February, 2022

Board of Supervisors Meeting Notes:

February 1, 2022

• The Board of Supervisors granted a waiver of land development, subject to conditions, to Chester County Hospital to install a modular building to expand emergency room capacity.
• The Board of Supervisors discussed the possible adoption of a Responsible Contractors Ordinance for companies awarded contracts for municipal projects.
• The Board of Supervisors discussed a punchlist for repairs to Aram Avenue in order to consider dedication of the road.
• The Board of Supervisors reviewed a proposal from HRG, Inc. to amend the Township’s stormwater Pollution Reduction Plan.
• The Board of Supervisors approved the Township Manager’s residency pursuant to the Township’s Code of Ordinances.
• The Board of Supervisors approved increased cost for the purchase of a Tesla for the West Goshen Township Police Department, which was included in the Township’s 2022 budget.
• The Board of Supervisors discussed meeting with the various fire and EMS companies who service the community.
• The Board of Supervisors approved the appointment of Keith Smith to the West Goshen Township Historical Commission.
• The Board of Supervisors approved a Declaration of Disaster Emergency for Winter Storm Kenan.

• The Board of Supervisors were awarded a donation of an Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) from Aidan’s Heart Foundation.  This donation was made possible through a donation a grant awarded to Aidan’s Heart Foundation from the Greater West Chester Sunrise Rotary Club and will be installed in West Goshen Community Park.
• The Board of Supervisors heard a presentation for Loretta Cohen of West Chester Communities That Care regarding their upcoming initiatives.  Information regarding their initiatives will soon be published in the Township’s monthly eNewsletter.
• The Board of Supervisors granted final subdivision/land development approval for a commercial project at 829 Paoli Pike.
• The Board of Supervisors accepted dedication of a portion of Aram Avenue currently under the ownership of the West Chester Area School District.
• The Board of Supervisors approved Resolution No. 4-2022, which authorized the destruction of certain municipal records pursuant to the PA Municipal Records Manual.
• The Board of Supervisors approved a proposal from HRG, Inc. to amend the Township’s Pollution Reduction Plan as part of the current MS4 permit.
• The Board of Supervisors approved a proposal from Carroll Engineering Corporation to conduct and analyze stormwater infiltration testing for the possible installation of a splash pad in West Goshen Community Park.
• The Board of Supervisors approved the issuance of a letter to the Township’s state representation in opposition to legislation that would increase the allowable weight of trucks on Pennsylvania’s roadways.

February is Black History Month

Aidan's Heart Foundation Donation

Road Rules: Anti-Texting Law

What the Law Does:

• The law prohibits as a primary offense any driver from using an Interactive Wireless Communication Device (IWCD) to send, read or write a text-based communication while his or her vehicle is in motion. 
• Defines an IWCD as a wireless phone, personal digital assistant, smart phone, portable or mobile computer or similar devices that can be used for texting, instant messaging, emailing or browsing the Internet. 
• Defines a text-based communication as a text message, instant message, email or other written communication composed or received on an IWCD. 
• Institutes a $50 fine for convictions under this section. 
• Makes clear that this law supersedes and preempts any local ordinances restricting the use of interactive wireless devices by drivers. 

We Remember: Chief Dunn

School Resource Officer Appreciation Day

Getting the Word Out About the Plastic Bag and Straw Ban

Share Your Thoughts on Electric Vehicles

The West Chester Area Clean Energy Future team is looking for your feedback! Complete their survey to help CEF gauge interest and learn about barriers to transitioning to electric and plug-in electric vehicles in the greater West Chester area. Take the survey by clicking the button below.

• Chester County coronavirus updates
• State coronavirus updates
• Federal – Centers for Disease Control – COVID-19

Chester County Health Department Announces Addition of COVID-19 Test Sites

•  Chester County Government Services Center, West Chester 
• Technical College High School Pennock’s Bridge Campus, West Grove

Both of these locations will be independently operated by the testing company Curative, which will manage test site locations, logistics, schedules and appointments.  

Learn more here.

CRC Creek Clean Up

West Chester Food Cupboard Success

The Glen Acres Neighborhood partnered with Fiorenza’s Food for Friends (F4) which is a non-profit organization in Chester County. Since 2011, F4 has been providing access to free local sources of food to nonprofit organizations that distribute food to people in their communities who are facing food insecurity.

Folks in Glen Acres picked to donate to West Chester Food Cupboard.  There are one too many of our own neighbors here in West Chester that are experiencing food insecurity. I am so blown away by people's generosity.  We are all neighbors and Glen Acres Neighborhood SHOWED UP!  Neighbors signed up to pass out flyers to fellow neighbors and then on Sunday, January 30th, neighbors signed up to pick up donations curbside. As a Neighborhood, Glen Acres has committed to doing a quarterly service project- so look for Glen Acres to be doing another service project in the Spring (when its not so bitter cold out!)

 “All of us, at some time or other, need help. Whether we’re giving or receiving help, each one of us has something valuable to bring to this world. That’s one of the things that connects us as neighbors—in our own way, each one of us is a giver and a receiver.” Fred Rogers. See pictures from the event below.

Chester County Commissioners Launch America250PA Celebration Planning

Chester County Reports Nearly 3 Tons of Unused Prescription Drugs Collected in 2021