We recently received this letter from the township and would like to pass it along to others. It discusses the situation with the sewer and the work that will be performed on/around County Line Road:

Dear Resident/Business Owner:

We wish to take this opportunity to inform you of pending work the Township of Haverford will be undertaking in the near future on County Line Road.

Over the past several years the Township has experienced numerous problems and blockages with the sanitary sewer servicing the Haverford Township residents and businesses on the east side of the street. An investigation of the situation revealed significant deterioration of the existing main which is contributing to blockages. In order to best resolve this situation, the Township must replace the existing sewer main. This replacement will be necessary between Biddle Street and Loraine Street. The work will involve both the replacement of the existing main on the east side of the street and the service connections for each property in Haverford Township to the right-of-way line. No work will be done on the west side of the street within Lower Merion Township.

Calling all community gardeners! If you want to help with our first ever Normandy Park Vegetable Garden let me know - Diane W.

Gardeners of every size are needed!

if you missed our meeting - quick summary: reviewed $10,000 state grant will be spent per outline of contract for Normandy Park: $2,500 for hedge improvement; $2,500 for walkway, entry points to park; $2,500 for benches/tables; $1,000 for trees, plants, growing things; and $1,500 for ongoing gardens.

Elwell Field vs. Normandy Park for 4th of July - we can't decide - will let neighbors vote via email and web page. Which location is preferred?

Summer Newsletter to be distributed shortly (a copy will be put on web page). Block captains will be notified as to pick up time at Diane's house to get copies. STREETS that don't have block captains....we will send out another announcement looking for volunteers.

Upcoming Events May 17 and June 7.

Web site - need photos - send to Doug Muth web master

Next neighborhood issue to tackle - traffic/speeding in neighborhood. Need several neighbors to spear head this project. See newsletter for more information.

Well, Spring is in full bloom and the St. Denis Fair is back in town. The fair is this Wednesday to Saturday(7th to 10th) and next Wednesday to Saturday(14th to17th). We hope everyone has good time at the fair.

We are also asking for our community to be watchful during the time that the fair is on considering the events that happened last year. I'll be going out on an informal community watch on Friday and Saturday nights, with cell phone in hand. I've talked to a few families who will also be watching from their porches for any large groups or any suspicious activity as people make their way to and from the fair through our neighborhood. All are welcome to participate either by calling me at 610.331.1349 or you can participate from the comfort of your home by keeping an eye out on your block.

Everyone have a fun and safe weekend.

Bill Halpin

Once again, SABA will be organizing a neighborhood-wide yard sale. This year, the yard sale will be held on Saturday June 7 from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM (Sunday June 8, rain date). As in the past, participants have the choice of selling from their homes or at Normandy Park. We will post signs and run an ad in local newspapers advertising the event. (Donations to SABA to help cover our

The SABA sponsored Spring Planting and Park Clean-Up is set for Saturday, May 3rd (rain date May 4th) at Normandy Botanical Gardens in South Ardmore. Last year was such a great success, where we had dozens of families and their children both donating plants and helping to dig them into the garden, that we hope to repeat it again this year. If your unfamiliar with what we have been doing here is the basic idea...

Check your calendars and mark this one off as one not to miss. We will be holding our semi-annual creek clean-up, in the creek that runs along the Septa bus Route, in conjunction with a our local Cub Scouts from pack#132, all students at Chestnutwold Elementary School. We will also have a guest speaker to talk about our local watershed. I'll have further details about start times and meeting locations as we get closer to the date.

Bill

Saturday around 10:30 I was startled by a loud noise while watching "The Mist" on D.V.D. The Movie primary takes place in a Grocery Store. The loud noise unfortunately sounded like metal shelves crashing. oooo boy ...If I would have opened my front door, and it would had been foggy I may have stayed inside.

It is with deep sadness that SABA announces the passing of an energetic and devoted neighborhood volunteer - Anthony "Tony" Damasco of Aubrey Avenue. Tony served as SABA's Assistant Treasurer and volunteered at many events including park cleanups, neighborhood garage sales, and the 4th of July celebration held at Elwell Field. His enthusiasm for life and high spirits will be greatly missed.