Open Space Committee
The East Coventry Township Open Space Committee was established by Resolution No. 2011-24 adopted September 12, 2011, within which you may find a list of the powers and responsibilities of the Open Space Committee. The Open Space Committee is to be composed of seven (7) members which are appointed by the Board of Supervisors for four-year terms. The Committee meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the Township Building.
MEMBERS
| Karen Nocella (Chair) | Term: 01/01/22 - 12/31/25 |
| Eric Hughes (Vice Chair) | Term: 01/01/23 - 12/31/26 |
| Dorene M. Pasekoff (Secretary) | Term: 01/01/25 - 12/31/28 |
| Larry Tietjen | Term: 01/01/22 - 12/31/25 |
| Stephen Schur | Term: 01/01/22 - 12/31/25 |
Ray Kolb, Board of Supervisors Representative |
Term: 01/01/25 - 12/31/28 |
| Meaghan Wright, Planning Commission Representative | Term: 01/01/25 - 12/31/28 |
Did you know that East Coventry Township has funding to preserve open space - like farmland and property with other important natural resources - in our community? When you preserve open space, you help protect the rural character and history that surrounds us. Are you interested in learning more about open space preservation in East Coventry and the compensation available for protecting land? Do you want to know if your property is a good candidate for preservation? If so, please monitor this page for educational resources and information about future committee events. Feel free to reach out to Karen Nocella (nocella1953@gmail.com) and Eric Hughes (erichughes8991@gmail.com) for more information or with any questions!
EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
The following classes (online or in-person) are from well-known nonprofit and educational organizations that can give practical advice and useable techniques for Southeastern Pennsylvania landowners. The Open Space Committee hopes these listings will help our East Coventry property owners care for their land and maybe learn something new and interesting while doing so. Check back often to see what's available!
Webinar: About - Private Water Supply Education and Water Testing - Penn State; January 21, 2025. Learn how to have your water tested and get a free water test from Penn State if your residence has a well, spring or cistern. Must attend the webinar live to receive a free water test.
Webinar: About - Struggling Spruces - Penn State; January 28, 2025. Do you have Spruce trees on your property? Learn how to keep them healthy!