{ "city": "Pottstown", "state": "Pennsylvania", "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/pottstown.org/", "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.", "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/", "generated": "2026-07-06", "upcoming": [ { "date": "2026-07-08", "body": "Council Committee of the Whole", "headline": "Conditional use hearing for 149 King St. and DA Kevin Steele presentation", "summary": "The meeting begins with a conditional use hearing at 149 King Street at 6:30 PM, followed by the Committee of the Whole at 7:00 PM. The council will hear a presentation from Montgomery County DA Kevin Steele, review the 2026 paving plan, and vote on the 2025 audit. Other business includes zoning items, a tax service agreement with the school district, and a street closure request for National Night Out.", "agenda_url": "https://www.pottstown.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07082026-1147", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.pottstown.org/AgendaCenter" } ], "recent": [ { "date": "2026-06-24", "body": "Pottstown Area Regional Recreation Committee", "headline": "PARRC to receive Yeck Foundation grant, discuss Putt for Parks event", "summary": "The Pottstown Area Regional Recreation Committee holds its regular June meeting, covering approval of minutes, a treasurer's report on the Yeck Foundation grant, and updates from county planners and the committee's planner. Old business includes finalizing a promotional rack card and planning the Putt for Parks fundraiser, including sponsor outreach and prizes.", "agenda_url": "https://www.pottstown.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06242026-1146", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.pottstown.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-22", "body": "Land Bank Board", "headline": "Land Bank Board to review properties and August Judicial Sale", "summary": "The Pottstown Land Bank Board will hold a regular meeting with public comment, approval of minutes, and financial reports. They will discuss unfinished business including 421 Hale Street and an update on 633 Walnut Street. New business includes the August Judicial Sale. The meeting is largely procedural with informational items.", "agenda_url": "https://www.pottstown.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06222026-1145", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.pottstown.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-17", "body": "Planning Commission", "headline": "Planning Commission to consider zoning amendment and conditional use application", "summary": "The Pottstown Planning Commission will review meeting minutes, hear public comments, and discuss two 90-day review period extensions for 377 Circle of Progress and Coolidge Commons. Old business includes updates on the Blighted Property Committee, Pottstown Regional Planning, and Keim Street Bridge comments. New business features a proposed zoning ordinance amendment for the Notary Block and a conditional use application for 149 King Street.", "agenda_url": "https://www.pottstown.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06172026-1143", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.pottstown.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-17", "body": "Historic Architectural Review", "headline": "Six new condos, signs, and lighting up for review", "summary": "The Historic Architectural Review Board will consider several applications for work in Pottstown's historic district. The main items include construction of six new condos at 79 N. Hanover St., a sign and lighting at 130 King St., and a sign on pillars at 1200 High St. Three additional items were administratively approved: a shed at 1028 High St., a fence replacement at 1017 High St., and a railing at 256 Walnut St. The board will also approve minutes and take public comments.", "agenda_url": "https://www.pottstown.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06172026-1144", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.pottstown.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-09", "body": "Human Relations Commission", "headline": "Routine meeting with minutes approval and reports", "summary": "The Pottstown Human Relations Commission will hold a routine meeting. The only action item is approving the minutes from January 13, 2026. The agenda includes reports from the chairperson and finance (none), and opportunities for citizen comments.", "agenda_url": "https://www.pottstown.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06092026-1142", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.pottstown.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-08", "body": "Council Meeting", "headline": "Council to vote on rental ordinance amendment and $548K repair bid", "summary": "Pottstown Borough Council will consider amending the residential rental ordinance to require third-party inspections and vote on a $548,450 contract for Goose and Tanyard Run repair. The consent agenda includes fee increases, a police vehicle sale, and approval of the PART transit budget.", "agenda_url": "https://www.pottstown.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06082026-1141", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.pottstown.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-03", "body": "Council Committee of the Whole", "headline": "Council to review land development at 658 Jefferson and PART transit budget", "summary": "The Committee of the Whole will discuss a land development proposal at 658 Jefferson Street, a police vehicle bid for a 2008 Ford Expedition, and the Pottstown Area Rapid Transit (PART) budget for FY26-27 along with a local match resolution. Other items include an alcohol consumption request for Ride for the River, a street closure for the Big Boy Locomotive event, and HARB certificates of appropriateness for multiple properties. For the upcoming regular meeting, the Council will consider a fee schedule amendment for tax certification increases and a rental ordinance amendment regarding third-party inspectors.", "agenda_url": "https://www.pottstown.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06032026-1140", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.pottstown.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-27", "body": "Zoning Hearing Board", "headline": "Zoning board hears appeal of denied convenience store permit at 415 W. High Street", "summary": "The Zoning Hearing Board will hold hearings on two applications. The first is an appeal by Baljit S. Multani of a zoning officer's denial to permit a convenience store at 415 W. High Street, due to proximity to another convenience store. The second is a variance request by The Wyndcroft School Inc. to install freestanding poles with banner/flag signs along the 1300 block of Wilson Street.", "agenda_url": "https://www.pottstown.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05272026-1139", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.pottstown.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-27", "body": "Pottstown Area Regional Recreation Committee", "headline": "PARRC to review Yeck Foundation grant and 2026 Putt for Parks tournament", "summary": "The Pottstown Area Regional Recreation Committee meets for routine business including approval of minutes, treasurer's report with a foundation grant and PayPal payment, and discussion of the 2026 Putt for Parks minigolf tournament and NRPA conference. Several items are tabled or under review.", "agenda_url": "https://www.pottstown.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05272026-1138", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.pottstown.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-26", "body": "Land Bank Board", "headline": "Land Bank Board meets to discuss property updates and policies", "summary": "The Land Bank Board will review financial reports and administrator updates. The agenda includes discussions on properties at 421 Hale Street and 633 Walnut Street, as well as a vote on policies and procedures.", "agenda_url": "https://www.pottstown.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05262026-1136", "minutes_url": "https://www.pottstown.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05262026-1136", "source": "https://www.pottstown.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-20", "body": "Planning Commission", "headline": "Planning Commission to consider Coolidge Commons review extension", "summary": "The Pottstown Planning Commission will review and potentially act on the extension of the 90-day review period for Coolidge Commons, which has been extended until June 19, 2026. The commission will also note a requested extension for 377 Circle of Progress, though that item will not be presented this month. Old business includes updates from the Blighted Property Committee, Pottstown Regional Planning, and comments on the Keim Street Bridge.", "agenda_url": "https://www.pottstown.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05202026-1133", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.pottstown.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-20", "body": "Historic Architectural Review", "headline": "Review of sign at 1200 High St. and fire restoration at 71 N. Hanover St.", "summary": "The Pottstown Historic Architectural Review Board will consider two applications: installing a sign on existing pillars at 1200 High Street for Nedelle's notary tag and titles, and restoring wood dormers and windows at 71 N. Hanover Street due to fire damage. The board also notes two administratively approved roof replacements at 65 King Street and 714 High Street. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes, old and new business, and public comments.", "agenda_url": "https://www.pottstown.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05202026-1135", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.pottstown.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-20", "body": "Blighted Property Review Committee", "headline": "Committee bus tour of five blighted properties", "summary": "The Blighted Property Review Committee will conduct a bus tour of five identified properties (452 N. Charlotte Street, 1312 Queen Street, 11 Chestnut Street, 253 Chestnut Street, 1143 South Street) as part of its regular review. The meeting includes public comment, approval of prior minutes, and general discussion.", "agenda_url": "https://www.pottstown.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05202026-1137", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.pottstown.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-19", "body": "Pottstown Borough Authority", "headline": "Authority to consider $468,855 contract for Phase 3 LSR Project", "summary": "The Pottstown Borough Authority will discuss and possibly approve a $468,855 contract (NOITA) for Contract No. LR-3 under the Phase 3 LSR Project, and conditionally approve a Notice to Proceed upon solicitor and engineer review. Other business includes discussion of a Water Service Line Ordinance, approval of the 2025 Authority Audit, and an EPA offer for an expedited settlement action at the Pottstown Water Filtration Plant.", "agenda_url": "https://www.pottstown.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05192026-1134", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.pottstown.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-12", "body": "Human Relations Commission", "headline": "Human Relations Commission to hold routine meeting", "summary": "This is a procedural meeting with no substantive items on the agenda. The commission will approve minutes from January 13, 2026, and review upcoming meeting dates.", "agenda_url": "https://www.pottstown.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05122026-1132", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.pottstown.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-11", "body": "Council Meeting", "headline": "Council to vote on zoning amendment removing 'similar uses' in several districts", "summary": "The Pottstown Borough Council will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda containing 14 items, including zoning and land development ordinance amendments, land development approvals, fee changes, and event requests. New business includes a conditional use application for a residential conversion at 404 N. Charlotte Street and a possible action on a zoning hearing board application for sign variances at Wyndcroft School. Public comment is limited to residents and taxpayers.", "agenda_url": "https://www.pottstown.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05112026-1131", "minutes_url": "https://www.pottstown.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05112026-1131", "source": "https://www.pottstown.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-06", "body": "Council Committee of the Whole", "headline": "Conditional use hearing for 404 N Charlotte property", "summary": "The Pottstown Council Committee of the Whole meets to hold a conditional use hearing for a property at 404 N Charlotte Street. Other items include land development at 504-512 Chestnut Street, zoning amendments for 415 Rosedale and 415 E High, a police vehicle bid, and multiple street closure requests for community events. The meeting also features presentations on police promotions and the PAED Streetscape Plan.", "agenda_url": "https://www.pottstown.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05062026-1130", "minutes_url": "https://www.pottstown.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05062026-1130", "source": "https://www.pottstown.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-04-27", "body": "Land Bank Board", "headline": "Land Bank Board to review properties at 421 Hale and 633 Walnut", "summary": "The Pottstown Land Bank Board is meeting to approve minutes, receive a financial report, and hear an administrator's report. The board will review pre-screening applications for information only and discuss unfinished business including properties at 421 Hale Street and 633 Walnut Street, as well as an annual review of policies and procedures.", "agenda_url": "https://www.pottstown.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04272026-1129", "minutes_url": "https://www.pottstown.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04272026-1129", "source": "https://www.pottstown.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-04-22", "body": "Zoning Hearing Board", "headline": "Zoning Board hears variance request for church properties on Hanover, Chestnut", "summary": "The Pottstown Zoning Hearing Board will hold a business meeting and hearing on two applications: an amended variance request from Lastick Acquisitions, LLC for properties at 79 N. Hanover Street and 148 Chestnut Street, and an appeal by Fausto Pinos regarding a zoning permit denial for 382 Union Alley. Public comment will be taken.", "agenda_url": "https://www.pottstown.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04222026-1128", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.pottstown.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-04-15", "body": "Planning Commission", "headline": "Planning Commission to hear conditional use application for 404 N. Charlotte Street", "summary": "The Pottstown Planning Commission will consider a conditional use application for 404 N. Charlotte Street. The commission also has three properties under 90-day review periods: 504-512 Chestnut Street, Coolidge Commons (extended), and 377 Circle of Progress Drive. Old business includes the Blighted Property Committee, Pottstown Regional Planning, and Keim Street Bridge comments.", "agenda_url": "https://www.pottstown.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04152026-1124", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.pottstown.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-04-15", "body": "Ordinance Review Committee", "headline": "Ordinance Committee to review data center regulations", "summary": "The Ordinance Review Committee will discuss proposed revisions to four ordinances: data centers, vacant commercial properties, keeping of chickens, and shared parking lots for residential uses. Several items are deferred to July 15, 2026. The committee also notes pending future reviews on signs, trash pick-ups, underground parking, and nonconformity protections.", "agenda_url": "https://www.pottstown.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04152026-1126", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.pottstown.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-04-15", "body": "Historic Architectural Review", "headline": "Review of rear addition at 1028 High St.", "summary": "The Pottstown Historic Architectural Review Board will reorganize and then review a proposed two-story rear addition at 1028 High St. designed to match the existing structure's style and color. Two minor projects have already been administratively approved: replacing asphalt shingles at 218 Beech St. and a garage door at 256 Walnut St. The board will also address old and new business and hear public comments.", "agenda_url": "https://www.pottstown.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04152026-1125", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.pottstown.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-04-15", "body": "Blighted Property Review Committee", "headline": "Blighted Property Review Committee meets April 15, 2026", "summary": "The committee will conduct reorganization and review the status of properties on the current list. The meeting includes an overview of the blight process by the Solicitor and identification of properties for a May bus tour.", "agenda_url": "https://www.pottstown.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04152026-1127", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.pottstown.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-04-14", "body": "Human Relations Commission", "headline": "Pottstown Human Relations Commission to approve minutes, set dates", "summary": "The commission meets for a regular session with a procedural agenda. Items include approving the January 13, 2026 meeting minutes, noting no finance report, and reviewing the 2026 meeting schedule. There are no substantive reports, ordinances, or public hearings listed.", "agenda_url": "https://www.pottstown.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04142026-1123", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.pottstown.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-04-13", "body": "Council Meeting", "headline": "Council to vote on $229,250 Brookside Park construction contract", "summary": "The Pottstown Council will consider a consent agenda including a $229,250 contract for Brookside Park construction, police promotions and hiring, grant applications, and a zoning variance appeal. A new business item involves a variance request for properties at 79 N. Hanover Street and 148 Chestnut Street.", "agenda_url": "https://www.pottstown.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04132026-1122", "minutes_url": "https://www.pottstown.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04132026-1122", "source": "https://www.pottstown.org/AgendaCenter" } ] }