Democratic commissioner won’t enter 6th District race
Citing family impact, Kathi Cozzone says she won’t run for Congress
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Chester County Commissioner Kathi Cozzone
A potential battle between Chester County Commissioners for the Sixth District Congressional seat being vacated by U.S. Rep. Jim Gerlach won’t happen, a news release from Commissioner Kathi Cozzone said.
“After several weeks of...
County commissioners approve 2014 budget
Spending plan does not necessitate tax increase
Chester County Commissioners Ryan Costello (from left), Terence Farrell, and Kathi Cozzone unanimously approved a 2014 budget with no tax increase.
As expected, the Chester County Commissioners unanimously approved the 2014 budget on Wednesday, a spending plan that holds the line on taxes for county residents.
“This budget reflects Chester County’s...
County announces repeat of Triple A bond ratings
Commissioners say achievement bodes well for taxpayers
Chester County Commissioners Ryan Costello (from left), Terence Farrell, and Kathi Cozzone announced Thursday that the county has retained its Triple A bond ratings.
News of the reaffirmed ratings came in the same week that the county presented its preliminary 2014 budget, which holds the line on taxes and also authorized the issuance of general...
New detective could crack county’s hiring freeze
Commissioners favorable to D.A.’s plea to bolster overburdened child-abuse unit
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Tredyffrin Township Police Superintendent Anthony Giaimo (left) and Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan discuss the need for another county detective who specializes in child-abuse investigations.
Widespread publicity about serial child molestation – both suspected...
Modena gets county grant to upgrade lighting
Replacing street lamps with LEDs expected to save money, enhance view
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
The future – at least at nighttime – got brighter for Modena residents when the Chester County Commissioners on Wednesday approved a $52,000 grant for street lamp improvements.
The Community Revitalization Program (CRP) grant represented one of seven awards to county boroughs,...
Hundreds of homeless in county spur changes
New toll-free number proves popular addition to proactive approach
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
This makeshift housing typifies what volunteers saw during the “point-in-time” count in January that revealed 625 Chester County citizens without a permanent residence.
Wielding flashlights and cartons of supplies – clothes, food and blankets – a team of volunteers sloshed...
County finally gets new Health Dept. head
Ga. woman with local ties will replace director who resigned in Dec.
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Jeanne Casner will start Aug. 26 as director of the Chester County Health Department, the commissioners said Thursday.
After months of searching, Chester County has a new director for its acclaimed Health Department, the county commissioners said Thursday.
At their regular meeting,...
Federal evaluators: County well-prepared for disaster
For third consecutive year, it earned perfect score on readiness assessment
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
For the third year in a row, Chester County received a perfect score in emergency readiness from federal evaluators.
For the third consecutive year, Chester County has received a perfect score of 100 on the 2013 Federal Technical Assistance Review (TAR), an annual assessment...
County bids quasi-farewell to longtime administrator
Human services director retires but will stay on until replacement is found
Although Ruth E. Kranz-Carl has retired as head of the county’s Department of Human Services, she will work part time until her replacement is found.
A retirement send-off for a longtime county administrator on Thursday came off jokingly a bit half-baked. That’s because Ruth E. Kranz-Carl, who has spent more than three...
County reviews revenue-boosters for Pocopson Home
Commissioners also get update on long-awaited 9-1-1 overhaul
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
County Commissioners Terence Farrell (from left), Ryan Costello and Kathi Cozzone applauded presentations on the Pocopson Home and the 9-1-1 system at Tuesday’s Sunshine Meeting.
The health of the county’s citizens – and its finances – dominated the Chester County Commissioners’...
