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Board approves precinct relocations; West Goshen residents raise ADA, parking and access concerns
Summary
The Chester County Board of Elections on Oct. 3 approved Resolution BOE 6 25 authorizing polling‑place and precinct sheet changes, including a temporary mitigation moving West Goshen North 1 to Pierce Middle School. Residents raised concerns about handicap parking, building access and suggested Greystone Elementary as a better long‑term option.
The Chester County Board of Elections voted Oct. 3 to approve Resolution BOE 6 25 authorizing multiple polling‑place and precinct‑sheet changes, but several West Goshen residents urged the board and staff to address accessibility and parking before Election Day.
Chair Josh Maxwell introduced the resolution and the board passed it by voice vote. Director Karen Barsoom described the decision as a mitigation for this municipal election: "That is the mitigation for this election," she said, explaining that Trinity Assembly Church recently added recurring events that conflict with scheduled voting and prompted a temporary move to Pierce Middle School.
Residents who spoke in public comment said Pierce Middle…
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