Recycle Right!

Contamination is a huge problem for recycling programs across the country. West Chester Borough residents are great recyclers but shouldn’t be tempted to be too passionate putting items in the bin that do not belong and “trashing&r...

Borough of West Chester - 2019 Budget Narrative

2019 Proposed Budget Theme

The 2019 proposed/recommended budget theme will focus on three pressing issues:

• Balanced Budget for 2019
• Unfunded pension liability - The Borough will need to increase its uniformed and non-uniformed pension funding obligations in ...

West Chester Line Restoration - Feasibility Study

Executive Summary

The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) operates regional rail servicebetween Center City Philadelphia and Elwyn on the Media / Elwyn Line. Service on  the  lineformerly  operated &nbs...

Mosquitos Abound!!

This year is proving to be a difficult year for mosquitos all throughout the County.

Many considered 2012 to be the worse year historically for mosquito-borne diseases. Unfortunately in Chester County and Pennsylvania 2018 is fast approaching and, in some ...

Summer 2018 Activity Guide

Looking for fun activities this summer? Look no further then our very own West Chester Parks & Recreation, "Summer Activity Guide 2018".

Pennsylvania Economy League Report

Fiscal decay has accelerated in Commonwealth municipalities over the last 24 years,according to a new Pennsylvania Economy League analysis. The negative trendjeopardizes cities the most but also endangers boroughs, first class townships and evensecond cla...

Comprehensive Parking Plan

DESMAN has developed a Comprehensive Parking Guide for the Borough of West Chester (Borough). The Comprehensive Parking Guide will assist the Borough’s Parking Department, Borough Manager’s Office and Borough Council in planning, managing/operating, and p...

Borough Comprehensive Plan

This Comprehensive Plan for the Borough of West Chester is intended to serve as a policy guide for future decision making. The plan was prepared to develop a set of actions and strategies to accommodate future change in an orderly and efficient manner and...

2018 Budget

We Have Moved

We have moved to "The Spellman Building" located at 829 Paoli Pike while a building renovation is completed. 

The renovation will take place during 2018 and we anticipate a return to 401 East Gay Street by January 1, 2019.

Additional info...