Friday, April 18, 2008
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
Chief's reflections
Chief William Matthews talked about his first year as Coatesville's top cop in a story printed Sunday.
Among the revelations, the chief called his first year in the city a "whirlwind" and said Coatesville is his last stop before retirement.
Matthews continued not to give any more details about the medical condition that has prevented him from proceeding with getting state certification, but he said the condition has not caused him to miss any work. If the problem worsens, and he feels he cannot meet the responsibilities of his job, Matthews said he would willingly step down.
The following are some things Matthews said that did not make it into the newspaper.
About Lt. Julius Canale:
Among the revelations, the chief called his first year in the city a "whirlwind" and said Coatesville is his last stop before retirement.
Matthews continued not to give any more details about the medical condition that has prevented him from proceeding with getting state certification, but he said the condition has not caused him to miss any work. If the problem worsens, and he feels he cannot meet the responsibilities of his job, Matthews said he would willingly step down.
The following are some things Matthews said that did not make it into the newspaper.
About Lt. Julius Canale:
"(He has) demonstrated what true professionalism is all about ... When the gong has gotten tough he has been there ... Nothing accomplished this year would have been possible without the kind of professionalism and dedication he has exhimbited."About the scheduled retirement of Detective Martin Quinn in June:
"I don't want him to go. These older, cooler heads who have been around know the city ... I have to figure out what makes him happy."Matthews also announced the promotion of two officers lat week. Sgt. Rita Shesko has been promoted to acting lieutenant and Cpl. Jonathan Regan has been elevated to acting sergeant. Both will retain their "acting" status until they pass the promotion exam in the fall.
Labels: Chief Matthews, cops
Make Coatesville beautiful
Comcast and the city's parks and recreation department are teaming up clean up Ash Park.
The event is scheduled for Saturday, May 3, beginning at 8:30 a.m, and it will involve painting buildings and benches, planting shrubbery, and removing trash from the park's grounds.
For more information or to volunteer, contact Anthony Colantonio, Comcast's government and community affairs specialist, at 610-842-4126 or Anthony_colantonio@cable.comcast.com.
The event is scheduled for Saturday, May 3, beginning at 8:30 a.m, and it will involve painting buildings and benches, planting shrubbery, and removing trash from the park's grounds.
For more information or to volunteer, contact Anthony Colantonio, Comcast's government and community affairs specialist, at 610-842-4126 or Anthony_colantonio@cable.comcast.com.
Labels: community activities
Monday, April 14, 2008
Council Agenda: April 24
Better late than never, here's what's on slate for tonight's meeting.
Labels: city council