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“I Don’t Like Tom Hylton”
POTTSTOWN, PA – That’s a direct quote from Ronald Williams, a recently elected member of the Pottstown School Board. Yes…the same Ronald Williams who was elected to his seat courtesy of $15,662 that Tom Hylton personally spent on his failed attempt to buy five Pottstown school board seats in 2011. Is that the thanks... »
The “Smart-Growth Leader” Speaketh
POTTSTOWN, PA – Right now…as we’re writing this…a fraudulent bill of goods is being peddled to an unsuspecting group of folks not too far from Pottstown. What is this bill of goods and who is doing the peddling? The bill of goods is not quite that…in fact…it’s just the opposite. A better description would... »
The Real Story
POTTSTOWN, PA – We see that Mr. Excessive Spender is excessively spending (and excessively spinning) again in today’s print edition of The Fishwrap. Pottstown School Board member (and numero uno excessive spender) Thomas Hylton feels emotionally damaged and hurt at not being included in Pottstown School District Superintendent Dr. Reed Lindley’s meeting schedule. You... »
Community Partnerships
POTTSTOWN, PA – Before Pottstown Citizens for Responsible Government. Before March’s controversial 32-page paid advertising supplement. Before the disastrous Pottstown school board election of 2009. There was Pottstown Citizens for Community Partnerships. You say you’ve never heard of that organization before? Well…allow us to share with you some information that was circulated to “a... »
The Mercury Circus
POTTSTOWN, PA – Another typical news story mars the front page of today’s Mercury. And it’s the same old same old (are you really that surprised?). Oh my gosh…that dastardly President’s Task Force is going to close my school!! Run for your lives everyone…it’s evil incarnate! Oh please. Before we get into that issue…we... »
No Matter How You Slice It
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 the Pottstown High School. Pottstown elementary schools task force to reveal findings Today’s article offers promise and hope for the much-anticipated results of the task force, which will solicit community... »
A Victory for the Citizens of Pottstown
POTTSTOWN, PA – At last night’s Pottstown Borough Council meeting, 12-year planning commission member Thomas Hylton was unanimously shut out in his quest for a fourth term. Hylton, who noted to council members that he “never missed a meeting in 12 years” did not attend last night’s meeting. Andrew Kefer, a Chestnut Street neighbor... »
The Name Game
POTTSTOWN, PA – C’mon everybody! Now let’s play a game! The Name Game! Why on earth do people feel it necessary to name places/things after other people? We’re glad to see that Pottstown Borough Council is tackling the important and pressing issues of the borough…like deciding who to name its new transit hub after.... »
Dogs and Ponies
POTTSTOWN, PA – More of the same old talk. That pretty much sums up the reaction of concerned citizens who attended last night’s community meeting to address the rising tide of shootings and violence in Pottstown. We know where the bad guys are and we’re doing what we can…yadda yadda yadda. Here’s the report... »
Open Season on the Criminal Element
POTTSTOWN, PA – As a result of public pleas from concerned Pottstown citizens that began at last Monday’s Borough Council Meeting, a community meeting will be held this Wednesday, November 17, starting at 6:30 p.m., at Invictus Ministries (79 North Hanover Street) to discuss public safety and crime in Pottstown. Pottstown Police Chief Mark... »