Commissioners recognize National Disability Independence Day with visit to the County Cup

Recognizing National Disabilities Independence Day, July 26th, Chester County Commissioners joined leaders and staff of the Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) at the County Cup, located in the Chester County Government Services Center. Pictured left to right are: County Cup employee Nick Abate; County Cup Supervisor Scot Semple; County Cup students Aiden and Garrett; Commissioners Marian Moskowitz...

Commissioners adopt Heritage Tourism Plan

Chester County Commissioners Josh Maxwell, Marian Moskowitz and Eric Roe recently adopted a new Heritage Tourism Plan that encourages all communities in the county to share stories that highlight their identity and history – which will support local and regional preservation, conservation, tourism, and quality of life. The resolution to adopt the Heritage Tourism Plan, signed by all three Commissioners,...

County funds generator for Domestic Violence Center of Chester County

Domestic Violence Center of Chester County (DVCCC) staff and volunteers, Chester County Commissioners, and County staff celebrate the installation of a generator which ensures the secure, confidential services of the DVCCC are always available. Chester County Commissioners Josh Maxwell, Marian Moskowitz, and Eric Roe recently met with leaders, staff, and volunteers of the Domestic Violence Center of...

Commissioners appoint Suski as County Transit Director

Gene Susk This week, the Chester County Commissioners Josh Maxwell, Marian Moskowitz, and Eric Roe approved the appointment of Gene Suski as the new Director of Chester County’s Community Transit Department. Suski has worked for Chester County since 1998, most recently as Community Services and Construction Manager for the Department of Community Development. The Community Transit Department is also...

Commissioners demonstrate CPR in honor of American Heart Month

(Left to right) Chester County Commissioners Eric Roe, Chair Josh Maxwell and Marian Moskowitz demonstrate Hands-Only CPR under the instruction of Chester County EMS Operations Coordinator Larry Smythe (right) at the Commissioners’ February 14th Public Meeting. At the Valentine’s Day meeting, the Commissioners Proclaimed February as American Heart Month. When a Valentine’s Day public meeting...

Commissioners OK new water resource plan

Chambers Lake, a water supply reservoir and regional flood control facility of the Chester County Water Resources Authority, features in the County’s new Watersheds 2045 water resources plan. Following a public hearing this week, Chester County Commissioners Josh Maxwell, Marian Moskowitz, and Eric Roe approved the Chester County Water Resources Authority’s (CCWRA) Watersheds 2045, a plan that...

Maxwell elected Commissioners’ chair; Roe sworn in

Chester County Commissioner Josh Maxwell was elected Chair of the Chester County Board of Commissioners during Tuesday morning’s Board of Commissioners organizational meeting. Commissioner Marian Moskowitz was elected Vice-Chair. Commissioner Maxwell said, “I’m thrilled to have the opportunity over the next few years to work alongside terrific county employees in the interest of improving the...

Commissioners OK funds to renovate Liberty House

The Chester County Commissioners have approved $2.8 million in renovation funding for Phoenixville-based Liberty House, for structural improvements and upgrades to the 48 affordable housing units located there. At last week’s public meeting, Chester County Commissioners Marian Moskowitz, Josh Maxwell, and Michelle Kichline approved more than $2.8 million in contract funding to Pennrose Properties...

Once again, Democrats sweep county races; elect 5 Common Pleas judges

By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times @mikemcgannpa Once again, Democrats swept all possible countywide races, Tuesday, winning all of the Row Office races, maintaining control of the County Commissioners and electing five new Democratic judges to the Court of Common Pleas. “Chester County voters chose to re-elect Democrats to lead the county government,” Chester County Democratic Chairwoman Charlotte...

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...