County’s emergency radio system closer to overhaul
Commissioners authorized finalizing of $42.1 million contract
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
County Commissioners Terence Farrell (from left), Ryan Costello, and Kathi Cozzone authorized the completion of a $42.1 million contract to replace the county’s emergency radio system. It is expected to be signed at the commissioners’ Feb. 14 meeting.
As expected at Thursday’s...
County reaps financial power of conservation
Energy-savings program generated $38,000 in 2012
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Chester County received $38,000 in 2012 from an energy-savings program, a number expected to increase to $62,000 in 2013.
Imagine turning off your electricity for a few hours, getting paid to use a generator, and getting a stipend on top of that. In essence, Chester County residents experienced...
County reviews revenue-boosters for Pocopson Home
Commissioners also get update on long-awaited 9-1-1 overhaul
Updated at 10:45 a.m. to amend 9-1-1 costs
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
County Commissioners Terence Farrell (from left), Ryan Costello, and Kathi Cozzone applauded presentations on the county’s Pocopson Home and its 9-1-1 system at their Sunshine Meeting on Tuesday.
The health of the county’s citizens...
Letter: Data must be gathered before making Pocopson Home decision
To The Editor,
As a follow up to recent news coverage on Pocopson Home, I wanted to offer additional commentary to the public on my position relating to Pocopson.
To date, the County has commissioned an outside consultant to inform the Commissioners about how a non-profit managed facility would operate versus continuing to operate as we currently do. This report will be an important factor in...
County gets boost from bond-rating giants
Maintaining its AAA status will translate into lower borrowing costs
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Barry Seymour (left), executive director of DVRPC, congratulates Chester County Commissioners’ Chairman Terence Farrell on his election to the DVRPC chairmanship.
The three major bond-rating firms reaffirmed Chester County’s AAA status – an assessment deemed...
Strong support continues for Pocopson Home
Residents urge commissioners not to sell or lease the county facility
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, KennettTimes.com
Commissioner Ryan Costello chats with members of the audience before the start of last night's meeting. At right is Mark Rupsis, the county's chief operating officer.
The message from the commissioners at last night’s third meeting on the fate of the county-owned...
Commissioners to hold third meeting on Pocopson Home
The forum will be held at Penn’s Grove Middle School in Oxford
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, KennettTimes.com
A third public meeting on June 12 has been announced to discuss the future of the Pocopson Home, the Chester County-run facility for care of the aged.
Chester County residents will have another opportunity to express opinions about the fate of the county-owned Pocopson...
Residents voice nearly unanimous plea not to privatize Pocopson Home
More than 200 attend county commissioners’ 2nd information session
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Special to KennettTimes.com
About 230 local residents turned out for a meeting Monday night about the future of the Pocopson Home, with most supporting continued Chester County operation of the 275-bed facility.
DOWNINGTOWN — The venue was larger and the crowd a bit smaller, but the message to the...
Second hearing set for Pocopson Home fate
Public invited to provide input Monday at Downingtown East High
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Special to KennettTimes.com
As Chester County continues to explore options on the operation of the Pocopson Home, the county Board of Commissioners plan a second public hearing on the facility's future, May 14.
WEST CHESTER — The Chester County commissioners have scheduled the second in a series of public...
Hundreds praise county’s Pocopson Home
Privatization, other options to be considered in an attempt to stem recent financial losses
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Special to KennettTimes.com
Residents packed the Chester County Commissioners' boardroom to voice support for keeping the Pocopson Home county-operated.
WEST CHESTER — In its early years, the Pocopson Home served as a point of profit – as well as pride – for Chester...
