Here's What's Happening at Borough Hall This Month:
Monday, April 3rd• 5:00pm HARB
• 6:00pm Personnel and Public Safety
• 7:00pm Tree Advisory Commission
Tuesday, April 11th• 7:00pm Borough Council
Thursday, April 13th• 6:00pm Planning Commission
Monday, April 17th• 6:30pm Recreation Board Meeting
Tuesday, April 18th• 6:00pm Parks & Recreation Committee
• 7:00pm Infrastructure, Technology, Transportation, & Sustainability Committee
Tuesday, April 25th• 6:00pm Finance Committee
• 7:00pm Policy Committee |
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Borough News
Phoenixville Borough Awarded Over $1.3 Million in State Grants
At their Board Meeting on Thursday, March 16, 2023, the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) approved a multitude of projects across the state. The Borough of Phoenixville was fortunate enough to be awarded two grants. The Multimodal Transportation Fund (MTF) awarded $600,000 for improvements to the Bridge and Starr Street intersection, and the Local Share Account – Statewide Fund (LSA) awarded $750,000 for the Phoenix Wheel Project.
The funds awarded for the Bridge and Starr Street intersection will allow the Borough to create a four-way intersection with proper turning lanes, ADA-compliant crosswalks, and will provide pedestrian connection in that area. The Phoenix Wheel Project is a partnership between the Borough and the Schuylkill River Heritage Center, and will reconstruct the world’s oldest Ferris wheel into a sculpture. This sculpture, along with the expansion of the French Creek Trail, will create a recreational and aesthetic destination.
Borough Council President Jon Ewald said, “Council appreciates the continued and vital support it receives from our state representatives. The MTF grant will serve to enact permanent, tangible improvements for the safety and ease of pedestrians, commuters, heavy trucks and SEPTA at one of the Borough’s busiest intersections. Additionally, the LSA grant will help the Borough preserve a vital piece of Phoenixville’s history, the Phoenix Wheel, and allow the reconstructed amusement wonder to once again rise up from the heart of the Borough.
Borough Manager, E. Jean Krack reiterated Mr. Ewald’s sentiments, saying “On behalf of Borough Council, we want to express our most sincere appreciation for the true collaboration of support from Senators Carolyn Comitta and Katie Muth, and State Representatives Melissa Shusterman, Daniel Friel Otten, Paul Friel.
Streets for All Survey We believe everyone should have safe and reliable transportation choices. A community’s infrastructure should support residents of all ages and abilities to make trips by walking or cycling — because it is convenient, affordable, and promotes a healthy lifestyle. The Borough of Phoenixville is partnering with GVF, a nonprofit with over 30 years of transportation and mobility planning experience, on the Streets for All project. The project aims to provide safer streets through the goals and recommendations outlined in Chester County’s Complete Streets Policy and the Active Transportation Inventory (ATI) Plan and through community input and engagement. We want to hear about your experiences with the current transportation infrastructure and improvements you would like to see. Please take this brief survey and share your feedback. STREETS FOR ALL SURVEY!
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Boards and Commissions Vacancies • HARB - 1 seat available
• Human Relations Commission - 2 seats available
• Recreation Board - 1 seat available
• Zoning Hearing Board - 1 seat available
For more information about any of the vacancies, or instructions on how to apply, click here! |
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PARKS & RECREATION
There's still space left in a few Spring Break Camps: Snapology Spring Break Camp - April 3rd - 6th
Get creative during spring break! Create amazing movies with stop motion animation using LEGO® bricks. Children will work in teams to produce their very own movie complete with dialogue and sound effects. Modern Sol: Youth Yoga & Mindfulness Spring Break Camp - April 3rd - 7th
Amanda + Jen are two passionate yoga instructors who have come together to help ease anxiety, stress, and promote overall well-being for the youth. Through yoga, mindfulness, and meditation they teach kids how to live with compassion, kindness, and open hearts! Facetime Theater Spring Break Camp - April 3rd - 7th
Each day will highlight a different aspect of the art of theatre! Daily activities will center around the lesson topic and include acting games, creative brainstorming, arts and crafts, and fun and casual performance. For info or to register for any of our programs, click here!
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POLICEWe congratulate Detective Sgt. Patrick Mark on his graduation from the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police (NJSACOP) Region 5 Command and Leadership Academy. This program was developed by the NJSACOP, in partnership with the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, and focuses on leadership as a science, logical & critical thinking, decision making, communications, and conflict management.
To develop the intensive and academically-rigorous 13-week program, NJSACOP officials traveled to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point to work with the Academy's Department of Behavioral Sciences and Leadership to adapt the fabled West Point model of command and leadership to the needs of law enforcement.
The result of this collaboration is the NJSACOP Command & Leadership Academy, a unique blend of theory and application. Candidates with the greatest leadership potential are selected for this highly competitive program from municipal, county, state, and federal agencies from throughout the region.
Det/Sgt. Mark excelled in the program and was the recipient of the Chief Harry Wilde Academic Achievement Award for academic excellence!
Pictured from left to right New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police President Chief Thomas Dellane, Det/Sgt. Mark, Region 5 Program Director Chief Gerald Simpson (Ret.).
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FIREThe weather is warming, so it’s time for spring cleaning! This year, don’t forget to add some fire safety tips to your list. By following these simple tips, you can help reduce the risk of a fire happening in your home. Keep reading for our top tips on how to keep your family safe this spring!
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Community Events10:00am - 4:00pm
Main & Bridge Street Parking Lot and Main Street
Click here to learn more!
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