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 […]

West Goshen Township Selects Michael P. Carroll as Next Chief of Police

West Goshen Township Selects Michael P. Carroll as Next Chief of Police The West Goshen Township Board of Supervisors is pleased to announce the selection of Michael P. Carroll as the next Chief of Police for the Township’s Police Department. The decision was made after a rigorous selection process begun in September 2020, following the […]

2021 Preliminary Budget & Presentation

The following will be up for discussion and possible approval at the November 17th Board of Supervisor’s meeting at 7:00 PM via GoToMeeting.  Final budget approval will not be until the December board meeting: 2021 Preliminary Budget and 10 Year Capital Plan  

West Goshen History: Dr. William Darlington

Dr. William Darlington was born on April 28, 1782, in Chester County and went on to lead a most unique life here.  It was 1804, he was 22 years old, and he graduated from the Medical School of the University of Pennsylvania.  He was the first Chester Countian to accomplish that feat.  While studying medicine […]

Emergency Contact Information – PennDOT

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation has a website designed to allow Pennsylvania driver’s license and identification (ID) holders the opportunity to easily and immediately upload their emergency contact information to an online database accessible only to law enforcement and emergency personnel. The system was developed to ultimately save lives by cutting down on the time […]

West Goshen Township’s Monthly Digital Newsletter Receives Award from PSATS

Press Release West Goshen Township, PA – 10/01/2020 – The West Goshen Township Monthly eNews has been named a Second Place Winner in the Electronic Newsletter Category in the Pennsylvania State Association of Township Supervisors’ (PSATS) 52nd Annual Citizen Communication Contest. The contest recognizes townships that have successfully communicated programs and activities to citizens.  The […]

Recycling Tips: What Can Be Recycled?

Recycling Takes Little Effort On Your Part For A Big Difference To Our World Plastic – Recycling plastic can be confusing with all of the code numbers that are stamped on products. Below is a chart of some items that are acceptable and unacceptable for recycling in our area. You may also view a PDF […]

HRG Stormwater Presentation

Presentation from representatives from Herbert, Rowland & Grubic (HRG) on West Goshen Township’s stormwater program.

Request for Information – Renewable Energy Development

In February 2020, East Goshen, West Goshen, Westtown, and East Bradford Townships and West Chester Borough, working cooperatively through the the West Chester Area Council of Governments (“WCACOG”) completed a 100% Renewable Energy Transition Plan ().  Pursuant to the recommendations in the Plan, the municipalities are releasing a Request for Information for Renewable Energy Development […]

Road Rules: Fall Driving Safety Tips

As weather changes, so do the road conditions. The autumn leaves are a staple of the season and can create hazardous conditions on the roadway. When leaves accumulate on the roadway and become wet, they can get extremely slippery, making the driving conditions similar to driving on ice. In addition to reducing the car’s traction […]