Here's What's Happening at Borough Hall This Month:

Tuesday, September 6:

5:00pm HARB
6:00pm Police, Personnel, and Public Safety Meeting
7:00pm Civil Service Commission

Thursday, September 8:

6:00pm Planning Commission

Monday, September 12:

6:00pm Tree Advisory Commission
7:00pm Beautification Advisory Commission

Tuesday, September 13:

7:00pm Borough Council Meeting

Monday, September 19:

6:30pm Recreation Board Meeting

Tuesday, September 20:

6:00pm Parks & Recreation Committee
7:00pm Infrastructure, Technology, Transportation and Sustainability Committee

Tuesday, September 27:

6:00pm Finance Committee
7:00pm Policy Committee

Borough News

Please welcome Kalen Kronemeyer as our new Water Distribution Superintendent. Kalen comes to the Borough with 16 years of experience in the water field. Kalen’s love of all things water spills over into his personal life, as well, where he enjoys water activities like boating and kayaking with his family. We are very excited for him to join our team!

We would like to announce the retirement of Thomas Carey. Tom began working for the Borough in 1980 in the Waste Water Treatment Plant as an Operator and moved into the role of Assistant Superintendent of the Waste Water Treatment Plant in 2002 until his retirement at the end of July. We wish Tom the best in his retirement and want to thank him for 42 years of dedication to the Borough.

PARKS & RECREATION

September Programs

Jump Start Sports Fall T-Ball
A fun and highly instructional introduction to baseball for 3-5 year old boys and girls.
Saturdays, September 10th - October 9th

10:00am-11:00am or 11:00am -12:00pm
For info or to register, click here!

Yoga with Sol and Skye

Two 6-week sessions planned starting September 12^th!
Mondays

9:30am - 10:15am: Crawling – 3 yrs with Caregiver
10:30am - 11:15am: 4-6 yrs
5:00pm - 6:00pm: 5-12 yrs

Tuesdays

9:30am - 10:15am: 6 Weeks - Pre-Crawling with Caregiver
10:30am - 11:15am: 4-6 yrs

For info or to register, click here!

Soccer Shots
This program consists of fun drills and games designed to teach skills such as dribbling, passing, shooting defending and positioning.
Tuesdays, September 6th - October 18th

4:30-5:00pm (Mini)
5:05-5:45pm (Classic)
5:50-6:30pm (Premier)

Saturdays, September 10th - October 22nd or Sundays, September 11th - October 23rd

8:45 - 9:15am (Mini)
9:25 - 10:05am (Classic)
10:15 - 10:55am (Premier)

For info or to register, click here!

Skate the Foundry Fall Sunday Skate
Skateboarding is not only a fun sport, but great way to learn balance, body coordination, creativity and teamwork!

Sundays, September 4th - October 9th

9:00am - 10:00am: ages 6 - 9
10:15am - 11:15am: ages 10+

For info or to register, click here!

Young Rembrandts Art Camps
We believe everyone can, and should learn how to draw, and find their inner artist!
Tuesdays, September 13th - November 1st

5:15pm - 6:00pm: ages 4 - 8
6:15pm - 7:15pm: ages 9 - 14

Saturdays, September 17th - November 5th

9:30am - 10:00am: ages 1 - 3 (with caregiver)
10:15am - 11:00am: ages 3 - 5
11:15am - 12:15pm: ages 5 - 12

For info or to register, click here!

Young Rembrandts School's Out Workshop
Looking for a fun activity on a day when school is closed? Sign up for a one-day workshop!
Monday, September 26th

Half Day: 9:00am - 12:00pm OR 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Full Day: 9:00am - 4:00pm

For info or to register, click here!

Science Explorers - School's Out Mini Camps

Monday, September 26th - Colorful Science
Let’s take a colorful adventure together in science! Together we will mix dyes to make our own tie-dye tee and learn about the colors of the pH scale. We will harness the power of air pressure to make our own spud launcher and learn about the surface tension of water and test candy to see if it’s water-soluble.

Wednesday, October 5th - Robotics 101
Ready to put your engineering skills to the test? Science Explorers will investigate the center of gravity in objects. We will build a simple circuit and create our own motorized invention. Then we will learn about robotics and build our own robot that flips and rolls.

Monday and Tuesday, November 7th and 8th - Super STEM
Science Explorers will dive into all kinds of science in this awesome two-day mini-camp! We’re going to demonstrate cold chemical reactions using baking soda, create bubbly reactions, and learn about catalysts. We will demonstrate the awesome effects of air pressure and explore aerodynamics as we create our own airplane. We’ll also explore magnets, the properties of light, and even make some special bubbles!

Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, November 21st, 22nd, and 23rd - Space PLUS
It’s time to put on your space suit and explore deep space with this 3-day mini-camp! Together we will learn the planets in our solar system, build a refracting telescope, defy gravity with parachutes, make our own constellation projectors, build a stomp rocket, and more! We will also do some bonus experiments in engineering and mix in some science art.

For info or to register, click here!

Additional programs include:

Sew Much Fun!
Improv
Tai Chi
Strength, Core & Flexibility
Zumba
Martial Arts
Table Tennis
Women's Volleyball
Men's Basketball
Kickball
Pickleball (Indoor and Outdoor)

For info or to register for any of these programs, click here!

POLICE

The Phoenixville Police Department has several exciting events coming up:

September 10 - Coffee with a Cop
October 1 - Cornhole Tournament, benefitting the Shop with a Cop program
October 15 - BBQ Throwdown Competition, benefitting Orion Communities

Read on for details, we hope to see you there!

FIRE

On Saturday, August 20, 2022, the community joined together with members of Borough Council and several local politicians to celebrate the Grand Opening, Housing and Dedication of Phoenixville Fire Department Station #65. The 26,000sf station provides 6 drive-through double bays, 10 bunk rooms, a 5,500sf training pad, a large multi-purpose space, and is home to Phoenixville's Fire, Rescue, Boat and EMS apparatus.

Housing Ceremonies have been part of the American Fire Service history dating as far back as the 1830's.

Whenever a new piece of fire apparatus was purchased, it was blessed before being placed into service. When apparatus arrived by cart or rail, the firefighters would meet it upon arrival, and parade it throughout the town.

Historically, fire apparatus was either hand or horse-drawn. Following the parade through town, the apparatus was then taken to the barn or fire shed, where it was "housed". As it was quite difficult for the horses to back apparatus into the barns or fire sheds, the horses were unhitched and the apparatus was pushed in by the firefighters.

On August 20, 2022, the apparatus were pushed in and out of the newly constructed fire station by members of local fire companies as a symbolic blessing over the apparatus, those that it will protect, and those it will serve.

The first push is for God.
The second push is for Country.
The third push is for Phoenixville Fire Company and Community.