County OKs $520 million budget with 4.9% tax hike
Not even Leo, the new county K-9, elicits bark of protest
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
K-9 Leo waits for his turn in the spotlight at the county commissioners’ meeting with his handler, John DiBuonaventuro, a longtime first responder and Tredyffrin Township supervisor.
The Chester County Commissioners on Thursday approved a $520 million budget for 2013 – a blueprint that...
County poised to hike taxes for 1st time in 5 years
Increase is needed to maintain valued services, commissioners said
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
County Commissioners Ryan Costello (from left), Terence Farrell and Kathi Cozzone will vote on the proposed 2013 budget on Dec. 13.
The Chester County Commissioners held a meeting Tuesday night to elicit comment on the preliminary 2013 budget. Even though the blueprint contains...
Commissioners spotlight Coatesville-area successes
Meeting in West Brandywine a venue for local recognition
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Chester County Commissioners Ryan Costello (from left), Kathi Cozzone and Terence Farrell pose with Thomas A. Williams, who received a citation for attaining Eagle Scout rank.
An Eagle Scout who built a footbridge across a Brandywine tributary. A farmer who has donated more than 50,000 pounds...
Commissioners get briefed on Election Day readiness
Voters may be asked for ID, but they can cast ballot without it
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
John Forsythe, the director of Voter Services, told the commissioners today that his department has been taking steps to accommodate voters.
At a Board of Elections meeting today, the Chester County Commissioners unanimously voted to relocate a polling place at Lincoln University, the...
