Council Supports Concept of Parking Plan for Both Sides of South Charlotte Street Making it One-Way

Maria Bleile, left, was honored by a borough council resolution Monday night, recognizing her 15 years of service to Pottstown Borough. From left are Mayor Sharon Thomas, Council President Dan Weand and Borough Manager Mark Flanders.

If you blinked Monday night, you might have missed the council meeting.

It was only 35 minutes long and the only discussion of note was about the parking proposal for South Charlotte Street.

Rockwell Development Group, which is trying to convert the long-vacant shirt factory at Cherry and South Charlotte streets into market-rate apartments, wants to make South Charlotte Street one-way so parking can be allowed on both sides of the street.

Two residents spoke against it, saying it could hinder fire trucks to have vehicles parked on both sides of the street.

Council Vice President Sheryl Miller, who said she supports re-development, said she had too many questions to vote in favor of the concept as it proceeds to the zoning hearing board in pursuit of a variance.

"Developers are here to make money, and they're going to develop," said Miller, who announced last week she is dropping out of the race for a second term. "It's council's job to hold them accountable."

Council voted 6-1 to support the concept.

Here are the Tweets from the meeting.

Country Star Hunter Hayes to Play Memorial Park

Hunter Hayes

Memorial Park will play host to country music star and five-time Grammy nominee Hunter Hayes in October as he headlines the first-ever “Citadel Palooza.”

Sponsored by Citadel credit union, 100 percent of concert ticket tales will be donated to the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.

On Wednesday night, Scott Mirkin from ESM Productions asked borough council to approve a Sly Fox Beer biergarten for the concert.

“We like to work with local vendors whenever we can,” he told council.

Council will vote Monday on the request.

Citadel is celebrating its 80th anniversary and the Oct. 7 concert is being billed as “Citadel Palooza.”

The inspiration behind Citadel Palooza is the credit union philosophy of “People Helping People.”

“Citadel Palooza is Citadel’s celebration for our community, and we are honored to have Hunter Hayes, who is such an inspirational artist, be a part of it,” said Jeff March, president and CEO, Citadel. “The people of the Greater Philadelphia area have supported Citadel for 80 years, and we want to give back in a big way. We especially want to thank our members for making this event possible.”

During Citadel Palooza, concert attendees will enjoy a variety of food trucks and libations. The official schedule of events and opening acts will be announced in September, along with food and beverage vendors.

General Lawn Seating tickets will cost $25, and VIP-level tickets cost $50.

Tickets can be purchased at CitadelPalooza.com with the option to donate additional money to CHOP.

For more Citadel Palooza updates, follow @CitadelBanking and @HunterHayes on Twitter.