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Hamlet Crest Park Gets 65 More Trees

Phase 2 of the Hamlet Crest Park reforestation project resulted in the planting of 65 new tree and shrub seedlings on November 4. Phase 1, which achieved the installation of 120 trees and shrubs, occurred on Arbor Day, and the final phase will occur in th...

The SAC is Looking for New Members

If you are a West Goshen Township resident who is interested in serving your community by furthering its environmental sustainability goals, please contact Township Manager Chris Bashore at cbashore@westgoshen.org. Your email should include reasons for wa...

2024 West Goshen Township Budget Available for Public Review

2024 Preliminary Budget (PDF)

The proposed General Fund Budget, the proposed Sewer Fund Budget, and the proposed Waste and Recycling Fund Budget for the fiscal year 2024 for West Goshen Township, Chester County, were adopted at the Board of Supervisors mee...

West Goshen Historic Commission Speaker Series Presents: An Evening With Thomas Jefferson

The West Goshen Historic Commission is pleased to announce on December 7, 6:30pm we will be hosting ‘An Evening With Thomas Jefferson’ as portrayed by Speaker/Educator Steve Edenbo. Steve has studied Thomas Jefferson for over 20 years and has appeared thr...

October 19, 2023: Letter from Shaun Walsh, Chair, Board of Supervisors

Dear West Goshen Residents and Business Owners,

While still enjoying the cooler weather of the fall season, the end of the year is approaching and I thought it would be timely to provide a progress update on our key projects for this year.

Management of sto...

West Goshen Awarded Community Partnerships Program Grant

The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) announced in October that West Goshen Township will be awarded a $200,000 grant from the Community Partnerships Program for improvements to West Goshen Community Park which will incl...

Change in Polling Location

The Chester County Department of Voter Services has advised the Township that the polling location for residents who vote in precinct 285 (West Goshen S-3) will have a new polling location for the 2023 Municipal Election.

Residents in this precinct will vo...

Save the Date and Plant a Tree!

Join us as a volunteer on November 4 from 9:00 until noon as we implement Phase 2 of the Hamlet Crest Park reforestation project. Phase 1, which achieved the installation of 120 trees and shrubs, occurred on Arbor Day. Phase 2 comprises about 90 trees of ...

West Goshen Township is Seeking Volunteers

The West Goshen Township Board of Supervisors recently adopted Resolution No. 24-2023, creating the position of alternate members on the Planning Commission. The Board may appoint one, but not more than three alternate members to the Planning Commission. ...

September 20, 2023: Letter from Ashley Gagné, Vice-Chair, Board of Supervisors

To our West Goshen residents and business owners,

Cooler days are upon us, and the hustle and bustle of the autumn season are already here. While the events of the past few weeks are still fresh in our minds, I’d like to take this opportunity to commend th...

Visit the West Goshen Resident Art Exhibit!

Check out the works of local artists at the West Goshen Resident Art Exhibit at the West Goshen Township Administration Building through the months of September and October. The artwork is available for viewing during regular business hours, Monday throug...

Fall Movie Series Movies Announced!

The West Goshen Park and Recreation Department presents our Fall 2023 movie schedule!

• September 16: Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (PG). Travel across the Multi-Verse where Miles Morales and Spider-People must protect reality’s very existenc...

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...

Register ONLINE for Fall Bus Trips

“We have received numerous requests over the past few years to move to online payments,” says Park and Recreation Director Ken Lehr. “Thanks to support by the West Goshen Board of Supervisors, the Park and Recreation Departme...

West Goshen Community Park Gazebo Dedication

The gazebo at West Goshen Community Park was rededicated in honor of J. Arnold Bair on Sunday, June 25, 2023, with members of the West Goshen Township Board of Supervisors, Park and Recreation Board, The Friends of West Goshen Parks, and the Bair family a...

Stormwater Feasibility Study Update

We invite you to read more about the Regional Stormwater Feasibility Study AND to submit your comments about stormwater issues in your area using the NEW online form. We value your feedback.

West Goshen Township Awarded Grant Funding From Chester County

West Goshen Township is pleased to announced that it has received two (2) grants from Chester County for various projects. The grant awards are as follows:

Park Improvement Grant: The Township was awarded a $250,000 Park Improvement Grant from Chester Coun...

Join us for this Year's Decorated Bike Parade!

The parade will be held on July 4th at 10AM. Register today!

Township Yard Sale Map Now Available!

Click to see participating homes!

Thank You for Participating in the Ewaste and Shred Event!

The eWaste and Shred Event last weekend was a huge success! The township extends its sincerest thanks to all the residents who participated in the event. We had around 200 cars come through!

Every item collected and/or shredded is one less item in our land...

Electronics Recycling and Shredding Event

West Goshen residents may bring electronics and paper documents to be recycled and shredded. This event will be held at the West Goshen Municipal Complex on Saturday, April 8th between 9 am- 12 noon.

December 21, 2022: A Message from the Township Manager

I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the members of the West Goshen Township community for their support during 2022. There were several changes this year, including bringing on board our new Assistant Township Manager, Jaime Jilozian, and T...

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

Dear Residents, 

Happy holidays from West Goshen Township. I hope that you find time this holiday season to enjoy all it has to offer. Here at the Township, our Board and staff have been busy preparing for another great year ahead for our resident...

Permitting News: Zoning Permits Required Beginning in 2023 for Fences

Are you looking to install a fence in West Goshen Township? 

In November 2022, the Board of Supervisors for West Goshen Township passed Ordinance 6-2022 which requires a Zoning Permit for the installation of a fence. The purpose ...

Thank You Summer Concert Series Sponsors!

The West Goshen Board of Supervisors thanked sponsors of the Summer Concert Series at their December 6, 2022 meeting. 

Those awarded included Kristin Camp of Buckley, Brion, McGuire, and Morris, LLC, Chris Peterson of Carroll Engineering,...

Operation Blue Santa!

As the Holidays approach, the members and staff of the West Goshen Police Department would like to ask you for your assistance in helping those in our community who may be struggling or suffering for whatever reason this holiday season.For many years, the...

More Holiday Decorations Workshops Added!

Join us December 12th for a Holiday Decorations Workshop at 7 or 8PM! Create your own wreath(s) and centerpieces at the West Goshen Township Administration Building. Registration is required!

November 16th, 2022: Letter from Shaun Walsh, Chair, Board of Supervisors

Dear West Goshen Residents and Business Owners,

As the year end approaches, we are all busy preparing for the upcoming Holiday season and working to complete items on our 2022 To Do list. In that vein, the Township staff and Board of Supervisors are curren...

West Goshen Holiday Breakfast

A December Tradition Continues...
Take a break from your busy holiday schedule to have breakfast with the Big Guy, Santa himself at Timothy’s in the Parkway Shopping Center on December 17th. Advance registration is required by Monday, December 12th!

Holiday Decorations Workshop

Join us December 13th or 14th for a Holiday Decorations Workshop! Create your own wreath(s) and centerpieces at the West Goshen Township Administration Building. Registration is required and must be submitted by DECEMBER 12th!

Thank You for Visiting the Harvest Festival!

The 2022 Harvest Festival was a success!

Thank you to all who came out to our Harvest Festival! West Goshen Township celebrated its annual Harvest Festival on Sunday, October 23rd at West Goshen Community Park.

Read on...

Congratulations Sergeant Stephen Peacock on Your Retirement

Congratulations to Sergeant Stephen Peacock on his retirement from the West Goshen Township Police Department. Steve served with the department from June 4th, 1990 - September 27th, 2022.Sergeant Peacock started his law enforcement career with th...

Congratulations to Nate Yarnall & Hugh Boyce!

We would like to congratulate Nate Yarnall and Hugh Boyce from the Streets Department for their recent accomplishments. Nate recently successfully passed his pre-trip and on-road skills test for his CDL Class-A License. The Township would also like to rec...

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 ...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

July 4th Decorated Bicycle Parade!

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...