Mayor's Message 8/4/2021

Mayor’s Message
August 4, 2021

Good evening everyone, I have a couple of updates…

Last night’s National Night Out was a great event. I am deeply grateful to the Upper Darby Police and Fire Departments for all of their hard work in making the event a success, and thanks to Alison Dobbins. We are glad that Jenn Hennelly from the Delaware County Victim Assistance Center was able to join us. We also thank Leandro’s Pizza for their generous pizza donation, as well as Philly Pretzel Factory, Bernie’s Pretzels, and Rosati Water Ice for providing other refreshments. Thanks to everyone who came out, especially the JeffSTAT helicopter team from Jefferson Hospital.

Last week, we received notice of a $50,000 grant award from the Keystone Communities Program for facade improvements to businesses in the Terminal Square area. The next steps towards implementation include applications which will be available soon, and we budgeted  matching for this grant through the CDBG program.

As COVID-19 cases continue to rise in Delaware County, getting vaccinated is critically important. It’s not too late to protect yourself and those around you, and it is not too late to get your second dose if you have missed it. As you can see, we’ve re-instated the mask-wearing policy in the building. 

This Friday evening, there will be a pop-up vaccination clinic at the Garrettford-Drexel Hill Fire Company, 323 Edmonds Avenue, from 5 pm to 9 pm. First or second doses of the Pfizer vaccine will be available, so this is a great opportunity for anyone age 12 or older to get vaccinated. No appointment or health insurance is needed.

There are also two vaccination clinics happening in Upper Darby this upcoming Sunday, August 8th. The first location is the mosque, Masjid Al-Madinah, at 69th and Walnut, from 10 am to 12 pm. The second location is Tienda Don Pedro, at 53 Garrett Road, from 12 pm to 2 pm. Both locations are offering the Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson vaccines. To find a vaccine location near you, please call 484-276-2100 or visit www.delcopa.gov/vax. For resources about vaccine hesitancy, please visit www.factsoverfiction.info.  

Thank you and have a great evening.