http://dsf.chesco.org/chesco/cwp/view.asp?a=1413&q=573471 Chester County , PA Government Web Site en-us http://dsf.chesco.org/chesco/lib/chesco/seal_tower_150.gif http://www.chesco.org 32 32 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Chesco/~3/Sj0DRvCTGbo/view.asp WEST CHESTER - Chester County Controller Valentino F. DiGiorgio III released the results of his latest performance audits this week, identifying potential cost savings for county taxpayers. The audits reviewed county employees’ mileage reimbursements and use of county vehicles. http://dsf.chesco.org/chesco/cwp/view.asp?A=1413&Q=640846 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Chesco/~3/BW2x_MGuwyI/view.asp WEST CHESTER _ Chester County taxpayers saved $10 million this week because of the county's Aaa bond rating and delaying the sale of $118 million of general obligation bonds resulting in a better interest rate for the county. http://dsf.chesco.org/chesco/cwp/view.asp?A=1413&Q=640839 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Chesco/~3/VIDtTIq24W8/view.asp WEST CHESTER _ The Chester County Commissioners approved today $99,008 of Community Revitalization Program funds for a Coatesville parking lot on Chestnut Street between First and Second avenues. http://dsf.chesco.org/chesco/cwp/view.asp?A=1413&Q=640832 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Chesco/~3/83bIgYl3Fvo/view.asp WEST CHESTER _ The Chester County Commissioners honored today the recipients of the 2008 Agricultural Development Council's Farmer of the Year and Distinguished Service in Agriculture winners. http://dsf.chesco.org/chesco/cwp/view.asp?A=1413&Q=640825 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Chesco/~3/TGSGfedVrMQ/view.asp WEST CHESTER _ The Chester County Commissioners elected Terence Farrell as Chairman during Tuesday's Sunshine meeting of the commissioners. Commissioner Farrell is the first African-American to serve as chairman. http://dsf.chesco.org/chesco/cwp/view.asp?A=1413&Q=640818 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Chesco/~3/VoglTu4wB6M/chester_county_district_attorneys_new_years_press_release.pdf Traditionally, New Year's Day is a time for making resolutions for the coming year. Like most others, I have my personal ones, like spending more time with family and friends, eating a more healthy diet, and starting to exercise again. I also have some professional goals as well: things like lowering the crime rate in the county, providing more training for police, getting cases to trial more quickly, and finding ways to provide better service on a limited budget. http://dsf.chesco.org/da/lib/da/pdf/chester_county_district_attorneys_new_years_press_release.pdf http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Chesco/~3/c4qnb66VIzg/view.asp The December issue of ChescoNews - Chester County's employee newsletter - is now available. http://dsf.chesco.org/chesco/cwp/view.asp?a=1511&q=637507 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Chesco/~3/56j_-BgMgcQ/view.asp Moody's Investors Service, one of the world's leading credit rating services, has bestowed its highest bond rating, Aaa, to Chester County government for the second straight year. http://dsf.chesco.org/chesco/cwp/view.asp?A=1413&Q=640286 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Chesco/~3/xuIfkONSdhU/view.asp December 4, 2008 The Chester County Commissioners adopted the 2009 county budget at today's meeting. The budget increase reflects a 4 percent increase in taxes due to the mandated increase of $5.7 million contribution to the county's pension plan. The three Commissioners agreed in their commendation of staff and department efforts to reduce the budget, but disagreed on the final vote. Commissioners Aichele and Farrell voted in favor of the budget and Commissioner Cozzone voted against its passage. http://dsf.chesco.org/chesco/cwp/view.asp?A=1413&Q=640258 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Chesco/~3/7-5eQXpX82I/view.asp December 3, 2008 The Chester County Commissioners announced the launch of a prescription drug discount card that can be used by residents to help cope with the high price of prescription drugs. Chester County has signed a contract to make the cards available under a program sponsored by the National Association of Counties (NACo) that offers average savings of 22 percent off the retail price of commonly prescribed drugs. The cards may be used by all Chester County residents, regardless of age, income or existing health coverage. http://dsf.chesco.org/chesco/cwp/view.asp?A=1413&Q=640244 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Chesco/~3/osibh0_z9lg/view.asp November 20, 2008 The Chester County Commissioners received a presentation today on the programs for heating assistance for county residents. http://dsf.chesco.org/chesco/cwp/view.asp?A=1413&Q=640132 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Chesco/~3/a9iZCRsNTQs/512008.pdf November 18, 2008 Members of the Chester County Health Department and the Chester County Tobacco-Free Coalition (CCTFC) will observe the 32nd annual Great American Smokeout on Thursday, November 20, 2008, by holding a series of events throughout the county. http://dsf.chesco.org/health/lib/health/newsreleases/512008.pdf http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Chesco/~3/LyTCmqP-kOQ/view.asp November 14, 2008 The Chester County Commissioners, along with management and financial staff members, are continuing to cut expenditures in advance of an expected adoption of the 2009 budget. http://dsf.chesco.org/chesco/cwp/view.asp?A=1413&Q=639901 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Chesco/~3/GGgXmKyKFQI/view.asp November 14, 2008 The Chester County Detectives today announced the arrest of Dennis Antonious, 69, of the 100 block of Hedgerow Lane in West Chester PA on Friday November 14, 2008. http://dsf.chesco.org/da/cwp/view.asp?a=11&Q=639908 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Chesco/~3/VMmA9JTU_WY/view.asp October 10, 2008 Chester County Detective Sergeant James C. Vito was appointed as acting Chief of the Detective Division of the Chester County District Attorney’s Office. http://dsf.chesco.org/da/cwp/view.asp?a=11&Q=639537 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Chesco/~3/dtjco_NUuZs/view.asp July 28, 2008 The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency presented the 2008 Crime Prevention Office of the Sheriff Award to Chester County Sheriff Carolyn Bunny Welsh. The award, a joint endeavor of PCCD and the Pennsylvania Sheriffs' Association, recognizes the importance and contributions made by a sheriff in the realm of community crime prevention efforts. http://dsf.chesco.org/sheriff/cwp/view.asp?A=11&Q=637892