Incumbents Mary Ann Cotter and Robert Myers are running as Democrats, while incumbent Anthony P. Scioli is running as a Republican. Im looking forward to utilizing it as well., I am just so excited, Myers said. We need to communicate with the authority," Blank said.. Local recalls, Pennsylvania congressional delegation Click here to contact our editorial staff, and click here to report an error. 202 E. Main Street For small municipalities such as Birdsboro, it is a great burden financially. Walking in integrity, if we could put aside small differences, and think of our greater good, we could work toward a better place for our children and ourselves, building on the foundation of our past. Council agreed to accommodate her need for a flexible schedule, she said. Borough of Birdsboro average salary is 14 percent higher than USA average and median salary is 55 percent higher than USA median. Robert Myers - Member Click here to contact us for media inquiries, and please donate here to support our continued expansion. These business owners are frustrated, Mayor Joseph Peterson said. We have been advocating for some type of relief by contacting state, county, and local officials and staying in contact with other municipalities and townships, and will continue to do so. He serves as a chaplain with the Reading Police Department. He said that location was too small. At one point, Myers had scheduled a tour of the Chestnut Street location with Boyers representatives, and invited Lusky to come along. color: white; Lusky said the main entrance to The Shops at St. Marks Place will be off West First Street, with a 24-foot-wide entranceway and sidewalks. I encourage the public to interact with borough council, she said. His remaining time in the borough after nine years of service may prove tumultuous. He currently covers court news, veterans' stories and all types of general news. Mary Ann Cotter - Member color: white; We know the residents want it., Follow Mercury business editor Donna Rovins on Twitter @MercBiz.com. Under the authority of the Borough Code, the Council is responsible for setting policy and adopting ordinances and resolutions in order to ensure the sound fiscal management of the borough and to secure the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of the municipality. 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Background: He is an incumbent councilman for the last four years. If everything goes smoothly, that new grocery store could open by Thanksgiving 2014. In other business Monday, Police Chief Theodore Roth told council that physical fitness tests have been scheduled for 11 police officer candidates Jan. 16 at Daniel Boone High School. And we absolutely need a grocery store.. Birdsboro is a city in Berks County, Pennsylvania. They have four children, who all attended Daniel Boone schools. My military background and leadership experiences allow for sound decision making. In the meantime, council is seeking Dursos replacement as manager. U.S. Congress | That purchase was announced in mid-November by Lusky, but a final agreement had not yet been reached with the grocery store. Mike Urban joined the Reading Eagle as a metro reporter in 2002, and since then has covered a wide range of beats and topics across Berks County, including working as an investigative reporter. We stand united: Philadelphia area participants take buses bound for Ukraine rally in D.C. Birdsboro council outlines plans for new Town, Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Birdsboro council outlines plans for new Town Center, Traffic stop lands Norristown man in jail for illegal gun possession, Anything Goes coming to Pottsgrove High School, Amelia Island tops list of hidden gems of Florida. Thats a significant thing for the two of us, because weve had our differences in council over the years, Lusky said. State legislature | But the one thing we both agree on is that we need business, we need jobs in this town and we need to bring people back into this town. I have worked as a consultant for several Berks municipalities, including Amity, she said. copyright 2021 Borough of Birdsboro. 202 E. Main Street Birdsboro, PA 19508 Phone: 610-582-6030 Fax: 610-582-6039 text-align: center; table #officeholder-table td { Husband and father of three adult children. Question 1: My military background and leadership experiences allow for sound decision making. Photo by Donna Rovins/The Mercury The artist's rendering of plans for The Shops at St. Mark's Place in Birdsboro. The Shops at St. Marks Place will be developed on five acres that were purchased from St. Marks Lutheran Church by MB Investments, the real estate investment arm of JP Mascaro. Mayor Robert Myers has been very public about his commitment to bringing a grocery store back to the borough which has been without one since Birdsboro Market, on Chestnut Street, closed three years ago. Average annual salary was $53,659 and median salary was $67,565. Council is seeking alternate members to serve on the Civil Service Commission as well, interested residents should contact the borough hall at 610-5826030. Boyers Food Markets, headquartered in Orwigsburg, has entered into an agreement with MB Investments to locate a 25,000- to 27,000-square-foot market within a town square development to be built on land adjacent to St. Marks Lutheran Church. We are an independent company dedicated to providing valuable information to the citizens and residents of the country. Pennsylvania state executives [1] He has worked in radio, (WBYN, 107.5 Alive! .partytd.Gray { City government Commissioner Kevin S. Barnhardt . Use taxpayer monies and grants to keep Birdsboro a place that our residents want to stay and invite new families to join us. Counties | Luskys fellow parks and recreation board member Cindy McGee, a former council vice president was also at the meeting. Additionally, my background of extensive community service is testament to my love of the community and my ability to serve as one of its leaders. When Happel denied the accusation about the letter, Lusky provided copies of what he said was an email chain between Happel and Solicitor Terry Weiler. West Reading, PA. - Tower Health announced that TowerDIRECT, the system's non-profit ambulance company, has been awarded a three-year contract to provide emergency 911 response in the Borough of Birdsboro. Other positions of leadership he has held include president of the Birdsboro Rotary Club and Birdsboro Jaycees; Scoutmaster of Boy Scout Troop 595; Birdsboro service area coordinator and. The market could bring about 60 jobs to the area, Lusky said, in addition to another 10-15 jobs from the other stores. An Amity Township resident, Yanos, 56, didnt aim for a career in public administration when she graduated from Gov. He currently covers court news, veterans' stories and all types of general news. We stand united: Philadelphia area participants take buses bound for Ukraine rally in D.C. Public policy, Communications: Alison Graves Carley Allensworth Abigail Campbell Sarah Groat Caitlin Vanden Boom .partytd.Republican { A 10-year council veteran, Lusky r I have spoken with businesses and private citizens about this issue and will continue to try to come up with a solution that works for the whole community. Borough council on Monday unveiled the plans for the center, which will include a Boyer's Food Market with space for several other businesses. She has worked in local government for 25 years. Question 1: As the Birdsboro mayor I would have the tie-breaking vote if required if council votes are tied. Officials said council wants to encourage business in the borough, not prevent it. The emergency preparedness experience is helpful in recovery of natural disasters and when working with first responders, emergency management, the borough manager, surrounding boroughs and Berks County to coordinate response and recovery efforts. Neil McCauley - Vice President For all your administrative procedures, you can go to the borough hall of Birdsboro at the address and schedules indicated on this page or contact the Town hall government by phone or by email depending on your preference or on the service's availability. Aaron J. Durso, at home in Birdsboro, has made two missionary trips to Haiti this year. Matt Elgonitis - Member Negotiations between MB Investments and the church continued, and the sale was approved by the congregation Nov. 17. Work closely with nonprofits like American Legion and support our ballfields. .partytd.Green { Dean Walker, president of Boyers Food Markets, and Mascaro were expected to attend Mondays council meeting, along with a representative from state Sen. Judy Schwanks office, county Commissioner Christian Leinbach and a representative from the Berks County Redevelopment Authority. PO Box 194 I take care of my neighbors when they are in need. He also told him: What youre doing is harassment, two, you may have violated the Sunshine Act and three, may have violated an ethics act by not including all council people and it could be conspiratory.. Professionally, he has worked in the IT industry for more than 30 years. The center will sit on approximately five acres of land purchased from St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Birdsboro. 202 East Main Street Its area, population and other key information are listed below. Birdsboro could be a better example for anyone else whos watching. Better can start right here, with us. My emergency preparedness experience is helpful in recovery of natural disasters and work with first responders. The resignation, which Miller presented to council President Neil McCauley on Wednesday, came as a surprise to council members. Work closely with nonprofits like American Legion and support our continued expansion over... 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