In response to public requests from residents across Chester Heights, Aston, and Middletown seeking relief from disruptive train horns and the restoration of peaceful, quiet nights, I led a multi-municipal initiative to advance a Quiet Zone at the Lenni Road SEPTA crossing. I coordinated the resident advocacy process (301 petition signatures, 207 local), completed the Quiet Zone application materials, secured Chester Heights Borough Council approval, and filed the federal funding request with Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon's office. The effort secured a $250,000 federal appropriation for quad gate installation — the infrastructure improvement required to establish an FRA-designated Quiet Zone. The project is currently in the coordination and implementation phase, with additional municipal action, project planning, and funding required to advance the proposed improvements.

The Borough of Chester Heights possesses a rich history reflected in its historic homes and landscapes. However, without adequate preservation policies recent growth jeopardizes these assets. This paper examines municipal-level actions to better protect historic resources. It recommends implementing a historic preservation ordinance which establishes a Historical Commission and provides minimum regulatory protections while respecting property rights.

The request to develop the Powell Property was first made in December 2019 through a letter submitted by Mr. Joseph Damico on behalf of the Powell Family. Following significant community engagement and resident advocacy, Borough Council re-engaged with the Powell family to explore preservation and acquisition options. In 2022, the Borough entered into an agreement of sale for approximately 40.2 acres located on the west side of Valleybrook Road. The purchase was successfully finalized on March 14, 2025, preserving the property for the benefit of the community.

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Based on a 1945 law boroughs in the state of Pennsylvania are responsible for subsurface road maintenance on PennDOT Roads. This causes a huge financial burden on the Borough of Chester Heights costing us over 10% the borough's annual budget in years when repairs need to be made. HB1128 and SB191 aim to alleviate some of the burden from the smallest boroughs, but the population formula is inadequate and will not protect CHB. I reached out to our representatives and each of the 944 boroughs I continue to work on this issue to seek a solution for our borough.

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