tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7888510041198780859.post2176001079532078939..comments2023-04-25T22:37:27.911-04:00Comments on Karen Johns - Life in Phoenixville: The next steps in library expansionKarenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11057911658878963451noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7888510041198780859.post-43808224125064954092009-07-07T19:07:55.699-04:002009-07-07T19:07:55.699-04:00http://www.phoenixvillenews.com/online/
is the pl...http://www.phoenixvillenews.com/online/<br /><br />is the place to look for this and other articles. The Phoenix and Journal Register company are working the kinks out.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7888510041198780859.post-38045806317702147502009-07-06T23:46:17.622-04:002009-07-06T23:46:17.622-04:00Anonymous 10:41 p.m., this belongs on a new thread...Anonymous 10:41 p.m., this belongs on a new thread.<br /><br />I'll start one for discussion.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11057911658878963451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7888510041198780859.post-58687778698398149372009-07-06T22:41:21.499-04:002009-07-06T22:41:21.499-04:00Joe Rooney, freelance journalist for the residents...Joe Rooney, freelance journalist for the residents of Phoenixville--I am in recipt of documents recieved from the <br />Borough in response to my application of a right-to-know. My request included all CDC reports to Borough, CDC contract with Borough, CDC accounting, and CDC grant applications and results...the documents I recieved have put me in to a rage. It is evident, in the construction of the Borough's contract with the CDC and the documents I recieved as a result of my request of a right to know that there is absolutely no oversight in regard to the Borough ensuring the 125,00 tax payer dollars it invests in the services of the CDC are spent in accordance to the best interests of the Borough residents. I requested all monthly reports(and only recieved 6 reports dating back to 5-13-08--where are the rest?), and what I recieved, if handed in by a student to a teacher would not only qualify the student for a failing grade, but prompt the teacher the contact the parents. The reports are laughable in composition--spelling errors (granted I have spelling errors in my articles from time to time and probably some here but no one is paying me 125,000 to be an advovate to the Borough), thin explinations progress, actions, and no follow through in anything. I will be persuing this issue of lack of over sight not becuase of any personal vendeta against the CDC, but because as a resident I want and and believe my fellow residents also want to get the best return on the investment we've put into the borough as property owners. What I recieved today is the best my local government can do to help me understand the progress of our redevelopment, somethings got to change. The CDC has accomplished many things, but when it comes to finding out why they didn't accomplish what they said they would unless we demand thourough and detailed reporting, and the same detail in oversight.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7888510041198780859.post-76236317696163860932009-07-05T21:30:55.315-04:002009-07-05T21:30:55.315-04:00Andrew Dinniman (D-19th. Dist.) introduced a bill ...Andrew Dinniman (D-19th. Dist.) introduced a bill in the state Senate Thursday that would limit the power of lame duck school boards to act on a superintendent's contract following primary elections. The bill was drafted in direct response to the Owen J. Roberts School Board's recent termination of District Superintendent Myra Forrest.<br /><br />Can this bill be extended to help our situation? OJR is only getting screwed out of a salary and benefits - a paltry 200k. We're looking at six million dollars plus ruining the park, traffic, parking, etc etc.<br /><br />Dinniman says he's received over 100 calls & letters and he should hear from us too.<br /><br />I'm going to call his office first thing tomorrow and I hope you do too. 610-692-2112<br /><br />Tell him the new school board that starts in November hates this plan so they're hurrying to beat the new board swearing in.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7888510041198780859.post-62332417095854809312009-07-05T11:54:24.010-04:002009-07-05T11:54:24.010-04:00There is 6.5 million for the building, but also 2 ...There is 6.5 million for the building, but also 2 million for the furnishings, brought up at the last meeting. <br />Also, regarding the half million dollar donation they got: I don't recall that there were strings attached to it, it was not mentioned at the time of the announcement that they had to expand across Second Avenue in order to get the money, but now the donor has added that requirement? When did that get added? Very convenient. Those folks seem to say whatever they want and really set a bad example of how to get things done in an open and honest way. Pathetic and shameful.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7888510041198780859.post-85027212485514761852009-07-05T11:35:26.779-04:002009-07-05T11:35:26.779-04:00A very good article by Joe Rooney. I agree that th...A very good article by Joe Rooney. I agree that the "need" for building across Second Avenue was a created one.<br />However, the impact of any court decisions on the plan was not emphasized and that is where this whole thing is probably going. Many of these small town zoning issues are decided first by their governing bodies, but ultimately by a judge. Let's hope the people opposed to this know that, and file appeals in a timely fashion after the votes are taken. There is a small window of opportunity in which to appeal any of their decisions.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com