West Chester, PA
West ChesterPA averageUS Census ACS
Typical home value $669,054 +2.8% yr/yr · +32.4% 5-yr
Home-value trend 2000–2026 (Zillow ZHVI)
Próximas reuniones
Wed Sep 2, 2026 · 18:00
Tree Commission
La Comisión de Árboles revisará evaluaciones de riesgo y condenas para 10 árboles
La Comisión de Árboles de West Chester revisará evaluaciones escritas de 10 árboles, incluidas varias recomendadas para su eliminación debido a la pudrición, ramas muertas y daños por tormentas. También discutirán una recomendación prioritaria para eliminar y reemplazar un roble de pin en 239 E Gay Street, y planificarán plantaciones de árboles en otoño y primavera.
- Discusión del Protocolo de Evaluación de Árboles, Evaluación de Riesgo y Condena
- Revisión de 10 árboles con evaluaciones escritas, incluidos 402 College (olmo siberiano), 119 E Market (tilo), 300 Sharpless (roble de pin), 7 E Virginia (sycamore americano), Veterans Memorial Park (cerezo Okame), 618 S Wayne (3 robles de pin y 1 roble de pin), 401 N Franklin (cerezo Okame)
- Recomendación de Prioridad 1: eliminar, moler el tocón y reemplazar el roble de pin en 239 E Gay (DBH 29)
- Plantación de árboles de otoño 2026: cartas enviadas, especies proporcionadas a All Seasons, fecha de plantación por establecer
- Plantación de primavera 2027: 45 árboles de reemplazo para árboles condenados, 20 árboles nuevos en el distrito comercial (Market St & Verizon Building), árboles en Hoopes & Everhart Parks
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Borough of West Chester
Tree Commission Meeting
Agenda – September 2, 2026 6:00pm
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A. Requests to add items not on the agenda
B. Approval of the August 5, 2026 meeting minutes
C. Discussion - Tree Assessment, Risk Evaluation & Condemnation Protocol
D. Street & park tree evaluations
Trees with a Written Evaluation by the Borough Arborist
Address
Tree
Species
Description
Request
Origination
402 College
Siberian
Elm
Tabled at the August Tree Commission meeting. Large tree with
some dead wood. Large branch fell on neighbor’s property
Property
Owner
119 E
Market
Linden
Tree was healthy until recently. Extensive decline, stunted twig
elongation, large sunken area on stem
Tree Comm
300
Sharpless
Pin Oak
Another pin oak at this address condemned in August. Dead
branches, absence of visible buttress roots, unbalanced crown,
crown decline, storm damage
Property
Owner
7 E Virginia
American
Sycamore
On the side on N High St. Multiple large basal wounds from vehicle
collisions, heartwood decay at the base, slight lean over the road.
Property
Owner
Veterans
Memorial
Park
Okame
Cherry
Between the playground and Brick Alley. Multiple cankers along
the main stem, stem decay, heartwood decay, absence of visible
buttress roots, unbalanced crown decline
Borough
Staff
618 S
Wayne
3 Pin
Oaks
Dead branches extending over the r …
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Tue Sep 8, 2026 · 18:00
Public Safety & Quality of Life Committee
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Tue Sep 8, 2026 · 18:30
Parking Committee
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Tue Sep 8, 2026 · 17:30
Public Works Committee
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Tue Sep 8, 2026 · 18:00
Transportation Advisory Committee
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Wed Sep 9, 2026 · 19:00
Railroad Restoration Committee
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Wed Sep 9, 2026 · 18:00
Smart Growth Committee
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Wed Sep 9, 2026 · 18:30
Administration, Communication & Technology Committee
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Wed Sep 9, 2026 · 17:30
Finance & Revenue Committee
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Wed Sep 9, 2026 · 18:30
Administration, Communication & Technology Committee
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Mon Sep 14, 2026 · 18:30
Planning Commission- Voting
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Mon Sep 14, 2026 · 19:00
West Chester Library Board
West Chester Public Library, West Chester
Tue Sep 15, 2026 · 18:30
Borough Council
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Wed Sep 16, 2026 · 18:30
Borough Council
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Wed Sep 16, 2026 · 18:30
General
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ORDINANCE NO. ___ – 2026
BOROUGH OF WEST CHESTER
CHESTER COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF WEST CHESTER, CHESTER
COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, REPEALING THE BOROUGH OF WEST
CHESTER'S STREAM PROTECTION FEE ORDINANCE WHICH IS
CODIFIED IN CHAPTER 94A OF THE BOROUGH OF WEST CHESTER
CODE IN ITS ENTIRETY.
BE IT ENACTED AND ORDAINED and it is hereby enacted by authority of the
Council of the Borough of West Chester as follows:
SECTION 1. The Borough of West Chester's Stream Protection Fee Ordinance, adopted
on June 27, 2016 in Ordinance No. 5-2016, as amended, which is codified in Chapter 94A
of the Borough of West Chester Code, is repealed in its entirety.
SECTION 2. SEVERABILITY. If any provision of this Ordinance, or the application
thereof to any person or circumstance, is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the
remaining provisions of this Ordinance, which shall remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 3. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall become effective upon enactment
as provided by law.
ENACTED AND ORDAINED THIS _____ DAY OF ________________, 2026.
ATTEST:
COUNCIL FOR THE BOROUGH
OF WEST CHESTER
___________________________
By: _____________________________
Sean Metrick, Secretary
Nicole Scimone, President
APPROVED THIS ______ DAY OF _________________, 2026.
____________________________
Lillian L. DeBaptiste, Mayor
Thu Sep 17, 2026 · 19:00
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Mon Sep 21, 2026 · 18:00
Public Art Commission
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Tue Sep 22, 2026 · 18:00
WCCCC
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Thu Sep 24, 2026 · 18:30
Sustainability Advisory Committee
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Thu Sep 24, 2026 · 19:00
Historical & Architectural Review Board
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Mon Sep 28, 2026 · 18:00
Public Art Commission
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Wed Sep 30, 2026 · 18:30
Recreation Commission
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Mon Oct 5, 2026 · 18:30
Planning Commission- Work Session
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Wed Oct 7, 2026 · 18:00
Tree Commission
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Mon Oct 12, 2026 · 19:00
West Chester Library Board
West Chester Public Library, West Chester
Mon Oct 12, 2026 · 18:30
Planning Commission- Voting
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Tue Oct 13, 2026 · 18:00
Transportation Advisory Committee
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Tue Oct 13, 2026 · 18:00
Public Safety & Quality of Life Committee
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Tue Oct 13, 2026 · 17:30
Public Works Committee
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Tue Oct 13, 2026 · 18:30
Parking Committee
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Wed Oct 14, 2026 · 18:30
Administration, Communication & Technology Committee
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Wed Oct 14, 2026 · 18:30
Administration, Communication & Technology Committee
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Wed Oct 14, 2026 · 17:30
Finance & Revenue Committee
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Wed Oct 14, 2026 · 18:00
Smart Growth Committee
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Wed Oct 14, 2026 · 19:00
Railroad Restoration Committee
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Thu Oct 15, 2026 · 19:30
Historical Commission
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Tue Oct 20, 2026 · 18:30
Borough Council
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Wed Oct 21, 2026 · 18:30
Borough Council
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Mon Oct 26, 2026 · 18:00
Public Art Commission
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Mon Oct 26, 2026 · 15:00
Pension Committee
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Mon Oct 26, 2026 · 15:00
Pension Committee
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Mon Oct 26, 2026 · 18:00
Public Art Commission
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Tue Oct 27, 2026 · 18:00
WCCCC
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Thu Oct 29, 2026 · 19:00
Historical & Architectural Review Board
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Thu Oct 29, 2026 · 18:30
Sustainability Advisory Committee
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Mon Nov 2, 2026 · 18:30
Planning Commission- Work Session
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Wed Nov 4, 2026 · 18:00
Tree Commission
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Mon Nov 9, 2026 · 19:00
West Chester Library Board
West Chester Public Library, West Chester
Mon Nov 9, 2026 · 18:30
Planning Commission- Voting
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Tue Nov 10, 2026 · 18:00
Public Safety & Quality of Life Committee
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Tue Nov 10, 2026 · 18:00
Transportation Advisory Committee
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Tue Nov 10, 2026 · 17:30
Public Works Committee
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Tue Nov 10, 2026 · 18:30
Parking Committee
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Wed Nov 11, 2026 · 17:30
Finance & Revenue Committee
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Wed Nov 11, 2026 · 18:00
Smart Growth Committee
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Wed Nov 11, 2026 · 19:00
Railroad Restoration Committee
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Wed Nov 11, 2026 · 18:30
Administration, Communication & Technology Committee
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Wed Nov 11, 2026 · 18:30
Administration, Communication & Technology Committee
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Tue Nov 17, 2026 · 18:30
Borough Council
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Wed Nov 18, 2026 · 18:30
Borough Council
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Thu Nov 19, 2026 · 19:00
Historical Commission
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Thu Nov 19, 2026 · 19:00
Historical & Architectural Review Board
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Mon Nov 23, 2026 · 18:00
Public Art Commission
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Mon Nov 23, 2026 · 18:00
Public Art Commission
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Tue Nov 24, 2026 · 18:00
WCCCC
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Wed Dec 2, 2026 · 18:00
Tree Commission
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Wed Dec 2, 2026 · 18:30
Sustainability Advisory Committee
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Wed Dec 2, 2026 · 18:30
Recreation Commission
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Mon Dec 7, 2026 · 18:30
Planning Commission- Work Session
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Tue Dec 8, 2026 · 18:00
Public Safety & Quality of Life Committee
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Tue Dec 8, 2026 · 18:30
Parking Committee
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Tue Dec 8, 2026 · 17:30
Public Works Committee
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Tue Dec 8, 2026 · 18:00
Transportation Advisory Committee
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Wed Dec 9, 2026 · 18:30
Administration, Communication & Technology Committee
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Wed Dec 9, 2026 · 17:30
Finance & Revenue Committee
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Wed Dec 9, 2026 · 19:00
Railroad Restoration Committee
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Wed Dec 9, 2026 · 18:30
Administration, Communication & Technology Committee
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Wed Dec 9, 2026 · 18:00
Smart Growth Committee
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Mon Dec 14, 2026 · 18:30
Planning Commission- Voting
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Mon Dec 14, 2026 · 19:00
West Chester Library Board
West Chester Public Library, West Chester
Tue Dec 15, 2026 · 18:30
Borough Council
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Wed Dec 16, 2026 · 18:30
Borough Council
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Thu Dec 17, 2026 · 19:00
Historical & Architectural Review Board
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Thu Dec 17, 2026 · 19:00
Historical Commission
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Mon Dec 21, 2026 · 18:00
Public Art Commission
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Tue Dec 22, 2026 · 18:00
WCCCC
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Mon Dec 28, 2026 · 18:00
Public Art Commission
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Wed Jan 6, 2027 · 18:00
Tree Commission
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Tue Jan 12, 2027 · 18:30
Parking Committee
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Wed Jan 13, 2027 · 18:30
Administration, Communication & Technology Committee
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Mon Jan 18, 2027 · 18:30
Planning Commission- Work Session
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Mon Jan 25, 2027 · 18:00
Public Art Commission
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Tue Feb 9, 2027 · 18:30
Parking Committee
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Wed Feb 10, 2027 · 18:30
Administration, Communication & Technology Committee
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Mon Feb 15, 2027 · 18:30
Planning Commission- Work Session
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Mon Feb 22, 2027 · 18:00
Public Art Commission
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Wed Mar 10, 2027 · 18:30
Administration, Communication & Technology Committee
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Mon Mar 22, 2027 · 18:00
Public Art Commission
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Wed Apr 14, 2027 · 18:30
Administration, Communication & Technology Committee
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Mon Apr 26, 2027 · 18:00
Public Art Commission
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Wed May 12, 2027 · 18:30
Administration, Communication & Technology Committee
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Mon May 24, 2027 · 18:00
Public Art Commission
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Wed Jun 9, 2027 · 18:30
Administration, Communication & Technology Committee
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Mon Jun 28, 2027 · 18:00
Public Art Commission
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Wed Jul 14, 2027 · 18:30
Administration, Communication & Technology Committee
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Mon Jul 26, 2027 · 18:00
Public Art Commission
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Mon Aug 23, 2027 · 18:00
Public Art Commission
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Reuniones recientes
Thu Aug 27, 2026 · 19:00
Historical & Architectural Review Board
HARB revisa trabajos de letreros y fachadas en dos propiedades de West Chester
La Junta de Revisión Histórica y Arquitectónica se reúne para revisar dos solicitudes: una para la pintura de letreros y fachada en 208 E. Market St y otra para trabajos de fachada en 50 W. Gay Street. La junta también considerará la aprobación de las actas de la reunión del 30 de julio de 2026. Esta es una reunión regular sin otros elementos importantes listados.
- Solicitud 2026-20: pintura de letreros y fachada en 208 E. Market St
- Solicitud 2026-21: trabajos de fachada en 50 W. Gay Street
- Aprobación de las actas de la reunión del 30 de julio de 2026
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HARB Meeting
August 27, 2026 @ 7:00 PM
This meeting is recorded for public record.
Carol Quigley, Chair
James Breen
Tom Clark
Matt Hazley
Joseph Martino
Marissa McCarthy
Dan Ritchie
Michael Wallacavge
Phillip Yocum
Thomas Dougherty, PC Liason
HARB Meeting:
A. Applications
1.
2026-20 208 E. Market St
Proposed work: Sign and Façade painting
2.
2026-21 50 W. Gay Street
Profposed work: Facade
B. Discussion Items
1.
Approval of July 30, 2026 meeting minutes
C. Other Business
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Agendas are posted to www.west-chester.com by noon 3 business days prior to the meeting.
Thu Aug 27, 2026 · 18:30
Sustainability Advisory Committee
El Comité de Sostenibilidad discutirá la medición comparativa, el compostaje y la agregación de energía
El Comité Asesor de Sostenibilidad de West Chester se reúne para discutir varias iniciativas de sostenibilidad, incluidas una ordenanza de medición comparativa, un programa de compostaje y una resolución de Agregación de Elección Comunitaria. El comité también recibirá actualizaciones de otros comités del municipio y escuchará comentarios de los residentes sobre temas no incluidos en la agenda.
- Discusión de la Ordenanza de Medición Comparativa
- Discusión del programa de Compostaje
- Discusión de la Resolución de Agregación de Elección Comunitaria
- Actualizaciones del Comité Asesor de Transporte, el Comité para Restablecer el Servicio Ferroviario y la Comisión de Árboles
- Comentarios públicos sobre temas no incluidos en la agenda
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AGENDA – Sustainability Advisory Committee
Thursday Aug 27th - 6:30PM
Committee Members:
Chris Knepp - Chair
Megan Fork - Vice Chair
Abbey Cadden
Barbara Clarke
Lawrence Cohen
Connie McEvoy
Sarah Rogers
Staff Liaison:
Will Williams, Sustainability Director
•
Comments, suggestions, petitions by residents in attendance regarding items not on the
agenda (6:30)
•
Approve Prior Meeting Minutes (6:40)
•
Borough Updates (6:40)
o Transportation Advisory Committee
o Committee to Reestablish Railroad Service
o Tree Commission
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Benchmarking Ordinance (6:55)
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Composting (7:15)
•
Community Choice Aggregation Resolution (7:30)
•
Adjourned (7:45)
Wed Aug 26, 2026 · 18:30
Recreation Commission
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West Chester Parks Special Events Commission
MEETING AGENDA
August 2026
August 26, 2026
Open Meeting at __________________ pm
Attendants: Keith Kurowski, Director of Parks and Recreation, Joyce Neilan-
CHAIR, Jennifer O’Brien , Mike Reese- VICE CHAIR, Chantale Fieldhouse, Joshua
Carter- SECRETARY, Rob Figarotta, OPEN SEAT (Please cross off who was not
present)
Guest:
Friends of Everhart Park
Friends of Marshall Square Park
Friends of Hoopes Park
Approval of Minutes –
March 2026 (Rob)
June 2026
I.
Chairperson’s report:
II.
Director’s Report/Monthly report
III.
Park assignments
Bayard Rustin – Mike Reese
Everhart Park – Jennifer O’Brien
Fugett Park – Chantale Fieldhouse
Greenfield – Josh Carter
Hoopes Park – Joyce Neilan
Horace Pippen- Jennifer O’Brien
West Chester Parks Special Events Commission
MEETING AGENDA
August 2026
John O Green (phase I and II) – Josh Carter
McBratnie Park – Jennifer O’Brien
Marshall Square Park – Chantale Fieldhouse
Mosteller Park – Mike Reese
Veterans Memorial – Rob Figarotta
Barclay Park – Rob Figarotta
IV.
New Business
a. Turks Head Trail – ChesCo Accelerator Grant
1. $10k with a $10k match
b. Friends of Hoopes Park invasives removal (attachment)
V.
Old Business
a. America 250 updates
1. WCACOG
b. Update on John O Green Splashpad
c. ADA pathway at Horace Pippin Park
1. Two options, short (140 linear feet) or long 300 linear
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Tue Aug 25, 2026 · 18:00
WCCCC
Comité para revisar el Plan Maestro de WCU, encuesta de transporte compartido y eventos de otoño
El Comité del Campus Comunitario de West Chester se reunirá para discutir actualizaciones del municipio y de la Universidad de West Chester (WCU), incluyendo la aprobación del Plan Maestro del Campus de WCU, una encuesta sobre el transporte compartido y próximos eventos como la Limpieza de Otoño y el Homecoming. El comité también revisará proyectos prioritarios sobre buena vecindad/servicios, comunicación y ciclismo. Se invita al público a realizar comentarios sobre temas fuera de la agenda.
- Aprobación de las actas de la reunión de junio
- Actualización de las ordenanzas municipales
- Actualización de la aprobación del Plan Maestro del Campus de WCU
- Discusión sobre la Encuesta de Transporte Compartido
- Planificación de la Limpieza Anual de Otoño y el Fin de Semana de Homecoming de WCU (25-27 de septiembre)
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WEST CHESTER COMMUNITY CAMPUS COMMITTEE
Meeting Agenda
August 25, 2026 – 6PM
Borough Hall Conference Room
MISSION
The mission of the West Chester Community Campus Committee (WCCCC) is to promote and
increase communication and collaboration between Borough of West Chester community leaders
and residents and West Chester University officials and students on issues that affect health, safety,
and quality of life for the campus and Borough community.
GUIDING PRINCIPLES
● Neighbor as a moral concept not a geographic term
● Open-mindedness and inclusion of a diversity of stakeholders and perspectives
● Respectful communication, innovative thinking, collaborative problem solving, and an
equitable approach to address community need
● Collective decision making and action to the betterment of our shared community
AGENDA ITEMS
• Introductions Based Upon Any New Participants
• Public comment regarding items not on the agenda (5 minutes/speaker)
• Approval of June Meeting Minutes
• Borough and University Updates
➢ Borough ordinances
➢ WCU Campus Master Plan approval
➢ Shared Shuttle Survey
➢ Annual Fall Clean-Up
➢ WCU Homecoming Weekend, September 25th-27th
➢ Welcome to the Borough event, September 19th
● Priority Projects:
➢ Good neighbor/service
➢ Communication
➢ Biking
• Other
Mon Aug 24, 2026 · 18:00
Public Art Commission
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Mon Aug 24, 2026 · 18:00
Zoning & Hearing Board
Zoning board to hear notices for two West Chester properties
The West Chester Zoning Hearing Board is meeting to address notices for two properties: 500 W Lafayette St and 615-617 S Walnut Street. The agenda lists only these notices and no other substantive items, so the meeting appears to be limited to these matters.
- Notice for 500 W Lafayette St
- Notice for 615-617 S Walnut Street
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Zoning Hearing Board Meeting
August 24, 2026 @ 6:00 PM
This meeting is recorded for public record.
Davis Sweet, Chair
Term Expires:
Anne M. Carroll
Term Expires:
Matthew Chominski
Term Expires:
Terrance Keenan
Term Expires:
Michael Pastino
Term Expires:
Victoria Zytkowicz, Alternate
Term Expires:
Zoning Hearing Board Meeting:
A. Notices
1.
500 W Lafayette St
2.
615-617 S Walnut Street Notice
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Thu Aug 20, 2026 · 19:00
Historical Commission
La Comisión Histórica se reúne; informes de rutina, sin votaciones importantes
La Comisión Histérical de West Chester celebra su reunión mensual regular. La agenda consiste en asuntos rutinarios: aprobación de las actas de julio, recepción de informes de comités y discusión de proyectos en curso como el Atlas Histórico, la Semana de Lafayette y el Proyecto de Historia Oral. No se enumeran decisiones importantes, audiencias públicas ni votaciones.
- Aprobación de las actas de la reunión de julio de 2026
- Informes sobre el Atlas Histórico, la Semana de Lafayette y el informe anual
- Discusión sobre Town Tours & Village Walks y Dare to Declare para los parques del Borough
- Actualización sobre el comité de vitrales y el Comité de Árboles Históricos
- Anuncio: la reunión de octubre comenzará más tarde; Premios de Preservación
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West Chester Historical Commission Meeting
401 East Gay Street, West Chester, PA 19380
Room 232– Borough Hall
August 20, 2026 – 7 PM
Meeting Agenda
Present:
Absent with notice: Anne Skillman
Absent:
Call meeting to order –
A. Introduction of guest(s) -
B. Public comments on items not on the agenda -
C. Approval of minutes for July 2026 –
D. Reports and commentaries
1. Chair Tom Walsh
a. Historic Atlas –
b. Lafayette Week –
c. Annual report
d. Town Tours & Village Walks –
e. Dare to Declare for Borough Parks
f. Quarterly Saturday History Presentations –
2. Vice-Chair – Catherine Quillman – stained-glass committee
3. Eric Lorgus – needs to find a new student from WCU for the Wiki project
4. Kora Stahl - Historic Tree Committee -
5. Chris Lang – Oral History Project -
6. Mary Baylis & Anne Skillman - Gay Street School -
E. Old Business
F. New Business –
G. Announcements – October meeting will start later – Preservation Awards
H. Adjournment –
Next Historical Commission Meeting: Sept 17, 2026, 7PM – submit agenda items by 9/12
Other Borough Meetings & Deadlines of importance:
- Smart Growth Committee meets on Wednesday, Sept 9, 2026, at 6:30PM (Submissions – the
Monday before)
- Council Work Session is Tuesday, Sept 15 at 6:30 pm
- Council Voting Session is Wednesday, Sept 16 at 6:30 pm
Wed Aug 19, 2026 · 18:30
General
Borough of West Chester, Municipal Building, West Chester
Wed Aug 19, 2026 · 18:30
General
Borough of West Chester, Municipal Building, West Chester
Wed Aug 19, 2026 · 18:30
General
West Chester proposes new zoning regulations for tobacco and smoke shops
The Borough Council is considering an ordinance to amend Chapter 112 of the zoning code. The proposal defines tobacco stores and smoke shops and establishes them as conditional uses in specific districts.
- Proposed 500-foot minimum distance between smoke shops and other smoke shops
- Proposed 500-foot minimum distance from schools, religious uses, day care centers, and libraries
- Prohibition of smoke shops in buildings with residential dwellings
- Ban on self-service displays for tobacco and vape products
- Prohibition of food sales within tobacco stores/smoke shops
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ORDINANCE NO. ___ – 2026
BOROUGH OF WEST CHESTER
CHESTER COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF WEST CHESTER,
CHESTER COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, AMENDING THE CODE OF
THE BOROUGH OF WEST CHESTER, CHAPTER 112 TITLED
“ZONING” TO AMEND SECTION 112 -202 TO AMEND THE
DEFINITION FOR RETAIL STORE OR SHOP AND TO ADD A
DEFINITION FOR T OBACCO STORE/SMOKE SHOP; SECTION
112-304.C TO ADD A TOBACCO STORE/SMOKE SHOP AS A USE
PERMITTED BY CONDITIONAL USE IN THE TC TOWN CENTER
AND CS COMMERCIAL SERVICE DISTRICT S; AND TO ADD A
NEW SECTION 112 -917 TO ADOPT REGULATIONS FOR
TOBACCO STORE/SMOKE SHOPS.
BE IT ENACTED AND ORDAINED and it is hereby enacted by authority of the Council
of the Borough of West Chester that Chapter 112 of the Code of the Borough of West
Chester, titled “Zoning” shall be amended as follows:
SECTION 1 . Section 112 -202, titled “Definitions”, shall be amended to amend the
following definition:
RETAIL STORE OR SHOP
An enterprise engaged in the sale of goods or merchandise to the general public, and the
rendering of services incidental to such sale, for items such as antiques, books,
beverages, confections, dry goods, flowers and plants, foodstuffs, gifts, garden supplies,
hardware, household appliances, jewelry, notions, paint, periodicals, stationary, or
wearing apparel, including a dispensary. A retail store o r shop which maintains 20% or
more of its total display area for the sale of tobacco, tobacco products, Delta (8, 9, …
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Wed Aug 19, 2026 · 18:30
Borough Council
El Concejo votará sobre zonificación, prohibición de kratom y impuesto de seguridad pública
El Concejo del Municipio de West Chester llevará a cabo una sesión de votación con audiencias públicas sobre ordenanzas para regular las tiendas de tabaco, prohibir el kratom y enmendar las reglas de estacionamiento. También considerarán la aprobación de un uso condicional para el Plan Maestro de la Universidad de West Chester, un impuesto de seguridad pública para servicios médicos de emergencia y numerosos contratos y resoluciones.
- Audiencia pública: ordenanza para añadir una definición y regulaciones para tiendas de tabaco/tiendas de humo en los distritos TC y CS
- Audiencia pública: ordenanza para prohibir la venta, fabricación y uso público de kratom y sustancias 7-OH
- Moción para aprobar el uso condicional para el Plan Maestro de la Universidad de West Chester
- Moción para aprobar un contrato de 5 años con Granicus (SmartGov) para la gestión de licencias y permisos
- Moción para aprobar la licitación para el proyecto de capital Brick Sewer Relining 2026
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Borough Council Meeting Voting Session
August 19, 2026 @ 6:30 PM
This meeting is recorded for public record.
Nicole Scimone, President
Member, 4th Ward
Term Expires: 12/31/27
Bernie Flynn, Vice President
Member, 6th Ward
Term Expires: 12/31/27
Bryan Travis
Member, 2nd Ward
Term Expires: 12/31/27
Brian McGinnis
Member, 3rd Ward
Term Expires: 12/31/29
Stephen Marvin
Member, 5th Ward
Term Expires: 12/31/29
Lisa Kearns
Member, 7th Ward
Term Expires: 12/31/29
Jerome Szczepaniak
Member, 1st Ward
Term Expires: 12/31/29
Mayor: Lillian L. DeBaptiste
Borough Manager: Sean Metrick
Assistant Borough Manager: Ramsey Reiner
Borough Council Meeting:
I.
Public Hearings
A.
An Ordinance of the Borough of West Chester, Chester County, Pennsylvania,
amending the Code of the Borough of West Chester, Chapter 112 titled “Zoning” to
amend Section 112-202 to amend the definition for retail store or shop and to add a
definition for tobacco store/smoke shop; Section 112-304.c to add a tobacco
store/smoke shop as a use permitted by Conditional Use in the TC Town Center and
CS Commercial Service Districts; and to add a new Section 112-917 to adopt
regulations for tobacco store/smoke shops. (attachment)
B.
An Ordinance of the Borough of West Chester, Chester County, Pennsylvania, to
prohibit the sale, manufacture and public use of kratom, kratom-derived products and
concentrated 7-OH substances within the Borough.
C.
Amendment to Chapter 104, "Vehicles & Parking"
II.
Call to …
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General
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Tue Aug 18, 2026 · 18:30
Borough Council
El Concejo considerará impuesto de seguridad pública y cambios de zonificación para tiendas de tabaco
El Concejo del Distrito de West Chester llevará a cabo una sesión de trabajo para discutir y votar sobre varios temas, incluyendo un posible impuesto de seguridad pública para financiar servicios médicos de emergencia, enmiendas de zonificación para tiendas de tabaco y una prohibición del kratom. El concejo también considerará contratos, cambios en la política de estacionamiento y propuestas de desarrollo. Las audiencias públicas sobre las ordenanzas de zonificación y kratom están programadas para el 19 de agosto.
- Considerar impuesto de seguridad pública para servicios médicos de emergencia
- Audiencia pública sobre la ordenanza para añadir tiendas de tabaco/tiendas de humo como uso condicional en los distritos TC y CS
- Audiencia pública sobre la ordenanza para prohibir la venta, fabricación y uso público de kratom
- Aprobar contrato de cinco años con Granicus (SmartGov) para la gestión de permisos
- Aprobar plan preliminar de desarrollo de tierras para las casas adosadas en 410 S High St
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Borough Council Meeting Work Session
August 18, 2026 @ 6:30 PM
This meeting is recorded for public record.
Nicole Scimone, President
Member, 4th Ward
Term Expires: 12/31/27
Bernie Flynn, Vice President
Member, 6th Ward
Term Expires: 12/31/27
Bryan Travis
Member, 2nd Ward
Term Expires: 12/31/27
Brian McGinnis
Member, 3rd Ward
Term Expires: 12/31/29
Stephen Marvin
Member, 5th Ward
Term Expires: 12/31/29
Lisa Kearns
Member, 7th Ward
Term Expires: 12/31/29
Jerome Szczepaniak
Member, 1st Ward
Term Expires: 12/31/29
Mayor: Lillian L. DeBaptiste
Borough Manager: Sean Metrick
Assistant Borough Manager: Ramsey Reiner
Borough Council Meeting:
I.
Call to Order
II. Pledge of Allegiance
III. Announcements
A. Announce the purpose of the July 27, 2026 Executive Session
B. Announce the purpose of the August 6, 2026 Executive Session
C. Announce Public Hearing: August 19, 2026 at 6:30 p.m
An Ordinance of the Borough of West Chester, Chester County, Pennsylvania,
amending the Code of the Borough of West Chester, Chapter 112 titled “Zoning” to
amend Section 112-202 to amend the definition for retail store or shop and to add a
definition for tobacco store/smoke shop; Section 112-304.c to add a tobacco
store/smoke shop as a use permitted by Conditional Use in the TC Town Center and
CS Commercial Service Districts; and to add a new Section 112-917 to adopt
regulations for tobacco store/smoke shops. (attachment)
D. Announce Public Hear …
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Wed Aug 12, 2026 · 18:30
Administration, Communication & Technology Committee
Comité discutirá aumento de sueldo al concejo, reuniones virtuales y manual de políticas
El Comité de Administración, Comunicación y Tecnología discutirá varios asuntos administrativos, incluyendo una propuesta de aumento a la compensación del Concejo Municipal/Alcalde, la participación virtual en reuniones públicas y enmiendas al manual de políticas de los empleados. El comité también recibirá un informe trimestral de sostenibilidad y considerará la aprobación de las actas de la reunión de julio de 2026.
- Discusión sobre el aumento a la compensación del Concejo Municipal/Alcalde
- Discusión sobre la participación virtual en reuniones públicas
- Moción para aprobar enmiendas al manual de políticas de los empleados
- Informe Trimestral de Sostenibilidad
- Aprobar las actas de la reunión de julio de 2026
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ACT Committee Meeting
August 12, 2026 @ 6:30 PM
This meeting is recorded for public record.
Committee Members:
Lisa Kearns, Chair
Jerome Szczepaniak
Stephen Marvin
Chief Information Security Officer: William Mann
Director of Human Resources: Christine Hines
Borough Manager: Sean Metrick
Assistant Borough Manager: Ramsey Reiner
ACT Committee Meeting:
I. Call to Order
II. Announcements
A. The West Chester Borough is participating in a friendly “Food Fight” with East &
West Bradford Townships from July 1st to August 31, to collect non-perishable food
items. Collection site is in the lobby at West Chester Borough Hall
III. Comments
Comments, suggestions, petitions by residents, taxpayers and visitors in attendance
regarding items that are not on the agenda. Please be advised there is a 5-minute time limit
which is at the discretion of the Council President and/or Chair.
IV. Reports
A. ACT Committee –Chair Report, workplan and issues raised at prior meetings
B. Quarterly Report – Sustainability (attachment)
V. Old Business
A. Approve July 2026 meeting minutes (attachment)
B. Discuss virtual participation at public meetings
C. Discuss increase to Borough Council/Mayor compensation (attachment)
VI. New Business
A. Discussion of meeting management
B. Motion to approve amendments to the employee policy manual (attachment)
VII. Other Business
VIII. Adjournment
Visit www.west-chester.com for access to all attachments.
Agendas are pos …
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Finance & Revenue Committee
El Comité de Finanzas analiza impuestos, contratos y proyectos de infraestructura
El comité revisará varios asuntos financieros, incluyendo un impuesto de seguridad pública y programas de pagos en lugar de impuestos. Los miembros también están considerando diversas aprobaciones de contratos, adjudicaciones de licitaciones para proyectos de alcantarillado y pavimentación, y múltiples órdenes de compra.
- Discutir el aumento de la financiación para los servicios médicos de emergencia mediante un impuesto de seguridad pública
- Moción para aprobar una donación de $900 de Serpentine para un evento de la West Chester Downtown Foundation
- Moción para aprobar un contrato de cinco años con Granicus para servicios de gestión de permisos
- Moción para aprobar las licitaciones para el revestimiento de alcantarillado de ladrillo (Brick Sewer Relining) y pavimentación en Taylor Run Wastewater Treatment Plant, Green Field y Market Street Lot
- Moción para adoptar la modificación presupuestaria para el Fire Fund y la compra de un vehículo de bloqueo dedicado para el WCFD
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Finance & Revenue Committee Meeting
August 12, 2026 @ 5:30 PM
This meeting is recorded for public record.
Committee Members:
Brian McGinnis, Chair
Bernie Flynn
Jerome Szczepaniak
Director of Finance & Revenue: Barbara Lionti
Borough Manager: Sean Metrick
Assistant Borough Manager: Ramsey Reiner
Finance & Revenue Committee Meeting:
I. Call to Order
II. Announcements
A. West Chester Borough is participating in a friendly “Food Fight” with East & West
Bradford Townships from July 1st to August 31, to collect non-perishable food items.
Collection site is in the lobby at West Chester Borough Hall
III. Comments
Comments, suggestions, petitions by residents, taxpayers and visitors in attendance
regarding items that are not on the agenda. Please be advised there is a 5-minute time limit
which is at the discretion of the Council President and/or Chair.
IV. Reports
A. Director’s report on monthly financials (attachment)
B. Finance Committee – Chair Report, workplan and issues raised at prior meetings
(attachment)
V. Old Business
A. Approve July 2026 meeting minutes (attachment)
B. Discuss public safety tax
Issue: Raise funding for emergency medical services with a specific tax
VI. New Business
A. Discuss Payment in Lieu of Taxes programs in PA
Issue: Implement payment in lieu of taxes agreements with tax exempt properties
B. Motion to approve the request for sponsorship from West Chester Foundation
(attachment)
Issue: Approve $900 Serpe …
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Wed Aug 12, 2026 · 18:00
Smart Growth Committee
Comité votará sobre plan de casas adosadas, asistencia del procurador y ediciones de ordenanzas
El Comité de Crecimiento Inteligente (Smart Growth Committee) votará sobre un plan preliminar de desarrollo de tierras para casas adosadas en 410 S High St, decidirá si instruye al Procurador a asistir a audiencias de zonificación para dos propiedades y considerará ediciones menores al Capítulo 66. También discutirán permisos para fiestas grandes e ítems no resueltos de la ordenanza de camiones de comida, y aprobarán solicitudes de HARB.
- Moción para aprobar el plan preliminar de desarrollo de tierras para las casas adosadas en 410 S High St
- Moción para instruir al Procurador a la Junta de Audiencias de Zonificación para 615/617 S Walnut St (variación de estacionamiento) — el personal recomienda NO
- Moción para instruir al Procurador a la Audiencia de Zonificación para 500 W Lafayette St (variación de retranqueo de patio lateral) — el personal recomienda NO
- Moción para aprobar ediciones menores a la Ordenanza del Capítulo 66 (correcciones de plazos)
- Moción para aprobar solicitudes de HARB: barandilla en 122 S High St, letrero en 143 W Gay St, toldo en 200 N High St, HVAC en 20 W Market St, letrero/fachada en 16 E Gay St
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Smart Growth Committee Meeting
August 12, 2026 @ 6:00 PM
This meeting is recorded for public record.
Committee Members:
Jerome Szczepaniak, Chair
Bryan Travis
Stephen Marvin
Director of Building & Housing: Aaron Flook
Borough Manager: Sean Metrick
Assistant Borough Manager: Ramsey Reiner
Smart Growth Committee Meeting:
1. Call to Order
2. Announcements
A. The West Chester Borough is participating in a friendly “Food Fight” with East &
West Bradford Townships from July 1st to August 31, to collect non-perishable food
items. Collection site is in the lobby at West Chester Borough Hall
3. Comments
Comments, suggestions, petitions by residents, taxpayers and visitors in attendance
regarding items that are not on the agenda. Please be advised there is a 5-minute time limit
which is at the discretion of the Council President and/or Chair.
4. Reports
A. Director’s report – (attachment)
B. Smart Growth Committee - Chair Report, workplan and issues raised at prior meetings
(attachment)
5. Old Business
A. Motion to approve Smart Growth Committee minutes – June 10, 2026 & July 8, 2026
(attachment)
B. Discuss large party permits on private property
Issue: Control the size and frequency of large gatherings
C. Discussion on Mobile Food Truck Ordinance items to be resolved (attachment)
Issue: Smart Growth feedback needed on 3 items for the pending food truck ordinance.
6. New Business
A. Motion to approve preliminary land development plan for …
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Wed Aug 12, 2026 · 19:00
Railroad Restoration Committee
El Comité para Restablecer el Servicio Ferroviario a West Chester se reúne el 12 de agosto
El comité está revisando los progresos en la restauración del servicio ferroviario, incluyendo encuestas de tránsito y solicitudes de subvenciones estatales. Los miembros están coordinando actividades de divulgación con la Universidad Cheyney y los municipios locales.
- Discusión sobre subvenciones estatales para un puente peatonal con el personal del Sen. Kane
- Revisión de encuestas de tránsito de estudiantes y residentes para Westtown y Cheyney
- Presentaciones de proyectos para Media Borough y Middletown Township
- Redacción de borradores de cartas recíprocas de apoyo para Turks Head Trail
- Exploración de asociaciones corporativas con Deloitte, Aramark y Kaiser Permanente
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Borough of West Chester, Pennsylvania
West Chester Borough Council
Committee to Reestablish Rail Service to West Chester
AGENDA
PURPOSE: Monthly Meeting of the Committee to Reestablish Rail Service to
West Chester
LOCATION: West Chester Borough Hall, Room 232
DATE/TIME: Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at 7:00 PM
TEAMS LINK: MEETING LINK
Meeting ID: 243 349 623 894
Passcode: 7M594X
Dial in by phone +1 814-580-5758,,279105431#
1. Call to Order
a. Chair’s Remarks (Levinn)
b. Public Remarks
2. Approval of Minutes
a. July 8, 2026
b. Reminder: Launch Transcription to record draft Meeting Minutes.
3. Old Business
a. Review of Open Action Items
# Full Description Due Date Responsible
Party Comments
35 Student/Resident Transit Surveys 8/31/2026 Levinn Westtown survey
received; Cheyney
outreach ongoing.
43 Meet with Sen. Kane's staff to
discuss applying for state grants for
the pedestrian bridge
8/28/2026 Levinn and
Laarkamp
Reach out to setup
meeting following
initial discussions
with engineering
firms.
46 Project Presentations to Media
Borough and Middletown
Township
8/31/2026 Laarkamp Provide run through
of standard
presentation
49 Turks Head Trail (THT) Reciprocal 6/30/2026 Levinn Mutual letter
2
Letters of Support drafting in
progress.
53 Cheyney Engagement 8/31/2026 Levinn Potential
collaboration
around station
location and
ridership base
54 Quarterly RRC Update to Borough
Council
10/14/2026 Levinn
55 Plan …
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Administration, Communication & Technology Committee
Borough of West Chester, Municipal Building, West Chester
Tue Aug 11, 2026 · 18:30
Parking Committee
El Comité de Estacionamiento votará sobre el contrato de arrendamiento de Hotel Indigo, cambios en las tarifas y la política de eventos especiales
El Comité de Estacionamiento votará sobre varios puntos que incluyen un contrato de arrendamiento para Hotel Indigo que requiere 55 espacios en el Chestnut Street Garage, un cronograma de tarifas actualizado para el New Street Lot que permite permisos mensuales a $95, y cambios a la Política de Estacionamiento para Eventos Especiales. También discutirán la exclusión de 222 N Walnut Street del programa de permisos residenciales y la renovación de un contrato de arrendamiento con Chester County por 79 espacios en el Gay Street Lot.
- Moción para aprobar el contrato de arrendamiento de Hotel Indigo por 55 espacios en Chestnut Street Garage con términos de MOU por exceso
- Moción para aprobar el cronograma de tarifas actualizado para New Street Lot (lote 3) permitiendo permisos mensuales a $95, de 8am-5pm lunes a viernes
- Moción para aprobar cambios a la Política de Estacionamiento para Eventos Especiales trasladando la hora de inicio a 2 horas antes de los eventos, excluyendo el Desfile de Navidad
- Discusión sobre la exclusión de 222 N Walnut Street del Programa de Permisos de Estacionamiento Residencial debido al uso no residencial
- Discusión y posible moción para renovar el contrato de arrendamiento de 2 años con Chester County por 79 espacios en Gay Street Lot
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Parking Committee Meeting
August 11, 2026 @ 6:30 PM
This meeting is recorded for public record.
Committee Members:
Stephen Marvin, Chair
Bernie Flynn
Lisa Kearns
Director of Parking Services/Assistant Borough Manager: Ramsey Reiner
Assistant Director of Parking: Monica Campbell
Borough Manager: Sean Metrick
Parking Committee Meeting:
I. Call to Order
II. Announcements
A. The West Chester Borough is participating in a friendly “Food Fight” with East &
West Bradford Townships from July 1st to August 31, to collect non-perishable food
items. Collection site is in the lobby at West Chester Borough Hall
B. Announce Public Hearing: August 19, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Chapter 104 "Vehicles & Traffic"
III. Comments
Comments, suggestions, petitions by residents, taxpayers and visitors in attendance
regarding items that are not on the agenda. Please be advised there is a 5-minute time limit
which is at the discretion of the Council President and/or Chair.
IV. Reports
A. Garage management report (attachment)
Rate comparison & proposal by Colonial Parking
B. Director’s report (attachment)
C. Parking Committee – Chair Report, workplan and issues raised at prior meetings
V. Old Business
A. Motion to approve July 2026 Parking Committee meeting minutes (attachment)
B. Motion to approve changes to Special Event Parking Policy (attachment)
Issue: Move start time to 2-hours prior to start of the event, not including the
Christmas Parade.
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Transportation Advisory Committee
El comité de transporte discutirá prioridades de aceras, pintura de intersecciones y encuesta de lanzadera
El Comité Asesor de Transporte de West Chester se reunirá para discutir varios temas relacionados con el transporte, incluyendo un esfuerzo de mapeo para la priorización de aceras, un documento de proceso para la pintura de intersecciones, una actualización del estudio de subvención para senderos y una encuesta sobre la lanzadera comunitaria. El comité también escuchará actualizaciones del Comité de Restauración del Ferrocarril y considerará comentarios del público.
- Priorización de aceras: el siguiente paso es mapear los resultados
- Iniciativa de documento de proceso de 1 página para la pintura de intersecciones (borrador en progreso)
- Actualización del Estudio de Subvención del Turks Head Trail por parte de DVRPC
- Encuesta de la Lanzadera de la WC Community Campus Coalition publicada en el sitio web del municipio
- Idea de placemaking en el triángulo de Hannum Ave & Wayne St
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AGENDA – Transportation Advisory Committee
Tuesday, Aug 11, 2026, 6:00 PM ET
Committee Members: John O’Brien - Chair
Laura McLaine - Secretary
Liz Young - RR Commission Liaison
Jim Wylie
Ray Ott
Patricia Shields
Brandon Emig
Staff Liaison: Will Williams, Sustainability Director
West Chester Borough Hall Room #232
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Call to Order
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Comments, suggestions, petitions by residents in attendance regarding items not on the
Agenda
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Approve Prior Meeting Minutes
○
Draft Jun 9 Mtg Notes
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Rail Restoration Committee Update
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Sidewalk Prioritization
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Next step: Nick to map results.
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Discussion Items
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Intersection painting 1-page process doc initiative
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Laura started drafting a doc with help from Claude.ai
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NOTES:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1N8iIaxU7oJD2LId73GFCzj-CCwe4
TQ4HxkPM9yoVgL4/edit?usp=sharing
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DRAFT DOC:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ocx6ArxijL8GuSG4dt_wnoS2eING
bUcX/edit?usp=drive_link&ouid=107423690438925537744&rtpof=true&s
d=true
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John awaiting Borough crash data from Goodfellowship Ambulance
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Turks Head Trail Grant Study
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Any update from DVRPC?
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Update on WC Community Campus Coalition Shuttle Survey
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Survey posted on WCB website:
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=aEX8Lwj1fk6
hay1EnRWjzYEy2xl5ZZ9NnvPmCu3I0E1UNUVNRU5NOEg0MThMMVB
VSFhZWkZORUxWMy4u&route=shorturl
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Mentioned in 6/26/26 edition of Hello West Chester as well
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Placemaking idea(s) at Hannum Ave & Wayne St (triangle at intersection)
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Adjournment
Tue Aug 11, 2026 · 17:30
Public Works Committee
Comité discutirá nuevo edificio de Obras Públicas y mantenimiento de la biblioteca
El Comité de Obras Públicentes discutirá el progreso de un nuevo edificio de Obras Públicas, el mantenimiento de la Biblioteca Pública de West Chester y su ascensor, las condiciones de los baños en Everhart Park, una enmienda al Plan de Gestión de Goose Creek Connection y cambios en el programa de limpieza de calles. También votarán sobre las tarifas de mantenimiento de Code Elevator para el ascensor de la biblioteca.
- Discutir el progreso de un nuevo edificio de Obras Públicas
- Moción para aprobar las tarifas de mantenimiento de Code Elevator para la Biblioteca Pública de West Chester
- Discutir el mantenimiento de la Biblioteca Pública de West Chester
- Discutir el mantenimiento y la condición de los baños en Everhart Park
- Moción para aprobar la enmienda al Plan de Gestión de Goose Creek Connection
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Public Works Committee Meeting
August 11, 2026 @ 5:30 PM
This meeting is recorded for public record.
Committee Members:
Bernie Flynn, Chair
Bryan Travis
Brian McGinnis
Director of Public Works: Donald Anderson
Wastewater Director: Sean Mitchell
Director of Parks & Recreation: Keith Kurowski
Borough Manager: Sean Metrick
Assistant Borough Manager: Ramsey Reiner
Public Works Committee Meeting:
I. Call to Order
II. Announcements
A. The West Chester Borough is participating in a friendly “Food Fight” with East &
West Bradford Townships from July 1st to August 31, to collect non-perishable food
items. Collection site is in the lobby at West Chester Borough Hall
III. Comments
Comments, suggestions, petitions by residents, taxpayers and visitors in attendance
regarding items that are not on the agenda. Please be advised there is a 5-minute time limit
which is at the discretion of the Council President and/or Chair.
IV. Reports
A. Engineer (attachment)
B. Public Works (attachment)
C. Wastewater (attachment)
D. Parks & Recreation (attachment)
E. Public Works Committee – Chair Report, workplan and issues raised at prior meetings
V. Old Business
A. Approve July 2026 meeting minutes (attachment)
B. Discuss progress on the consideration of a new Public Works building
VI. New Business
A. Discuss maintenance of the West Chester Public Library
Issue: Discuss the maintenance of the West Chester Public Library
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Tue Aug 11, 2026 · 18:00
Public Safety & Quality of Life Committee
Comité discutirá cambios de zonificación para tiendas de tabaco y prohibición de kratom
El Comité de Seguridad Pública y Calidad de Vida discutirá propuestas de enmiendas de zonificación para definir y regular las tiendas de tabaco/tiendas de artículos para fumadores, y una ordenanza separada para prohibir el kratom y sustancias relacionadas. El comité también considerará permisos para eventos especiales para tres próximos eventos, una resolución para adoptar el Plan de Mitigación de Peligros del Condado de Chester, y regulaciones para reuniones sociales desordenadas.
- Audiencia pública sobre la enmienda de zonificación para añadir tiendas de tabaco/tiendas de artículos para fumadores como uso condicional en los distritos TC Town Center y CS Commercial Service
- Audiencia pública sobre la ordenanza para prohibir la venta, fabricación y uso público de kratom y sustancias concentradas de 7-OH
- Moción para adoptar la resolución que aprueba el Plan de Mitigación de Peligros del Condado de Chester (actualizado cada cinco años)
- Discusión de regulaciones y sanciones para reuniones sociales desordenadas
- Permisos para eventos especiales para Unite for HER Run/Walk (17/10), Veterans Parade (08/11), Christmas Parade (04/12)
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Public Safety & Quality of Life Committee Meeting
August 11, 2026 @ 6:00 PM
This meeting is recorded for public record.
Committee Members:
Bryan Travis, Chair
Brian McGinnis
Lisa Kearns
Chief of Police: Joshua Lee
Director of Parks & Recreation: Keith Kurowski
Borough Manager: Sean Metrick
Assistant Borough Manager: Ramsey Reiner
Fire Chief: Mark Scanlon
Director of Operations Good Fellowship Ambulance Club: Justin Robbins
Public Safety & Quality of Life Committee Meeting:
I. Call to Order
II. Announcements
A. The West Chester Borough is participating in a friendly “Food Fight” with East &
West Bradford Townships from July 1st to August 31, to collect non-perishable food
items. Collection site is in the lobby at West Chester Borough Hall
B. Announce Public Hearing: August 19, 2026 at 6:30 PM:
An Ordinance of the Borough of West Chester, Chester County, Pennsylvania,
amending the code of the borough of West Chester, Chapter 112 titled “Zoning” to
amend Section 112-202 to amend the definition for retail store or shop and to add a
definition for tobacco store/smoke shop; Section 112-304.c to add a tobacco
store/smoke shop as a use permitted by conditional use in the TC Town Center and CS
Commercial Service districts; and to add a new Section 112-917 to adopt regulations
for tobacco store/smoke shops.
C. Announce Public Hearing: August 19, 2026 at 6:30 PM:
An Ordinance of the Borough of West Chester, Chester County, Pennsylvania, to
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Mon Aug 10, 2026 · 18:30
Planning Commission- Voting
La Comisión de Planificación revisará proyectos de casas adosadas y la ordenanza de tiendas de vapeo
La Comisión de Planificación de West Chester se reunirá para discutir varios proyectos de desarrollo, incluyendo casas adosadas en 410 South High Street y 615-617 S. Walnut St, y planes esquemáticos para propiedades en W. Washington y W. Gay Streets. La comisión también revisará una propuesta de ordenanza para tiendas de vapeo y escuchará informes de la Junta de Audiencias de Zonificación (Zoning Hearing Board) y de la Junta de Revisión Histórica Arquitectónica (Historical Architectural Review Board). La reunión incluye la aprobación de las actas de julio y comentarios de los ciudadanos sobre temas fuera del orden del día.
- 410 South High Street III Townhomes (Pete Staz)
- 615-617 S. Walnut St Townhomes
- plan esquemático de 328-332 W Washington Street
- discusión de nivel esquemático en 339 W. Gay Street
- revisión de la ordenanza de tiendas de vapeo
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Planning Commission Meeting Voting
August 10, 2026 @ 6:30 PM
This meeting is recorded for public record.
Jim Cherry, Chair
Allen Burke, Vice Chair
Matthew Clapp, Secretary
Thomas Dougherty, HARB liaison
Quinton Birl
Stephen Mitten
Sheila Vaccaro
Planning Commission Meeting:
1) Call to Order
2) Announcements
3) Citizen Comments on Items not on the Agenda
4) Reports
a. ZHB
b. HARB
5) Approval of July meeting minutes
6) Old Business
a. 410 South High Street III Townhomes, Pete Staz
b. 615-617 S. Walnut St Townhomes, Ted
c. 328-332 W Washington Street, sketch plan
d. 339 W. Gay Street – sketch level discussion
e. Vape shop ordinance
f. Planning Commission Members – presentations and review of SALDO and Zoning
topics:
i. Preservation Initiative (TD)
ii. Pedestrian Safety (SV)
7) New Business
8) Comments from Commission Members
9) Adjournment
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Agendas are posted to www.west-chester.com by noon 3 business days prior to the meeting.
Mon Aug 10, 2026 · 19:00
West Chester Library Board
West Chester Public Library, West Chester
Wed Aug 5, 2026 · 18:00
Tree Commission
La Comisión de Árboles revisa árboles en declive y establece el programa de plantación para 2026
La Comisión de Árboles de West Chester revisará evaluaciones escritas y fotográficas de árboles en calles y parques, incluyendo robles de Pin, perales de Bradford y olmos, antes de decidir sobre remociones y reemplazos. La reunión también aborda el informe de junio de 2026 del Arborista del Municipio sobre los árboles de Gay Street, los planes de plantación para el otoño de 2026 y las iniciativas de árboles para la primavera de 2027 en distritos comerciales y parques.
- 618 S Brandywine St: 2 robles de Pin en declive (solicitud de la Comisión de Árboles)
- 327 S Adams St: Peral de Bradford invasivo con deterioro en el tallo (solicitud de la Comisión de Árboles)
- 145 E Gay St: Olmo Lacebark con daños por tormenta (el Arborista del Municipio recomienda remoción y reemplazo con cornejo Stellar)
- 239 E Gay St: Roble de Pin en declive (el Arborista del Municipio recomienda remoción y reemplazo con Ginko)
- Plantación otoño 2026: El Arborista del Municipio evaluará ubicaciones, emitirá cartas a los propietarios y coordinará la garantía y las bolsas Gator
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Borough of West Chester
Tree Commission Meeting
Agenda – August 5, 2026 6:00pm
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A. Requests to add items not on the agenda
B. Approval of the July 1, 2026 meeting minutes
C. Street & park tree evaluations
Trees with a Written Evaluation by the Borough Arborist
Address Tree
Species
Description Request
Origination
618 S
Brandywine
Pin Oak 2 mature pin oaks in decline. One is on S Brandywine St and the
other is around the corner on W Nields St.
Tree Comm
405 W
Nields
Pin Oak 2 pin oaks in decline Tree Comm
326 W
Washington
Red
Maple
PECO pruning Tree Comm
327 S
Adams
Bradford
Pear
Invasive. Decline in crown. Stem Decay. Tree Comm
327 W
Union
Pin Oak Large branch fell in storm. Destroyed a street light & car Property
Owner
502 S
Franklin
Cherry Cracked, leaning Property
Owner
400 Price Pin Oak Topped by PECO Property
Owner
117 S
Franklin
Linden Large branch broke off creating a hole in the trunk about 5 feet
above grade.
Property
Owner
402 College Siberian
Elm
Large tree with some dead wood. Large branch fell on neighbor’s
property
Property
Owner
202 S
Walnut
Cherry On Barnard St. Hit by a truck breaking off a large branch & much of
the canopy
Property
Owner
300
Sharpless
Pin Oak Tree at the corner with dead wood. Decline in crown. Stem decay Property
Owner
Veterans
Memorial
Park
Cherry
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Mon Aug 3, 2026 · 18:30
Planning Commission- Work Session
La Comisión de Planificación analiza temas de zonificación y proyectos de casas adosadas en sesión de trabajo
La Comisión de Planificación de West Chester lleva a cabo una sesión de trabajo para revisar temas de zonificación y discutir varios proyectos de casas adosadas. Los puntos incluyen esquemas de planos para 328-332 W Washington Street y 339 W Gay Street, así como una propuesta de ordenanza para tiendas de vapeo. Los miembros de la Comisión también realizarán presentaciones sobre iniciativas de preservación y seguridad peatonal.
- 410 South High Street III Townhomes (Pete Staz)
- 615-617 S. Walnut St Townhomes (Ted)
- 328-332 W Washington Street – esquema de plano
- 339 W. Gay Street – discusión a nivel de esquema
- Ordenanza para tiendas de vapeo
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Planning Commission Meeting Work Session
August 3, 2026 @ 6:30 PM
This meeting is recorded for public record.
Jim Cherry, Chair
Allen Burke, Vice Chair
Matthew Clapp, Secretary
Thomas Dougherty, HARB liaison
Quinton Birl
Stephen Mitten
Sheila Vaccaro
Planning Commission Meeting:
1) Call to Order
2) Announcements
3) Citizen Comments on Items not on the Agenda
4) Reports
a. ZHB
b. HARB
5) Old Business
a. 410 South High Street III Townhomes, Pete Staz
b. 615-617 S. Walnut St Townhomes, Ted
c. 328-332 W Washington Street, sketch plan
d. 339 W. Gay Street – sketch level discussion
e. Vape shop ordinance
f. Planning Commission Members – presentations and review of SALDO and Zoning
topics:
i. Preservation Initiative (TD)
ii. Pedestrian Safety (SV)
6) New Business
7) Comments from Commission Members
8) Adjournment
Visit www.west-chester.com for access to all attachments.
Agendas are posted to www.west-chester.com by noon 3 business days prior to the meeting.
Thu Jul 30, 2026 · 18:30
Sustainability Advisory Committee
El Comité Asesor de Sostenibilidad discutirá la ordenanza de evaluación comparativa y el compostaje
El Comité Asesor de Sostenibilidad se reunirá para revisar una ordenanza de evaluación comparativa y discutir el compostaje. El comité también recibirá actualizaciones con respecto a la Comisión del Árbol, el Comité Asesor de Transporte y el Comité para Reestablecer el Servicio Ferroviario.
- Ordenanza de evaluación comparativa
- Compostaje
- Actualización del Comité Asesor de Transporte
- Actualización del Comité para Reestablecer el Servicio Ferroviario
- Actualización de la Comisión del Árbol
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AGENDA – Sustainability Advisory Committee
Thursday July 30th - 6:30PM
Committee Members: Chris Knepp - Chair
Megan Fork - Vice Chair
Abbey Cadden
Barbara Clarke
Lawrence Cohen
Connie McEvoy
Sarah Rogers
Staff Liaison: Will Williams, Sustainability Director
• Comments, suggestions, petitions by residents in attendance regarding items not on the
agenda (6:30)
• Approve Prior Meeting Minutes (6:40)
• Borough Updates (6:40)
o Transportation Advisory Committee
o Committee to Reestablish Railroad Service
o Tree Commission
• Benchmarking Ordinance (7:00)
• Composting (7:30)
• Adjourned (7:45)
Thu Jul 30, 2026 · 19:00
Historical & Architectural Review Board
HARB revisa cuatro solicitudes de cambios exteriores en el distrito histórico
La Junta de Revisión Histórica y Arquitectónica llevará a cabo una audiencia pública para revisar cuatro solicitudes de trabajos propuestos en propiedades del distrito histórico, incluyendo un pasamanos frontal en 122 S. High St, un letrero en 145 W. Gay St, un toldo de cajero automático en 200 N. High St y equipo de HVAC en 18/20 W. Market St. La junta también considerará la aprobación de las actas de la reunión revisadas del 28 de mayo de 2026.
- Solicitud 2026-15: pasamanos frontal en 122 S. High St
- Solicitud 2026-16: letrero en 145 W. Gay St
- Solicitud 2026-17: toldo de cajero automático en 200 N. High St
- Solicitud 2026-18: equipo de HVAC en 18/20 W. Market St
- Aprobación de las actas revisadas de la reunión del 28 de mayo de 2026
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HISTORICAL AND ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD
Borough of West Chester, Pennsylvania
AGENDA
July 30, 2026
7:00 pm – Room 232 - Borough Hall
A. Applications:
1. 2026-15 122 S. High St
Proposed work: Front railing
2. 2026-16 145 W. Gay St
Proposed work: Sign
3. 2026-17 200 N. High St
Proposed work: ATM Awning
4. 2026-18 18/20 W. Market St
Proposed work: HVAC equipment
B. Discussion Items:
1. Approval of revised May 28, 2026 meeting minutes
C. Other Business
Wed Jul 29, 2026 · 18:30
Recreation Commission
Borough of West Chester, Municipal Building, West Chester
Tue Jul 28, 2026 · 18:00
WCCCC
Borough of West Chester, Municipal Building, West Chester
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