Community Matters

The topic of 422 tolling has spurred much debate and discussion on Community Matters – along with the cost to develop the proposed 422 master plan and questions about how it would be financed.  As a result, I was interested to read that there are plans in the works in Harrisburg for a special session [...]

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Wegmans on Rt. 29 in Malvern is opening Sunday morning, less than 48 hours.  Maybe if you live in the eastern part of the township, this news is not nearly as exciting; but for many of us in the Great Valley Wegmans will actually be the closest grocery store.  If you have follow Community Matters, you know I’m a [...]

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As part of the township’s summer concert series, Chico’s Vibe will be performing tonight at Wilson Farm Park, 7 -9 PM.  Chico’s Vibe entertains audiences with music from all decades and genres.  According to their website, the band’s music ranges from Etta James and the Beatles to Billy Joel and the Black Eyed Peas.  Can’t think of a [...]

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Just a couple of days ago, I was writing about the PA Turnpike Commission officials in trouble with the law . . . and then I receive a press release about a FBI investigation probe involving local attorney Jeffrey Rotwitt.  Rotwitt hosted an April fundraiser for State Representative candidate Warren Kampf.  If I understand the story correctly, Rotwitt earned fees on both [...]

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It’s fascinating how political campaigns evolve . . . the tolling of Rt. 422 has become an interesting talking point between the Drucker and Kampf campaigns.  Back in April, Drucker spoke on a news video for Times Herald; the video was accompanied by an article where the 422 master plan and tolling was discussed.  I heard the words ‘tolling on 422′ and immediately [...]

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Based on direction from the supervisors at the June Board of Supervisors meeting, the prospective student housing zoning ordinance takes it next step this week . . . it moves to the Planning Commission. The draft zoning ordinance amendment will be reviewed at the Planning Commission’s July 15 public meeting and at the Board of Supervisors’ August 16 [...]

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I just read the following in  Norristown’s Times Herald referencing radical changes needed by Montgomery County government to either drastically cut expenses or increase revenue to fill the $22.5 million funding gap expected in their 2011 budget.   OK, I know that we are not in Montgomery County; and I understand that this is county government vs. township [...]

Filed under: BAWG, Chester County, Paul Drucker, Tredyffrin Township, Warren Kampf | 9 Comments »

This past  week the DCED announced $18 million in funding for alternative energy projects throughout the Commonwealth; 37 projects in 16 counties will benefit.  The funding was made possible through the Alternative Energy Investment Fund, which was approved in 2008.  Senator Andy Dinniman along with his colleagues approved the $650 million Alternative Energy Fund and Dinniman announced that four of [...]

Filed under: Andy Dinniman, Paul Drucker, Tredyffrin Township | 9 Comments »

What is wrong with the Pennsylvania Turnpike officials . . .  they seem to have a high propensity to break the law.  Have you been keeping track? There has been a steady flow of Turnpike officials in the news, including three arrests of Turnpike officials. The latest Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission official caught red-handed was their chief operating officer.  [...]

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Mark your calendars for the 4th Annual Tredyffrin Student Film Festival on July 27, 7 PM at Tredyffrin Public Library.  Student filmmakers between the ages of 13 – 19 were invited to submit their short films by July 6 to Tredyffrin Library.  The films submitted were not permitted to exceed 15 min. and needed to have [...]

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