County reinforces support for Meals on Wheels

Commissioners present check for $10,000 to nonprofit Commissioners Chairman Ryan Costello (from left), Meals on Wheels Director Jeani Purcell, Commissioner Kathi Cozzone, and Commissioner Terence Farrell display the ceremonial check for $10,000. WEST CHESTER – The Chester County Commissioners presented a check for $10,000 to Chester County Meals on Wheels Director Jeani Purcell, prior to a delivery...

Interim director gets permanent county job

Commissioners approve Jacqueline McKenna as Pocopson administrator  Jacqueline McKenna WEST CHESTER – The Chester County Commissioners approved the appointment on Monday, March 24, of a longtime employee as the new administrator of the county-owned Pocopson Home. Jacqueline McKenna, who holds the state-required nursing home administrator license, has been interim director since the position...

County displays app-titude for mobile communication

Residents can access plethora of Chesco data on electronic devices  By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times County employees Rebecca Brain and Frank Cipriano debut the county’s new mobile app at the commissioners’ meeting on Tuesday, March 18. Wondering how to find to the county’s archives? Curious about the cleanliness of that county restaurant you’ve wanted to try? Interested...

Second phase of Chester Valley Trail opens

Commissioners plan to defer celebration until warmer weather in spring It may be too cold to celebrate, but the Chester County Commissioners announced the opening on Tuesday, Jan.28, of Phase II of the Chester Valley Trail, deferring the festivities until spring.  “Completion of Phase II brings the trail up to 9.8 miles, running through the heart of Chester County,” said Commissioners’ Chairman...

Democratic commissioner won’t enter 6th District race

Citing family impact, Kathi Cozzone declines to 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 careful...

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. The Chester County Commissioners announced on Thursday, Nov. 7, the reaffirmation of Triple A bond ratings from Standard & Poor’s, Fitch Ratings and an Aaa rating from Moody’s...

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...

Seven boroughs get boost from county

$2.75 million in grants awarded for public upgrades By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times County commissioners Kathi Cozzone (from left), Terence Farrell and Ryan Costello announced $2.75 million in grants for seven county borough on Wednesday. Wider streets, affordable homes, and storm water improvement are on the horizon for West Grove after the Chester County Commissioners on Wednesday...

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...