Downingtown hires Smith as new Borough Manager
Jeffrey A. Smith
At its March public meeting, the Downingtown Borough Council voted unanimously to hire Jeffrey A. Smith as Downingtown’s new Borough Manager.
Smith, currently Assistant Township Manager in Lower Merion, had served as Borough Manager in Media Borough, Delaware County for twenty years, 2000 -2020. He also served as a Senior Manager in Sarasota County Florida.
“Jeff Smith brings a...
Intoccia named Keep PA Beautiful Affiliate Volunteer of the Year
The Chester County Commissioners present a citation to county resident Beth Intoccia, recognizing her achievement as a Keep PA Beautiful Affiliate Volunteer of the Year. Pictured left to right: Chester County Commissioner Michelle Kichline; Carrie Conwell and Rachael Griffith, from the Chester County Planning Commission; Beth Intoccia; and Chester County Commissioners Marian Moskowitz and Josh Maxwell.
At...
Commissioners OK $4.2M grant to preserve Crebilly Farm
Chester County Commissioners present $6.35 million in funding to Westtown Township and Natural Lands, to support the preservation of Crebilly Farm. Pictured left to right are: Westtown Township Supervisors Dick Pomerantz and Scott Yaw; Jack Stefferud, Natural Lands Senior Director of Land Protection; Chester County Commissioners’ Chair Marian Moskowitz; Westtown Township Supervisors’ Chair Tom...
Chesco school districts honored for fiscal management
: (From left to right): Shawn Ryan, John Scully, Jennifer Matthews, and Justin Matys from WCASD’S business office.
Five Chester County school districts were recognized by the Association of School Business Officials International (ASBO) with prestigious awards for outstanding business office operations and the management of fiscal affairs.
The Association of School Business Officials International...
Health Dept. announces ‘Chesco On The Move’
The Chester County Health Department announces the introduction of “Chesco On The Move” – its renewed focus on movement as a benefit for both our bodies and minds.
The need to increase movement among Chester County residents motivated the launch of Chesco On The Move to promote that movement is for all abilities, fitness levels, and ranges of mobility. From yard work to kayaking to dancing, all...
Bokovitz elected to Board of PA Association of County Human Services Administrators
Pat Bokovitz
Pat Bokovitz, Director of Chester County’s Department of Human Services, has been elected to the Board of Directors of the PA Association of County Human Services Administrators (PACHSA).
The mission of PACHSA – a statewide organization representing human services administrators, directors, and their counterparts across Pennsylvania – is to improve human services through coordinated...
On Stage: Grammy winners come to The Keswick
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Sarah Jarosz
Rounder Records is known for its roster of super-talented singer/songwriters including Billy Strings, Dawes, Dr. John, Mipso and the duo of Robert Plant and Alison Krauss. It also includes many topflight female singer-songwriters such as Samantha Fish, Sarah Jarosz, Katie Pruitt, Sierra Ferrell and the Indigo Girls.
Many of these acts are...
County earns praise from HUD for boost in stable housing options
In this November 2022 photo the County Commissioners and staff from the County’s Department of Community Development joined developer Hankin Group at the ground breaking of Phoenixville Commons, a 50-unit affordable senior housing project.
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) recently lauded Chester County’s House America efforts to rehouse individuals experiencing homelessness...
Caln police officer shoots and wounds man after alleged car theft
A Caln police officer shot and wounded a man early Wednesday, after the man allegedly crashed an apparently stolen car into a police cruiser at high speed.
Neither the suspect or the officer was identified by the Chester County District Attorney’s Office, but the suspect is reported to have suffered a gunshot wound to the thigh and a broken elbow and was treated for his injuries at Paoli Hospital.
According...
Rep. Sappey and UPenn professor join Chester County Consortium for Mental Health
State Representative Christina Sappey (D-158)delivers remarks to the consortium participants.
On February 10, the Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) hosted the fourth session of the University of Pennsylvania (UPenn) Chester County Consortium for Mental Health and Optimal Development, featuring guest speakers State Representative Christina Sappey and UPenn Professor of Urban Education and Africana...
