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The Real Danger to Pottstown
POTTSTOWN, PA – Ho hum. Another day…another paid advertisement in The Mercury by former copy boy Thomas Hylton. What’s today’s topic? Car wrecks! A topic that doesn’t seem to get much press in The Mercury. You can always tell when the end of the year is coming upon us. It’s time to make those... »
Right or Wrong?
POTTSTOWN, PA – Folks, Save Pottstown!! has recently been contacted by a large metropolitan publication in regards to our site and what it’s all about. We thought it would be a good idea to throw this out to our readers for some input (because we all know that we have the most awesome readers!).... »
Hylton Plans to Close a School
POTTSTOWN, PA – At tonight’s general meeting of the Pottstown School Board, board member Thomas Hylton is planning on making a motion to close 10 modular units currently at use in our elementary schools. First off, we’re wondering if Mr. Hylton has discussed any portions of his latest scheme with the Facilities Committee. Or... »
The Mod Squad
POTTSTOWN, PA – At last week’s general meeting of the Pottstown School Board, board member Thomas Hylton thought it an appropriate time to propose yet another Swiss Cheese project (we like to refer to Hylton’s projects as Swiss Cheese, not because they stink…but because all of his proposed projects are full of holes). Hylton,... »
Why Is Rupert Worth Saving?
POTTSTOWN, PA – Can someone please explain to us why Rupert Elementary School is worth sinking more taxpayer money into? Save Pottstown!! took a field trip to Rupert to take some pictures. These are the angles of Rupert you don’t see in the glossy advertisements: Does this look like a building that should be... »
Friend of Hylton Recommends New Windows for Rupert
POTTSTOWN, PA – Call us crazy, but we here at Save Pottstown!! were wondering where Pottstown School Board member Thomas Hylton came up with the idea that new windows are needed at Rupert Elementary school. In reviewing a July 2009 preliminary feasibility report on guaranteed energy savings prepared by a recognized global leader of... »
Backing Into Rupert
POTTSTOWN, PA – Remember in 2001 when the Borough of Pottstown approved the plan to reconfigure High Street with back-in angel parking? The reasoning for creating back-in parking was that it would revitalize High Street and the downtown business community. It’s almost ten years later and we’re still waiting for that downtown revitalization. Why... »