Commissioners ‘Road Show’ a big hit
More than 100 people attend Commissioners meeting in So. Coatesville
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
The Chester County Commissioners honored those involved with a series of Western Chester County planning and growth initiatives — sparked in part by the Western Chester County Chamber of Commerce as well as the creation of Council of Governments — Coatesville, the boroughs of Atglen, Parkesburg,...
Can there really be ‘Smart’ growth? Yes
Tax discount program adopted by Caln could be used to manage growth, get ratables
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
CALN — Driving down Lincoln Highway the other day, I was a little shocked to note how many businesses were either struggling or shuttered, and I was thinking to myself, “man, I hope there’s something that can be done about that.”
As it turns out, there is, and Caln is doing something...
Utility installation may spur traffic delays
Lanes will be restricted on section of Rt. 30 in Coatesville
PennDOT has roadwork scheduled in the area this coming week.
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has announced the following roadwork in the area for the upcoming week.
Utility installation is expected to cause lane restriction on Business Rt. 30 in Coatesville between Strode and Hope Avenue from 9 a.m. to 3p.m. Tuesday...
Caln Board of Commissioners names new police chief
Joseph Elias, major in the state police department, returns to Chester County
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
Joseph Elias was appointed Caln Police Chief Thursday night. A resident of Lititz, Elias returns to Chester County after starting his career here 28 years ago.
CALN – The Township Board of Commissioners named Joseph Elias the new Chief of Police at its meeting Thursday night.
Elias,...
Caln authorizes termination agreement for former police chief
The board of commissioners will finalize their termination of former chief Brian Byerly
By Jamie Richard, Staff Writer, The Times
CALN – The board of commissioners voted to authorize the execution of the termination agreement with former Police Chief Brian R. Byerly at their meeting, Thursday.
“Tonight’s agreement was approved at the direction of our legal counsel and, when executed, will complete...
State police probing theft from W. Sadsbury vehicle
Police said windows were smashed to gain access; iPod stolen
State police from the Embreeville barracks reported the following incidents recently in the Coatesville area.
Police are investigating a theft from a vehicle sometime between 9 p.m. on Oct. 19 and 10:28 a.m. on Oct. 20 on Upper Valley Road in West Sadsbury Township. Police said windows were broken in two vehicles and an iPod was stolen. Anyone...
Caln seeks outside aid in police-chief search
Commissioners will accept proposal from state organization
By Jamie Richard, Staff writer, The Times
The Caln Township commissioners agreed to receive assistance from the Pennsylvania Chiefs of Police Association in their search for a new police chief.
CALN – While no definitive timetable has been set for the hiring of a new police chief, the board of commissioners has accepted outside aid in their...
Locals say political conventions still have value
With Election 2012 kicking into high gear, RNC, DNC spark interest
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Some pundits will tell you that the day of political party conventions meaning much of anything has passed — they’re little more than pre-packaged “pep rallies” for the respective parties and candidates. But if you ask two Chester County residents — both freshly back from their party’s convention...
No verdict on Caln solar farm
Board of Commissioners postpones decision on solar project
By Jamie Richard, Staff Writer, The Times
CALN – The board of commissioners has further pushed back a decision on the development proposal for a 7.2-megawatt solar farm in the township at a conditional-use hearing, Thursday.
The hearing was held prior to the board’s regularly scheduled meeting and featured testimony from project engineer...
Caln commends police department
Salute part of Peace Officers Memorial Day, May 15
By Jamie Richard, Staff Writer, CoatesvilleTimes.com
CALN – In honor of the upcoming Peace Officers Memorial Day on May 15, the Caln Township Police Department was recognized for their service to the community at Thursday’s board of commissioners meeting.
Police Chief Brian Byerly recognized 12 officers for outstanding service in the line of duty...
