| Welcome to Darby Borough from Former Mayor, Paula Brown! This website is designed to keep YOU the residents informed about what's happening in our town! Communication is the key to good government. |
| Paula M. Brown Democratic Committee Person 2nd Ward 1st Pct. |
Somewhere, over the rainbow, way
up high.
There's a land that I heard of ....
up high.
There's a land that I heard of ....
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On the Internet....
As the times change, so does technology and methods.
To keep you better informed of issues in our town, you can view or contact me on the web in several places.
To reach me or view status or positions or join in conversations with hundreds of other Darby Residents on the issues....you can go to:
Paula Brown - Face Book
You can also follow me on Twitter and find out more information or receive daily updates to your cell phone at: http://twitter.com/PaulaBrown185
To view my position papers and Biography you can log onto Smart Voter. Although I lost the election, my information is still kept on file here and you
can view it. You can also put in your address and it will bring you to the page for all the candidates you can vote for in upcoming elections. To go
directly to my site, click on this link:
http://www.smartvoter.org/2009/05/19/pa/dl/race/1774/
To see my writings, thoughts, hopes, dreams and nightmares too......click here:
http://www.associatedcontent.com/user/85521/paula_brown.html
You can also contact me on Myspace: www.myspace.com/Paulab23
Or visit my blog, "Save Darby"
As the times change, so does technology and methods.
To keep you better informed of issues in our town, you can view or contact me on the web in several places.
To reach me or view status or positions or join in conversations with hundreds of other Darby Residents on the issues....you can go to:
Paula Brown - Face Book
You can also follow me on Twitter and find out more information or receive daily updates to your cell phone at: http://twitter.com/PaulaBrown185
To view my position papers and Biography you can log onto Smart Voter. Although I lost the election, my information is still kept on file here and you
can view it. You can also put in your address and it will bring you to the page for all the candidates you can vote for in upcoming elections. To go
directly to my site, click on this link:
http://www.smartvoter.org/2009/05/19/pa/dl/race/1774/
To see my writings, thoughts, hopes, dreams and nightmares too......click here:
http://www.associatedcontent.com/user/85521/paula_brown.html
You can also contact me on Myspace: www.myspace.com/Paulab23
Or visit my blog, "Save Darby"
Through the Years....
VOTER ALERT -
Election Day is Tuesday April 24, 2012
Polling Places are open from
7 AM to 8 PM
1st Ward 1st Precinct - Marvil Funeral Home -1102 Main Street
1st Ward 2nd Precinct - Blessed Virgin Mary School Hall - 1101 Main Street
2nd Ward 1st Pct. - Ever Abundant Life Ministries- 121 Ridge Avenue
2nd Ward 2nd Pct.- Darby Borough Hall- 821 Summit Street
3rd Ward 1st Pct.- Christ Haven Church School- 5th & Walnut St.
3rd Ward 2nd Pct. 2nd & Fern Street –( in the garage)
To find out your exact location, please contact me or visit the Smart Voter Website at www.smartvoter.org and put your
address in. All the candidates you can vote for, their resumes, along with your polling place will be listed.
You can watch at video that demonstrates how to use the new electronic voting machines at this website: Watch a Video
here HOW to use the new Electronic Voting Machines
It is EXTREMELY important to VOTE. EVERY VOTE counts...
Please try to familiarize yourself with the voting machines before November. This is very important as many of our votes are lost when
the machines are not used properly.
Election Day is Tuesday April 24, 2012
Polling Places are open from
7 AM to 8 PM
1st Ward 1st Precinct - Marvil Funeral Home -1102 Main Street
1st Ward 2nd Precinct - Blessed Virgin Mary School Hall - 1101 Main Street
2nd Ward 1st Pct. - Ever Abundant Life Ministries- 121 Ridge Avenue
2nd Ward 2nd Pct.- Darby Borough Hall- 821 Summit Street
3rd Ward 1st Pct.- Christ Haven Church School- 5th & Walnut St.
3rd Ward 2nd Pct. 2nd & Fern Street –( in the garage)
To find out your exact location, please contact me or visit the Smart Voter Website at www.smartvoter.org and put your
address in. All the candidates you can vote for, their resumes, along with your polling place will be listed.
You can watch at video that demonstrates how to use the new electronic voting machines at this website: Watch a Video
here HOW to use the new Electronic Voting Machines
It is EXTREMELY important to VOTE. EVERY VOTE counts...
Please try to familiarize yourself with the voting machines before November. This is very important as many of our votes are lost when
the machines are not used properly.
Click here to see our Darby Hometown Heroes!
Please contact me if you want to add anyone to the
list. Send me a picture with their information.
DARBY HOMETOWN HEROES
Please contact me if you want to add anyone to the
list. Send me a picture with their information.
DARBY HOMETOWN HEROES
Here is what's happening in our town.
The Next Darby Council Meeting: Wednesday December 7th at 6:30 PM and December 21,
2011 at 7:30 PM- 821 Summit Street
Things to think about or ask Council and the Mayor......
problem if Council voted to rent out the Recreation Center BUT....Council NEVER voted to rent it out. So, WHO made this decision? How is the money
collected? Where is the accountability and transparency? Who monitors the activities there? Council has not applied for a Special Event Liquor
License so how can they serve alcohol at these functions? Where and WHO is paying for insurance for this property when alcohol parties take place?
WE ARE! The roof leaks, the floors leak, the "temporary" fence is 4 years old, rusted, broken, weeds are high, parking lot has gaping holes, a
foundation for another building was laid 3 years ago that have 2 foot high rusted metal rods protruding out, just a danger waiting to happen! But the
Mayor and Council think it's great! They think this is "progress"! They are charging $5.00 per person to enter and play basketball....who decided to
charge? Who is collecting the money? Haphazard decisions by one or two people are happening...that affect all of us. This is a prime example of an
administration out of control!
Darby Council rents out Recreation Center for late night Parties.....
Prior Meetings
October 4, 2010, Darby Council held a meeting that was not advertised to the residents. Unfortunately, they changed the Zoning Ordinance that will
now allow Commercial development to the Springfield Road open space area and other areas in the town. Read the FULL Ordinance at the link below.
Darby Borough Zoning Ordinance
To get a better picture of where the new zoning ordinances will take effect, click on the link below to see the Zoning Map.
Darby Borough Zoning MAP
The Next Darby Council Meeting: Wednesday December 7th at 6:30 PM and December 21,
2011 at 7:30 PM- 821 Summit Street
Things to think about or ask Council and the Mayor......
- The adoption of the 2012 Budget - Chief Smythe was given a $52,766.00 raise! His salary went from $92,000 per year to almost $145,000.00!!! EVERY RESIDENT
should attend these meetings and voice your opinions....
- The New Darby Recreation Center - what is happening?
problem if Council voted to rent out the Recreation Center BUT....Council NEVER voted to rent it out. So, WHO made this decision? How is the money
collected? Where is the accountability and transparency? Who monitors the activities there? Council has not applied for a Special Event Liquor
License so how can they serve alcohol at these functions? Where and WHO is paying for insurance for this property when alcohol parties take place?
WE ARE! The roof leaks, the floors leak, the "temporary" fence is 4 years old, rusted, broken, weeds are high, parking lot has gaping holes, a
foundation for another building was laid 3 years ago that have 2 foot high rusted metal rods protruding out, just a danger waiting to happen! But the
Mayor and Council think it's great! They think this is "progress"! They are charging $5.00 per person to enter and play basketball....who decided to
charge? Who is collecting the money? Haphazard decisions by one or two people are happening...that affect all of us. This is a prime example of an
administration out of control!
- UPDATE: On September 21, 2011, Council NOW voted to rent out the "Rec Center" to individuals for a varying cost between $400.00 and
$1000.00. However, many rentals have taken place PRIOR to this vote without Council authorization and without anyone overseeing the process
of collecting the monies.....Ironically, the former Bunting Friendship Freedom House Youth Center that was originally located on this property was
taken from its owners - in an Eminent Domain action as many neighbors - including the Council President Janice Davis, Councilwoman Elect
Esther Lites and Mayor Thomas had consistently complained about the former owners renting out the facility for parties. Yet, now that the
property belongs to Darby Borough....it's now okay to have parties till the wee hours of the morning AND they allow alcoholic beverages while not
maintaining a special occasion Liquor License..
Darby Council rents out Recreation Center for late night Parties.....
Prior Meetings
October 4, 2010, Darby Council held a meeting that was not advertised to the residents. Unfortunately, they changed the Zoning Ordinance that will
now allow Commercial development to the Springfield Road open space area and other areas in the town. Read the FULL Ordinance at the link below.
Darby Borough Zoning Ordinance
To get a better picture of where the new zoning ordinances will take effect, click on the link below to see the Zoning Map.
Darby Borough Zoning MAP
CRIME ALERT
Sunday November 20, 2011 - A report for shots fired in the vicinity of 9th & Forrester approximately around
8:30 PM - many shell casings were found - no one has come forward as a victim. It is believed there may
have been a fight or altercation with a male earlier in the day and their family and/or friends may have
returned to the area for retaliation. Please contact Darby Police at 610-58-1100 if you know anything about
this incident or see anything suspicious
In the past few years, crime has risen dramatically in Darby Borough. Just recently, over the summer of 2011 - we are
experiencing 2 to 3 burglaries-robberies per DAY! Please be vigilant and keep an eye out for suspicious activity. Call
911 every time you see something suspicious.
Please review the Crime Alerts and Police Blotter to see what is happening in our town.
Crime Information - Alerts and Police Blotter
Sunday November 20, 2011 - A report for shots fired in the vicinity of 9th & Forrester approximately around
8:30 PM - many shell casings were found - no one has come forward as a victim. It is believed there may
have been a fight or altercation with a male earlier in the day and their family and/or friends may have
returned to the area for retaliation. Please contact Darby Police at 610-58-1100 if you know anything about
this incident or see anything suspicious
In the past few years, crime has risen dramatically in Darby Borough. Just recently, over the summer of 2011 - we are
experiencing 2 to 3 burglaries-robberies per DAY! Please be vigilant and keep an eye out for suspicious activity. Call
911 every time you see something suspicious.
Please review the Crime Alerts and Police Blotter to see what is happening in our town.
Crime Information - Alerts and Police Blotter
Keep informed! Here is my "You Tube"
page that lists all the Council Meetings I
have recorded and more! See how your
elected officials represent YOU!
Darby Council Meeting video recordings and
more!
page that lists all the Council Meetings I
have recorded and more! See how your
elected officials represent YOU!
Darby Council Meeting video recordings and
more!
YOUR MONEY....Where it goes....
Want to know WHERE YOUR tax money is going? On this page you will be able to
see where YOUR money is spent. You can view the monthly bills that Council
approves to pay, and view the 2012 Budget that will be adopted as well as last years
2011 Budget so you can compare spending and income. You will also be able to see
how the Mayor and Council just approved giving the Chief of Police a $52,766.00
RAISE! This year, he received a salary of $92,187.00 for the year. THIS year, they
increased his salary to $144,953.00 for the year!
Monthly Bills and Yearly Budgets
Want to know WHERE YOUR tax money is going? On this page you will be able to
see where YOUR money is spent. You can view the monthly bills that Council
approves to pay, and view the 2012 Budget that will be adopted as well as last years
2011 Budget so you can compare spending and income. You will also be able to see
how the Mayor and Council just approved giving the Chief of Police a $52,766.00
RAISE! This year, he received a salary of $92,187.00 for the year. THIS year, they
increased his salary to $144,953.00 for the year!
Monthly Bills and Yearly Budgets
Through the years I've spent in Darby Borough (51)....and politically....since I
became involved when I was 18 years old...I've learned much, gained
experience and have had ups and downs...here is a short slide show of my
last few years in office and things we accomplished...or experienced...
became involved when I was 18 years old...I've learned much, gained
experience and have had ups and downs...here is a short slide show of my
last few years in office and things we accomplished...or experienced...
| EVERY VOTE COUNTS!!! MAKE SURE YOURS DOES TOO!!! |
QUICK LINKS
Voice your opinion....tell me your suggestions, comments, or your
complaints...I am all ears! I will try to guide you in the right
direction to the proper department or listen to your concerns and
see if I can help you.
complaints...I am all ears! I will try to guide you in the right
direction to the proper department or listen to your concerns and
see if I can help you.
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