County gives $5,000 to Open Hearth

Chester County donated $5,000 to Open Hearth, to assist in it’s mission of helping folks get and stay independent. From left: Dolores Colligan, Chester County Department of Community Development; Commissioner Terence Farrell; Commissioner Ryan Costello; Eric Forsythe, Executive Director, Open Hearth, Inc.; Commissioner Kathi Cozzone and Kelly Raggazino, Senior Program Officer for Open Hearth. SPRING...

Letter: Thanks for support of Freedom Fest

To the Editor: This year’s Freedom Fest was one of the most exciting and successful ever, thanks to the many individuals and agencies that contributed to both planning and running the event at Nottingham County Park.  Through the hard work and generosity of many, thousands of people enjoyed an evening of family fun in celebration of our Nation’s birth. In addition to the efforts of several dozen...

County gives $10K to Schuylkill River Heritage Area

Commissioner Terence Farrell; Kurt Zwikl, Executive Director of the Schuylkill River Heritage Area; Commissioner Kathi Cozzone and Commissioners’ Chair Ryan Costello. WEST CHESTER — Chester County Commissioners presented the Schuylkill River Heritage Area with a check for $10,000 at this week’s Commissioners’ meeting, as well as a citation to the organization for its efforts in achieving the...

Op/Ed: County has strongly supported Coatesville

Terence Farrell By Terence Farrell, Chester County Commissioner I was intrigued by the reported remarks of Senator Andrew Dinniman at the recent Coatesville City Council meeting, stating that he has “…seen what the county has done to the city…” and that he’s going to change that. The Senator’s remarks were made as he and City Council members, along with representatives of faith-based organizations...

Op/Ed: Commissioners praise county workers for storm efforts

By Ryan Costello, Kathi Cozzone, & Terence Farrell, Chester County Commissioners Chester County Commissioners (from left) Kathi Cozzone, Terence Farrell and Ryan Costello. Chester County’s winter weather certainly qualified as an extreme emergency this year. Residents endured multiple huge snow storms and devastating ice storms that made county roads dangerous. Schools and businesses were closed...

Op/Ed: Chester County worked together for a successful 2013

By Terence Farrell, Chester County Commissioner Terence Farrell Happy New Year!  ¡Feliz año nuevo! And best wishes for a healthy, happy and prosperous new year. As we transition from 2013 to 2014, it is worthwhile to look back at the year that just ended to assess how Chester County government is doing to meet the needs and expectations of its constituents, and to make plans to do even better in...