County seeks input for use of opioid settlement funds
The Chester County Department of Drug and Alcohol Services is seeking input from everyone who lives or works in Chester County – especially those affected by opioids personally or professionally – to prioritize how Chester County’s opioid settlement funds will be used to address the opioid and overdose crisis facing the county.
The $19.7 million in opioid settlement funds earmarked for Chester...
Commissioners recognize Operation Green Light
Chester County Commissioners proclaim support for Operation Green Light from November 6-12, recognizing the important contribution of veterans, and raising awareness of the resources available to assist veterans and their families. Pictured left to right are: Chester County Commissioner Michelle Kichline; Jim Oram, Chair of the Chester County Veterans’ Advisory Council; County Commissioner Marian...
Commissioners tour site of future Haven Behavioral Hospital of West Chester
The Chester County Commissioners and County administrators recently toured the site of Haven Behavioral Hospital of West Chester, an inpatient and outpatient center that will provide behavioral healthcare around the clock. Pictured left to right are: County Commissioner Marian Moskowitz; County Administrator Bobby Kagel; County Commissioner Josh Maxwell; County Deputy Administrator Erik Walschburger;...
So. Chester Chamber welcomes Lt. Gov. Davis for keynote
Chairman Elect, James E. Turner, Chester Water Authority; Chairman of the Board, Doug Doerfler, WSFS Bank; Keynote Speaker, Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis; Michele Berardi & Quiana Pettiford, Presenting Sponsor Kendal~Crosslands Communities
Chamber members and guests from across the Greater Philadelphia Region, including nearby states of Delaware, Maryland, and New Jersey, gathered at the Mendenhall...
Commissioners present agriculture awards
Dr. Kevin Hicks is presented with the Duncan Allison Award for Distinguished Service to Agriculture by the Chester County Commissioners. Pictured (left to right) are Ann Lane, Interim Director of the Chester County Ag Council, Commissioner Josh Maxwell, Dr. Hicks, Pam Hicks, and Commissioners Marian Moskowitz and Michelle Kichline.
Chester County Commissioners Marian Moskowitz, Josh Maxwell, and Michelle...
Coatesville invests in roadwat infrastructure and repairs
Among other projects, Coatesville has replaced 27 sidewalk ADA ramps.
On the heels of the Rt. 82/Lincoln Highway intersection realignment, the City of Coatesville has addressed six additional areas, in four out of the five City Wards, that have been in need of attention. The culmination of seven months of work and approximately $600,000 of investment generated from two sources of funding—Liquid Fuel...
County to offer tax rebates to fire, EMS volunteers
Firefighter I Students train in firefighting skills at the Chester County Public Safety Training Campus. A new ordinance passed by the Chester County Commissioners provides a county property tax rebate for volunteer members of fire companies and not-for-profit emergency medical services agencies, acknowledging the value of volunteer first responders and, importantly, encouraging others to become volunteer...
County recognizes National Community Planning Month
Chester County Commissioners Marian Moskowitz, Josh Maxwell, and Michelle Kichline recently proclaimed October as National Community Planning Month, noting the dedication of members of the Chester County Planning Commission, municipality planning commissions, and citizen planners who have contributed to the improvement of Chester County.
Initiated by the American Planning Association, Community Planning...
Despite rain, hundreds turn out for Chesco Color 5K
Runners didn’t let rain dampen their fun at this year’s Chester County Color 5K.
Hundreds of people didn’t let the rain dampen their fun at this year’s Chester County Color 5K, held in Exton Park on Saturday morning, October 7. Individuals and families of all ages ran, walked, and cheered on participants at the seventh annual event.
The event, initiated by Chester County Commissioner Michelle...
County Coroner’s Office to honor memory of 10 unclaimed veterans on Oct. 26
The community is invited to join the Chester County Coroner’s Office at the Unattended Veterans Service at Washington Crossing National Cemetery. The ceremony will be held at 830 Highland Road, Newtown, PA on Thursday, October 26, at 2:00 p.m. The Coroner’s Office will honor ten unclaimed veterans who died in Chester County, interring them with full military honors.
The veterans include:
William...
