September 20, 2022: Letter from Ashley Gagné, Vice-Chair, Board of Supervisors

Dear West Goshen residents,

I hope that you enjoyed the summer in all its glory. Whether you spent your summer here at home or somewhere else, I hope you savored the long days, fresh fruit, outdoor dining, trips to the beach, warmth, and time with family a...

June 22, 2022: Letter from Shaun Walsh, Chair, Board of Supervisors

Dear West Goshen Residents & Businesses,

Summer is with us and I hope you are enjoying the warm weather and taking advantage of the long hours of daylight to participate in outdoor activities. I encourage you to check our calendar of West Goshen summer...

March 16, 2022: Letter from Ashley Gagné, Vice-Chair, Board of Supervisors

Dear West Goshen Residents and Businesses,

Spring is on the horizon, and I am looking forward to longer and warmer days ahead. As Board liaison to our Parks and Recreation Board, I can promise you that West Goshen has many wonderful community events planne...

January 17, 2022: Letter From Board of Supervisors Chair Shaun Walsh

Dear West Goshen Residents & Business Owners,

As we begin another year, we welcome to the Board our two newly elected supervisors, Tinamarie Smith and John Hellman, and say thank you to departing supervisor, Hugh Purnell.  Hugh has dedicated m...

Meet New Board of Supervisors Member Tinamarie Smith

Tinamarie is no stranger to working with West Goshen Township administration and residents and has volunteered on several committees prior to her appointment to the Board of Supervisors. Given her volunteer experience in combination with an environmental ...

West Goshen Township Supervisors John Hellmann and Tinamarie Smith Sworn in

West Goshen Township Supervisors John Hellmann and Tinamarie Smith were sworn in at the January 3, 2022 Township Organization Meeting. See pictures below from the ceremony.

December 20, 2021: Letter from Ashley Gagné, Vice-Chair, Board of Supervisors

Dear West Goshen residents,

On behalf of the Board of Supervisors, I want to wish each and every one of you a happy and healthy holiday season. This year brought many positive changes to our Township. In-person meetings resumed at the Township building, an...

November 11, 2021: Letter from Shaun Walsh, Chair, Board of Supervisors

Dear West Goshen Residents & Business Owners,

Deep into fall, I hope you are enjoying the cooler weather and have been able to take advantage of the many outdoor activities at this time of year. I am sure you are now in the midst of planning how to man...

Board of Supervisors Visit Natural Lands' ChesLen Preserve

Members of the Board of Supervisors and Township staff attended a field trip at the Natural Lands' ChesLen Preserve in Coatesville, Chester County, on Monday, November 8, 2021. They met with Gary Gilbert and Sean Quinn of Natural Lands to tour th...

Letter From Ashley Gagné, West Goshen Township Supervisor

Dear West Goshen Residents,

As we head into the fall season, I hope that you look fondly upon the end of summer. I hope that you and your loved ones were able to take advantage of the long days of warm weather, but that you are now prepared to settle into ...

August 9, 2021: Letter from Shaun Walsh Chair, Board of Supervisors

Dear West Goshen Residents & Business Owners,

On behalf of the Board of Supervisors, I am writing to encourage you to participate in an upcoming joint workshop with the Township Board of Supervisors and the West Goshen Sewer Authority Board members. &a...

April 20, 2021: Letter from Shaun Walsh Chair, Board of Superviors

Dear West Goshen Residents and Business Owners,On behalf of the Board of Supervisors, I hope that you and your loved ones are doing well. Like me, I am sure that with increased vaccine supply and widespread inoculation now available, you are eagerly antic...

West Goshen Welcomes Ashley Gagné and John Hellman to Board of Supervisors

In January 2020, the West Goshen Board of Supervisors swore in two new supervisors. Both are long-term residents of the township and are hopeful about the impact they can make in their new roles.

Ashley Gagné describes herself as a “ho...

Board of Supervisors’ Statement on COVID-19 Response

This statement was made at the April 21, 2020 Board of Supervisors meeting by Supervisor Shaun Walsh regarding the overall COVID-19 response by the Township and subsequent expenditures for overtime.

Board of Supervisors Statement on COVID-19 Response

Meet the Board of Supervisors

Did you know that much like businesses and nonprofits have a Board of Directors to advise them, the Township has a board to provide counsel?

Supervisors are charged with the general governance of the township and the execution of legislative, executive and...

Board of Supervisors’ Statement on Racial Injustice

Board of Supervisors Statement on Racial Injustice

Letter from Ashley Gagné, West Goshen Township Supervisor

Dear West Goshen Residents,

As we begin this new year of 2021, I hope that you are safe and well. 2020 was extremely difficult, and my heart goes out to those who have suffered loss and continue to do so during this pandemic. Our frontline workers and firs...

Happy Holidays from the West Goshen Township Board of Supervisors

Dear West Goshen Residents,

The West Goshen Township Board of Supervisors, wishes you Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year!

Although 2020 has been a challenging year as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the spread of the disease continues to challenge o...

County Receives $34.5 Million for Emergency Rent and Utility Assistance

PA Update: Effective April 4, More Options for Restaurants and Other Businesses

March 8, 2021: CDC Issues Guidelines for Fully Vaccinated Adults:

COVID-19 / Coronavirus Information

2019 Coronavirus (COVID-19) is a virus (more specifically, a coronavirus) identified as the cause of an outbreak of respiratory illness first detected in Wuhan, China.

Chinese health officials have reported tens of thousands of cases of COVID-19 in China, ...

Declaration of Disaster Emergency

Please click the link below to read West Goshen's Declaration of Disaster Emergency related to the COVID-19 situation:

COVID-19 DISASTER DECLARATION

GOVERNOR WOLF'S STAY-AT-HOME PRESS RELEASE

Governor Tom Wolf and Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine today issued “Stay at Home” orders to Allegheny, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Monroe, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties, as the state seeks relief to save lives and stop the ...

FEMA Rumor Control

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has set up a website addressing rumors regarding the COVID-19 crisis.

Rumors circulate through social media and most often provide wrong or out-of-date information.

Please see the FEMA rumor control website her...

Road Rules: COVID-19 Travel Regulations

On March 16th, Governor Wolf issued a shut down order for the entire state of Pennsylvania due to the COVID-19 outbreak with few exemptions for essential travel

Allowable Essential Travel

• Any travel related to the provision of or access to the above-mention...

Social Distancing Tips For Outdoors

This spring, many residents are engaging in outdoor activities during these times as physical activity can provide immediate mental and physical benefits. Going for a walk, run, or bike ride in your neighborhood can be a good way to be active, as long as ...

Chester County Launches "Restore Chester County" website

The Chester County Commissioners have brought together business, economic, education and government leaders to form the core team of the COVID-19 Business Task Force. The team is focusing on best practices for reopening and restoring Chester County&ap...

Tips for Residents for Reopening Chester County

On June 5th, Chester County transitioned to the yellow phase of reopening. According to Pennsylvania's official process of reopening, the yellow phase lifts the most severe restrictions , including the stay at home order. However, other ...

Masks Are Mandatory in All Public Spaces

July 1, 2020: Masks Are Mandatory in All Public Spaces

Expanding on the business safety order signed by Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine in April that requires the wearing of masks in businesses, Governor Tom Wolf today announced a new order signed by...

As COVID-19 Cases Reach Critical Levels, Wolf Admin Announces New Mitigation Efforts

With new modeling projecting 22,000 new COVID-19 cases per day in Pennsylvania in December, Governor Tom Wolf and Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine today announced new targeted mitigation measures to help stop the spread during this critical time. The...

Gov. Wolf, Sec. of Health Announce New Protective Mitigation Efforts to Put Pennsylvania on Pause

Read the Full Statement Here

As COVID-19 cases continue to rise, Governor Tom Wolf and Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine today implored Pennsylvanians to take the next three weeks and stand united against the virus by adhering to existing mitigation or...

COVID-19 Vaccination information in Chester County

Chester County continues to vaccinate groups in Phase 1A including individuals 65 and older, and individuals between the ages of 16-64 with certain medical conditions. Visit the Chester County website for additional information.

Chester County Health Department Issues Quarantine Guidance

Chester County issued Coronavirus Quarantine Guidance on December 10, 2020 - effective December 14, 2020.

January 8, 2021: PA Department of Health Releases COVID Vaccine Schedule

The PA Department of Health has issued a comprehensive COVID Vaccination Plan. The COVID-19 vaccine will be distributed to Pennsylvanians in a phased approach. View the plan on the PA Department of Health website HERE.

What's New at the West Chester Fire Department

A new year brings new changes to the West Chester Fire Department.  We welcome a new Fire Chief, Steve Pelna and Assistant Fire Chief, Justin McClure.  They both join the leadership team which includes Mark Scanlon and Mike DiMeo who hol...

Historical Commission Aims to Establish Historic Resource Protection Standards

West Goshen’s Historical Commission is currently engaging in the review and revision of an existing zoning ordinance from 1990 to amend and add definitions related to historic resources and to adopt a new policy to establish historic resource pr...

Early West Goshen Clock Makers

Very little is known about two of the clock makers from Chester County, in the early 19th Century, who resided in the Goshen/West Goshen area.  One of them was Joseph Cave who is believed to have resided in the old serpentine farmhouse on the ben...

West Goshen and the Battle of the Clouds

When we remember the many battles fought in Chester County during the American Revolution, we often think of the Battle of the Brandywine and the Paoli Massacre. Most of us have learned about these two horrific battles fought among the hills and valleys o...

Free Virtual Lecture: Chestnut Grove Cemetery

Host: West Goshen Historical CommissionDate: Sunday, May 30, 2021Time: 2:00pmJoin us virtually on the original Memorial Day as we hear from local historian Thomas Walsh who will speak on the history of the Chestnut Grove Cemetery. This c...

General George Archibald McCall of “Belle Aire,” West Goshen Township

On August 22, 1853, George Archibald McCall, after 31 years of military service in the United States Army, resigned his commission as colonel and Inspector General of the Army.  The Philadelphia-born McCall retired to a 42-acre farm east of West ...

Preserving Local History | The Matlack House

Traveling around the township of West Goshen, it is sometimes difficult to locate historic homes and buildings. Over the years, many cherished structures rich in local history have been demolished to make room for the future. It is always sad to watch his...

West Goshen History: Dr. William Darlington

Dr. William Darlington was born on April 28, 1782, in Chester County and went on to lead a most unique life here.  It was 1804, he was 22 years old, and he graduated from the Medical School of the University of Pennsylvania.  He was the ...

West Goshen Township Through the Years

As 2020 comes to a close, the West Goshen Historical Commission would like to cap off the year by taking a look back at some of the significant moments in the history of the township and surrounding area. Over the past three centuries, our township has ex...

Scrape Spotted Lanternfly Eggs this Winter

Help prevent the spread of the spotted lanternfly by scraping egg masses you may see on trees. Please check your trees for egg masses such as the one pictured and follow these instructions for scraping and disposing of the egg masses:

Pull out a plastic ca...

Walk Your Dog Month Tips!

January is Walk Your Dog Month! Don’t let the cold temperatures of winter deter you from exercising your furry friend. Walking your dog is extremely important. Read on for an explanation  by the Animal Foundation:

Mental Stimulation: Reg...

Dog Leash law

Just a reminder that all dogs must be kept under the control of their owners at all times, whether you are on your own property or a public park.

Pennsylvania and West Goshen Township dog laws require dogs to be on leash and under control when in public. &...

Greening West Goshen: Clean Stream Tips

Clean water is vital to our health, communities, and economy. People depend on clean water for their health: The United States Environmental Protection Agency claims that about 117 million Americans – one in three peop...

Yard Waste Collection Tips

Yard Waste Collection Tips

Sticks, branches, and twigs must be tied in bundles no more than four feet in length and four feet in diameter and may not exceed 50 pounds per bundle.

Branches may not exceed 4 inches in diameter.

Other yard waste may be placed in...

Meet the Board of Supervisors

Did you know that much like businesses and nonprofits have a Board of Directors to advise them, the Township has a board to provide counsel?

Supervisors are charged with the general governance of the township and the execution of legislative, executive and...

How the Public Can Help the Public Works Department this Spring

It’s been a spring to remember for all of us, including the West Goshen Public Works Department. “With the timing and preventative measures for COVID-19, we missed some of our usual spring activity like mulching or planting annuals and headed straight int...

Greening West Goshen: Understanding the Link Between Fertilizer and Stream Health

Few moments in life are more mesmerizing than watching clear stream water flow over pebbles, under logs, and through chutes and riffles. We notice the colors, the play of light and shadow, and minnows swimming freely. 

In Pennsylvania, healthy str...

Tips for Residents for Reopening Chester County

On June 5th, Chester County transitioned to the yellow phase of reopening. According to Pennsylvania's official process of reopening, the yellow phase lifts the most severe restrictions , including the stay at home order. However, other mitigatio...

Summer Family Camp Cancelled

The Family Summer Camp has been Cancelled.

Joseph Waters Remembered

The West Goshen Township Board of Supervisors, Park and Recreation Board, and staff mourn the passing of Joseph M. Waters on June 18, 2020 at the age of 64.   Joe served as a member (including chair) of the Park and Recreation Board from 1993 thr...

End of Summer Allergy Tips

August and September bring more than the end of the summer. These months mean watery eyes, sniffling, and other allergic reactions  to airborne ragweed pollen during what is traditionally the hay fever  season in Pennsy...

Join us this weekend for the FALL YARD SALE!

View the map of participating homes and plan your route for the West Goshen Township Fall Yard Sale this weekend, October 1, 2022 - from 9:00AM to 2:00 PM.

Fall Movie Series Movies Announced!

The West Goshen Township Park and Recreation Department presents the 2022 Fall Movie Series at West Goshen Community Park (N. Five Points and Fern Hill Roads)

Fall Bus Trips Announced!

Saturday, September 10th:  The World Trade Center Memorial and Museum and Walking Tour of Historic Lower Manhattan. Registrations for this trip embark on a 1.5 mile walk around Lower Manhattan, learning about highlights such as the New Y...

Learn More About The Friends of West Goshen Parks

The Friends of West Goshen Parks will hold their annual Membership Meeting on Thursday, September 15th at 6:00 PM at the West Goshen Community Park picnic pavilion. Township residents are invited to learn more about The Friends of West Goshen Parks and th...

Friends of West Goshen Parks Raising Funds for Gazebo Replacement

The Friends of West Goshen Parks are raising funds to replace the J. Arnold Bair Gazebo at West Goshen Community Park. The gazebo, named after long-time West Goshen tax collector and Friends of West Goshen Parks founding member J. Arnold Bair, was install...

Remembering Sgt. Anthony DiRocco

Anthony F. DiRocco, Jr. loved West Goshen Township. Born March 12, 1937, Tony grew up in the area and went to West Chester High School before working for the West Goshen Police Department for 38 years while achieving the rank of Sergeant. Upon retiring fr...

Ray Halvorsen: Supervisor, Public Works Director Remembered

Raymond Halvor Halvorsen, who served for as a West Goshen Supervisor and as the Township’s Public Works Director for fifteen years, was born in Flushing, New York on April 14, 1951. But the story of his connection to the town that would help def...

Call for Artists for the Fall Art Exhibit

West Goshen Township is home to many talented professional and amateur artists. Over the past 22 years, The West Goshen Resident Exhibit at the Galleries at the West Goshen Township Administration Building has become the premier showcase for works of art ...

Register for Fall Township Yard Sale

This year the West Goshen Park and Recreation Department will sponsor another Township Yard Sale on Saturday, October 1, between 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM.

Easter Egg Hunt Success!

West Goshen Township celebrated the return of the Spring with the Egg Hunt and Decorated Hat Parade on Saturday, April 16, 2022 at West Goshen Community Park. See pictures from the event below!

Fun in the Sun with the Summer Recreation Program, Summer Teen Program and Afternoon Sports Clinics!

West Goshen Resident Registration: Saturday, May 7th (8 – 11am)Saturday, May 14th (9 – 11am)Open Registration begins on Monday, May 16th   for families residing outside of West Goshen.Registration will be held ...

Egg Hunt and Decorate Hat Parade: Postponed to April 16

**THIS HAS BEEN POSTPONED TO APRIL 16**

For the first time since 2019, West Goshen residents can celebrate the arrival of spring with an Egg Hunt and Decorated Hat Parade on April 16, 2022.  Children 2-9 years old can gather up eggs fille...

Get Outside This Summer and Play for Pay!

Get outside this summer and play for pay! Our summer programs invite children to play, create, imagine and socialize outdoors. Children need outdoor activities, friends and fun more than ever and we want you to help make it happen. The Township Supervisor...

Young Artists Featured at Township Administration Building

Through the months of March and April, the West Goshen Township Administration Building will host an exhibit of artwork by students and teachers at the Pennsylvania Leadership Charter School’s Center for Performing and Fine Arts. The public is i...

Register for Spring Township Yard Sale

This year the West Goshen Park and Recreation Department will sponsor a Spring Township Yard Sale on Saturday, May 14th between 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM.  Timed perfectly for spring cleaning, Township residents can have their addresses listed on the r...

Aidan’s Heart Foundation Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) Donation

Aidan’s Heart Foundation donated an automatic external defibrillator (AED) to the West Goshen Park and Recreation Department at the Tuesday, February 15^th Board of Supervisors meeting.  The AED was funded by a donation from the Greater West Chest...

Get Out for a Day Trip with the West Goshen Park and Recreation Department

Are you suffering from cabin fever…since March 2020?  The West Goshen Park and Recreation Department has announced its lineup of spring and summer bus trips for 2022 featuring popular day-trip destinations and an exciting chance to see...

The Park and Recreation Department is currently recruiting summer counselors!

The West Goshen Park and Recreation Department is currently accepting applications from enthusiastic people interested in planning and supervising safe and enjoyable outdoor activities for children participating in our summer programs. Counselors are assi...

Wreath Decorating Event

The West Goshen Park and Recreation Department hosted its 24th annual Holiday Decorations Workshop in the Community Room of the West Goshen Township Administration Building on December 7th and December 8th. Thank you to all who participated. See pictures ...

Santa Claus Holiday Breakfast Thank You

West Goshen celebrated the holiday season at Timothy's with the return of the annual Holiday Breakfast on Saturday, December 18th. Thank you to everyone who participated! See pictures from the event below.

Decorate for the Holidays with Help from the Park and Recreation Department

The Holiday Decorations workshop returns to the West Goshen Township Administration Building this December, giving West Goshen resident and guests a chance to design and make wreaths and centerpieces to bring home.  The West Goshen Park and Recre...

Santa Claus is Coming to Town!

Santa Claus is coming to West Goshen Township, specifically to Timothy’s at Parkway Shopping Center (929 S. High Street) as the West Goshen Holiday Breakfast returns on Saturday, December 18, 2021 between 9:00 and 10:30 AM.  Families can enjoy br...

Register to Participate in Township Yard Sale

The Township Yard Sale returns to West Goshen on Saturday, September 18th between 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM.  Residents can register to include their address in the official Township Yard Sale Guide and receive an official Yard Sale lawn sign or may si...

Free Fall Celebration with Family Fun and The Greaseband

West Goshen Community Park turns 25 this September!  To celebrate this milestone, the West Goshen Park and Recreation Department will host a celebration at Community Park on Sunday, September 12th between 1:00 and 5:00 PM.  The ...

Fall Movie Series Features Family Classics

The West Goshen Fall Movie Series returns this fall to the J. Leon Hagerty Amphitheater at West Goshen Community Park at Fern Hill and N. Five Points Roads.  All movies are FREE OF CHARGE and begin on the following Saturday evenings at 7...

Park and Recreation Department Accepting Applications for Pavilion Rentals

After being closed in 2020 and the beginning of 2021, West Goshen’s Community Park, Coopersmith Park, and Barker Park picnic pavilions may be rented out again.  To reserve a picnic pavilion, contact the West Goshen Township Park and Rec...

Help Bring Artwork Back to the West Goshen Township Administration Building

After being closed to the public for over one year, the West Goshen Township Administration Building has reopened to the public.  We are seeking the help of West Goshen residents who paint, draw, sculpt, photograph, cross-stitch, quilt, or engage...

West Goshen Park and Recreation Department Announces Return of Bus Trips in Fall 2021

The West Goshen Park and Recreation Department will begin hosting bus trips again beginning with fun ways to celebrate the holidays starting in November 2021.

On Sunday, November 21st, join the Park and Recreation Department for a trip to see the Rockettes...

Music Returns to Community Park

The West Goshen Park Summer Concert Series returns to Community Park on Sunday, June 27th with a special concert for children by Lolly and Yoyo.  This high energy duo will have kids singing, dancing, and playing along with lead ...

West Goshen 2021 Sunday Summer Concert Series

All concerts begin at 6:30 PM at the J. Leon Hagerty Amphitheater atWest Goshen Community Park (Fern Hill Road and N. Five Points Road).In the event of rain, concerts will be held at the Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hallat West Chester University, 700 S. Hi...

Decorated Bicycle Parade Welcomes Return to Community Park

A favorite West Goshen tradition, the Decorated Bicycle Parade, returns to West Goshen Community Park on Saturday, July 3rd at 10:00 AM.  Children can decorate their bicycles, tricycles, training wheels, scooters, Big Wheels, wagons, str...

Barker Park Expansion

West Goshen Township recently purchased a 1-acre property at 321 Westtown Way, adjacent to the existing Township’s Barker Park.  Mr. Kenneth and Mrs. Joanne Barker approached the Township to purchase the property as an addition to the existing Ba...

March 2021 - Park and Recreation Updates

Due to COVID-19 precautions, the West Goshen Park and Recreation Department has not scheduled programs or activities through the spring. 

“The hope is that we will be able to resume summer concerts, Summer Recreation programs, and other group acti...

Egg Hunt and Hat Parade

The Egg Hunt and Hat Parade has been cancelled indefinitely.

If you have any questions, please contact Ken Lehr at klehr@westgoshen.org

Now Hiring Summer Counselors

The West Goshen Park and Recreation Department is currently seeking enthusiastic and experienced individuals to plan, facilitate and supervise safe and enjoyable outdoor activities for participants of West Goshen’s Summer Recreation Program, Sum...

Important Information about Safe Park Use

Update on Park and Rec Cancellations

Due to concerns about the spread of COVID-19, the West Goshen Park and Recreation Department regrets reporting the cancellation of the following summer activities:• The Summer Recreation Program• The Summer Teen Program• Summer ...

Parks and Recreation Outlook

Summer is prime time for the West Goshen Parks and Recreation department. In a typical summer, you’d find Parks and  Recreation Department Director Ken Lehr checking in on camps, clinics and concerts, but in a recent conversation he sha...

Summer Family Camp Cancelled

The Family Summer Camp has been Cancelled.

Meet Baby!

Baby was adopted at the Delaware County SPCA in 2012 when she was eight months old. We quickly learned that she was smart and eager to please. As such, she was successfully trained (with the use of treats) to perform two tricks: lay down and give a hug.

Meet Meatball!

Meatball is a 9 year old English Bulldog who was rescued from Brandwine Valley SPCA in September 2020. On her one year anniversary, she graduated from Shadowlee Canine as a pet therapy dog. Meatball has been visiting the students at West Chester Universit...

Meet Leilani!

Leilani is a an adopted Pekingese/Shih Tzu mix from Valdosta, Georgia that found her “furever home” here in West Goshen, PA! This Southern Belle was discovered by Shih Tzu & Furbaby Rescue years ago from an unfortunate situation an...

Meet Wylie!

Wylie was adopted from LaMancha Rescue after a road trip from Kentucky. He chose to come live with us on Memorial Day 2020. He is the happiest pup (except when Mr. Squirrel comes by) and loves to make new friends. 

Meet Socks!

Socks is a two-year-old domestic shorthair mix. When we first got her she was very shy and skittish but opened up to be a very friendly and nice cat. Although she might not be a social butterfly she still love spending time with my family. We adopted her ...

Meet Maggie!

Maggie is an 8 year old pit bull-boxer mix that we rescued five years ago. She loves people and plays everyday with our grandsons who adore her. She has a sunny disposition and is constantly bringing her toys to engage her family in "pulley-tug"...

Meet Lucy!

Lucy is a one year old pug. She is a super friendly and curious puppy. She loves exploring our West Goshen parks and meeting new friends. 

Meet Bella!

Bella loves to run outside with other dogs, snuggle up on the couch and go for car rides!

Meet Simon LeBun!

With his velvet-like coat, clear brown eyes, and alert demeanor, you would never guess that it took nearly a year for mini Rex rabbit Simon to be adopted from the Southeastern PA-DE House Rabbit Society in Newport, Delaware. Housed at the bottom of a stac...

Meet Roxi!

Roxi came to the Brandywine SPCA from Florida. She was adopted in Feb 2017 at the age 4 months. She is an awesome inside only cat, loves her dry food, and has an addiction to treats. Her owners love her!!?

Meet Sassy!

Sassy is a five-year old tortoiseshell cat who hails from South Carolina. She came to Chester County courtesy of BVSPCA, loves to snuggle, and enjoys watching animal videos on the computer. She is pretty sure that the comfiest chairs in the house all belo...

Meet Luna!

Luna is a Siberian Husky. 6 years old. Each of her eyes are half blue and half brown. She loves taking walks all around West Goshen.

Meet Ingrid

Ingrid is a four year old rough collie. She was re-homed to her owner in August of 2019. Once her medical situations were in order, she began training to become a therapy dog. After a delay due to Covid, she completed her training and earned her Therapy c...

Meet Lilly

Lilly is a Maltese rescue dog from an Amish puppy mill in Ohio. The puppy mill dropped her off at a veterinary office in Ohio to be euthanized because she had liver shunt and was not a money maker. The vet technician could not euthanize her and called a r...

Meet Chief

Chief is a friendly 1.5 year old English Lab with a lot of energy. He loves to go on walks, fetch balls and snuggle on the couch with his family. He has filled his owners' hearts full of happiness during the pandemic.

Meet Bodhi

Bodhi is an almost 1 year old adorable Siamese cat with a ton of personality and a voice to match. He eats everything in sight, whether it’s cat food or human food, and he’s particularly fond of popcorn. He’s super affectiona...

Meet Ghost, Rocky and Harper

These boys are full bred miniature Australian Shepherds. They love playing with a frisbee or any ball!

Meet Smithy

Smithy is a 6yr old mixed breed gentleman and scholar.  He was a former bait dog saved from a dog fighting ring and now lives in the lap of luxury here in West Goshen. He enjoys all people, yummy treats, short walks to the mail box, any soft couc...

Meet Fiona

Meet our pet of the month Fiona! Fiona is a 16 month old Lab and Pitbull mix. She was adopted at Brandywine Valley SPCA. She loves lounging at Lambert dog park pictured here!Submit your favorite pet to be featured as West Goshen Township's "Pet of th...

Single-Use Plastic Bag and Straw Ban

After much hard work and research by the Township’s Sustainability Advisory Committee, the Board of Supervisors approved a single-use plastic carry-out bag and single-use plastic straw ban effective April 22, 2022. 

 April 22, 2022 is als...

Single-Use Plastic Bags and Straws: Plastic Is Not So Fantastic

How many times have you seen a single-use plastic bag blowing in the wind or stuck in a tree or clogging a storm drain into which it has been washed?  Single-use plastic litter is not just a local problem.  These single-use bags, along w...

We All Win When We Get Rid of Plastic Bags

With much of the United States now trapped in a vicious cycle of climate change-induced heat, wildfires, droughts, flooding, and storms, coupled with the COVID-19 delta variant, it is easy to lose sight of other equally important environmental problems, s...

A Vote of Confidence for Eliminating Plastic Bags

Christine Knapp, director of Philadelphia’s Office of Sustainability, was invited by the Township’s Board of Supervisors to speak at the August 17 Board meeting to offer support and best practices for a ban on single use plastic bags in West Goshen. Accor...

Road Rules: Anti-Texting Law

Pennsylvania’s anti-texting law, effective March 8, 2012, encourages motorists to put their full focus on driving.  The law can be found under the Pennsylvania Vehicle Code section 3316- Prohibiting text-based communications.  ...

Save the Date: National Night Out Against Crime

Save the date for National Night Out Against Crime on August 2, 2022 at Henderson High School.

Beware of Mail Theft

We are seeing a significant increase in check theft from personal, business, and even some blue standalone mail collection boxes. The stolen checks are altered and then cashed by the suspects.United States Postal Service recommendations:- If possible, dep...

Junior Gumshoe Camp

To sign-up email smyers@westgoshen.org

Community Conversation Event

The West Goshen Police Department is inviting its residents and other interested stakeholders to join us for a Community Conversation. Join us on Thursday, April 21, 2022 at 6PM .We look forward to a good exchange of ideas and to providing information and...

Congratulations Detective Torres

We would like to congratulate Detective Jose Torres for being this year’s recipient of the Peggy Gusz Victims Advocacy Legacy Award. This award is presented annually by the Crime Victims Center Board of Directors to an individual, organization, ...

We Remember: Chief Edwin Draper Fox

Road Rules: Anti-Texting Law

Pennsylvania’s anti-texting law, effective March 8, 2012, encourages motorists to put their full focus on driving.  The law can be found under the Pennsylvania Vehicle Code section 3316- Prohibiting text-based communications.  ...

We Remember: Chief Dunn

Road Rules: Get Ready For Winter

Regardless of whether there’s snow on the ground, you can take steps to prepare yourself for winter and all that it brings. Feel free to use the information below as you prepare yourself for winter travel.

Preparation is key to successfully navig...

West Goshen Police Department Officer and Citizen Awards Recognition

The West Goshen Police Department presented its annual awards to officers and citizens at the township meeting last night. We are proud to recognize the following:

• Officer Scott Myers received the Departmental Service Award. This award recognized his tirel...

Road Rules: Increased Deer Activity on the Roadway

With autumn among us and the earlier onset of nightfall, motorists should be prepared for the increase in deer activity and watch carefully for deer darting across the roadways.  Deer movement increases during the fall breeding season, making it ...

Road Rules: Fall Driving Safety Tips

As weather changes, so do the road conditions.  The autumn leaves are a staple of the season and can create hazardous conditions on the roadway.  When leaves accumulate on the roadway and become wet, they can get extremely slippery, maki...

Junior Gumshoe Camp Success

The summer of 2021 marked the return of the West Goshen Police Department Junior Gumshoes Camp! The second annual camp provided 87 fourth grade students from throughout the West Chester School District the chance to put on their detective hat. In this imm...

Flood Safety Driving Reminder

Given the storms of the past month, especially Ida, it's important to remember to avoid driving through standing water. Each year, more deaths occur due to flooding than from any other thunderstorm related hazard. The Centers for Disease Control ...

Road Rules: Back to School Traffic Safety Tips

With a new school year approaching, motorists are reminded to be vigilant of school children and school buses.  Here are some important safety tips when sharing the road with school buses:

• It is illegal to pass a school bus that is stopped to load...

Road Rules: Four Foot Passing Law (Bicycles)

The law requires that:

• Bicycles must be operated in the right hand lane, or as close as practicable to the right-hand curb or edge of roadway.

• This does not apply to a bicycle using any portion of the road due to unsafe surface conditions...

The West Goshen Township Police Department has joined Neighbors by Ring

What is Neighbors?

Neighbors is Ring’s free, app-based neighborhood watch feature that alerts you to crime and safety events in a radius of up to 5 miles around your home. You don’t need any Ring devices to use Neighbors because the company also offers a s...

Coffee with a Cop June 5, 2021, 8 to 11 am

Road Rules: Aggressive Driving

What is aggressive driving?

Aggressive driving includes speeding and other aggressive driving behaviors.  In Pennsylvania, these behaviors are some of the leading factors of highway crashes and fatalities.  In the year 2019 alone, there w...

Returning This Summer: Junior Gumshoes Camp!

The West Goshen Police Department is excited to announce that the Junior Gumshoes Camp will be returning for the summer of 2021! The camp is open to 4th grade students entering the 5th grade in the fall of 2021. In this immersive camp experience students ...

Road Rules: Motorcycle Safety

As the warm weather approaches, the West Goshen Police Department Traffic Safety Division would like to remind you to be aware of motorcycles on the roadway.  The following are some safety tips and facts to help keep our roadways safe for everyon...

Road Rules: COVID-19 Travel Regulations

On March 16th, Governor Wolf issued a shut down order for the entire state of Pennsylvania due to the COVID-19 outbreak with few exemptions for essential travel

Allowable Essential Travel

• Any travel related to the provision of or access to the above-mention...

Road Rules: Pickup Truck Safety

Please be aware of  and follow all regulations when driving your pickup truck vehicle. Federal standards require that vehicle occupant compartments be designed to protect occupants during a crash. Pickup truck beds are designed to carry cargo, no...

Road Rules: Steer Clear Law

In September of 2006, Pennsylvania passed a law in which motorist are required to move over to the far lane or slow to a safe speed when approaching an emergency response area.   The law is under the Pennsylvania Vehicle Code section 3327- Duty o...

Road Rules: Anti-Texting law

Pennsylvania’s anti-texting law, effective March 8, 2012, encourages motorists to put their full focus on driving.  The law can be found under the Pennsylvania Vehicle Code section 3316- Prohibiting text-based communications.  ...

Township Chief of Police Search Begins

The Township has begun a search for the next Chief of Police.

Chief of Police Search Press Release

Road Rules: Construction Safety

With the many roadway improvement projects being conducted on the area roadways, drivers are reminded to use caution in active work zones. An “Active Work Zone is defined by the Pennsylvania Vehicle Code as the portion of a work zone where const...

Police Department Promotion and New Officer

Police Department Promotion and New Officer:

On Friday July 31, 2020, West Goshen Police Department promoted Wesley Holman to Sergeant, filling in the vacancy made after the retirement of 40-year veteran Sergeant Anthony Storti. Also, filling the rank and ...

Road Rules: Fall Driving Safety Tips

As weather changes, so do the road conditions. The autumn leaves are a staple of the season and can create hazardous conditions on the roadway. When leaves accumulate on the roadway and become wet, they can get extremely slippery, making the driving condi...

Emergency Contact Information - PennDOT

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation has a website designed to allow Pennsylvania driver's license and identification (ID) holders the opportunity to easily and immediately upload their emergency contact information to ...

West Goshen Township Selects Michael P. Carroll as Next Chief of Police

The West Goshen Township Board of Supervisors is pleased to announce the selection of Michael P. Carroll as the next Chief of Police for the Township’s Police Department. The decision was made after a rigorous selection process begun in September 2020, fo...

West Goshen Township Police Department’s Body-worn Camera Program

You may notice that all of our uniformed Officers will be wearing a body-worn camera on their persons.  This is the culmination of a long process and we are proud to give you a little insight into how it all came about.  Ultimately, we f...

Tree and Vegetation Maintenance

Trees and vegetation may not obstruct traffic control signs or fire hydrants. It is the responsibility of property owners to make sure foliage is cleared in front of traffic signs or around hydrants. Additionally, trees must be cut back three feet from th...

Free Electronics Recycling and Shred Event

Date: Saturday April 2, 2022

Time: 9am-12pm

Location: West Goshen Township Municipal Complex, 1025 Paoli Pike

Document Shredding:

• Shred Events are for paper shredding only.
• All material is 100% recycled and Wiggins maintains a 0% landfill policy.
• Wiggins Shredd...

Updated Snow Removal Information

Before the Snow Falls

Make sure the front of your mailbox is at least a four to six   inches behind the front of the curb and mounted at height of four feet.  Mailboxes closer to the curb and lower to the ground are most likely be damaged...

Street Sweeping

West Goshen recently took delivery of a new street sweeper. This is a new piece of equipment and service for West Goshen Township. The sweeper will help with the growing concerns about stormwater quality.  It will help keep our local streams and ...

Yard Waste Collection July 17th

The next yard waste collection is July 17th. Please see below for yard waste collection guidelines. 

Yard Waste

Sticks, branches, and twigs must be tied in bundles no more than 4 feet in length and 4 feet in diameter, and may not exceed 50 pounds p...

Street Tree Ordinance Reminder

We have some areas of the township where the trees have grown out into the roadway and are an obstruction to our plow trucks in the winter.

In order to clear the snow to the curb our trucks have to run right along the curb line and low hanging trees, espec...

West Goshen's Public Works Department: Working to Ensure Uninterrupted Service During COVID

J. David Woodward has been the public works director since 2016. With a staff of approximately 41 they handle over 95 miles of Township roadways, over 111 acres of parkland, 225 miles of sewer lines, 10 pumping stations, trash, recycling, and yard waste c...

West Goshen Township Stormwater Improvements

West Goshen Township is in the process of stormwater improvements, remediation, and planning. The township initially started working on stormwater ordinances and remediation in 2003 as part of county-wide Act 167 Plan. West Goshen has had an MS4 permit fo...

Meet the Public Works Department

When is the last time you’ve thought about the West Goshen Public Works Department?  If your answer was “I don’t know…” or “Never,” you might be surprised that is just the way...

Trash & Recycling Collection Update

Even during the COVID-19 crisis, your Township trash, recycling and bulk trash collection will continue normally.

Please do not put out any additional trash, recycling or bulk trash outside of what is allowable.  It will not be collected.

Please se...

Yard Waste Collection Tips

Yard Waste Collection Tips

Sticks, branches, and twigs must be tied in bundles no more than four feet in length and four feet in diameter and may not exceed 50 pounds per bundle.

Branches may not exceed 4 inches in diameter.

Other yard waste may be placed in...

How the Public Can Help the Public Works Department this Spring

It’s been a spring to remember for all of us, including the West Goshen Public Works Department. “With the timing and preventative measures for COVID-19, we missed some of our usual spring activity like mulching or planting annuals and...

Recycling Tips: What Can Be Recycled?

Recycling Takes Little Effort On Your Part For A Big Difference To Our World

Plastic - Recycling plastic can be confusing with all of the code numbers that are stamped on products.

Below is a chart of some items that are acceptable and unacceptable for recy...

Road Rules: Get Ready For Winter

Regardless of whether there’s snow on the ground, you can take steps to prepare yourself for winter and all that it brings. Feel free to use the information below as you prepare yourself for winter travel.

Preparation is key to successfully navig...

Road Rules: Increased Deer Activity on the Roadway

With autumn among us and the earlier onset of nightfall, motorists should be prepared for the increase in deer activity and watch carefully for deer darting across the roadways.  Deer movement increases during the fall breeding season, making it ...

Road Rules: Fall Driving Safety Tips

As weather changes, so do the road conditions.  The autumn leaves are a staple of the season and can create hazardous conditions on the roadway.  When leaves accumulate on the roadway and become wet, they can get extremely slippery, maki...

Road Rules: Anti-Texting law

Pennsylvania’s anti-texting law, effective March 8, 2012, encourages motorists to put their full focus on driving.  The law can be found under the Pennsylvania Vehicle Code section 3316- Prohibiting text-based communications.  

What the L...

Road Rules: Pickup Truck Safety

Please be aware of  and follow all regulations when driving your pickup truck vehicle. Federal standards require that vehicle occupant compartments be designed to protect occupants during a crash. Pickup truck beds are designed to carry cargo, no...

Road Rules: COVID-19 Travel Regulations

On March 16th, Governor Wolf issued a shut down order for the entire state of Pennsylvania due to the COVID-19 outbreak with few exemptions for essential travel

Allowable Essential Travel

• Any travel related to the provision of or access to the above-mention...

Road Rules: Motorcycle Safety

As the warm weather approaches, the West Goshen Police Department Traffic Safety Division would like to remind you to be aware of motorcycles on the roadway.  The following are some safety tips and facts to help keep our roadways safe for everyon...

Road Rules: Anti-Texting law

Pennsylvania’s anti-texting law, effective March 8, 2012, encourages motorists to put their full focus on driving.  The law can be found under the Pennsylvania Vehicle Code section 3316- Prohibiting text-based communications.  

What the L...

Road Rules: Construction Safety

With the many roadway improvement projects being conducted on the area roadways, drivers are reminded to use caution in active work zones. An “Active Work Zone is defined by the Pennsylvania Vehicle Code as the portion of a work zone where construction, m...

Road Rules: Fall Driving Safety Tips

As weather changes, so do the road conditions. The autumn leaves are a staple of the season and can create hazardous conditions on the roadway. When leaves accumulate on the roadway and become wet, they can get extremely slippery, making the driving condi...

Trash and Sewer Rebates for Seniors

West Goshen Township is offering a Trash and/or Sewer Rebate again this year. West Goshen seniors age 65 or older who have an income under $35,000 and received a Pennsylvania Property/Rent Tax Rebate this year are eligible to apply for a Trash and/or Sewe...

It is Illegal for Sump Pumps and Roof Drains to be Connected to the Sanitary Sewer System

Flush only Toilet Paper and What Nature Provides!

With the COVID-19 (coronavirus) crisis, please follow the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommendations on sanitizing hard surfaces, door knobs, etc. with sanitizing wipes.

Centers for Disease Control Sanitizing Tips

HOWEVER, please do not flush those w...

Township Sewer Authority Grants Awarded

The West Goshen Township Sewer Authority was recently awarded two grants in the amount of $910,896 for wastewater system upgrades.

The grants were awarded by the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED).

The first grant is for $5...

West Goshen Installs an Enhanced Treatment System to Reduce Phosphorous

Phosphorous is a nutrient that increases plant growth and also helps the crops, but it is not conducive to the aquatic system because it causes preferential growth of plants over other wildlife which is known as eutrophication.  A significant con...

From the Sewer Authority: A Reminder about Illegal Sump Pumps and Roof Drains

Reduce Your Risk! Illegal sump pump and roof drain connections to the sanitary sewer rob the system of valuable capacity and can lead to sanitary sewer backups. These backups not only cause damage that is difficult and expensive to repair, but also create...

Bantery Road and Woodbridge Way Storm Sewer Project

Each month, we discuss the various stormwater projects that the Township is undertaking. As part of our monthly eNewsletter, we want to highlight some of the projects being completed by our Public Works Department. For this month, we are highlighting the ...

Brookside Court & Chrislena Lane Storm Sewer Project

Each month, we discuss the various stormwater projects that the Township is undertaking.  As part of our monthly eNewsletter, we want to highlight some of the projects being completed by our Public Works Department. For this month, we are highlig...

Rock Creek Road Storm Sewer Project

Each month, we discuss the various stormwater projects that the Township is undertaking.  As part of our monthly eNewsletter, we want to highlight some of the projects being completed by our Public Works Department. For this month, we are highlig...

April 18, 2022: Stormwater Project Update

The West Goshen Township Public Works Department is undertaking a major storm sewer repair on Locksley Road due to a sinkhole that developed.  Upon investigation by the Streets Department, it was determined that the piping was failing and needed ...

March 14, 2022: Township Stormwater Update

The West Goshen Township Public Works Department is hard at work replacing stormwater piping in the community.  Our crew is working to replace a 28 ft. section of deteriorated corrugated metal pipe with two (2) junction boxes and two (2) C-top in...

February 14, 2022: Stormwater Project Update

The Township stormwater project on Sunset Hollow Road has been completed.  The end walls and pipe have been installed and the road has been reopened to traffic.  In the spring, the contractor will be back on site in order to install tree...

January 18, 2022 Stormwater Project Update

The Township stormwater project on Sunset Hollow Road has been completed.  The end walls and pipe have been installed and the road has been reopened to traffic.  In the spring, the contractor will be back on site in order to install tree...

Stormwater Projects Under Construction

Stormwater projects on Sunset Hollow Road and Pine Valley Circle continue through the holiday season.  A project to improve stormwater flow west of Pottstown Pike on Sunset Hollow Road is near completion.A project to replace or line failing corru...

Stormwater Update: September 2020

The Township is completing a stormwater project this week to repair an existing 134’ long corrugated metal pipe (CMP) that carries a stream under Knollwood Drive.  The existing pipe is very large with an oblong diameter of 78” by 120”.

Knollwood D...

Raven's Lane Stormwater Project Update

In January, 2021, the Township's hired contractor J.A. Jurich, began a project to replace approximately 1,100 linear feet of 50+ year old corrugated metal pipe (CMP) in the Falconcrest residential neighborhood on Raven's Lane and nearby streets at a price...

HRG Stormwater Presentation

Presentation from representatives from Herbert, Rowland & Grubic (HRG) on West Goshen Township's stormwater program.

October 7, 2020 HRG Stormwater Presentation

The Inflation Reduction Act Rewards Going Green

Signed into law on August 16, 2022, the Inflation Reduction Act provides tax benefits and rebates for homeowners who reduce their carbon footprint. 

Financial incentives aimed at battling climate change are being offered to consumers who purchase ...

What is a Carbon Footprint and How do You Measure it?

According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, many of our daily activities, such as using electricity, driving a car, or disposing of waste, cause greenhouse gas emissions. Together these emissions make up a household’s measurable carbo...

August is National Water Quality Month

Even though water makes up over 70% of Earth’s surface area, the total amount of freshwater only makes up around 3% of the water supply, 1% of which is easily accessible. This 1% accounts for all of our lakes, rivers, groundwater, aquifers, and ...

Solar Use Survey

Do you have rooftop solar on your home? Are you thinking of installing solar to supply your electricity? 

If so, the West Chester Area Clean Energy Future (WCACEF), a committee of the West Chester Council of Governments, would like to hear from yo...

Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers: Air and Noise Pollution

Did you know that trying to hear each other over the din of a gas-powered leaf blower pales in comparison to the mix of toxic fumes and particulate matter that are being added to local smog and greenhouse gas emissions?  

Responses to this concern...

SAC Welcomes Barbara Rinehart

The Sustainability Advisory Committee is excited to welcome Barbara Rinehart as its newest member. An 11-year resident of the Township, Barbara has a Bachelor of Science in biology from James Madison University and a Master of Science in general science e...

Celebrate Arbor Day with us!

This year’s Arbor Day event is on April 29 at 5:00 p.m. at Oaklands Cemetery, where we will celebrate the life of Joseph Trimble Rothrock, dubbed the “Father of Forestry” in Pennsylvania, in the 100th year since his passing.&...

Single-Use Plastic Bag and Straw Ban

After much hard work and research by the Township’s Sustainability Advisory Committee, the Board of Supervisors approved a single-use plastic carry-out bag and single-use plastic straw ban effective April 22, 2022. 

 April 22, 2022 is als...

Sustainability Advisory Committee 2020-2021 Recap

The SAC helps guide the Board of Supervisors (BOS) on the development of sustainable policies and practices for West Goshen Township by promoting environmental awareness through strong community connections, outreach, and workshops.  Additionally...

Single-Use Plastic Bags and Straws: Plastic Is Not So Fantastic

How many times have you seen a single-use plastic bag blowing in the wind or stuck in a tree or clogging a storm drain into which it has been washed?  Single-use plastic litter is not just a local problem.  These single-use bags, along w...

We All Win When We Get Rid of Plastic Bags

With much of the United States now trapped in a vicious cycle of climate change-induced heat, wildfires, droughts, flooding, and storms, coupled with the COVID-19 delta variant, it is easy to lose sight of other equally important environmental problems, s...

A Vote of Confidence for Eliminating Plastic Bags

Christine Knapp, director of Philadelphia’s Office of Sustainability, was invited by the Township’s Board of Supervisors to speak at the August 17 Board meeting to offer support and best practices for a ban on single use plastic bags in West Goshen. Accor...

Safeguarding Our Communities from Extreme Heat

It’s not your imagination: It is hotter. In this first month of summer, high temperature records have been set across much of the United States and globally. Here in West Goshen Township (WGT), temperatures between May 1 and Jul...

Township Heritage Trees

A heritage tree is typically a large, individual tree with unique value, which is considered irreplaceable. The major criteria for heritage tree designation are age, rarity, and size, as well as aesthetic, botanical, ecological, and historical value.&...

SAC Initiatives Update

The Sustainability Advisory Committee is currently working on several of the key initiatives we established at our first meeting in September 2020. They are:

• Analysis of the township’s vehicle fleet towards the goal of transitioning over...

EVs Get a Charge Out of Town Hall

Since its installation on September 1, 2020, the ChargePoint® electric vehicle charging station in front of the township complex’s Public Works Department building has been getting a workout while improving the environment. Fifty-two dif...

Arbor Day Celebration to Honor West Goshen Heritage Trees

In honor of Arbor Day 2021, West Goshen Township is celebrating its heritage trees – the oldest and largest arboreal residents of our community. The public is invited to join the socially distanced event at the historic weeping beech site on Friday April ...

Tree City USA Initiative Underway

West Goshen’s Arbor Day 2021 is not just a celebration of the township’s heritage trees, it is also the first step to attaining Tree City USA certification by the Arbor Day Foundation. To be a Tree City, a community must meet four standards: establish a t...

Goshen Tree Tenders live-stake planting

The Goshen Tree Tenders cut and planted live stakes (shrub branches) along the creek at West Goshen Township's Barker Park to become new rooted stems.  Live stakes help stabilize streams, lessen erosion, moderate temperatures and improve...

Take our survey on plastic bag use

Even before the pandemic, studies showed a significant increase in the use of plastic bags. It has only gotten worse. With a groundswell of community support, local and state governments are now launching initiatives to curb the use of plastic bags and ot...

Arbor Day celebration: Join us!

On Arbor Day, April 23, 2021 at 5:00 p.m., we will celebrate West Goshen’s heritage trees at the township’s most well-known tree. It is a European weeping beech, planted by Alexander Bane on his farm around 1711. At more than 300 years old, the venerable ...

Sustainability / Environmental Advisory Committee

West Goshen Township is seeking resumes of those interested in participating in an ad hoc Committee to formulate a new Sustainability / Environmental Advisory Committee.

Those interested should have experience or education in Planning, Environmental Scienc...

Coming Soon… West Goshen’s Sustainability Committee!

West Goshen is currently in the process of forming a Sustainability / Environmental Advisory Committee.  As a first step, the township is seeking members of an ad hoc committee to define the purpose and functions of the to-be-created committee.

Ne...

Introducing the NEW West Goshen Sustainability Committee

The newly formed Sustainability Advisory Committee (SAC) in West Goshen Township was adopted ad hoc by the Board of Supervisors on August 18, 2020 and met for the first time on September 22, 2020. The SAC’s overall mission&n...

Fall Leaves: Street Sweeping, Fall Collection and Hazardous Conditions

As weather changes, so do the road conditions. The autumn leaves are a  staple of the season and can create hazardous conditions on the roadway.  When leaves accumulate on the roadway and become wet, they can get  extremely slip...

Sanitary Sewer Laterals: What Is a Sanitary Sewer Lateral and What Does It Do?

A sanitary sewer lateral is the pipe that connects your home’s plumbing to the publicly owned sanitary sewer system. This crucial pipe carries all of the wastewater from your home to the sewer; including everything drained from your sinks, washers, shower...

July 4th Decorated Bicycle Parade!

Street Milling and Paving Notice

West Goshen Township will be milling and paving the following roads in a few weeks. We ask that anyone living on one of these roads take this time to check and make sure your trees and bushes are at least 15 feet high above the roads and at least three fe...

Mowing Season Reminders

With summer time weather comes the mowing season. It is important to remember not to blow grass clippings into the street. Grass clippings in the street ultimately end up in a storm drain were they can build up and cause drainage issues and localized floo...

Stormwater Project Update

Locksley Road Stormwater Project

Each month, we discuss the various stormwater projects that the Township is undertaking. This month, we wanted to take the opportunity to highlight the work of the Public Works Department in addressing a major repair on Loc...

West Goshen Township Hosts Basic Chainsaw Safety Class

On Monday May 2nd, West Goshen Township hosted a basic chainsaw safety class sponsored by Delaware Valley Trust. The Streets & Parks departments attended along with Whitemarsh and New Garden Townships. Operating chainsaws in normal conditions is one o...

Arbor Day 2022

West Goshen Township celebrated Arbor Day this year by honoring the past and encouraging the planting of trees for the future.

The celebration was held on Friday, April 29, at Oaklands Cemetery, a beautiful, heavily wooded natural burial park in the wester...

Meet the New Assistant Township Manager!

Originally from Chester County near Longwood Gardens, Assistant Township Supervisor Jaime Jilozian, AICP, is happy to be close to her hometown now that she is working for West Goshen Township. Working closeby in the County for several years, Jaime was loo...

Upcoming Township Road Projects

The Board of Supervisors awarded the bid for the Township’s 2022 paving program to Allan Myers, L.P. at their meeting on April 5, 2022.  The roads scheduled to be paved in 2022 are as follows:

Please be advised that we do not have a star...

Fun in the Sun with the Summer Recreation Program, Summer Teen Program and Afternoon Sports Clinics!

West Goshen Resident Registration: Saturday, May 7th (8 – 11am)Saturday, May 14th (9 – 11am)Open Registration begins on Monday, May 16th   for families residing outside of West Goshen.Regist...

Egg Hunt and Decorate Hat Parade: Postponed to April 16

**THIS HAS BEEN POSTPONED TO APRIL 16**

For the first time since 2019, West Goshen residents can celebrate the arrival of spring with an Egg Hunt and Decorated Hat Parade on April 16, 2022.  Children 2-9 years old can gather up eggs fille...

Community Conversation Event

The West Goshen Police Department is inviting its residents and other interested stakeholders to join us for a Community Conversation. Join us on Thursday, April 21, 2022 at 6PM .We look forward to a good exchange of ideas and to providing information and...

March 16, 2022: Letter from Ashley Gagné, Vice-Chair, Board of Supervisors

Dear West Goshen Residents and Businesses,

Spring is on the horizon, and I am looking forward to longer and warmer days ahead. As Board liaison to our Parks and Recreation Board, I can promise you that West Goshen has many wonderful community events planne...

Get Outside This Summer and Play for Pay!

Get outside this summer and play for pay! Our summer programs invite children to play, create, imagine and socialize outdoors. Children need outdoor activities, friends and fun more than ever and we want you to help make it happen. The Township Supervisor...

March 14, 2022: Township Stormwater Update

The West Goshen Township Public Works Department is hard at work replacing stormwater piping in the community.  Our crew is working to replace a 28 ft. section of deteriorated corrugated metal pipe with two (2) junction boxes and two (2) C-top in...

Register for Spring Township Yard Sale

This year the West Goshen Park and Recreation Department will sponsor a Spring Township Yard Sale on Saturday, May 14th between 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM.  Timed perfectly for spring cleaning, Township residents can have their addresses listed on the r...

Yard Waste Collection

Curbside yard waste collection is back.  The 2022 dates for Saturday yard waste collection are as follows:

• April 16th

• May 14th

• June 11th

• July 16th

• August 13th

• September 24th

• October 15th

Please have your yard waste curbside the night before collection or...

Chester-Ridley-Crum Watersheds Association Goose Creek Cleanup Registration

The Chester-Ridley-Crum Watersheds Association is accepting registrations from environmentally concerned residents of West Goshen Township interested in participating in the annual Goose Creek Cleanup on Saturday, March 26, 2022 between 9:00 AM and 11:30 ...

Free Electronics Recycling and Shred Event

Date: Saturday April 2, 2022

Time: 9am-12pm

Location: West Goshen Township Municipal Complex, 1025 Paoli Pike

Document Shredding:

• Shred Events are for paper shredding only.
• All material is 100% recycled and Wiggins maintains a 0% landfill policy.
• Wiggins Shredd...

Aidan’s Heart Foundation Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) Donation

Aidan’s Heart Foundation donated an automatic external defibrillator (AED) to the West Goshen Park and Recreation Department at the Tuesday, February 15^th Board of Supervisors meeting.  The AED was funded by a donation from the Greater ...

Get Out for a Day Trip with the West Goshen Park and Recreation Department

Are you suffering from cabin fever…since March 2020?  The West Goshen Park and Recreation Department has announced its lineup of spring and summer bus trips for 2022 featuring popular day-trip destinations and an exciting chance to see an amazing...

The Park and Recreation Department is currently recruiting summer counselors!

The West Goshen Park and Recreation Department is currently accepting applications from enthusiastic people interested in planning and supervising safe and enjoyable outdoor activities for children participating in our summer programs. Counselors are assi...

2022 Budget Update

The West Goshen Township Board of Supervisors adopted the 2022 Budget on December 21, 2021.  The budget projects revenue from a variety of sources and sets forth the spending plan for the Township for the upcoming year.  The Township&...

January 17, 2022: Letter From Board of Supervisors Chair Shaun Walsh

Dear West Goshen Residents & Business Owners,

As we begin another year, we welcome to the Board our two newly elected supervisors, Tinamarie Smith and John Hellman, and say thank you to departing supervisor, Hugh Purnell.  Hugh has dedicated m...

Meet New Board of Supervisors Member Tinamarie Smith

Tinamarie is no stranger to working with West Goshen Township administration and residents and has volunteered on several committees prior to her appointment to the Board of Supervisors. Given her volunteer experience in combination with an environmental ...

Closure of Brandywine and Jennersville Hospitals White Paper

The Chester County EMS Council, Inc., being the lead agency that serves as a uniformed voice of EMS in providing advice and recommendations to local and county governments, EMS agencies, consumers, and other emergency services entities to promote the main...

New Webpage Addresses Single-Use Plastics Ban

Following the December 17, 2021, passing of Ordinance 16-2021, Plastic Bag and Plastic Straw Regulations by the Board of Supervisors, the Sustainability Advisory Committee has launched a new webpage featuring key information about the ban for West Goshen ...

West Goshen Township Supervisors John Hellmann and Tinamarie Smith Sworn in

West Goshen Township Supervisors John Hellmann and Tinamarie Smith were sworn in at the January 3, 2022 Township Organization Meeting, along with two new auditors Nate Wolman and Cynthia Sheikh and elected Constable Steven A. Vitale. You can learn more ab...

Thank You to Supervisor Hugh Purnell

After six years as an elected Township Supervisor and many years as an Elected Township Auditor, Supervisor Hugh Purnell’s tenure comes to an end on January 3, 2022.  Supervisor Purnell was an active member of the greater West Chester C...

December 20, 2021: Letter from Ashley Gagné, Vice-Chair, Board of Supervisors

Dear West Goshen residents,

On behalf of the Board of Supervisors, I want to wish each and every one of you a happy and healthy holiday season. This year brought many positive changes to our Township. In-person meetings resumed at the Township building, an...

Single-Use Plastic Bag and Straw Ban

After much hard work and research by the Township’s Sustainability Advisory Committee, the Board of Supervisors approved a single-use plastic carry-out bag and single-use plastic straw ban effective April 22, 2022. 

 April 22, 2...

Stormwater Projects Under Construction

Stormwater projects on Sunset Hollow Road and Pine Valley Circle continue through the holiday season.  A project to improve stormwater flow west of Pottstown Pike on Sunset Hollow Road is near completion.A project to replace or line failing corru...

Updated Snow Removal Information

Before the Snow Falls

Make sure the front of your mailbox is at least a four to six   inches behind the front of the curb and mounted at height of four feet.  Mailboxes closer to the curb and lower to the ground are most likely be damaged...

Township Holiday Hours

November 11, 2021: Letter from Shaun Walsh, Chair, Board of Supervisors

Dear West Goshen Residents & Business Owners,

Deep into fall, I hope you are enjoying the cooler weather and have been able to take advantage of the many outdoor activities at this time of year. I am sure you are now in the midst of planning how to man...

Reminder about New Waste Carts

Reminder: this is for trash carts only, not recycling. 

Starting Monday November 8th Republic Services will begin changing out the gray township trash carts for their new blue carts. This trash cart changeout comes as the original township trash c...

Street Sweeping

West Goshen recently took delivery of a new street sweeper. This is a new piece of equipment and service for West Goshen Township. The sweeper will help with the growing concerns about stormwater quality.  It will help keep our local streams and ...

Meet Assistant Township Manager Chris Bashore

Chris is no stranger to municipal government roles. Formerly the Malvern Borough Manager, he received his Bachelor’s Degree from West Chester University and a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from Villanova University....

West Goshen Township Board of Supervisors Appoints New Assistant Township Manager

The Board of Supervisors appointed Chris Bashore as the new Assistant Township Manager at their September 21, 2021 meeting.

Mr. Bashore is the former Malvern Borough Manager.  He has a Bachelor’s Degree from West Chester University and a...

Letter From Ashley Gagné, West Goshen Township Supervisor

Dear West Goshen Residents,

As we head into the fall season, I hope that you look fondly upon the end of summer. I hope that you and your loved ones were able to take advantage of the long days of warm weather, but that you are now prepared to settle into ...

FEMA Federal Disaster Assistance

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to supplement commonwealth and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by Hurricane Ida. Assista...

Chester County Veterans Event

Local West Goshen and surrounding Veterans will be able to take advantage of the Chester County Recorder of Deeds' Military Discharge and County Veteran ID & Discount Programs a little closer to home on October 7th from 9AM to 12PM at the West Goshen ...

The Value of PSATS

The Pennsylvania State Association of Township Supervisors (PSATS) has been serving townships of the second class since 1921, when Gov. William Sproul signed Act 189 to create PSATS. PSATS is committed to preserving and strengthening township government b...

Flood Safety Driving Reminder

Given the storms of the past month, especially Ida, it's important to remember to avoid driving through standing water. Each year, more deaths occur due to flooding than from any other thunderstorm related hazard. The Centers for Disease...

New Waste Bins Coming Soon

• West Goshen Township will continue to use Republic Services for the next 5 years.
• Beginning Jan 3, 2022 Republic Services will begin the new Waste & Recycling Contract.
• Both Waste & Recycling will remain automated with side-loading trucks.
• W...

Register to Participate in Township Yard Sale

The Township Yard Sale returns to West Goshen on Saturday, September 18th between 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM.  Residents can register to include their address in the official Township Yard Sale Guide and receive an official Yard Sale lawn sign or may si...

Sewer and Trash Rebates for Seniors

West Goshen Township is offering a Trash and/or Sewer Rebate again this year.  West Goshen seniors age 65 or older who have an income under $35,000 and received a Pennsylvania Property/Rent Tax Rebate this year are eligible to apply for a Trash a...

Subscribe to ReadyChesco for County Emergency Updates

ReadyChesco is an alert system for Chester County that helps County and Local officials send emergency text alerts and voice calls to you quickly. ReadyChesco can send these to your cell phone, home phone, office phone, pager, and/or E-mail account.&n...

August 9, 2021: Letter from Shaun Walsh Chair, Board of Supervisors

Dear West Goshen Residents & Business Owners,

On behalf of the Board of Supervisors, I am writing to encourage you to participate in an upcoming joint workshop with the Township Board of Supervisors and the West Goshen Sewer Authority Board members. &a...

Yard Waste Collection July 17th

The next yard waste collection is July 17th. Please see below for yard waste collection guidelines. 

Yard Waste

Sticks, branches, and twigs must be tied in bundles no more than 4 feet in length and 4 feet in diameter, and may not exceed 50 pounds p...

Street Tree Ordinance Reminder

We have some areas of the township where the trees have grown out into the roadway and are an obstruction to our plow trucks in the winter.

In order to clear the snow to the curb our trucks have to run right along the curb line and low hanging trees, espec...

Barker Park Expansion

West Goshen Township recently purchased a 1-acre property at 321 Westtown Way, adjacent to the existing Township’s Barker Park.  Mr. Kenneth and Mrs. Joanne Barker approached the Township to purchase the property as an addition to the e...

Returning This Summer: Junior Gumshoes Camp!

The West Goshen Police Department is excited to announce that the Junior Gumshoes Camp will be returning for the summer of 2021! The camp is open to 4th grade students entering the 5th grade in the fall of 2021. In this immersive camp experience students ...

County Emergency Rent and Utility Assistance

PA Update: Effective April 4, More Options for Businesses

West Goshen Township Launches New Website

West Goshen Township is pleased to announce the launch of a new township website. We think you’ll find the new website easy to navigate and filled with important information including news releases, board, committee and commission information, meeting sch...

Sunoco Approved for HDD

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection approved Sunoco / Energy Transfer to begin HDD (horizontal directional drilling) between West Whiteland Township and West Goshen Township on Boot Road in the vicinity of Rt. 202 and the Goshen Fire C...

2020 Census Information

The 2020 Census is right around the corner!

The count is mandated by the Constitution and conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau, a nonpartisan government agency. The 2020 Census counts the population in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and five U.S. ...

Dog Leash law

Just a reminder that all dogs must be kept under the control of their owners at all times, whether you are on your own property or a public park.

Pennsylvania and West Goshen Township dog laws require dogs to be on leash and under control when in public. &...

ChesCo Fire / EMS Survey

Chester County Resident or Business owner,

The Chester County Fire Chiefs Association, Chester County Emergency Medical Services Council, Inc., and the Chester County Fire Police Association, in partnership with the Chester County Department of Emergency S...

Final CADMUS Renewable Energy Plan

Below is a link to the final CADMUS / West Chester Area Council of Governments Renewable Energy Plan.

Cadmus Renewable Energy Plan

Declaration of Disaster Emergency

Please click the link below to read West Goshen's Declaration of Disaster Emergency related to the COVID-19 situation:

COVID-19 DISASTER DECLARATION

Flush only Toilet Paper and What Nature Provides!

With the COVID-19 (coronavirus) crisis, please follow the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommendations on sanitizing hard surfaces, door knobs, etc. with sanitizing wipes.

Centers for Disease Control Sanitizing Tips

HOWEVER, please do not flush those w...

Aqua Water Main Project

Aqua, PA, West Goshen Township's potable water utility, is planning work on Dorothy Lane, Fern Hill Lane, Gateway Lane and Paul Lane beginning on Wednesday, April 8, 2020.

Dorothy Lane Letter to Residents

Quarterly Sewer / Trash Billing Delayed

Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the Township has delayed the quarterly sewer / trash billing.

1st quarter 2020 sewer / trash bills were mailed on April 29th with a due date of May 31st.

Board of Supervisors’ Statement on COVID-19 Response

This statement was made at the April 21, 2020 Board of Supervisors meeting by Supervisor Shaun Walsh regarding the overall COVID-19 response by the Township and subsequent expenditures for overtime.

Board of Supervisors Statement on COVID-19 Response

Construction Activity Resumes May 1st

CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY RESUMES MAY 1st

Governor Wolf’s latest order resumes all residential, commercial and industrial construction activity effective May 1st.

The Township has put into effect special permit regulations regarding permit submission and inspec...

May 20, 2020: West Goshen Township Extends Real Estate Tax Face Amount Due Date

West Goshen Township Extends Real Estate Tax Face Amount Due Date 

Township extends Real Estate Tax Face Amount in Support of Residents Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic 

WEST CHESTER, PA (May 20, 2020) — To offer assistance to reside...

New Drive Up Drop Box

• In response to the COVID-19 crisis, the Township has installed a new drive-up drop box for those residents and businesses owners looking to pay sewer / trash bills, real estate taxes or to drop off any correspondence.
• This is in addition to the existing wa...

2020 Street Paving Program

The Board of Supervisors recently approved the 2020 Street Paving Program.

The following West Goshen Township streets will be paved this summer and residents on the streets will be notified prior to work commencing.

The project is expected to begin around J...

Board of Supervisors’ Statement on Racial Injustice

Board of Supervisors Statement on Racial Injustice

Aqua PA project on Ellis Lane

Aqua PA Project on Ellis Lane

Accufacts Final Mariner II Report

Township safety consultant Accufacts has produced the following Final Report on the Mariner II Pipeline Project.

The Township Board of Supervisors submitted various questions based on the Final Report to Accufacts.  Those questions and the respons...

2020 Chester County Farm Products Guide

The Chester County Planning Commission has published their 2020 Chester County Farm Products Guide.

2020 Chester County Farm Products Guide

Township Sewer Authority Grants Awarded

The West Goshen Township Sewer Authority was recently awarded two grants in the amount of $910,896 for wastewater system upgrades.

The grants were awarded by the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED).

The first grant is for $5...

Township Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

The Township has installed the first of two electric vehicle (EV) charging stations.

The first station is located at 1025 Paoli Pike, in front of the West Goshen Township complex's Public Works Department building.

The second station is to be located at Com...

Stormwater Update: September 2020

The Township is completing a stormwater project this week to repair an existing 134’ long corrugated metal pipe (CMP) that carries a stream under Knollwood Drive.  The existing pipe is very large with an oblong diameter of 78” by 120”.

Knollwood D...

Request for Information - Renewable Energy Development

In February 2020, East Goshen, West Goshen, Westtown, and East Bradford Townships and West Chester Borough, working cooperatively through the the West Chester Area Council of Governments (“WCACOG”) completed a 100% Renewable Energy Transition Plan (Renewa...

HRG Stormwater Presentation

Presentation from representatives from Herbert, Rowland & Grubic (HRG) on West Goshen Township's stormwater program.

October 7, 2020 HRG Stormwater Presentation

West Goshen Township’s Monthly Digital Newsletter Receives Award from PSATS

West Goshen Township, PA – 10/01/2020 – The West Goshen Township Monthly eNews has been named a Second Place Winner in the Electronic Newsletter Category in the Pennsylvania State Association of Township Supervisors’ (PSATS) 52nd Annual Citizen Communicat...

2021 Preliminary Budget & Presentation

The following will be up for discussion and possible approval at the November 17th Board of Supervisor's meeting at 7:00 PM via GoToMeeting.  Final budget approval will not be until the December board meeting:

2021 Preliminary Budget and 10 Year C...

Raven's Lane Stormwater Project Update

In January, 2021, the Township's hired contractor J.A. Jurich, began a project to replace approximately 1,100 linear feet of 50+ year old corrugated metal pipe (CMP) in the Falconcrest residential neighborhood on Raven's Lane and nearby streets at a price...

West Goshen Township Police Department’s Body-worn Camera Program

You may notice that all of our uniformed Officers will be wearing a body-worn camera on their persons.  This is the culmination of a long process and we are proud to give you a little insight into how it all came about.  Ultimately, we f...

January 8, 2021: PA Department of Health Releases COVID Vaccine Schedule

The PA Department of Health has issued a comprehensive COVID Vaccination Plan. The COVID-19 vaccine will be distributed to Pennsylvanians in a phased approach. View the plan on the PA Department of Health website HERE.

The NEW West Goshen Sustainability Committee

The newly formed Sustainability Advisory Committee (SAC) in West Goshen Township was adopted ad hoc by the Board of Supervisors on August 18, 2020 and met for the first time on September 22, 2020. The SAC’s overall mission&n...

WCU Overlay Zoning Amendment

WEST GOSHEN TOWNSHIP CHESTER COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA ORDINANCE. 

AN ORDINANCE OF WEST GOSHEN TOWNSHIP, CHESTER COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 84 OF THE WEST GOSHEN TOWNSHIP CODE, TITLED, “ZONING”, SPECIFICALLY SECTION 84-4 TO ADD A NEW ZONING...

Chester County Household Hazardous Waste Collection October 8th

West Goshen Township will be hosting Chester County’s HHW event on October 8th at the Government Services Center on Westtown Road. You must register for this event.

While rechargeable batteries are a step in the right direction to reduce hazardou...

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