Get the dirt on composting techniques
Free county class even offers certification opportunity
Dishing the dirt in an environmentally responsible way is one positive offshoot of a new free class.
The Chester County Board of Commissioners, through the Chester County Solid Waste Authority, is offering a Certified Master Composting Class at two county locations. Attendance is required for one class a week for all three weeks to receive...
County commissioners continue collegial, bipartisan trend
Minority commissioner reelected as vice-chair of three-member board
At Wednesday’s reorganization meeting, the county commissioners approved the nominations of Terence Farrell (center) for Ryan Costello (right) as chairman, and Kathi Cozzone (left) as vice-chair.
During a reorganization meeting on Wednesday, the Chester County Commissioners voted unanimously on 2013 leadership, continuing a...
County observing Mental Illness Awareness Week
Educational materials will be available at multiple locations
Chester County Commissioners Ryan Costello (from left), Terence Farrell and Kathi Cozzone will issue a proclamation on Tuesday to spotlight National Mental Illness Awareness Week.
Chester County will recognize National Mental Illness Awareness Week, which begins today, with many local activities to promote insight and treatment options,...
Commissioners get briefed on Election Day readiness
Voters may be asked for ID, but they can vote without it
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
John Forsythe, the director of Voter Services, told the commissioners today that his department has taken steps to accommodate voters.
At a Board of Elections meeting today, the Chester County Commissioners unanimously voted to relocate a polling place at Lincoln University, the site of...
Commissioners take 9-1-1 fee proposal off table
Commissioners Kathi Cozzone (from left), Terence Farrell and Ryan Costello will not pursue a 9-1-1 cost-recovery plan proposed last month.
Plan to impose costs on municipalities met spirited criticism
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
The county commissioners announced yesterday that they will not advance a contentious proposal introduced in June to impose a cost-
recovery fee...
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...
