Landlord fees continue to generate acrimony
Both sides accusing each other of inappropriate behavior
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Coatesville City Councilwoman-elect Marie Hess, currently the head of the Parks and Recreation Commission, asks City Council to consider naming a new playground after James R. “Bubble” Lopp, a longtime Public Works employee.
Sparks continued to fly in the ongoing dispute between City...
Lincoln U. gets warm welcome to Coatesville
Representatives hope university pushes city to regenerate, inspires youth
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
City Manager Kirby Hudson and Lincoln University Provost Dr. Kenoye Eke cut the ribbon on the steps of Gordon Education Center.
COATESVILLE – Lincoln University administrators, staff, and students, local congregations, and city, county, and state officials gathered at the Gordon Education...
Coatesville hoping to avert ‘cat-astrophic’ event
City manager: Rising feral feline population becoming problematic
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Coatesville City Manager Kirby Hudson said he is fielding an increasing number of complaints about the city’s rising feral cat population.
Coatesville City Council heard mostly good news at its Monday night meeting – with the exception of some nagging traffic issues and a looming...
Coatesville City Council compiles lengthy to-do list
Members pledge to review multiple issues on or before end of March
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
City Manager Kirby Hudson (left) chats with Police Chief Jack Laufer after Laufer’s first City Council meeting since his swearing-in on Jan. 14.
Members of Coatesville City Council may have created their own version of March Madness at Monday night’s meeting.
With a sparse...
Coatesville’s new police chief elicits standing ovation
Flanked by family, he expressed gratitude for outpouring of support
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Chester County Detective Robert Dougherty (left) chats with State Police Major John “Jack” W. Laufer III before Laufer’s swearing-in as Coatesville’s next police chief.
A standing-room-only crowd and a standing ovation marked the beginning of the tenure of...
Coatesville’s new police chief eager to get started
He will begin new post day after he retires from state police
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
The Coatesville Police Department has been without a permanent leader since former Chief Julius M. Canale retired last spring.
Buoyed by “unilateral support” of the entire City Council, Coatesville’s new police chief says he doesn’t want to waste any time in getting started.
State...
Police-chief’s position vacant again in Coatesville
Medical issues led to resignation, said city manager, who has back-up plan
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Coatesville’s new police chief, Stephen T. Johnson, is resigning for health reasons, said City Manager Kirby Hudson.
Less than a month after his swearing-in, Coatesville Police Chief Stephen T. Johnson has announced his resignation, citing health reasons, said City Manager...
City uses trust fund to avoid tax hike
$8.8 million preliminary budget includes $1.5 million infusion from reserves
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Longtime Coatesville resident Ron Suber questions City Council about its dire financial straits.
Coatesville City Council approved an $8.8 million preliminary budget Monday night, but not before amending it to eliminate a tax hike.
“I do not want to see a millage increase,”...
Coatesville congregation feasts on giving back
Thanksgiving outreach attracts assistance from police, city government
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Coatesville City Manager Kirby Hudson (left) prepares to serve a Thanksgiving dinner at the Jubilee Christian Center. To his right is Councilman Jarrell Brazzle.
Seventeen years ago, a Coatesville pastor visiting the city’s Community Center heard a homeless person ask for change...
City’s 2013 budget proposal addresses $1.4 million deficit
Gap would be closed with tax hike, spending cuts, trust fund withdrawal
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Coatesville Finance Director John Marcarelli (left) presented an overview of the proposed 2013 budget as the city’s codes director, Damalier Molina, listened.
Coatesville City Council got its first look at the 2013 proposed budget Monday night, a draft that elicited a less-than-enthusiastic...
