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During a recent bridge inspection conducted by STV Engineers of Douglasville, a structural deficiency was discovered on the Fetterman Rd. Bridge and we were instructed by PennDot to close the bridge immediately. At this time, it appears that the bridge will be closed indefinitely.
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Abitibi Paper Retriever Bin's Have ARRIVED!!   Dear Residents:                            {Abitibi}                  Did you know that you can recycle paper, newspapers, catalogs, magazines, junk mail, weekly advertisement circulars, TV Guides, folders, construction and poster paper, shredded paper, spiral notebook/theme books, office and school mail 24 hours a day 7 days a week at the Hereford Township Municipal building.  (If dropping off shredded paper – please put in a bag.  If dropping off theme books – please take off the front and back hardcover – the metal spiral may remain intact. You do not need to remove staples from paper. (Please no cardboard or phonebooks).  Our paper recycling bins will be located next to the sheds where we have our regular recycling for co-mingled materials once a month at 3131 Seisholtzville Road.  This is an easy way for you to recycle your paper every week.  It is easy to get started – just place an empty box near your trash can at home and place your paper in the box! Bring your paper to the township once a week! Let your neighbors know they can contribute as well!  Do you know of a local business? Or a local print shop, grocery store or post office? Ask them to bring their paper to our bin!  Please remember to bring your paper and drop it in the Abitibi Recycling Bin weekly. Every time our bin is full – we save 17 trees from being cut down! Sincerely,    Hereford Township Board of Supervisors {Paper} Start bringing your paper NOW!!

Cool off with these tips this summer.      Set your air conditioning thermostat to 78. Go higher, if the humidity is low enough and you feel comfortable. Drink lots of water. Cold drinks drop your body's core temperature and cool you down quickly. Keeping your blinds, shades and curtains closed. It helps keep heat from getting inside your house. Do laundry early in the day and late at night. Don't forget clotheslines: they generate no heat in the house. Skip your dishwasher's dry cycle. Let them air dry instead. Open the bathroom window when showering. Vent heat and humidity outside, rather than back into the house. Limit cooking in the oven on hot days. This tends to really heat up the home quickly. In fact, grill out often to help keep the home cooler and save on energy. Switch off your computer and lights when not in use. They generate heat. Plant trees on the south and west sides of your home. They will provide enough shade in the summer (and wind blockage in the winter) to save you between $100 and $250 in energy costs annually, according to the US Department of Energy estimate.