept bagged leaves, as well as branches and brush. The material must be transported in a covered vehicle. The East Marlborough road crew will chip up branches which have fallen in a storm; we will not provide chipping service for trees and branches that the landowner has taken down. You may call the Township Public Works to arrange for chipping service at 610-444-1375. Please consider your neighbors and the environment before igniting any brush fires.

MANDATORY RECYCLING

Don't forget that recycling is mandatory in East Marlborough Township. Contact your trash hauler For Information from Chester County about recycling you can go to their website http://www.chestercountyswa.org/

STORM WATER INFORMATION

Stormwater pollution from point sources and nonpoint sources is a challenging water quality problem. Unlike pollution from industry or sewage treatment facilities, which is caused by a discrete number of sources, stormwater pollution is caused by the daily activities of people everywhere. Rainwater and snowmelt run off from streets, lawns, farms, and construction and industrial sites and pick up fertilizers, dirt, pesticides, oil and grease, and many other pollutants on the way to our rivers, lakes, and coastal waters. Stormwater runoff is our most common cause of water pollution. 

East Marlborough is preventing storm water pollution through a comprehensive storm water management program.  Click here for the ordinance. You can also link to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection for more information. http://www.dep.state.pa.us