Downingtown Borough, PA

Chestnut Street Bridge update: Despite the appearance of completion, there is still work to be done on the bridge that prevents us from reopening it. First and ...foremost, the final layer of macadam has not been laid, and according to Allen Myers Co. that can not be done until we have a 4-5 day stretch of guaranteed favorable weather with consistent temperatures in the upper forties, minimum. We asked if we could open the bridge in the interim and were told absolutely not. There is also an issue with AMTRAK's dissatisfaction with the height of the barrier fence on the side of the bridge without the sidewalk. AMTRAK signed off on the fence when they approved the plans at the onset. As someone who used that bridge twice daily going to and from work, and whose commute home takes 10-15 longer without the use of the bridge, I really do share your pain of having the bridge out of service. Please just hang in there a little longer. It will be open by April 1 at the latest (no fooling) and we will all be glad to be looking at the saga of the Chestnut Street Bridge in our rearview mirrors. See more

If you still haven't taken your tree down ... Public Works have added 2 more pick up dates: Tuesday, Jan. 26 and Tuesday, Feb. 2.

Borough Offices will be closed on Monday, January 18 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. There is no change in the trash/recycling pickup schedule.

Trash collection on the west side of town has been delayed. Blosenski's will be back tomorrow morning to finish up.

Borough offices will be closed on New Year's Day. There is no change in the trash/recycling collection schedule, so be sure to put your toters out tonight!

EDIT! The ballot box has arrived!! Hurray! As a reminder, the Library is only providing space for the ballot box, we are not managing or responsible for it in a...ny way! Any questions, please direct to Chester County Voter Services at: 610-344-6410. The drop-off hours at Downingtown Library are scheduled to be: M-F 9:00AM-7:00PM, Sat & Sun 10:00AM - 2:00PM until Election Day! (more info: https://www.chesco.org/4758/Drop-Off-Locations) Thank you! See more

Chester County and the Downingtown area are growing with increased population, new development, and changing economic opportunities. Delaware Valley Regional Pl...anning Commission is conducting a two-year study to identify transportation impacts, mobility needs, and recommendations for improvements. Join us and DVRPC on 10/13 or 10/21 at an online public meeting to learn about the study and tell us how you envision getting around the area in the future. To register for a meeting, visit: dvrpc.org/Mobility/Downingtown/ See more

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Borough Offices will be closed on Columbus Day, Monday, October 12. There is no change in the trash/recycling schedule.

Our fun Art In The Park events are back every Sunday in October with #YoungRembrandts! This is a great way to try our fun drawing and cartooning classes before ...committing to a full session. Check out locations and time frames for Dtown Rec here and sign up for the one that best fits your family's schedule; open to both residents and non residents https://downingtownpa.myrec.com//act/program_details.aspx #art #drawing #cartooning #downingtownrec #eastbrandywine #upperuwchlan #inpersonlearning #DARC #westbradfordtownship

Parents, are you looking for an in person STEM class to supplement online learning? If so, check out our Engineering For Kids (Ages 8-14) Mechanical Engineering... program starting Friday, October 9 from 5-6PM at the Downingtown Municipal Building. They will learn the basics of energy, traction, aerodynamics, and durability while constructing rollar coasters, eggstreme defense vehicles and an incredibly fast air-powered custom dragster. SIGN UP TODAY!! #downingtown #engineeringforkids #downingtownrec #science #inpersonlearning #DARC #engineering See more

The week of October 4 - 10, 2020 is Fire Prevention Week. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), along with the Downingtown Fire Dept. and other safe...ty advocates nationwide are urging people to check the batteries in your smoke detector, review your emergency escape plan with your family and stay fire smart. The national theme for 2020 is "SERVE UP FIRE SAFETY IN THE KITCHEN". Cooking continues to be a major contributor to the home fire problem, said Lorraine Carli, NFPA vice president of Outreach and Advocacy. The good news is that the vast majority of these fires are highly preventable. This year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign works to better educate the public about where potential cooking hazards exist and basic but critical ways to prevent them. Carli notes that this year’s focus on cooking safety is particularly timely. As the public may continue to avoid restaurants for some time and opt instead to do more cooking and entertaining at home, the potential for home cooking fires will likely increase as well. Key messages around this year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign, Serve Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen will include the following: > Keep a close eye on what you’re cooking; never leave cooking unattended > Keep anything that can catch fire oven mitts, wooden utensils, food packaging, towels or curtains at least three feet away from your stovetop. > Be on alert. If you are sleepy or have consumed alcohol, don’t use the stove or stovetop. Monday Feature Fire Prevention Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2UBYautmHgk #FirePreventionWeek #firesafety #FireSafetyTips #alertno45 #downingtown #smalltownhaven #helpfightfire

Readers on the Run is going virtual this year! https://runsignup.com/Race/PA/Downingtown/ReadersontheRun

**ROAD CLOSURE ALERT** Green Street (between E. Lancaster & Pennsylvania) will be closed tomorrow (10/1) from 7am - 5pm for final paving.

**ROAD CLOSURE ALERT** Green Street (between E. Lancaster & Pennsylvania) will be closed tomorrow (9/30) from 7am - 5pm for milling operations.

Mail-in ballot drop-off locations have been designated for Chester County residents. Mail-in ballots can be dropped off beginning on TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13th. Visit the Chester County Voter Information Portal at chesco.org/2020election for more information.

The Chester County Solid Waste Authority will be hosting a drive-through, no contact HHW Event on Saturday, October 10 at the Government Services Building on Westtown Road in West Chester. Please click on the link below for details and registration. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/household-hazardous-waste-even