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Spring/Summer 2019
BOROUGH OF CHESTER HEIGHTS MUNICIPAL BUILDING
222 Llewelyn Road • P.O. Box 658 • Chester Heights, PA 19017
610.459.3400 • Fax 610.459.1282 • www.chesterheights.org
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September 20, 1945 - Chester Times Newspaper
Chester Heights Wawa Citizens ask for “Home Rule”
Spring / Summer Residents of the communities of Wawa and Chester Heights, in the Fourth Ward of
Aston Township, believe that with “home rule,” as one witness put it, they can govern
2019 themselves better as a borough than if they continue under the township government.
Inside This Issue Judge Albert Dutton MacDade yesterday heard 14 witnesses so testify and 20 others
stood before the bar of the court, signifying that they were fully in accord with the petition
to create a new borough to be known as Chester Heights. All of these were property owners.
Donald H. Hamilton, representing the signers of the petition, representing more than
Chester Heights Wawa Citizens 100 property owners, explained that the proposed borough will comprise about 1505 acres.
Ask for “Home Rule”..................... 2 Judge MacDade insisted that formal notice be given the school directors of Aston
Township, fixing Friday for placing this notice on the record. Then, after consultation with
New Stray Pet Contract.................... 3 the other judges, he will announce his decision.
Walter Schrader told the court that the movement for a borough had started nearly five
Rosehill Update................................ 3 years ago, and that it had been fully discussed and the residents are almost unanimous in the
opinion that a borough form of government would best suit their needs.
Parastudy & Wilson Auction......... 3-5 Other outspoken proponents of the borough included J. Taney Wilcox, of Wawa, secretary
of the Pennsylvania Railroad; Mark Wilcox, of Wawa, president of the Beneficial Savings
Save the Date................................. 5 Fund Society of Philadelphia; Graham Wood, cotton goods manufacturer and a trustee
of Wawa Dairies; James Townsend, of Chester Heights, a township school director; Erwin
Thank You – Toy & Coat Drive...... 5 K. Little, an Aston Township commissioner; George Wilson, real estate assessor for the
township; Theodore Buckley, merchant and assistant postmaster of Chester Heights; James
Upcoming Events.......................... 6 A. Groff, antique dealer; and Miss Dorthea Wood, of Wawa, who declared that “the residents
of Wawa and Chester Heights have crystallized their interests.”During the testimony,
Rain Barrels.................................. 6 Judge MacDade commented that the proposed new borough “covers a wide area, with some
farms separating the settlements.”
Adoption of Sister City.................. 7
Reduced Real Estate Taxes........... 7
Grilling Safety............................... 8
Pet Fire Safety............................... 9
Highlights of the
Rachel Kohl Library....................... 10
LIghtning Safety............................ 11
Chester Heights
Contact Directory.......................... 13
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NEW STRAY PET CONTRACT
In December, Borough Council signed a new contract for how we handle lost,
abandoned and stray dogs and cats found in the Borough. You may remember
that in 2018, there were two abandoned dogs found in Chester Heights.
Previously, it was the Borough’s responsibility to help find a foster home, forever
home or rescue. With the new contract for 2019, that responsibility is in the
hands of the Brandywine Valley SPCA. From now on, if you find a lost, stray
or abandoned dog or cat, please do the following: If between the hours of 8:30am-5pm Monday through Saturday call directly to the
BVSPCA at 484-302-0018. If after hours, call the PA State Police Non-emergency line at 484-840-1000.
ROSEHILL UPDATE
Rosehill is an 11 acre parcel located at the corner of Lenni and Llewelyn Rds. It boasts what
we affectionately call the “sledding hill” that fronts Llewelyn Rd. In it’s most recent incarnation
the property served as a residential home for adults with special needs. The home was closed
and the property put up for sale in 2013-2014. The owners contracted with a builder to develop
33 townhomes and though that sale fell through, the plan that was approved in December 2014
has a five year lifespan.
In January 2019, Rouse/Chamberlin Homes presented to Council a plan almost identical
to the existing, approved plan. The current Council is legally bound to honor the previously
approved plan. It stands to note that no one on the current Borough Council was on Council
when the Rosehill Development was approved.
In the next few months, you will probably see some ground studies being performed as the
builder does due diligence on the property. The project will need to make its way back through
Planning Commission and obtain third party (utilities) approvals before any work begins. All
public meetings with Rosehill on the agenda will be posted on our website and Facebook page.
Highlighting two local businesses;
Parastudy and Wilson’s Auction
PARASTUDY It is unknown who owned the property, which was still intact
in 1870, when it is found on a map of Aston Township under the
How many times have you ownership of the Williamson Brothers. The Williamson brothers
driven past the old yellow house were the sons of Thomas Williamson, who was a school director in
on Valleybrook Rd with the signs Aston Township. In 1882, the Methodist Camp Meeting appears
out front that say “Psychic Fair on the map as well.
Sat 11-5” or “Open House”
and wonder what exactly is that Previous research done indicated that in 1886, the property
place? What is Parastudy? Does was deeded to John Wood. At some point, it is unclear when, the
anyone live there? How old is property came under the ownership of Evaline Mattson. We
that house? know this because the Mattson/Hormann family were members
of Concord Friends Meeting, where the historical record is
You asked, we aim to answer! meticulous.
In the last year, we’ve visited
Parastudy a couple of times Sometime in the 1800’s the home as we see it today was built as
and the historian there was kind enough to share information a summer home for the Hormann family. The lovely, three story
with us. Much of the history can be traced through records at the Victorian has eight bedrooms, on four acres and includes a well, a
Concord Friends Meeting, old maps, deeds and wills. The Board stream, and a framed stable.
of Directors at Parastudy have been able to piece together the The property was owned by the Hormanns, who lived there for
following information from their own historical records. some time, until 1920 when it was transferred to the Voigt family.
The earliest map showing the property (not the current house) The Voigts owned the property until May 5, 1960, when it was
is a map of Aston dated 1870, showing the property as part of the transferred to the spiritual advisor (more on her- keep reading!)
farm of Joshua and James Williamson, but the property is able to and her husband. On the same day it was transferred to them, it
be traced back to 1684 as part of a large grant made to Thomas was in turn transferred to Parastudy, Inc. for $1.00. Parastudy as
Brassey. It changed hands in 1707 to the Robert Chamberlain we now know it, has been in the location ever since.
family.
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In their own words, here is Parastudy: life. (The lending of these books is restricted to the membership).
To note- the “spiritual advisor” wished to remain anonymous to The Enlightenment Shop – we have a wonderful collection of
the general public, so though Parastudy’s Board members know crystals and stones for people to choose from as well as a selection
who she is, we agreed not to publish her name at their request. of Tarot, Oracle, and Angel Cards. We carry incense (both stick
One evening in 1956, a spiritual advisor, whose interest is hypnosis and cone styles) for all occasions. Also, we have a collection of
had been sparked by the first appearance of The Bridey Murphy Story pendulums and wooden crystal grids to assist one with setting
in TRUE Magazine attended a performance by a hypnotist. She intentions and daily rituals.
thought she was going to observe the proceedings, but when the Some of Parastudy’s areas of interest and
hypnotist attempted to hypnotize the entire audience, something classes/workshops...
surprising happened. When the spiritual advisor returned to the • Tarot • Reincarnation & Karma • Dreams
conscious state, she found herself on the stage, and realized that • Gems & Crystals • Meditation • E.S.P.
she hand been the star performer of the evening! • Angels • Astrology • Yoga
Shortly after the above incident, the spiritual advisor and her • Reiki • Essential Oils • Chakras
spouse learned of a doctor in Wilmington (Dr. Henry George, DO) • Reiki Share • Runes
who was interested in phenomena in hypnotic subjects. Dr. George • Lightworkers Discussion
later became an important part of Parastudy’s early days. They were invited Special Events:
to attend some meetings at his home to which the spiritual advisor
• Flea Market • Singing Bowl Ceremony • Drum Circle
worked with Dr. George.
• Bonfire Meditations (Summer months only)
After studying and working under Dr. George, the spiritual • Founders Day Celebration • Expression Paint Parties
advisor started a small study group that eventually became known • Pot Luck Dinners
as “The Brookside Study Center”. (It was located in Brookside, DE)
This year will be the 60th Year Parastudy has been in operation
The group soon discovered that they had something to give others and their Founder’s Day Celebration in November expects to draw
who needed such information. They encountered well-known a large crowd!
leaders and researchers in the PSI (Psychic, Parapsychological, and
For more information, find them at www.parastudy.org, and on
Psyche) field, who gave them encouragement. The group’s goal
Facebook, Twitter and MeetUp
was “To help others find out how much more there is to life and living than the
things we see and hear and touch around us”. Wilson’s Auction
In 1957, the following declaration, entirely unsolicited, came It might be cold outside, but on
through the spiritual advisor in the samadhi (trance) state: “JOIN Wednesday afternoons Delaware
THE WORKERS! Through their combined strength later County treasure seekers know
progress will be made. Ideas give birth to truths. It is not to be an they’ll find a warm welcome at
individual aim. It must be a group. It must be for all. JOIN THE Wilson’s Auction in Chester Heights.
LEADERS. BE LEADERS AND MAKE LEADERS! What you Beginning at noon, bargain hunters
seek will come to you and to everyone through you. A study group gather to preview the days offerings.
should be formed through us. There could be no more profitable Inside this unassuming building in the center of the borough you’ll
or purpose way to use the minds which were given us, then to find everything from art, glass, jewelry and rugs to furniture, tools,
encourage others to do the same”. firearms and even automobiles- all to be sold to the highest bidder
And, so commenced the study group that eventually became PARASTUDY! by days end. Family run and 4 generations strong, Wilson’s is the
“Para” relating to the studies, and meaning the subjects studied are oldest auction house in Delaware County, established in 1911 by
unlimited. Parastudy was incorporated on November 10, 1959. founder William ‘Billy‘ Wilson who conducted sales throughout
In 1960, the building at 354 Valleybrook Rd, Chester Heights, PA Delaware County and surrounding areas. A surveyor for the
was purchased. Pennsylvania Railroad in Philadelphia, he not only auctioneered
Parastudy is a totally volunteer, NON-PROFIT educational on the side, but also built the family farmstead after purchasing 25
organization which offers the opportunity for open-minded acres, and later an additional 16, on Lenni Road in 1876. There he
individuals to share their inner thoughts and experiences without and his family built first a barn for the livestock, and a year later, the
fear of ridicule. Because Parastudy’s “mental doors” are kept open family farmhouse. There they raised cows, horses and hogs, and
to all possible truths, members represent a variety of religions and grew apples, hay, and a variety of vegetables for sale. The property
backgrounds. Subjects are presented in group discussions and subsequently moved through a succession of sons until it was sold
classes, and they serve to supplement, not interfere, with any beliefs and developed into the neighborhood of Rolling Heights in 1988.
held by individual members. The original white farmhouse still stands.
The focus of Parastudy has turned to exploring the hidden Over the years, generations of the Wilson men conducted
aspects of life through the presentation of lectures, workshops, auctions throughout Delaware County and surrounding areas.
classes, open houses, as well as psychic fairs. When a family decided to downsize or move on, auctions were
held on the property site, selling off land, livestock, farm equipment
Parastudy has a large library of books in fields related to our and personal property. It wasn’t until 1957 that George Wilson Sr.
interest in exploring the unknown or little-understood aspects of purchased the current auction house continued on page 5
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Wilson’s Auction... continued from page 4 years of firsthand learning, has enabled Mike to develop Wilson’s
into the thriving and successful business it is today. Never been to
and adjacent residence that sits on 6 acres on Valleybrook Road. the auction? All it takes is a drivers license to register, and bidding
A former antique shop, the building has been the site of weekly is easy. Simply raise your hand to signal your willingness to buy an
auctions ever since. Today Wilson’s Auction is operated by item at the offered price. Although fast paced, learning the ropes is
4th generation owner Mike Wilson. Originally planning and easy- and lots of fun! We hope to see you at the auction!
preparing for a military career, Mike was headed for West Point Wilson’s Auction 344 Valleybrook Road Chester Heights
when he decided instead to enter the family business, purchasing 610-358-9515.
it from his father George Wilson Jr. in 1995. Extensive training
Auctions held every Wednesday at 2pm. Previews Tuesdays
in the arts of auctioneering and appraising followed, as well as an
until 5pm and Wednesdays noon to 2pm. Antique auctions 1st
internship at Sotheby’s in New York City. This, accompanied by
Wednesday of the month. www.wilsonsauction.net
SAVE THE DATE:
Monday May 27th 2019 at 9am
This Memorial Day, please join our Mayor and Borough Council at the Chester Heights Community
Park to honor the Americans who died in service to our country. VFW Group Bonaventure-Park Post 6613
will perform our annual wreath laying ceremony at the Veterans Memorial. Refreshments to follow. We
hope to see you there!
THANK YOU
In December, the Borough sponsored a Toy and Coat Drive for the Pathways PA
Center for Families located off Wawa Rd, right here in Chester Heights. Years ago,
the center was a domestic violence shelter and their location was rather secret. Many
residents had no idea the shelter existed. They are no longer a secret location and the
executive directors at the Center are looking forward to continuing to foster a working
relationship between themselves and the Borough.
“The Center for Families is a residential facility for DHS-referred* homeless mothers
and their children. Fifty or more persons reside at the Center at any given time. The
CFF staff promotes education, teaches parenting and life skills, fosters self-esteem
and moves women towards attainment of their life goals, family well-being and self-
sufficiency. This program also promotes the healthy physical, emotional and social
development of children through early childhood development programs; enrollment
and maintenance of school aged children in the local school system; as well as summer
activities and an after-school homework club hosted by volunteer teachers. To learn
more about CFF and volunteer opportunities, please contact Lenora Pope via email at
lpope@pathwayspa.org or call 610-459-9177.”
Over the course of December, we delivered toys, coats, boots, games, bicycles and
more to the CFF. Your generosity was overwhelming. Thank you doesn’t seem to cover it.
Here is the heartfelt note we received from them:
The staff at PathWays PA Center for Families wish to express sincere gratitude to Chester Heights Borough Council and the residents of Chester Heights for
the tremendous generosity to the families we serve. Spending the holidays in a family shelter can be especially difficult and your thoughtfulness at holiday time made
many families happy, warm and cozy.
Several families were “adopted” by Borough residents. The adopted families were showered with presents on Christmas morning which brought tears of joy and
screams of delight.
Donations of furniture, bicycles, household items, bedding, and lots of toys, beautiful baby items, art supplies, warm coats, hats and mittens arrived by way of
Chester Heights residents all through the month of December. We even received a special platter of holiday cookies for Christmas Day! Your generosity made sure
that ALL of our families had gifts at Christmas and it was the first year that I can remember that staff wasn’t running around at the last minute, spending their
own money to make sure everyone had gifts.
THANK YOU!!! We are grateful for our budding new relationship and look forward to our continued partnership. The Families are planning an Art Show
on May 18, 2019 and you are all invited. We will provide more details as the date draws near. Thank you Chester Heights Borough Council and Residents!
With sincere Gratitude,
Renee Toussaint
Vice President of Children and Family Services, PathWays PA
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Upcoming Events
We are thrilled to have hosted so many wonderful community events in 2018 and we look forward to
doing it again this year!
• Our Second Annual Easter Egg Hunt – April 14, 2019
• A community movie night – sometime this summer
• Community Day again with the Chester Heights Fire Company in October
• Lunch with Santa in December
Spread the word and we will see you there!
*list is subject to change
WHAT EXACTLY IS A
RAIN BARREL?
RAIN BARRELS Stormwater
Typically, rain water runoff is
A rain barrel is a system that collects A Storymaker Solution collected in storm sewer systems
and stores rain water from your roof that to and released directly into streams.
would otherwise be lost to runoff and Non-Point Source Pollution This direct runoff can contribute
diverted to storm drains, streams, and to flooding in developed areas that
eventually the Delaware River watershed. can contain a lot of impervious
surfaces including roofs, sidewalks,
A rain barrel is constructed using a
and parking lots.
reused 55 gallon food grade barrel, a
bottom drain, a spigot, an overflow a This runoff carries with it pollutants that
screen to keep debris and insects out, contribute to poor water quality that
and a downspout diverter to carry the can affect the health of local waterways
water into the rain barrel. and even your drinking water. These
issues are of particular importance
A rain barrel is a relatively simple
in highly developed areas as more
and inexpensive way to capture and
impervious surface cause more runoff
store rain water for use at later times.
during a rain or snow event.
It conveniently sits under residential
gutter downspouts from you home, When you collect rain water that would
garage, and/or shed. otherwise
BENEFITS OF USING enter the
A RAIN BARREL storm sewer
system, you
Lawn and garden watering can take up a are helping
large percentage or total percentage of to minimize
total household water use during the the amount of
summer months. A rain barrel collects storm water
water and stores it for when you need that will directly run off into streams!
it most, during periods of drought! A A rain barrel is a good start to get
rain barrel provides an ample supply of homeowners thinking about water
FREE water for flowers, gardens, lawns, conservation. Rain barrels conserve
and even car washing! water runoff and control runoff, and
A rain barrel can conserve water and can give you a good idea about the
save YOU money during peak summer large amounts of stormwater that is
months. Conserving water helps A rain barrel is a rainwater collection shed from impervious surfaces.
protect the environment, saves energy system that stores rooftop runoff that Because plants thrive on natural rain
(decreased demand for treated tap can be used for irrigating flowers, water (no chlorine, ammonia, fluoride,
water and well water) and decreased gardens, and lawns, while conserving or other chemicals), the rainwater
the impact of runoff to streams and the water, and saving YOU money! collected and stored in rain barrels is
Delaware River. Therefore by installing ideal for watering lawns and gardens.
a rain barrel YOU can help protect the
water quality, aquatic species, drinking A formula to remember: 1 inch of rain on a 1,000 sq. ft. roof yields 623 gallons of water.
water quality, and recreation in the Calculate the yield of your roof by multiplying the square footage of your roof by 623
Delaware River watershed. and divide by 1,000.
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Adoption of a Sister City in Support of
Lifetime Wells International
In August, Borough Council was visited by State Representative Chris Quinn. Representative Quinn shared with us his involvement in
Lifetime Wells International and requested our consideration of adopting a Sister City. We join Middletown Township, Media Borough
and other local municipalities in doing so. There is no commitment of monetary resources with this resolution.
LWI helps the less-privileged in deprived rural communities. We volunteer our expert services, and provide the infrastructure needed
using financial resources from donations. LWI’s goal is to sustain all of the facilities that we have provided. LWI believes that the
objectives can be accomplished only through partnership with the local authority and the communities involved.
In September, Borough Council approved the Adoption of a Sister City to raise awareness and in support of Lifetime Wells:
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF CHESTER HEIGHTS, DELAWARE COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA, AUTHORIZING BOROUGH COUNCIL TO DECLARE ITS
INTENTION TO ACT AS A “SISTER CITY” OF WANJUKA, GHANA
IN SUPPORT OF SUSTAINABLE WATER MANAGEMENT
Whereas, access to safe drinking water is a fundamental right but is still Whereas, as a society, it is our obligation to provide drinking water, which
a challenge in many parts of the world with 844 Million people currently must be available, accessible, safe, acceptable, and affordable for all without
living without safe drinking water which affects their health, education and discrimination, and
livelihoods; and Whereas, safe drinking water is a human right essential for the full
Whereas, many Americans take water for granted, not enjoyment of life and therefore, we, as a Borough, will continue to support
realizing that individuals throughout the world do not have access sustainable water management by acting as a “Sister City”, encouraging
to clean water and the lack of clean water, every minute a newborn everyone to continue to act on a shared commitment to have the water resources
dies from infection caused by lack of safe water and an unclean necessary to support humanity’s needs for current and future generations.
environment; and Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved, that We, the Borough Council
Whereas, many of Western Africa’s water sources have decreased because of Chester Heights, hereby declare the Borough of Chester Heights to be a
of overuse of water and extended drought which has destroyed livelihoods “Sister City” with
and led to the loss of invaluable biodiversity in countries such as Ghana and Wanjuka, Ghana
Tanzania; and
And we encourage all citizens in our community to take a moment to consider
Whereas, currently there are nonprofit organizations who work in and appreciate the value of safe drinking water and support their “Sister City.”
communities to build infrastructure to provide adequate water supplies and
alleviate suffering including Lifetime Wells International, Inc. which is a non-
profit corporation whose mission is to provide safe drinking water throughout
the world; and
REDUCED REAL ESTATE TAXES!
On December 18, 2018, Chester Heights Borough Council voted to reduce the millage rate from
0.58 Mils to 0.48 Mils. Upon this action, Chester Heights Borough now has the distinction of having
the lowest millage rate of any Delaware County Municipality. The role of the Chester Heights Council
Finance Committee is to re-evaluate the Borough’s millage rates annually as part of the budget
process. Additionally, the Finance Committee is also tasked with advising Council of financial actions
that would be in the best interests of the Borough. During the 2019 Budget Process, it became apparent
to the Finance Committee that thanks to the Delaware County reassessment, coupled with a few years of
financial prosperity the Borough was operating with a surplus. The recent prosperity is due to real estate
transfer taxes and permit fees from projects underway within the community. As a result, the Borough had
the opportunity to lower it’s millage rate. The Borough is a not-for-profit government entity and therefore,
based on Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), should not have a surplus that exceeds twenty
percent of its annual budget. The Borough’s surplus, along with the reassessment from the County would
have exceeded the twenty percent guideline for the 2019 fiscal year. At the Annual Budget Hearing on
December 18, 2019, Borough Council voted in favor of the millage reduction. In an effort to exercise
fiscal responsibility in government, Council wisely returned a portion of the surplus to the taxpayers of
Chester Heights.
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Highlights of the Rachel Kohl Library
In June of 2018, our Rachel Kohl Library representative requested of Chester Heights a commitment of some of our taxpayer
money to assist the library in a grant process with the state. Rachel Kohl Library is in dire need of a new HVAC system. The state
grant was awarded to the Library in September; our commitment of only $5388 is based on our population percentage among the five
municipalities the library services. The total cost of the new HVAC system is over $150,000, the state grant covers half of that cost, with
the rest of the funds coming from the municipalities the library services.
As of February, 2019, the update from the library is as follows:
The Rachel Kohl Community Library has partnered with our five municipalities and the state to fund a new HVAC system for the
Library. We have engaged an engineering firm to conduct an energy audit and analysis and then recommend the best HVAC solution
for our space. That analysis is in the works and we are anxiously awaiting their recommendation. We are anticipating the install will take
place in the fall
Did you know that part of your tax dollars support the local library?
Today’s library isn’t what you remember from growing up. Far from being a space where a stern librarian says “SHHHHHH!” our
local library is abuzz with activity. Our own Library hosts story times 4 days a week, a Lego club, block
parties and many STEM programs for the little and in-between ones. If that’s not enough to keep you busy,
they have a monthly matinee showing of a recent movie, author talks, history lectures, chair yoga and
more! There is an afternoon and an evening Book Club - and if that doesn’t suit you, there are book club bags
available for your own book club.
• Wanna get away? How about checking out the free passes they have for 10 area museums?
• Need something different to do at home? Check out a jigsaw puzzle or two - they have those as well.
• Need a space for a group gathering? They have a large community room available to rent for a birthday
party, HOA meeting etc.
• Need help? Rachel Kohl has 3 trained librarians on staff who can help you navigate the internet, show you
how to download books or help you find that perfect read.
• Speaking of books; they have regular print books, large print books, e-books, biographies, nonfiction,
audiobooks, dvds, and magazines all free to borrow.
• As if that’s not enough, the library also has free
access to over 200 databases ranging from
Novelist to Ancestry.com.
• Another favorite of the staff there is RBDigital which
provides full text of 254 magazines, available to download to
any device or read online.
• Rachel Kohl Library - a great community resource that is
keeping up with the times.
To find out about these and other services/programs please
call 610-358-3445 or visit http://www.kohllibrary.org for access to
the calendar of events, newsletter and digital resources
T he Borough would like to thank the businesses that appear in this
newsletter and recognizes each of them as contributors to our
community. Thanks to their advertising support, this newsletter has been
produced at no charge to our residents.
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BOROUGH OF CHESTER HEIGHTS
Contact Directory
222 Llewelyn Road • P.O. Box 658 • Chester Heights, PA 19017
610-459-3400 • 610-459-1282 (Fax) • info@chesterheights.org • www.chesterheights.org
Borough Officials 2018
Members of Council
President Drew Baum
Vice President Steve Cocozza
Pro Tem Jordan Goldberg
Mayor Stacey Smith
Theresa Agostinelli
Philip Block, Ph.D.
Susan Clarke
Ginamarie Ellis
Planning Commission Members
Chairman Christopher Leiser
Vice Chairman John P. Lesky
Pro Tem Drew Baum
Secretary Ellen A. Fox
Melinda Kerry, Esq.
Thayer Schroeder
Mark Carroll
Zoning Hearing Board Members
Chairman H. Fred Hamel
Member Glenn Mon
Cynthia A. McNicholas, Esq.
Zoning Solicitor J. Michael Sheridan, Esq.
Zoning Officer Richard J. Jensen
Borough Officials
Secretary/Treasurer/Open Records Officer
Susan M. Timmins
Borough Solicitor Gerald C. Montella, Esq.
Conflict Solicitor Peter J. Rohana Jr., Esq.
Tax Collector Maryann D. Furlong
Code Officials
Building Inspector Richard J. Jensen
Borough Engineer G. D. Houtman & Sons, Inc.
Matthew Houtmann, P.E.
Alternate Engineer Catania Engineering Associates
Sewer Enforcement Michael Ciocco, P.E., S.E.O
Fire Marshal Michael Ciocco
EMS/Road Master Lawrence F. Ward
Sewer Enforcement Michael Ciocco, P.E., S.E.O.
Vacancy Chair Ellen Luongo
Constable Steve Luongo
Library Representative Greg Chestnut
Animal Control Officer Allen Strickler
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