Rutledge Borough - eNews for May 5th, 2025
Rutledge Borough Communications
Hello Rutledge Borough!
Upcoming Events:
Last Day to Register to Vote - Monday May 5th! - Register Online
TUESDAY NIGHT! - Morton Rutledge Fire Company Open House - Tuesday, May 6th from 7-9PM at 14 E. Sylvan Ave., the firehouse beside Borough Hall.
Chambers Memorial Red Cross Blood Drive - Wednesday, May 7th from 8:30-1PM. Sign Up here!
Friday Night QUIZZO! - Friday, May 9th - Doors open at 6:30, game starts at 7PM
Rutledge Girls Club Day - Saturday, May 17th
PA Primary Elections - Tuesday, May 20th 7 A.M. - 8 P.M.
Board Game Night - Wednesday, May 21st at 6:30PM
Rutledge Taxes - Face Period Ends 5-31-2025
e-Waste Electronic Waste Collection: June 7th from 9AM -12PM
Yard Waste: 1st and 3rd Friday - June 6th and June 20th
Traveling Glass Bin - Now open in Swarthmore Public Works Yard - 121 Dartmouth Ave
Rutledge Borough Council Meetings are held the First and Third Monday at 7:30PM in Lower Borough Hall.
May 20th - Pennsylvania Primaries!
Make your Plan to VOTE!
May 5th - Last Day to Register is today -- You can Do it Online!
Last Day to Request a Mail in Ballot: May 13th, 2025
Polls are Open Tuesday, May 20th from 7 A.M. - 8 P.M.
Reminder: Rutledge no longer has a drop box, here is a list of locations: Ballot Drop Box Locations - Delaware County, Pennsylvania
Rutledge Taxes
The face period for Borough taxes ends on May 31st, 2025. At that time, we move into the penalty period. Reach out to rutledgeta...@gmail.com with questions.
Rutledge Girls Club
Rutledge Girls Club Day is May 17th!
Come join us for Rutledge Girls Club Day on Saturday May 17th at Triangle Park at 10:00AM. The event is open to all players, families, and the entire community as we celebrate 53 years of Wolfpack softball.
You can support the girls club by volunteering to run the snack booth, event set up, or ticket booths. If you would be interested in volunteering, you can sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4EA8A72AA13-56002599-rutledge
Activities Committee
Quizzo, Friday May 9th - Join us
Doors open 6:30 pm, Game starts at 7pm!
Teams of up to 8 at long tables.
Five rounds of 10 questions, Most points per team wins!
Board Game Night: Wednesday May 21st at 6:30PM - BYOB and Snacks.
Memorial Day Ceremony, Monday May 26th at 11AM
Join us for a ceremony where we honor those who have served.
Fourth of July Celebrations - Friday, July 4th
Rutledge Borough’s Parade and Games return! Stay tuned for planning and updates via our physical newsletter.
Morton Rutledge Fire Company
The Morton Rutledge Fire Company is actively using the firehouse on Sylvan Avenue this month.
Tuesday, May 6th is an Open House from 7-9PM with hot dogs and refreshments available and fire safety lessons & goodies for the kids!
Sanitation Committee
Next Yard Waste is Friday June 6th
Beginning in June, we will have yard waste on Friday and Third Fridays
Yard Waste Scheduled for July 4th week will take place Monday, July 7th to allow everyone to enjoy their holiday weekend.
Now available: Resident Survey for our new Sanitation! Please share your feedback.
e-Waste Electronic Waste Collection: June 7th from 9AM -12PM
No TVs or Monitors accepted.
Bring your wires
$5 Fee for crushing of hard drives.
Our e-Waste collector, Recycle Right, can also collect larger appliances directly from your home for a $30 fee. Contact RecycleRight at 610-83-2684 or recycle...@yahoo.com
St John Chrysostom Church - Community e-Waste -- will accept TVs!
8:30AM-1PM
Take the Delaware County Health Department’s Survey from April 7, 2025 through May 8, 2025 & Enter to Win a Raffle Prize!!
From DCHD:
“The DCHD is conducting this vital survey to learn community members’ knowledge of breast cancer and identify barriers to mammogram screenings. We are particularly focused on understanding the unique challenges faced by women who are Black/African American, Hispanic/Latina, Asian American or Pacific Islander, or who have recently moved to the United States (immigrant, refugee, asylum seeker), however we encourage women of all ages and races to participate!
To incentivize participation, all who complete the survey will be entered into a drawing to win a raffle prize! The survey will close on Wednesday, May 7th.”
Find the Survey here: https://delawarecountyhealth.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4Ykz676U9YsLlJQ?Q_CHL=qr
Crozer-Chester Medical Center Closure
As a reminder:
For questions regarding hospital transition, including requests regarding patient transfers and care, you can reach out to the dedicated line: 888-801-2338.
For other assistance, Delaware County residents can also contact the Delaware County Health Department's Wellness Line at 484-276-2100.
If you have feedback or commentary, please feel free to reach out to the Borough Office at rutledg...@gmail.com or join us in a Borough Council meeting on the first or third Monday of the month for public comment.
Real ID - May 7th
“In preparation for the May 7, 2025 enforcement deadline, [Pennsylvania is] offering a special dedicated time at the following driver license centers to help Pennsylvanians get their REAL ID. Don’t miss out on this opportunity.
The deadline applies to enforcement only – customers who want REAL IDs will continue being able to get one after enforcement begins.”
Find the full schedule of Real ID days online here.
Thank you,
Rutledge Communications
