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Borough Council · November 10, 2026

Council OKs $39M draft 2027 budget with possible 10.5-mil tax rate — five new firefighters coming via grant

Phoenixville's 2027 draft budget is now public, and it comes with a proposed property tax rate of 10.5 mills — up from current levels.

Recent meetingsMay 12 – Oct 13

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Oct 13Firefighters, police honored as council OKs $974K SAFER grant, liquor license transfer for Honky Tonk, and new EMS deal Sep 8Honky Tonk liquor license decision pushed to October as library makes funding plea Aug 11Borough manager of 18 years, Jean Krack, announces retirement — plus $600K+ in budget moves approved Jul 14Council lands 13-acre French Creek easement, buys Water Street property, and swears in new officer Jun 9Council adopts ICE limits ordinance, OKs two housing projects and a banking deal worth ~$700K May 12Council buys 1 acre next to Reservoir Park for $225K, adopts ICE-noncooperation ordinance, awards $2.26M Starr Street contract

Issues to watch

374 Church Street Workforce Housing ProjectFollow →Water and Sewer Rates for 2027Follow →2027 Budget and 10.5-Mill Tax LevyFollow →Firefighter hiring pipeline beginsFollow →

Development watch

315 Gay Street — Masons Lodge Zoning Reliefpending 374 Church Street Multifamily Condominium Projectunder-review Black Rock Sanctuary Developmentapproved Station Hill Developmentunder-review

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