FEBRUARY / MARCH 2025

EXECUTIVE BOARD

Natasha Hulme (President)

Sheera Maitland (Vice President)

Joyce Shepard (Secretary)

Catherine Wester (Treasurer)

Gene Terry (At-Large)

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Next Meeting
Tuesday March 11th
5:30PM-7PM

AGENDA :

Location: 

Springfield Free Library (large meeting room)
Papermill Road and Hawthorne Lane, Wyndmoor, PA

Trash Alerts

Dear Neighbors,

As you are now aware, our recycling pickups have been sporadic for several weeks. Philly-311 has been notified and the Streets Department has responded that they will be addressing the issue, but not saying when.

We have a stormfront forecasted for Wednesday afternoon into early evening with the chance of dangerous winds, followed by windy/gusty conditions continuing on Thursday into Friday overnight. If the recyclables are not collected by 1PM tomorrow (Wednesday 3/5/2025) – It is being requested that you collect your recyclables from the trash pad and secure behind your patio fence. If possible, place out on Friday Morning for regular scheduled pickup.

Between the two holidays and Eagles parade disruptions, we have been frustrated but patient, footing the cost of our cleanup, however, this is a reminder to always secure your recyclables. Use paper bags to store cans, bottles in your blue bins and use twine or tape to tie up unfolded boxes. Bundle and tie newspapers. To save room, crush water bottles, cans, and milk containers. Thank you to our neighbors who spent hours this weekend cleaning up from the wind. We’d like to limit the need for this in the future. As owners, it is each of our responsibility to respect our property, and grow our investment together.

Unfortunately, if one more recycling pickup is missed, we will be at a crossroad to discontinue recycling if the City cannot offer an explanation or guarantee of municipal service. I hope it will not come to that, as many of you were thrilled to have a recycling program again. Please keep your fingers crossed.

Please continue reading the following alert pertaining to trash collection requirements from the City of Philadelphia.

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The City of Philadelphia Department of Sanitation has strict procedure for picking up trash. If they see recyclables in a plastic trash bag, if the trash bag is damaged, if recyclables are not sorted correctly, they have and will leave trash behind.

If your trash is not picked up, you MUST collect your trash and return it to your bin, correct the problem, and place it out on the next trash day.

Location: 

Springfield Free Library (large meeting room)
Papermill Road and Hawthorne Lane, Wyndmoor, PA

Times: Meetings are 90 minutes starting promptly at 5:30PM. 

Other Information: Parking is onsite and the library is handicap accessible.

Important to note:

1) Per our Bylaws, community activities including meetings and voting, require owner/members to be in good standing; current in his or her dues by the 12th of the month of activity, and have no outstanding violations. (see below)

2) Meeting Agenda will be announced one week prior to each meeting (by July 12 for the July 19th meeting)
3) Members in good standing should submit 

items (link below) no later than July 11th, 5PM.
4) The Free Library of Springfield Township is a public building and there is ample parking and police barracks on site.
5) All attendees shall follow the rules of decorum and the meeting will be conducted following the standards of Robert’s Rules.

COBBLESTONES AT CHESTNUT HILL