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Aug 21, 2026

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Grant Updates and Borough Priorities Reviewed

Published Aug 21, 2026

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Briefing

Jun 3, 2026

Transit Budget Increase Reviewed

Council reviewed a balanced proposed FY 2026–2027 Pottstown Area Rapid Transit budget of approximately $4.529 million, a 4.7% increase over the prior year. The Borough’s required capital contribution would be $6,733.

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Briefing

May 6, 2026

Trinity Lot Parking Ends June 16

The Trinity parking lot will stop operating as a public parking lot on June 16, and existing parking passes will no longer be valid.

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Briefing

Apr 8, 2026

Council Reviews Housing and Infrastructure Plans

The meeting reviewed a proposed $500,000 Flood Mitigation Program grant application for replacing the Farmington Avenue storm culvert. Bridge repairs on Franklin and Evans streets were also reported as underway, and a housing coalition presented an action plan focused on housing affordability.

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Briefing

Mar 4, 2026

Water Treatment Upgrade Targets Lower Costs

Pottstown reported that its new ultraviolet treatment system is installed at the Water Treatment Plant and is expected to pay for itself within two years while reducing chlorine use.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Feb 4, 2026

Borough Reviews Infrastructure and Development Plans

PECO is expected to begin High Street work on or after February 9 between Flag Lane and East Rice Street, with weekday work scheduled through May 2026. The Borough also reported more than $7 million in infrastructure projects underway, including stormwater, bridge, paving, and streetlight improvements.

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Briefing

Jan 7, 2026

Grant Updates and Borough Priorities Reviewed

The Borough Manager reported $350,000 secured for improvements to the Ricketts Center and $100,000 for Goodwill to replace a damaged fire truck. Economic development staff also reported that sales and leases were nearly double last year's level.

2 min readMunicipal coverage