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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 17, 2024
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agreement with Oxford Borough Manager Pauline Garcia-Allen. Borough council also reached agreement with Arlene Harrison, Oxford’s assistant borough manager and treasurer, on a two-year contract. Additionally, borough council approved a new two-year contract with Terri Dugan, the borough’s Codes Official and Zoning Officer. Council also approved the reappointment of Cloyd to the Oxford Borough Planning Commission for a four-year term from 2024 to 2027 and the reappointment of Geoff Henry to the Civil Service Commission
Kathryn Cloyd was sworn in by Judge Scott Massey at the reorganization meeting. Council member Bob Ketcham held the Bible for her. Her term will run from 2024 to 2027.
for a six-year term from 2024 to 2029. Borough council also approved the appointment of Bethany Atkinson as Vacancy Board Chair to a one-year term.
Courtesy photos District Judge Scott Massey swore in council memCouncil member Bill Fitzpatrick was also ber Peggy Ann Russell with Rosa, Allendro and his sworn in by Judge Massey. Fitzpatrick’s daughter holding the Pennsylvania Constitution. The young family was one of those displaced by the horwife is holding the Bible. rific fire on Sept. 13. Russell said, “In previous years, Borough council also Exploratory Committee when taking the oath of office, I have used the Bible approved the escrow release will be held on Jan. 22, at to rest my hand upon. This year I have chosen the Pennsylvania Constitution because that is where No 3. for the Damico proj- 5:45 p.m. change can occur.” Russell is one of the many people ect at 703 Lincoln Street in The next Oxford Borough who helped fire victims while they stayed at a shelter the amount of $26,930. Council meeting will be hotel as they looked for permanent housing. Russell The Advisory Committee held on Jan. 22 at 7 p.m. at was elected to an unexpired term, and she will serve on Latino Affairs (ACOLA) the Borough Hall. through 2025.
Southern Chester County municipalities receive grant funding for infrastructure projects In the closing weeks of 2023, lawmakers helped secure state funding for several southern Chester County municipalities that are planning important infrastructure projects. State Rep. John Lawrence worked to get $1.1 million in state grants for municipal water infrastructure improvements in Oxford Borough and West Grove Borough. Oxford will receive a $600,000 state grant to update metering infrastructure across the borough’s municipal water system. West Grove will receive a $500,000 state grant to
replace a failing municipal water main adjacent to East Evergreen Street on the northeast side of the borough. Oxford and West Grove are both in the midst of initiatives to upgrade their municipal water systems to improve service for residents and business owners. “Regular upgrades of municipal water infrastructure help to keep rates reasonable while providing quality service to the community,” said Lawrence. “These grant awards are very competitive – the announcement is the culmination of a lot of hard work
and will go a long way to improving water service for the two boroughs in our area.” Kathryn Cloyd, Oxford Borough Council president, talked about some of the efficiencies that the upgrades will create. “In order for the borough to ensure the sustainability of our municipal water system, we must make strategic investments into critical infrastructure,” Cloyd said. “This grant will enable us to improve efficiency and customer service with the installation of Advanced Metering. Improved efficiency saves tax dollars and
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time. We thank our legislators and the Commonwealth Financing Authority for this support.” Greg McCummings, the West Grove Borough Manager, expressed his gratitude to the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) for the grant funding. “West Grove Borough would like to thank the CFA for this grant,” said McCummings. “The funding will be used to replace the undersized 4-inch cast iron water main in the northeast corner of the borough with a larger ductile iron concrete lined water line. Two additional fire hydrants will be added in the area, improving fire protection and safety along with improving the reliability of the borough’s water distribution system for future generations.” State Sen. John I. Kane, who represents the 9th Senatorial District, and State Representative Christina D. Sappey, who represents the 158th House District, announced that they have secured over
$900,000 in H2O and SWS grants. This money will go toward important upgrades to water treatment and wastewater handling facilities in the district. The Borough of Kennett Square will receive $551,500 from the H2O PA funds toward the construction of a new water treatment facility in East Marlborough Township. Avondale Borough will receive $400,057 from the PA Small Water and Sewer funds to make upgrades to the wastewater treatment plant. “This achievement exemplifies our steadfast commitment to the wellbeing of our constituents and the environment,” said Kane. “Our gratitude extends to those whose diligent efforts helped secure these grants. We are eager to see the enhancements these funds will bring to our communities.” State Rep. Sappey added, “I am grateful for Senator Kane’s support for these grant awardees in our shared districts. Our local
municipalities are working hard to meet the challenges of aging infrastructure to our water and wastewater systems. This grant funding will help local authorities make needed repairs and upgrades to water systems, benefitting the residents of these communities.” Lawrence talked about the importance of making sure that southern Chester County municipalities receive their fair share of available grant funding. “Growing up in southern Chester County, I always thought our area saw little attention from Harrisburg, with few state grant dollars coming back to our community,” he said. “During my time in office, I’ve made it a priority to change that.” “Working with local municipalities and other elected officials, together we have ensured our community is not forgotten when it comes to state funding. These dollars will be put to good use to improve infrastructure both for today and the next generation.”
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in the township building, which Jennings explained it “always has.” Supervisor John Sarro explained that two previous board members were Quakers, “and the way it was explained to me was Quakers don’t swear before anything,” he said. “I’m fine with going back to [the pledge].” For those who don’t want to recite the pledge, they
don’t have to, the supervisors said before they approved the motion. The supervisors also appointed Neil Lovekin the township manager, secretary and administrative open records officer, Peter Barsz as the township treasurer, Jeffrey Simpson as the road master and public works director, Robert C. Clarke, Jr. as the police chief, emergency management coordinator, assistant fire marshal, and police open records officer, and Charlie Shock as the codes and zoning official, among other appointments. The solicitor will again be Unruh, Turner, Burke & Frees, and the fire marshal is United Inspection Agency. Cuyler Walker and Sarro were appointed to the Kennett Fire and EMS Commission, with Walker as the primary commissioner and Sarro as the alternate.
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by the board chair. “In recent years this board has not (had the pledge),” Jennings said. “It’s entirely up to the desire of the board. Tonight we have four of the five supervisors here.” The only requirement of the township is that an official American flag be
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