Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Phoenixville public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
5 issues in parks rec
Downtown 2027 event calendar locked in
Council approved a full slate of 2027 street events — First Fridays monthly, Art Street Festival, Juneteenth, Pride Fest, Blobfest and VegFest — meaning regular Bridge Street closures and parking lot shutdowns next year.
Phoenixville Library funding shortfall
The library lost about $200,000 a year when it could no longer process passports. It's asking the Borough (and other municipalities and the school district) to raise funding to $2 per resident over four years — or it will cut hours from 51 to 45 a week and leave staff positions unfilled.
Civil War Centennial Memorial revitalization
The little-known 1963 Civil War memorial in Reeves Park is getting a rethink: new juried artwork, signage that tells the full story — including Black Phoenixville Union veterans — and a welcoming gathering space, all funded by Diversity In Action Phoenixville.
French Creek Trail extension easement
The Borough accepted an easement over about 13 acres along French Creek behind the Giant and Tommy's Car Wash — the first big step toward extending the French Creek Trail and possibly bridging it to Veterans Park. Grants will be needed for bridges, but this shows other landowners the trail connection is serious.
Board and commission appointments
Council interviewed three Tree Advisory Commission candidates — James Carminito, Andrew Dunn and Sharon Pronchik — and HRC candidate Zakkiyyah Barron, with appointments set for July 14.