COVID Vaccine Update Chester County and Delaware County continue to vaccinate groups in Phase 1A to include the individuals 65 and older, and individuals between the ages of 16-64 with certain medical conditions (see Phase 1A below). Vaccine supply remains limited and appointments are opened as more vaccine becomes available. Pre-Register Your Interest in Receiving […]
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Introducing the NEW West Goshen Sustainability Advisory Committee
The newly formed Sustainability Advisory Committee (SAC) in West Goshen Township was adopted ad hoc by the Board of Supervisors on August 18, 2020 and met for the first time on September 22, 2020. The SAC’s overall mission is to develop environmental, economic, and equitable sustainability initiatives through collaborative efforts between township departments and the broader West […]
What’s New at the West Chester Fire Department
A new year brings new changes to the West Chester Fire Department. We welcome a new Fire Chief, Steve Pelna and Assistant Fire Chief, Justin McClure. They both join the leadership team which includes Mark Scanlon and Mike DiMeo who hold the rank of Assistant Fire Chiefs. Additionally, we welcome new line officers in the […]
January 8, 2021: PA Department of Health Releases COVID Vaccine Schedule
The PA Department of Health has issued a comprehensive COVID Vaccination Plan. The COVID-19 vaccine will be distributed to Pennsylvanians in a phased approach. View the plan on the PA Department of Health website HERE. The commonwealth’s COVID-19 vaccination distribution plan was designed to be fluid and flexible to meet guidance and recommendations from the […]
West Goshen Township Police Department’s Body-worn Camera Program
You may notice that all of our uniformed Officers will be wearing a body-worn camera on their persons. This is the culmination of a long process and we are proud to give you a little insight into how it all came about. Ultimately, we feel this program will provide us with greater access to information […]
Happy Holidays from the West Goshen Township Board of Supervisors
Dear West Goshen Residents, The West Goshen Township Board of Supervisors, wishes you Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year! Although 2020 has been a challenging year as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the spread of the disease continues to challenge our township and neighboring communities, circumstances have tested us to be resilient […]
Chester County Health Department Issues Quarantine Guidance
Chester County issued Coronavirus Quarantine Guidance on December 10, 2020 – effective December 14, 2020. Read the Guidelines HERE PDF of Guidelines: http://www.westgoshen.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2020/12/alternative_quarantine_periods_december_2020-1.pdf
West Goshen Township Through the Years
As 2020 comes to a close, the West Goshen Historical Commission would like to cap off the year by taking a look back at some of the significant moments in the history of the township and surrounding area. Over the past three centuries, our township has experienced many monumental events and was home to many […]
Gov. Wolf, Sec. of Health Announce New Protective Mitigation Efforts to Put Pennsylvania on Pause through Early January (December 10, 2020)
Read the Full Statement Here As COVID-19 cases continue to rise, Governor Tom Wolf and Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine today implored Pennsylvanians to take the next three weeks and stand united against the virus by adhering to existing mitigation orders and stricter efforts announced December 10th. The new, limited-time mitigation orders take effect […]
As COVID-19 Cases Reach Critical Levels, Wolf Admin Announces New Mitigation Efforts
With new modeling projecting 22,000 new COVID-19 cases per day in Pennsylvania in December, Governor Tom Wolf and Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine today announced new targeted mitigation measures to help stop the spread during this critical time. These include a robust enforcement plan targeted at chronic violators along with an effort to ensure schools are […]