Colligan named new county Director of Community Development
Dolores Colligan
Chester County Commissioners Marian Moskowitz, Josh Maxwell and Michelle Kichline have appointed Dolores Colligan as Director of the County’s Department of Community Development. Colligan, a 32-year veteran of County government service, takes over from former Director, Patrick Bokovitz, who has transitioned to lead the County’s Department of Human Services.
“Beyond the...
AGSD announces new hires for administration
Michael Berardi, Scott DeShong, Nicole Harvey and Christie Snead.
WEST GROVE — On Thursday, the Board of School Directors approved the appointments of Dr. Nicole Harvey and Mr. Scott DeShong to the positions of assistant superintendent of Avon Grove School District (AGSD). Harvey and DeShong will each begin a three-year term on March 1, 2022.
A fourth-generation Avon Grove graduate, Harvey began...
County honored for Performance Management Leadership
Chester County Government has once again been recognized nationally for its leadership in performance management with a 2021 Certificate of Achievement from the International City/County Management Association. Pictured with the award, from left to right: Stephanie Rogers, Chester County Management Data Manager; Bobby Kagel, County Administrator; and Julie Bookheimer, Chester County Chief Financial...
State Supreme Court picks Democrat-backed map for Congressional districts
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times @mikemcgannpa
The new Sixth District, which looks much like the old 6th.
The State Supreme Court ruled Wednesday a Democratic backed “Carter Plan” district map should be used for the 2022 Congressional elections, rejecting a Republican proposal — and likely sending the the dispute to the federal courts, as happened in 2018, when Republicans lost a...
Spencer announces run for 158th state house seat
Leon Spencer
KENNETT SQUARE — Leon Spencer, Jr., the former Mayor of Kennett Square, announced Saturday that he will run for State Representative in the 158th Legislative District. Surrounded by about 100 supporters on the steps of his alma mater, Kennett High School, Spencer announced his run for a seat in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.
The seat is currently held by Christina Sappey,...
DASD’s Lonardi to retire in June
Dr. Emilie Lonardi delivers the conferring of degrees during the 2021 DASD graduation ceremonies.
DOWNINGTOWN — During the February 9 Downingtown Area School District (DASD) board meeting, the board of directors approved the retirement of district superintendent, Dr. Emilie M. Lonardi, effective June 30, 2022. Dr. Lonardi has served as a superintendent for the past 24 years, with the last five...
County, community work together on use of American Recovery Act funds
Chester County Commissioners Marian Moskowitz (center), Josh Maxwell (center left) and Michelle Kichline (center right) welcome the county’s ARPA advisory committee members to the inaugural meeting.
A committee of volunteers has begun work to create a system that prioritizes, requests, and reviews proposals for Chester County’s share of American Recovery Plan Act (ARPA) funds. The committee...
Avondale, So. Chester Regional Police sign extension for police services
On February 10th, 2022, the Public Safety Commissioners for the Southern Chester County Regional Police Department approved a three-year extension for police services in the Borough of Avondale retroactive to January 1st, 2022, through December 31st, 2024.
After a brief and positive negotiation with the newly elected Mayor and Council from Avondale, the Avondale Borough Council unanimously approved...
United Way calls for state Earned Income Tax Credit
While many Chester County residents have returned to the workforce, they still face a variety of economic challenges such as rising food, housing, utility, transportation and childcare costs. A state Earned Income Tax Credit would be a good first step to providing relief to working Pennsylvanians. Our Chester County Delegation, along with the rest of the Pennsylvania General Assembly, and Governor...
Commissioners, legislators meet with school officials to address student mental health
Dr. George F. Fiore, Executive Director of the CCIU, speaks to legislators and superintendents.
Chester County’s school superintendents shared their concerns regarding the increased demand for mental health services for students with state and county elected officials at a special information session held at the Chester County Intermediate Unit on February 2, 2022.
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