Maxwell announces run for State Rep.
Downingtown mayor becomes second Democrat seeking 74th seat
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Josh Maxwell
DOWNINGTOWN — And then there were two.
Democrat Josh Maxwell, the Mayor of Downingtown, officially announced Tuesday that he would be a candidate for State Representative in the newly created 74th District in 2014, joining Caln Commissioner Joshua Young in the race for the Democratic nomination.
Republican...
Downingtown School District agrees to sell land to developer
By Natalie Dupuis, Correspondent, The Times
DOWNINGTOWN – The Downingtown Area School District entered into a land agreement with Exton-based developer The Hankin Group last night at its November board meeting.
In 2006, DASD acquired 242 acres of land from Siemens Medical Solutions Health Services Corp. for an estimated $22 million. At the time of purchase, the original intent was to build...
Maxwell reelected mayor, but GOP sweeps school board races
Feldman holds one-vote lead in D’town Borough Council race
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Mayor Josh Maxwell won reelection, Tuesday, on an Election Day that saw Democrats fare well in Downingtown Borough — although incumbent Ann Feldman holds a narrow one-vote lead pending a recount — but Republicans were strong in local school board races.
In the Downingtown Area School District...
Maxwell, Babcock face off for mayor
By Natalie Dupuis, Correspondent, The Times
Republican Tony Babcock, left, and Democrat Josh Maxwell, right, are vying for Mayor.
DOWINGTOWN— Inceumbent Mayor Josh Maxwell faces Republican nominee Tony Babcock on Tuesday in the race to hold the mayoral seat.
Maxwell, who is the borough’s youngest mayor ever, has been in his position since he was sworn into office in 2010.
Babcock, a car...
Downingtown playground poised for replacement
Advocates hope to create structure more friendly to disabled children
By Natalie Dupuis, Correspondent, The Times
Advocates hope to replace this aging play structure at East Ward Elementary School with one better suited for the play needs of disabled children, but will need approval from the Downingtown Area School District and find the nearly $200,000 the project is expected to cost.
A familiar...
