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West Chester discusses 'America 250' working group and $20,000 Parks & Rec allocation for 2026 festivities
West Chester ACT Committee · November 12, 2025
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Summary
Councilors recommended forming a community working group for the 2026 America 250 semiquincentennial; Downtown Westchester and Parks & Rec described event ideas and noted $20,000 is already in the parks budget for 2026, with organizers expecting sponsorship to cover much programming.
Council members on Nov. 11 discussed creating an "America 250" working group to coordinate semiquincentennial events in 2026.
John O'Brien and other local organizers suggested a working-group model that includes the mayor, a…
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