Farrell elected chair of County Commissioners

Chester County Commissioners Chair Terence Farrell. WEST CHESTER — Chester County Commissioner Terence Farrell was elected Chair of the Commissioners during Tuesday morning’s first Board of Commissioners Sunshine meeting of 2015. Farrell previously served as Chair in 2009, 2011 and 2012 and replaces Ryan Costello, who was sworn in as a member of the United States Congress Tuesday.

County helps fund Downingtown Senior Center renovations

The Chester County Commissioners presented a check for $300,000 to the Downingtown Senior Center, to help fund planned renovations for the building. Lou Kupperman, Esq., Partner with Obermayer Rebmann Maxwell & Hippel; Ben Bruton, President of the Downingtown Senior Center Board; Commissioners’ Chair Ryan Costello, Commissioner Kathi Cozzone, Commissioner Terence Farrell, Ken Schreffler,...

Letter: Thanks for support of Freedom Fest

To the Editor: This year’s Freedom Fest was one of the most exciting and successful ever, thanks to the many individuals and agencies that contributed to both planning and running the event at Nottingham County Park.  Through the hard work and generosity of many, thousands of people enjoyed an evening of family fun in celebration of our Nation’s birth. In addition to the efforts of several...

County gives $10K to Schuylkill River Heritage Area

Commissioner Terence Farrell; Kurt Zwikl, Executive Director of the Schuylkill River Heritage Area; Commissioner Kathi Cozzone and Commissioners’ Chair Ryan Costello. WEST CHESTER — Chester County Commissioners presented the Schuylkill River Heritage Area with a check for $10,000 at this week’s Commissioners’ meeting, as well as a citation to the organization for its efforts in achieving...

Op/Ed: Commissioners praise county workers for storm efforts

By Ryan Costello, Kathi Cozzone, & Terence Farrell, Chester County Commissioners Chester County Commissioners (from left) Kathi Cozzone, Terence Farrell and Ryan Costello. Chester County’s winter weather certainly qualified as an extreme emergency this year. Residents endured multiple huge snow storms and devastating ice storms that made county roads dangerous. Schools and businesses were...

Op/Ed: Chester County worked together for a successful 2013

By Terence Farrell, Chester County Commissioner Terence Farrell Happy New Year!  ¡Feliz año nuevo! And best wishes for a healthy, happy and prosperous new year. As we transition from 2013 to 2014, it is worthwhile to look back at the year that just ended to assess how Chester County government is doing to meet the needs and expectations of its constituents, and to make plans to do even better...