Op/Ed.: Cultivating economic development in Coatesville
By Josh Maxwell, Mayor of Downingtown
Josh Maxwell
Cultivating economic development is often a tricky endeavor. On one hand, we want to incentivize job-creating businesses; on the other hand, we want to avoid missing out on valuable tax revenue for our communities. In Downingtown we have been recognized for being able to use infill development opportunities with limited tax incentives to expand...
For ice-pick attacker, another year of commitment
Judge’s order continues involuntary treatment for Downingtown man
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
A Downingtown man who shocked the community in 1996 when he repeatedly stabbed his mother in the eye with an ice pick continues to suffer from “a severe mental disability” that requires continued involuntary treatment, a judge ruled on Thursday, April 17.
Dino B. Taraschi,...
Unionville named top school district in Pa.
Eight Chester County schools listed in top 50, T/E ranked 5th in state
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Unionville-Chadds Ford was named the state’s top school district for 2014 by the Pittsburgh Business Times, one of eight Chester County schools recognized in the state’s top 50.
At least by one third-party measure, the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District is the top district in the...
Loved ones lost to violence not forgotten
Annual Candlelight Vigil pays tribute to homicide victims, fallen law enforcement
An annual remembrance of Chester County homicide victims and law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty will be held Thursday, April 10, in Downingtown.
Sponsored by the Crime Victims’ Center of Chester County, Inc., the 2014 Candlelight Vigil and Memorial Service will be begin at 6:30 p.m. at Central Presbyterian...
DMWA plans rate hike to fund repairs
Water Authority plans $15 quarterly increase for the average customer
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
DOWNINGTOWN — Water rates for users of the Downingtown Municipal Water Authority are going to increase in the coming months, as the authority works to pay for badly needed infrastructure improvements.
Hank Hamilton, Assistant Treasurer for the DMWA, made a presentation before Borough Council Wednesday...
Dague appointed to Downingtown Borough Council
Feldman argues process was rushed, secretive
Correction: vote of Nick Winkler was ‘yes.’
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Phil Dague, who lost election to Ann Feldman by one vote in 2013, was appointed Wednesday night to an open Dowingtown East Ward Borough Council seat.
DOWNINGTOWN — This time, Phil Dague won by two votes.
Moments after formally accepting the resignation of Borough...
Downingtown considers anti-discrimination law
Council splits over creation of commission as part of proposed ordinance
By Nate Adams, Correspondent, The Times
Downingtown Borough Council Vice President Alex Rakoff makes a point during discussion over a proposed ordinance banning discrimination, during Wednesday night’s council session.
DOWNINGTOWN — A proposed ordinance aimed at developing a commission to protect borough residents from...
Victory brewing up an economic winner, even for taxpayers
New brewery allows for growth, adds ratables for W. Sadsbury, Octorara
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Victory Brewing Company founders (left) Bill Covaleski and (right) Ron Barchet talk yeast during a tour of the company’s new brewery in West Sadsbury — a facility that will allow the Chester County brewing company to grow, and provide jobs and tax revenue to the local community.
WEST SADSBURY ...
Officials: D’town’s finance dept. using outdated software
Audit again shows need to change from 12-year-old system
By Nate Adams, Correspondent, The Times
Downingtown Finance Director Judith Walters explains to Mayor Josh Maxwell and the Borough Council the detail of a financial audit that again shows a need for the borough to upgrade its accounting software.
DOWNINGTOWN — The Borough’s finance department is operating on outdated and ill-supported software,...
