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Pottstown Desperately Needs
Leadership By Roy Keeler
Pottstown
Borough Council has recently voted to disband and
reorganize itself in what appears to be a no confidence
vote against current President David Garner. I would
like to offer some thoughts and observations about the
current situation here in Pottstown.
Full article here...
The
once a year event is in Pottstown again this weekend at
Memorial Park. With 106 nets this year, compared
to last years 96, and over 500 teams entered, this
year's event is the largest ever!
Full story & pictures here... or
Watch videos here...
Pottstown Classics Car Club -
Cruisin' With A Cause
By Roy Keeler
The Pottstown Classics Car Club motto is "Serving the
community through our hobby".
Most of us know about Nostalgia Night on High Street,
but after talking with Pottstown Classics President Jody
Rhoads, I came away with an entirely different
perspective on this organization.
Read full
story...
Thunder & Hail Storm Blasts Pottstown on
Friday.
Pottstown was blasted with rain & hail today.
As you can see below in the
pictures. (Courtesy of
Roy
Keeler) Trees blown down, property damage & hail
was abundant. The initial storm lasted for about
30 minutes. Right in front of our office on
Hanover Street there were large swirls of air, branches
& leaves.
Statement on Passage of the
American Clean Energy & Security Act
By Joseph Otis Minott, Esq., Executive Director, Clean
Air Council
“The
United States House of Representatives’ decision to pass
the American Clean Energy and Security Act (ACES bill or
H.R. 2545) is a historic step in the right direction to
start addressing the serious impacts of global climate
change. This bill will create new green jobs, cut our
dependence on oil, and reduce global warming pollution.”
Full story here...
Volunteer Bicyclists to Help Clear
the Trail
NORRISTOWN — Volunteers from cycling organizations
will join Montgomery County Parks and Heritage
Services staff Saturday morning to help trim weeds
and brush along a portion of the Schuylkill River
Trail. Full info
here...
I
had the pleasure of attending Village Production's
offering of the 1970's classic "The Wiz" on this sunny
Father's Day afternoon. Having attending "Miracle On
34th Street" in December at the
Tri-County Performing
Arts Center, I had high expectations for this production
as well. I was not disappointed!
Full Story...
Pictures
of the new Upland Square Shopping Center on Route 100 at
State Street.
Now
that summer has just begun, many kids are eager to be as
far away from school as possible, while parents are left
to wonder how their kids are going to stay safe, out of
trouble and active for three whole months (and when I
say active, I don’t mean actively maneuvering your
fingers across a TV remote or video game controller).
Full Story...
Rob
Koritz is a drummer in the band Dark Star Orchestra.
Dark Star Orchestra is a phenomenal group that is
helping keep the Grateful Dead music and vision alive.
With full support from the original Grateful Dead
members they rock whichever stage they step foot on. DSO
is playing at the Electric Factory this coming Saturday,
May 30th 2009.
Full
interview here...
Public Notice! Attention Parents!
Later Sundown Times Do Not Change Curfew Times!
Ordinance No. 1752 places a curfew on minors under the
age of eighteen (18). Sunday through Thursday minors
must observe the curfew from 9:30 P.M. to 5:00 A.M. and
on Friday and Saturday from 11:00 P.M. to 5:00 A.M.
It is unlawful for any minor to be or remain in or upon
any public highway, street, road, alley, park or other
public place or in any enclosure or vehicle which is on
or in close proximity to any such street, road, alley,
highway, park or other public place within the Borough
of Pottstown.
This does not apply to minors with parents and
guardians, minors with statements of why they are out,
such as for reasons of returning from work, church,
school and recreational activities and also for
emergency errands.
Ben
Harper is long time music man with a background in the
sounds ranging from blues to jazz, alternative folk and
reggae. Ben has now joined up in a new band with Jason
Mozersky on the guitar, Jesse Ingals on bass, Jordan
Richardson on drums, and of course Ben Harper as lead
singer/guitar.
Full Story...
POTTSTOWN PUBLIC NOTICE
There
has been an addendum to the Sign Ordinance. The addendum
is related to LED signs.
Pottstown
Borough Council has recently voted to disband and
reorganize itself in what appears to be a no confidence
vote against current President David Garner. I would
like to offer some thoughts and observations about the
current situation here in Pottstown.
The
once a year event is in Pottstown again this weekend at
Memorial Park. With 106 nets this year, compared
to last years 96, and over 500 teams entered, this
year's event is the largest ever!
The Pottstown Classics Car Club motto is "Serving the
community through our hobby".
Most of us know about Nostalgia Night on High Street,
but after talking with Pottstown Classics President Jody
Rhoads, I came away with an entirely different
perspective on this organization.
NORRISTOWN — Volunteers from cycling organizations
will join Montgomery County Parks and Heritage
Services staff Saturday morning to help trim weeds
and brush along a portion of the Schuylkill River
Trail. 
On
Sunday, June 21st at 1:00 pm I had lunch at the
Pottstown Brick House, along with a good friend.
Now
that summer has just begun, many kids are eager to be as
far away from school as possible, while parents are left
to wonder how their kids are going to stay safe, out of
trouble and active for three whole months (and when I
say active, I don’t mean actively maneuvering your
fingers across a TV remote or video game controller).
Rob
Koritz is a drummer in the band Dark Star Orchestra.
Dark Star Orchestra is a phenomenal group that is
helping keep the Grateful Dead music and vision alive.
With full support from the original Grateful Dead
members they rock whichever stage they step foot on. DSO
is playing at the Electric Factory this coming Saturday,
May 30th 2009.
