🧭 Downingtown Borough Adds Community Input to Comprehensive Plan

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🧭 Downingtown Borough Hears Community Input To Shape Comprehensive Plan

👮 Downingtown Middle School's Making Connections Program Strengthens Bonds Between Students and Law Enforcement

🍽️ Essential Utilities Champions Hunger Relief with $20,000 Donation to Chester County Food Bank

👮‍♂️ West Chester Police Department Welcomes Lt. Josh Lee as New Chief

🚧 West Chester Bypass: Safety and Infrastructure Upgrades Underway

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Downingtown Borough Hears Community Input To Shape Comprehensive Plan

Downingtown Borough is actively updating its Comprehensive Plan, encouraging community involvement. A recent Community Open House on November 20, 2023, allowed residents to express their views, with a subsequent Summary Report highlighting key feedback. While not final, this input will shape the Comprehensive Plan's recommendations, expected in late Spring/early Summer 2024.

For those interested in delving deeper into the specifics of the Open House feedback, the Summary Report is available for review here. This document provides a comprehensive overview of the sentiments expressed during the event, serving as a valuable resource to understand the community's aspirations and concerns.

Residents are also encouraged to explore other essential documents, such as the Downingtown Comprehensive Plan: Community Profile here and the Downingtown Comprehensive Plan: Community Survey Report here. These documents offer supplementary insights into the community's character and preferences.

Downingtown Middle School's Making Connections Program Strengthens Bonds Between Students and Law Enforcement

Downingtown Middle School's Making Connections program recently hosted a successful 'Chat and Chew' session, bringing together over 15 students and law enforcement officers. The initiative, ongoing for years, aims to foster positive relations through Q&A sessions. Officer Kelly Macintyre from the State Police engaged with students on topics like respect and safety. The program, involving African American students and local law enforcement, works towards mutual growth and understanding. Downingtown Middle School is committed to sustaining these vital exchanges, fostering a community rooted in empathy and mutual respect.

Essential Utilities Champions Hunger Relief with $20,000 Donation to Chester County Food Bank

Essential Utilities, through its Essential Foundation, has donated $20,000 to the Chester County Food Bank as part of its Fall for Food Banks initiative. The annual program, distributing over $300,000 in charitable gifts, aims to combat hunger and raise awareness about food insecurity. The Chester County Food Bank serves over 40,000 people, prioritizing nutrition and environmental impact through innovative programs.

West Chester Police Department Welcomes Lt. Josh Lee as New Chief

The West Chester Borough Council unanimously appointed Lt. Josh Lee as the new Chief of Police, succeeding Chief Jim Morehead. With 23 years of experience, Lt. Lee, known for his community engagement and diverse roles, aims to lead the department with a focus on community relationships. Chief Morehead expresses confidence in Lt. Lee's ability to continue the department's legacy of excellence.

West Chester Bypass: Safety and Infrastructure Upgrades Underway

PennDOT's $3.6 million West Chester Bypass enhancement project, spanning East Bradford and West Goshen townships, will see continued road construction with periodic lane closures on Route 322 between Downingtown Pike and Route 202 from December 26 to December 29. The safety improvement initiative aims to enhance travel and safety, including lane narrowing, signal replacement, and bicycle infrastructure.