Pottstown Celebrates Holiday Tree Lighting, and Downtown Planter Decorating Contest Winners

Submitted Photo

Pottstown Mayor Stephanie Henrick,

center, is joined by Councilman Ryan 

Procsal and PAID Director Peggy Lee-Clark

at the tree lighting Dec. 8.

Blogger's Note: The following was submitted by Pottstown Area Industrial Development Inc.

Pottstown's tree lighting ceremony was held on Dec. 8 in Smith Family Plaza and coincided with the awarding of prizes for the second annual downtown Pottstown planter competition.

The 16-foot Douglas Fir tree was donated by Ringing Dale Tree Farm, and the lights and ornaments were donated by Godfrey Properties. The tree lighting was broadcast through Facebook Live and can be viewed here.

The planter competition winners were announced by Pottstown Mayor Stephanie Henrick. 

Businesses and organizations in Pottstown were given the opportunity to adopt the planters along High Street and participate in a holiday-themed decorating contest. 

Most Festive winner

The decorated planters truly bring holiday cheer to the downtown area and give the business community the opportunity to come together for some friendly competition. Congratulations to this year’s winners: 

• Best In Show: planter adopted by Mosaic Community Land Trust, planter located at 219 East High St.
• Most Original: planter adopted by Mosaic Community Land Trust, planter located at 228 East High St.
• Most Festive: planter adopted by Heritage Coach Company, located at 305 East High Street

Pottstown Area Industrial Development, Inc. (PAID) is a 501c(3) non-profit corporation originally formed in 1965 to promote commercial and industrial development in Pottstown, Pennsylvania. 

Most Original winner

PAID provides services to businesses and organizations seeking to invest, expand or relocate including assistance with site selection, commercial and industrial real estate development and redevelopment, financing, and workforce development. 

PAID continues to carry out the I Pick Pottstown campaign to create awareness of Pottstown’s assets and attract new businesses to the Borough.