Elected West Pottsgrove Commissioner Pete LaRosa, who has served a decade on the township board, tendered his resignation Wednesday to focus on his job. He'll continue serving the township as a volunteer.
Turn recyclable plastic film bags, which some people still put into their trash, into a handsome bench seat for a West Pottsgrove park. The township is again participating in the Trex Recycling Challenge.
Former West Pottsgrove Township Manager Roger Villano didn't lay the foundation for the South Grosstown Road bridge, but he's considered its "builder" nonetheless. Now it officially bears his name.
Former West Pottsgrove Township Manager Roger Villano will be honored in a Friday ceremony at which the South Grosstown Road bridge will be dedicated in his name. The event is scheduled for 1 p.m.
A 29-year-veteran of the Pennsylvania State Police, who was promoted several times and recently retired as troop commander of its Bethlehem PA barracks, has been sworn in as West Pottsgrove's police chief.
West Pottsgrove commissioners severed the township's fire protection ties Wednesday with West End Fire Company No. 1 for 18 months. Pottstown will provide coverage under a contract that took effect Thursday.
Municipal meetings at which West Pottsgrove Township boards will conduct the local government's business have been scheduled for August.
With audio. A large number of West Pottsgrove residents made it clear Tuesday to their Board of Commissioners they believe West End Fire Company is sufficiently viable to continue providing the township with fire protection. The board said it's willing to work on improving communications.