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📈 CASD Weighs 3.5% Tax Hike | 🚨 Chester County Removed as Sanctuary City | ♻️ Keep PA Beautiful Young Ambassadors

Downingtown Local Pulse Issue #457

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Chesco Sean
04 Jun

Coatesville School Board Weighs 3.5% Tax Hike to Offset Budget Gap

COATESVILLE, PA — Facing a projected $11.9 million budget gap for the upcoming school year, the Coatesville Area School Board is evaluating a plan that includes a 3.5% property tax increase and a $6.5 million withdrawal from the district’s fund balance. The proposed changes would raise the millage rate to 44.364, costing the average homeowner about $300 more annually. The district cites cybercharter school costs and an outdated state funding formula as key contributors to the shortfall. Officials emphasized that further cuts would negatively affect student services. A final vote on the budget is scheduled for June 10.

Chester County Removed as ‘Sanctuary City’ After List Quietly Disappears

Chester County Commissioners

WEST CHESTER, PA — A Department of Homeland Security list labeling Chester County as a “sanctuary” jurisdiction has disappeared from the agency’s website amid growing criticism and pushback from local officials. The list had placed Chester and two nearby counties in the crosshairs of the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown. County commissioners strongly denied the designation, stating they have never adopted sanctuary policies and remain in full cooperation with ICE. Homeland Security officials said the list is being reviewed, while Secretary Kristi Noem defended its criteria on national television. The controversy echoes a similar debate in 2020, when a letter supporting vetted refugee resettlement was misinterpreted as a sanctuary declaration, a misunderstanding amplified again by local political groups. Full article at the Daily Local

Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful Calls on Students to Lead Environmental Efforts

The Young Ambassadors of Pennsylvania Program, backed by PennDOT and organized by Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful, is accepting applications through June 10 for its upcoming year. Designed for students in grades 10 through 12, the program offers a chance to connect with peers statewide, learn from public and industry leaders, and engage in topics ranging from litter prevention to public policy. With a focus on community service and inclusivity, it aims to build a network of youth committed to environmental stewardship and civic participation. Each participant will receive cleanup supplies and branded gear to support their activities. More info at KeepPAbeautiful.org


Caln Township to Launch Summer Movie Nights with 'Wonka' and Crafts

CALN TWP — Caln Township is set to launch its Summer Movie Night Series on June 14 with a screening of Wonka. The event, scheduled to start at 7:30 p.m., will include themed activities such as candy-themed crafts, including candy bar logo design and jewelry-making. Free popcorn will be available, and families are encouraged to arrive early for the full experience. The movie nights are part of the township’s broader effort to offer accessible, family-oriented community programming throughout the summer.

Upcoming local events…

Strawberry Festival Downtown Coatesville (Coatesville) - June 6th, 5pm-9pm, June 7th, 12pm-9pm
 
East Brandywine Summer Movies (East Brandywine) - June 6th

Downingtown Farmers Market (Downingtown) - June 7th, 9am-1pm

The Iron Bird Summer Artisan Market (Downingtown) - June 7th, 10am- 5pm

Touch a Truck (Eagleview) - June 7th, 10am-1pm

Kennett Summerfest (Kennett Square) - June 8th

Pennhurst Fuel and Fire Auto Show (Spring City) - June 8th, 10am-3pm

Eagleview Summer Concert Series (Eagleview) - June 10th, 7pm-9pm

Downingtown Farmers Market (Downingtown) - June 14th, 9am-1pm

Upper Uwchlan Annual Block Party (Upper Uwchlan Twp) - June 14th, 6pm-9pm

Downingtown Summer Jam (Downingtown) - June 14th, 4pm-9pm

Caln Summer Movie Night: Wonka (Caln twp) - June 14th, 7:30pm

8th Annual Fathers’ Day Cars & Coffee (Malvern) - June 15th, 8am-11am

Bubble Day at Kidz Town at CFC (Downingtown) - June 24th, 9:30am-11am

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