April, 2022

Board of Supervisors Meeting Notes:

April 5, 2022

• The Board adopted Resolution No. 6-2022, appointing Jaime Jilozian, AICP, as the new Assistant Township Manager/Zoning Officer for West Goshen Township.
• The Board heard a presentation regarding the potential redevelopment of 943 S. High Street, the current site of the Quality Inn & Suites.  
• The Board issued final approval for a lot line change plan for 2 and 4 Greenbank Avenue.
• The Board heard a presentation from Carroll Engineering Corporation regarding improvements to the intersection of Rosedale Avenue and New Street.
• The Board voted to not renew the contract for the Tyler Citizen Transparency Portal on the Township’s website due to the cost, burden on the Township’s staff, and that the information provided is accessible through other means.
• The Board approved Resolution No. 7-2022, allocating funds for the purchase of an electric vehicle charging station for the West Goshen Police Department.
• The Board approved the proclamation for 2022’s Arbor Day recognition.
• The Board awarded the 2022 Paving Program Bid to Allan Myers, L.P. in the amount of $1,032,190.
• The Board approved expenditures for emergency storm sewer repairs to Locksley Road.
• The Board appointed Kathi Massi to fill an existing vacancy on the Historical Commission.
• The Board approved the sale of surplus vehicles and equipment with the Township.

• The Board approved the final land development plan for a 15,000 sq. ft. truck repair building at 708 East Union Street. 
• The Board discussed the proposed Emergency Incident Notification Policy.
• The Board awarded the 2022 Pavement Marking Bid to Alpha Space Control.
• The Board discussed potential rate structures and costs for a proposed Stormwater Utility Fee for the Township.
• The Board discussed the results of a Stormwater Feasibility Report for a proposed splash pad in West Goshen Community Park.
• The Board approved a proposal from CivicRec for online registration software for the Park & Recreation Department.
• The Board appointed Barbara Reinhart to the Sustainability Advisory Committee for a term to expire in January 2024.

Working closeby in the County for several years, Jaime was looking for a new opportunity in career growth and has come back to the area joining West Goshen as the new Assistant Township Manager and Zoning Officer.

Jamie is no stranger to government having spent 6 years working for Chester County at the government services center. She first worked in the Department of Community Development and then in the Planning Commission Department. She then spent three years in Middletown Township as their planner prior to this new role as the West Goshen Township Assistant Manager.

Read more here.

Sign-Up to Receive Alerts from the Township

Members of the community are invited and encouraged to register with Blackboard Connect and ReadyChesco to receive important alerts.  The Township utilizes Blackboard Connect to keep the community informed about both emergency and non-emergency situations.  You can register to receive alerts via email, text, and/or phone call.  ReadyChesco is Chester County’s emergency alert system and is their official notification system.  Information on how to register is below.

Yard Waste Collection

Please have your yard waste curbside the night before collection or by 6:00 AM the day of collection.  Sticks, branches, and twigs must be tied in bundles no more than 4 feet in length and 4 feet in diameter, and may not exceed 50 pounds per bundle.  Branches may not exceed 4 inches in diameter.  Other yard waste may be placed in trash cans or biodegradable paper bags which may be purchased at home improvement stores.  Bags are not available through West Goshen Township.  There is no limit to the number of bundles or bags that will be collected.

April is Pennsylvania Safe Digging Month

Voting Reminder

Fun in the Sun with the Summer Recreation Program, Summer Teen Program and Afternoon Sports Clinics!

Turtle Island Construction

Spring Yard Sale

Participating residents must complete and return a Vendor Registration Form to the West Goshen Park and Recreation Office by Monday, May 2 nd . Vendor Registration Forms and additional information are available on the West Goshen Township website here or by contacting Park and Recreation Director Ken Lehr at klehr@westgoshen.org or at 610-696-5266, ext. 4104.

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. 

Junior Gumshoe Camp Signup

Beware of Mail Theft

Celebrate Arbor Day With Us!

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

16th Spring BOPC Car Show

Judging by Popular Vote for Best of Show, First Place and Second Place Buick, Oldsmobile, Pontiac, and Cadillac, Best Hurst/Olds, Best Rod/Modified/Custom, Oldest Car, and Long Distance Driven. Pre-Registration (until May 14): $15.00; Day of Show: $20.00 (pre-registration is not refundable).

Don Glover (Hurst/Oldsmobile Engineer) is scheduled to appear at Hurst/Olds display.

Residents of West Goshen are invited to bring their classic car (any make or model) for display only, no registration fee.

For registration form and additional information, see flyer or club website.

Commissioners Seek Spending Proposals for $102 Million in American Rescue Plan Act Funds