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Crack That Whip!
POTTSTOWN, PA – Now things are getting serious folks. At last night’s Pottstown Borough Council meeting, council voted unanimously to hire current Police Captain Richard Drumheller as Pottstown’s next police chief. It’s no surprise…but what was a surprise was that there was no public discussion on the matter. No councilor asked about Pottstown’s sky-high... »
The Elephant in the Room
POTTSTOWN, PA – At next Monday’s borough council meeting, Pottstown council members will most likely vote on Police Captain Richard Drumheller becoming Pottstown’s next police chief. Which is no surprise to anyone in Pottstown…even those who have been paying attention. Drumheller, who has been a member of the Pottstown Police Department for the past... »
A Really Big Mess
POTTSTOWN, PA – The first agenda item under New Business at Monday night’s Borough Council meeting was a presentation from Remington, Vernick and Beach, the borough’s engineering consultants, on their 24 week review of the Pottstown Codes Department. The borough speedily made the $33,546 review available on its website. If you’d like to read... »
Tax Breaks for Noobs
POTTSTOWN, PA – True to form, Pottstown Borough Council caved and voted last night to grant a tax break for a single business it’s trying to woo into town. You can read the details here. To no one’s surprise, the team trying to push this sour deal is Chief BM Mark Flanders, Council President... »
Welcome to Freetown!
POTTSTOWN, PA – At tonight’s Borough Council meeting, we’re thinking of proposing a name change. Let’s call Pottstown what it truly is…Freetown. Do you have a business and want to get your taxes waived? Set up shop in Freetown. Do you want to ride free bicycles around all day? Bike Freetown. Are you a... »
To Tell the Truth
POTTSTOWN, PA – Montgomery County’s three commissioners, (Josh Shapiro, Leslie Richards, and Bruce Castor) will be in town this Monday, February 11, to host the fourth of their five “Conversations With Your Commissioners” meetings. If you want to read more, check out the official press release here. Let’s hope that the commissioners exhibit better... »
Overpaid
POTTSTOWN, PA – In case you haven’t been paying attention. Here’s a newsflash: Pottstown Borough Manager Mark Flanders is overpaid. Grossly overpaid. As a Pottstown taxpayer, you should be outraged. All members of Borough Council (who voted unanimously for Flanders’ hiring) should be drawn and quartered…preferably in front of Borough Hall. How dare they... »
It’s the Arts Stupid
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... »
Actions Speak Louder Than Words
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... »
Got Change?
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.... »