In June, West Goshen officially adopted its 2019 Comprehensive Plan. Who was behind this massive body of work that will serve as a roadmap for the township for the next decade? The West Goshen Township Comprehensive Plan Task Force. The Comprehensive Plan Task Force was made up of members of the township administration, Board of […]
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Turn Around, Don’t Drown
Flooding is the leading cause of severe weather-related deaths in the U.S. claiming on average nearly 100 lives a year. Most of these deaths occur in motor vehicles when people attempt to drive through flooded roadways. Many other lives are lost when people walk into or near flood waters. This happens because people underestimate the […]
Greening West Goshen: Summer Yard Tips
With summer time weather comes the mowing and gardening season. It is important to remember not to blow grass clippings into the street. Grass clippings in the street ultimately end up in a storm drain were they can build up and cause drainage issues and localized flooding. It is also a violation of Township Code […]
Be Courteous With Your Cardboard
With our automated recycling not being able to accept cardboard outside of your recycling toter or a toter jammed with large cardboard pieces which cannot be emptied, the Township has a cardboard dumpster for your use. This dumpster is for CARDBOARD ONLY, no other waste. For your convenience the dumpster is located in the front […]
Road Rules: Aggressive Driving Enforcement Wave
Speeding and other aggressive driving behaviors are among the leading causes of highway crashes and fatalities in Pennsylvania. According to PennDOT reports, there were 31,083 crashes involving speeding in 2016, including 458 fatalities. Tailgating was involved in 6,879 crashes, seven of which were fatal. To deter aggressive drivers, PennDOT partners with state and local police […]
Meet the West Goshen Historical Commission
The West Goshen Township Historical Commission was established as a commission in January 2017 and aims to share the township’s rich history with residents. The commission is chaired by Kevin Pistiner and the ten members meet monthly. The commission makes local history accessible in a variety of ways. Each year, they deliver a lecture series […]
Commonwealth Classic Company Celebrates 15 years at West Goshen!
“We like to say that we bring the theatre experience to our audiences back yards! Our t-shirt states: ‘We like to do it in the park!’ That gets a chuckle, and sometimes a raised eyebrow or two. But that is what we do. Nothing pretentious about CCTC theatre productions. We want our audiences to have […]
Meet Shaun Walsh: West Goshen’s Newest Board Member
Originally from Manchester, UK, Shaun holds a degree in Chemical Engineering from Birmingham University, UK. Mr. Walsh came to the USA in 1986 and recently retired after a 37-year career in the chemical and pharmaceutical industries where he worked in engineering, operations and facilities management roles. Shaun’s career journey took him to Philadelphia (where he […]
Roonie Says: Warnings About Pets in Hot Weather
Leaving pets locked in cars is never safe. But when the weather gets warmer, it can be deadly. High temperatures can cause irreparable organ damage and even death. As the chart below shows, the temperature inside an automobile with the windows closed can exceed 100○ after 30 minutes even if the outside temperature is just […]
Everything You Need to Know about the Decorated Bike Parade
When is it? Thursday, July 4th at 10:00 AM. Where is it? West Goshen Community Park. What is the cost? It is free of charge. Guests and participants are encouraged to bring a dry good donation (e.g., soap, toilet paper, laundry detergent, shampoo, diapers, deodorant, toothpaste, etc.) for the West Chester Food Cupboard. Who is […]