POTTSTOWN, PA – David Forrest, Norristown’s Borough Manager for the past five years, is moving onto the green pastures of Canandaigua, NY at the end of February. As some of you may recall, Forrest served as the Assistant Borough Manager of Pottstown from 1995 to 2002. Forrest wrote many, many successful grants for Pottstown... »
POTTSTOWN – Music and the Arts. Countless studies have proven the economic connection between vibrant downtowns and a lively arts and music scene. And if you can successfully draw in young folks in their 20s and 30s, you’ll do even better. Do yourself a favor and spend a weekend night in West Chester or... »
POTTSTOWN – Since he legally bullied his way to a bigger paycheck back in November, Borough Manager/Chief of Police Mark Flanders has been a busy guy. When not purchasing overpriced automobile accessories for his squad car, or buying clothing using his borough wardrobe stipend, or intimidating borough employees, or looking at homes to purchase... »
POTTSTOWN, PA – As those of us here know unfortunately all too well, 33 year Pottstown public servant Mark Flanders was selected to fill the vacant Borough Manager position back in November. Flanders has been Pottstown’s Police Chief since 2000 and has been on the borough payroll since 1979…he’s a Pottstown career civil servant.... »
POTTSTOWN, PA – Yes folks…it’s that time of the year. Time for a clean slate. Time to look back over the past year and make note of what worked…and what didn’t…and readjust accordingly. We recently read Pottstown Mercury reporter Evan Brandt’s commentary on his Digital Notebook blog regarding revitalization for the borough. If you... »