Historical Commission

West Chester Historical Commission Meeting 401 East Gay Street, West Chester, PA 19380 Room 232– Borough Hall July 16, 2026 – 7 PM Meeting Agenda Present: Absent with notice: Absent: Call meeting to order – A. Introduction of guest(s) - B. Public comments on items not on the agenda - C. Approval of minutes for June 2026 – D. Reports and commentaries 1. Chair Tom Walsh a. Historic Atlas – b. Lafayette Week – c. Annual report - d. Town Tours & Village Walks – e. Dare to Declare for Borough Parks f. Quarterly Saturday History Presentations – g. 2027 Budget Proposal - 2. Vice-Chair – Catherine Quillman – stained-glass committee 3. Eric Lorgus – needs to find a new student from WCU for the Wiki project 4. Kora Stahl - Historic Tree Committee - 5. Chris Lang – Oral History Project - 6. Mary Baylis & Anne Skillman - Gay Street School - E. Old Business - F. New Business – G. Announcements – H. Adjournment – Next Historical Commission Meeting: Aug 20, 2026, 7PM – submit agenda items by 8/17 Other Borough Meetings & Deadlines of importance: - Smart Growth Committee meets on Wednesday, Aug 5, 2026, at 6:30PM (Submissions – the Monday before) - Council Work Session is Tuesday, Aug 18 at 6:30 pm - Council Voting Session is Wednesday, Aug 19 at 6:30 pm pg. 1