Borough offices will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2020 in recognition of Memorial Day.
Offices will re-open in order to continue providing essential services on Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at 9:00 am.
Due to the COVID-19/Coronavirus outbreak, Borough Hall will remain closed to the public until further notice. Please continue to monitor the Malvern Borough website for updates, as well as the Chester County Health Department’s COVID-19 website.
The Malvern Borough Planning Commission meeting scheduled for May 21, 2020 has been cancelled.
The next scheduled meeting will be held on June 4, 2020 at 7:30 pm.
Attention 2020 Graduates!
The Malvern Borough Police and Fire Departments would like to honor your academic achievements with a Graduation Celebration Parade!!
We know that the end of your most important year was cut short due to Covid-19 and we want you to know how proud we are of you for handling this disappointment. Whether you are graduating from high school, college, grad school, or any specialty school, it is a time to celebrate!!
Be on the lookout Friday, June 5th 2020, at 4:30 pm, as we drive past your house lights and sirens going in celebration of YOU!! When you hear us coming, step outside with your family and wave, wear your cap and gown if you like, whatever you want to make your achievements known!! This is a time to be all about you and we here at Malvern Borough Police and Fire Departments want you to know how excited we are for all of you!!
Please see below for the parade route! For your safety, stay on your property and do not congregate in crowds. Thank you!!
Congratulations Class of 2020 and good luck in your future endeavors!
Did you know, ALL voters can now vote by mail in PA?
And you do not need to provide an excuse. Go to votesPA.com/MailBallot – it is quick and easy and mobile friendly.
If you already applied for a mail-in or absentee ballot before the primary date was changed, you do NOT need to reapply. Check the status of your ballot at votesPA.com/MailBallotStatus.
Apply today to make sure you receive your ballot in time – visit votespa.com or call 1-877-VOTESPA (1-877-868-3772). Applications must be submitted no later than May 26, 2020 and ballots must be received by your county election office by June 2, 2020.
Also – tell your friends, the voter registration deadline is coming up soon – voters must register by May 18, 2020. Visit register.votesPA.com to register online.
Elections are important, and so is staying safe. Request your ballot today!
PLEASE REVIEW THE COVID-19 INSPECTION GUIDELINES BEFORE SUBMITTING ANY AND ALL PERMITS.
Pursuant to State and Federal guidelines to minimize public exposure to COVID-19, and in accordance with Act No. 15 of 2020, the following meetings of Malvern Borough will be conducted remotely via Zoom. No in-person attendance will be available. The Borough is not liable for any computer security problems that participants may experience. Participants joining these meetings via computer or phone will be given an opportunity to speak.
The MALVERN BOROUGH ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COUNCIL will hold a meeting on Thursday, May 28, 2020 at 7:00 pm via Zoom. Members of the public may access via computer or phone. To participate via phone, please call please call 1-877-853-5247 (US Toll Free) and enter the meeting ID # 876 6980 9232. To obtain the password to access the video portion, please contact Malvern Borough at 610-644-2602 or via email at malvern@malvern.org.
If you require auxiliary aid, service, or other accommodation to observe or participate in the meeting, please contact Christopher Bashore, Borough Manager at (610) 644-2602 to discuss how the Borough may accommodate your needs.
Christopher Bashore, Borough Manager/Secretary
For all COVID-19 information and updates, please visit our web page under the COMMUNITY tab or click on the link below.
Malvern Borough COVID-19 Update
Malvern Borough continues to monitor best practices advised by Governor Wolf, the PA Department of Health, and the Chester County Health Department with regards to the Coronavirus pandemic. Borough Hall remains closed to the public until further notice due to the COVID-19 virus. The Malvern Public Library will also be closed during this time. Essential services, such as those provided through the Borough administration, emergency services, and the Public Works Department, will continue at this time. This situation continues to be fluid and we encourage individuals to monitor the Malvern Borough website for updates.
For administrative services, please call 610-644-2602. For police assistance, please dial 911. We urge you to check www.malvern.org periodically for more information and updates.
Tax & Sewer Payments
During the time the Borough Hall is closed to the public, real estate tax and sewer payments may be made through mail in payments or by placing payments in an envelope in the dropbox located on the exterior of Borough Hall. The dropbox is secure and being checked daily. Please be advised that Borough Council extended the deadline for tax payments with the adoption of Resolution No. 810 as outlined below:
Permits and Construction
Effective May 1, 2020, public and private construction activity will be authorized to continue subject to guidelines issued by Governor Tom Wolf and the PA Department of Health. The guidelines may be accessed below:
PA GUIDELINES FOR CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY
In accordance with these provisions, Malvern Borough is implementing the following procedures for permits. Please see the guidelines below:
Contractors are expected to following the guidelines as set forth by Pennsylvania and the Borough will monitoring sites for compliance.
Malvern Borough Park & Recreation Areas
During this time, the Borough’s parks and playgrounds will remain closed until further notice. As previously outlined, this closure shall include:
Individuals are still permitted to walk through the parks, such as on the pedestrian pathways in Burke Park, but are not permitted to congregate at this time. The walking trails in the Randolph Woods Nature Preserve and Paoli Battlefield Park will remain open for use during this time. Malvern Borough is continually monitoring the guidance from the Chester County Health Department and the PA Department of Health. We will provide updates on these facilities as guidance allows.
Beginning Saturday, May 16, 2020, the tennis courts at the Paoli Memorial Grounds will be open to members. The Malvern Park & Civic Association has established guidelines for the use of the tennis courts. Please contact Bill Huffman of the Malvern Park & Civic Association if you are a member for additional information. Bill Huffman may be reached at wfhuffman@yahoo.com.
Community Events
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Malvern Fire Company has cancelled the annual Fire Company Fair scheduled for July. The Malvern Fire Company has also been forced to cancel their annual golf tournaments. Information on the cancellations and ways in which individuals may continue to support the Malvern Fire Company are provided in the link below:
MALVERN FIRE COMPANY – EVENT CANCELLATION & DONATION INFORMATION
The annual Malvern Memorial Parade, originally scheduled for May 31, 2020, has been rescheduled to September 20, 2020 at 1:30 PM. Please visit the link below for information on the annual Malvern Memorial Parade:
COVID-19 Information
As of May 15, 2020, data provided by the Chester County Health Department indicates that there have been thirteen (13) positive COVID-19 cases in Malvern Borough. No deaths have been reported. There have been cases all through Chester County and we should be mindful of the impact this pandemic has had on the surrounding communities. Residents are strongly encouraged to follow the guidelines issued by Pennsylvania, including regularly washing your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, wearing a mask when in public, limiting non-essential travel, and staying home if you are sick.
We encourage all residents during this time to also monitor the Chester County Health Department’s COVID-19 website. This is an excellent resource for information and the maps are regularly updated. A link has been provided below:
CHESTER COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH COVID-19 WEBSITE
Governor Tom Wolf has extended the Stay-At-Home Order for this region until June 4, 2020. Information on the amendment to the Stay-At-Home Order are provided in the link below:
GOVERNOR WOLF’S AMENDED STAY-AT-HOME ORDER
Information on life-sustaining businesses currently permitted to operate as outlined by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is provided below:
UPDATED – LIFE SUSTAINING VS NON LIFE-SUSTAINING BUSINESS INFORMATION
On April 21, 2020, Malvern Borough Council adopted Resolution No. 810. This resolution extended the extended the deadline for 2020 Real Estate Tax payments in accordance with Act No. 15 of 2020, which was signed into law on April 20, 2020. The new deadlines are as follows:
All fees or penalties otherwise associated with the late payment of real estate taxes if paid in full by December 31, 2020. Please be advised that this extension only applies to real estate due for 2020.
Please contact the Malvern Borough administrative office if you have any questions.
The following meetings have been cancelled:
For more information about the next scheduled meetings, please visit their corresponding pages under the Boards and Commissions tab.
Malvern Public Library Remains Closed
Following the guidelines of local, county, and state officials, and the Chester County Library System, the Malvern Public Library will remain closed until reopening is deemed safe. All library material due dates continue to be extended. Please, do not return any library materials to our book drop at this time. We will communicate when it is appropriate and safe to do so. Please check out our website at http://www.malvern-library.org or our Facebook page (@MalvernPublicLibraryPA) for updates and to access our online resources including live storytimes! Thank you for your understanding as we continue to implement the necessary Coronavirus (Covid-19) responses for the health and safety of our employees and patrons.
Please stay safe and healthy!
Check our website, social media, and e-newsletter for updates.
The Chester County Masketeers want to protect Chester County’s essential workers by providing them with homemade masks. We are calling on Chester County residents to sew masks, donate materials, transport goods, and spread the word.
The Malvern Borough is now a drop off location for both finished masks as well as donated materials. Volunteers are also needed to assist in a number of projects. Please click on the links before for more information.
There are two bins are clearly marked located at the front of the Malvern Borough Hall. You can drop off either “FINISHED MASKS” or “MATERIALS” between 9am and 5pm Monday through Friday.
In response to the COVID-19 virus outbreak effecting the region, Mayor David Burton has declared a Local Disaster Emergency. The intent of this declaration is not to alarm, but rather as a measure to improve our government’s ability to manage novel coronavirus transmission and minimize COVID-19 in our community. We are now in the most critical time of this pandemic, in that we have a window of opportunity to proactively mitigate the disease. This declaration is to ensure that the residents and business owners in the Borough of Malvern will have all the assistance that is needed during this time of national emergency. The full declaration may be accessed below: