DeStefano to resign from Borough Council
Cara DeStefano
DOWNINGTOWN — East Ward Borough Council member Cara DeStefano informed her colleagues Tuesday that she will resign from council, multiple sources confirmed.
Although no specific reason was identified, sources suggested that she wanted to focus more time on other parts of her life. DeStefano could not be reached for comment.
She is expected to formally resign at the Borough Council...
PennDOT: Rt. 100 scheduled for pothole repair
Crews will also resume work on U.S. 30 Bypass, U.S. 322
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has announced the following roadwork in the Coatesville and Downingtown areas this week – weather permitting – so that motorists can anticipate potential travel delays.
Pothole repair is scheduled for Rt. 100 in Uwchlan and West Whiteland Townships between Swedesford/Waterloo and...
Downingtown considers anti-discrimination law
Council splits over creation of commission as part of proposed ordinance
By Nate Adams, Correspondent, The Times
Downingtown Borough Council Vice President Alex Rakoff makes a point during discussion over a proposed ordinance banning discrimination, during Wednesday night’s council session.
DOWNINGTOWN — A proposed ordinance aimed at developing a commission to protect borough residents...
Victory brewing up an economic winner, even for taxpayers
New brewery allows for growth, adds ratables for W. Sadsbury, Octorara
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Victory Brewing Company founders (left) Bill Covaleski and (right) Ron Barchet talk yeast during a tour of the company’s new brewery in West Sadsbury — a facility that will allow the Chester County brewing company to grow, and provide jobs and tax revenue to the local community.
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Man reportedly acts out over parking space
Downingtown Police say he became irate after driver pulled into spot he shoveled
On Friday, Feb. 21, Donald G. Hartshaw, Jr, 44, of Downingtown and East Fallowfield, was cited for disorderly conduct following an incident in the 300 block of Highland Avenue shortly before 11 a.m., Downingtown Police said. Hartshaw was extremely upset about someone’s parking in an on-street parking space...
Officials: borough’s finance dept. using outdated software
Audit again shows need to change from 12-year-old system
By Nate Adams, Correspondent, The Times
Downingtown Finance Director Judith Walters explains to Mayor Josh Maxwell and the Borough Council the detail of a financial audit that again shows a need for the borough to upgrade its accounting software.
DOWNINGTOWN — The Borough’s finance department is operating on outdated and ill-supported...
Volunteers make taxing chore less unpleasant
Life Transforming Ministries offering needy free help with IRS returns
It’s that time again: Free tax preparation is being offered to area residents who qualify for the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA), which is run by Life Transforming Ministries in Coatesville.
Modeled after a similar IRS program, VITA has been helping low- and moderate- income households throughout Chester...
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...
