Chesco kicks off Zero Waste Plan with panel hosted by CCEDC

The Chester County Solid Waste Authority launched its Zero Waste Plan on Wednesday with a panel hosted by the Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC) covering how residents, businesses and municipalities can incorporate zero waste practices. Held in partnership with CCEDC’s Smart Energy Initiative of Southeastern Pennsylvania (SEI), the panel opened with Chair of the Chester County Board...

County: when in doubt, throw it out

Please, please throw it out! That may not be the message you want to hear near Earth Day, but the truth is “too zealous recyclers have contaminated the recyclables with trash.”  They are ruining the ability to market the material nationwide. Chester County residents are great recyclers, but shouldn’t be tempted to be too passionate putting items in the bin that do not belong and “trashing”...

Caln residents concerned about police force

After recent events, worries expressed about whether department is large enough to handle current needs By Jamie Richard, Staff Writer, CoatesvilleTimes.com Commissioner Josh Young presents his proposal while President Vincent Rose and Commissioner Lorraine Tindaro look on. CALN –After a series of events in recent weeks in the township, some residents are expressing concerns that the township’s...