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May 05

2021 Pavement Repair Program

Posted on May 5, 2021 at 11:47 AM by Dana Didomenico

Glasgow, Inc. has been awarded the 2021 Pavement Repair Program contract to pave streets, alleys, and parking lots.

Apr 28

On Saturday April 24th and Sunday April 25th the Borough hosted a “virtual” Community Cleanup event

Posted on April 28, 2021 at 10:32 AM by William Mann

On Saturday April 24th and Sunday April 25th the Borough hosted a “virtual” Community Cleanup event. Over 150 volunteers participated in the COVID-safe event by picking up trash and recycling from 196 blocks of the Borough and all twelve parks. Well-represented among the volunteers were some of the Borough’s youngest citizens! If you missed it, just grab a bag and get out there!

Mar 24

Watershed-Friendly Property Certification Program

Posted on March 24, 2021 at 2:20 PM by William Mann

Is your property watershed-friendly? Join the Watershed-Friendly Property Certification Program to learn how to follow a few simple guidelines to manage your property in a way that protects our streams and rivers. We will also discuss how you can apply to have your property officially certified in the Watershed Friendly Property Program, a collaboration between the Penn State Extension Master Watershed Steward Program and the Nurture Nature Center.

Mar 19

West Chester Community Cleanup

Posted on March 19, 2021 at 12:28 PM by William Mann

The 2021 West Chester Community Cleanup is a fun, safe way to get out and make a positive impact in our community!

Mar 19

Easter Egg Scramble

Posted on March 19, 2021 at 12:03 PM by William Mann

West Chester Parks and Recreation is sponsoring a Drive Thru Egg Scramble on April 3rd from 11am-1pm at the West Chester Municipal Building parking lot (rear). This activity is contactless and adheres to all COVID guidelines.

Mar 19

The West Chester Borough supports our Local Businesses and Main Street

Posted on March 19, 2021 at 12:00 PM by William Mann

With the success of last year’s Gay Street Closure, the Borough Manager’s office and the West Chester Business Improvement District, are pleased to announce Borough Council has approved an application to PennDOT to close four blocks of Gay Street from May 1, 2021 to August 29, 2021, allowing our businesses to operate in the public right of way. The Borough Council will consider extensions beyond the August 29, 2021 end-date and will discuss further extensions at upcoming Borough Council meetings.

Feb 23

New Faces in the Borough of West Chester Staff

Posted on February 23, 2021 at 11:24 AM by William Mann

The Borough of West Chester welcomes six new employees to our staff. Please read below to learn a little about each one.

Jan 19

New Sewer Rate Takes Place February 1, 2021

Posted on January 19, 2021 at 3:55 PM by William Mann

The new sewer rate takes place on February 1, 2020.

Dec 30

Notify Me to Be Retired as We Move to ReadyChesco

Posted on December 30, 2020 at 9:22 AM by William Mann

Effective January 25, 2021 we will be retiring our Notify Me service and moving over to Chester County's ReadyChesco notification service. The reason for this move is to simplify the notification & outreach services for our community.

Nov 18