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
Vacant
 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 - Backyard Stream Repair Series Penn State  March 13- March 27, 2025. Learn simple, affordable techniques to stabilize your streambank and protect your property.

Webinar: About - Backyard Stream Repair Series Penn State  March 13- March 27, 2025. Learn simple, affordable techniques to stabilize your streambank and protect your property.