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The Upper Pottsgrove Journal

Waldt and Paretti Vote NO on Resolution to Support Police

At the Board of Commissioner’s meeting on Feb 19, 2025, the majority of the Board, Commissioners Trace Slinkerd, Don Read, and Hank Llewellyn, approved a resolution (Resolution No. 788 link https://upperpottsgrovejournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Resolution-788-.pdf ) condemning a letter written by Kate Harper and endorsed by Matt Murray and Nathaniel Guest, the two plaintiffs suing the Township over the municipal building site (Harper…

Commissioners Paretti and Waldt Deny Injunction Support; The Record Indicates Otherwise

In a recent news release concerning an injunction filed against an individual in what the Upper Pottsgrove Township’s complaint describes as a person using the “Right to Know” law as a weapon to hold hostage and financially drain a township of its limited resources, the release states that all commissioners supported the injunction (see release link here https://upperpottsgrovejournal.com/township-files-for-injunction/ ). …

Stormwater Improvements Along Evans Rd

You might have noticed construction and large piping along Evans Rd at the intersection of Evans and West Moyer Rd.  This is one of two stormwater projects the Township has done with American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds—Federal dollars channeled through the states to local governments.  The other stormwater project that the Township completed was along Pineford Rd. The additional expenditures…

Commissioner Takes Issue with Local Party Committee Members

Below please find a letter from Commissioner Don Read to Republican Upper Pottsgrove Committee members Cathy Paretti and Dave Waldt. In 2023, Waldt took the Republican Area 2 Chairman role with no competition and promptly appointed Paretti to the second Upper Pottsgrove committee position. The County Republican Committee divides the county into areas for better management. The political units…

Open Space and Recreation Chairman Announces $301,500 Grant to Township

From Chairman Greg Churach: Upper Pottsgrove Township was awarded a grant from the Pennsylvania Multimodal Transportation Fund (MTF) in the amount of $301,500. This fund provided over $87,000,000 in grants to 224 projects throughout Pennsylvania. The funds will be used to provide safety improvements at the intersection of Gilbertsville Road and the Sprogel’s Run Trail. The work will include…

Commissioner Responds to Police Support Vote—Passes 3 to 2

After the February Township Board meeting, Commissioner Don Read sent an open letter to all commissioners.  This letter addresses concerns about misinformation and a vote on a resolution to support the Upper Pottsgrove Police Department.  The vote on the resolution was 3 to 2 and the support resolution passed. Commissioners, I want to address and correct misinformation presented during Tuesday night’s…

An Open Letter from Commissioner Don Read to All Commissioners

Please see below a letter from Commissioner Don Read to all Commissioners and, in particular, Cathy Paretti and Dave Waldt, concerning the appointment of members of the Planning Commission during the January Upper Pottsgrove Board of Commissioners Meeting. Commissioners, I have reviewed my notes from Monday’s meeting, and I remain stunned that both Cathy and Dave nominated the very…

Library Funding—Paretti First Suggested Program Cuts in 2021 Budget

Recently, a few residents and the Pottstown Public Library Director have spoken out at Upper Pottsgrove Township Board meetings against the zeroing out of funding for the public library in Pottstown.  The Board had taken this action after Commissioner Cathy Paretti suggested the cuts during the 2021 budgeting season.   Prior to the 2020 budget, the Township provided $32,000 to the…

New Planning Commission

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE—Upper Pottsgrove Board of Commissioners Establishes a Planning Commission with New Volunteers. Upper Pottsgrove Township, 1/27/2025 — The Upper Pottsgrove Board of Commissioners is pleased to announce the establishment of the Planning Commission, now comprised of a dedicated team of volunteers. The Board extends its heartfelt thanks to Earl Wagner, Chris Mullen, Wayne Weaver, Matt Hartzell, and…