Anti-Texting Law

Pennsylvania’s anti-texting law, effective March 8, 2012, encourages motorists to put their full focus on driving.  The law can be found under the Pennsylvania Vehicle Code section 3316- Prohibiting text-based communications.   What the Law Does  The law prohibits as a primary offense any driver from using an Interactive Wireless Communication Device (IWCD) to send, read […]

Masks Are Mandatory in All Public Spaces

July 1, 2020: Masks Are Mandatory in All Public Spaces Expanding on the business safety order signed by Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine in April that requires the wearing of masks in businesses, Governor Tom Wolf today announced a new order signed by Dr. Levine that takes the mask-wearing directive one step further. With this order, signed under […]

PARK FACILITIES TO REOPEN Friday, June 26th at 8:00 AM

With Chester County entering the green phase on Friday, June 24th, West Goshen Park Facilities will Reopen as of 8:00 AM on that date.  This includes playgrounds, fields, and courts.  BATHROOMS WILL REMAIN CLOSED. Please be safe and practice social distancing.  

Parks and Recreation Outlook

Summer is prime time for the West Goshen Parks and Recreation department. In a typical summer, you’d find Parks and  Recreation Department Director Ken Lehr checking in on camps, clinics and concerts, but in a recent conversation he shared how and why Summer 2020 will be different. “We live for summer!” said Lehr. “Unfortunately, due […]

Tips for Residents for Reopening Chester County

On June 5th, Chester County transitioned to the yellow phase of reopening. According to Pennsylvania’s official process of reopening, the yellow phase lifts the most severe restrictions , including the stay at home order. However, other mitigation efforts remain in place as the economy begins to reopen. Restrictions are adjusted as necessary based on public […]

Road Rules: Steer Clear Law

In September of 2006, Pennsylvania passed a law in which motorist are required to move over to the far lane or slow to a safe speed when approaching an emergency response area.   The law is under the Pennsylvania Vehicle Code section 3327- Duty of driver in emergency response areas.  What does the law require? […]