Preservation Pottstown

Part III: The Party Is Over

Monday, February 7, 2011
By SavePottstown
Part III: The Party Is Over

Save Our Land, Save Pottstown – Just Say No Part III of a three part series of articles on Tom Hylton and why he should not be reappointed to a fourth term on the Pottstown Planning Commission POTTSTOWN, PA – In our first two articles of the series, we shared factual information on the... »

Part II: Hylton’s Way…or the Highway

Thursday, February 3, 2011
By SavePottstown
Part II: Hylton’s Way…or the Highway

Save Our Land, Save Pottstown – Just Say No Part II of a three part series of articles on Tom Hylton and why he should not be reappointed to a fourth term on the Pottstown Planning Commission POTTSTOWN, PA – In our first article of the series, Part I: A Power Trip Benefiting One... »

Part I: A Power Trip Benefiting One Man

Sunday, January 30, 2011
By SavePottstown
Part I: A Power Trip Benefiting One Man

Save Our Land, Save Pottstown – Just Say No Part I of a three part series of articles on Tom Hylton and why he should not be reappointed to a fourth term on the Pottstown Planning Commission POTTSTOWN, PA – Members of Pottstown Borough Council have a unique opportunity on tap for their February... »

Think You Got Talent?

Monday, January 24, 2011
By SavePottstown
Think You Got Talent?

POTTSTOWN, PA – So your Aunt Fannie thinks you have lots of talent.  Instead of lining up with all those other wanna-bees for a coveted spot on American Idol, you can share your talent in your own backyard. The Borough Manager, Mayor and Borough Council of the Borough of Pottstown are interested in developing... »

A Celebratory Toast to 2010!

Friday, December 31, 2010
By SavePottstown
A Celebratory Toast to 2010!

POTTSTOWN, PA – Well folks…it’s that time of the year again.  Time to get out the brandy snifter, snuggle up by the fire in our bunny slippers and velvet robe and look fondly back at the past year to see just what exactly we accomplished (and where the heck the time went!). We here... »

You’re a Vindictive One, Mr. Grinch

Monday, November 29, 2010
By SavePottstown
You’re a Vindictive One, Mr. Grinch

POTTSTOWN, PA – Yes true believers…it’s that time of the year again.  Time to get out the ink and quill and write those nasty anonymous grammatically-incorrect letters and mail them off to Pottstown’s elected officials. Talk about spreading good cheer! Check out our good friends over at Code Blue for the scoop on this... »

He Who Blinks First…

Tuesday, March 16, 2010
By SavePottstown
He Who Blinks First…

POTTSTOWN, PA – Today’s print edition of The Mercury features a paid advertisement on page A6 – ready for this – the opinion page! What a surprise! We’re disappointed that Pottstown School Board member Thomas Hylton chooses, once again, to focus his attention AWAY from improving our children’s education…as he does with EVERY SINGLE... »

County Records Don’t Lie

Tuesday, February 23, 2010
By SavePottstown
County Records Don’t Lie

POTTSTOWN, PA – During last week’s Pottstown School Board general meeting, board member Thomas Hylton claimed to have severed ties with Preservation Pottstown, the non-profit civic organization he founded almost 30 years ago with long time friend (and fellow board member Valerie Harris’ employer) George Wausnock. When pressed by board member Polly Weand of... »

Thursday Night Fall Out

Saturday, February 20, 2010
By SavePottstown
Thursday Night Fall Out

POTTSTOWN, PA – Since this past Thursday’s Pottstown School Board meeting, The Mercury has published two in-depth articles detailing events that occurred during the meeting.  One being the surprise revelation that Pottstown School District Superintendent David Krem is in the finalist running for the Superintendent post at Wyomissing Area School District.  The other being... »

The Neighborhood Schools Myth

Wednesday, February 10, 2010
By SavePottstown
The Neighborhood Schools Myth

POTTSTOWN, PA – Back in December, we posted an article about Neighborhood Schools in Pottstown.  You can read that post here. In a Preservation Pottstown advertising promotional that was mailed to Pottstown residents in 2001, then board president George Wausnock made the following statement regarding the issue to abolish the neighborhood school system in... »

Feature

Transparent As Mud

By SavePottstown

POTTSTOWN, PA – It’s ironic, isn’t it? That it took over two years for Pottstown School Board member (and full time political hack) Thomas... »

A Slap in the Face

By SavePottstown

POTTSTOWN, PA – That pretty much sums up our reaction to today’s double whammy dose of half-truths and outdated data circulated in the print... »

No Matter How You Slice It

By SavePottstown

POTTSTOWN, PA –Today’s print and online editions of The Mercury contain a recap of last Monday’s President’s Task Force meeting, which was held at... »

Audit This!

By SavePottstown

POTTSTOWN, PA – While April 15th is only a few short months away, we here at Save Pottstown!! think it’s time to start taking... »

The Neighborhood Schools Myth

By SavePottstown

POTTSTOWN, PA – Back in December, we posted an article about Neighborhood Schools in Pottstown.  You can read that post here. In a Preservation... »