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Boyertown Athletics Welcomes Home NFL Star James Develin for Induction into the Berks County Chapter of PA Sports Hall of Fame
On May 1, Boyertown Area Sr. High School (BASH) alum James Develin was inducted into the Berks County Chapter of the Pa Sports Hall of Fame.
Develin thanked his wife Jennifer, their children, and his parents for supporting him through all the ups and downs of his football journey. He also thanked all of his coaches who helped him on his way to achieving his goal of playing in the NFL and always saw the potential in him.
BASH coaches and personnel who joined in recognizing Devlin included (pictured above from left to right): former BASH offensive coordinator Mike Boyer, Maurice Saylor, former BASH defensive coordinator Rich Burkett, and former BASH head coach Ron Zeiber, Boyertown Athletic Director and former line coach Nick Palladino, and current BASH head coach Justin Konnick. Former BASH assistant coach, Rick Solazzo (not pictured) also attended the dinner.
Congratulations, Jimmy!
Building a Better Boyertown Invites Mural Design.
Building a Better Boyertown's Mural Committee is seeking artists to submit a design for consideration for the mural on the side of the Rita's Water Ice building. The first place winner wins $500 cash.
Visit our website for details, timeline, and submission packet!
https://www.BUILDINGABETTERBOYERTOWN.ORG/mural-contest
Eastern Berks Fire Department Lays Foundation for the Future
May 3, 2023, Eastern Berks Fire Department officially purchased a 3+ acre lot along Route 100 in Washington Township on which to build in the future.
Located just south of Calvary UCC Church, the land was purchased from the Rhodes family, with the assistance of Ryan Weller of Weichert Realty. The department, which is a combination of the fire companies in Bally, Barto, and Bechtelsville, has been searching for land for the past five years, and was thrilled to be able to purchase this lot located is in the middle of the five municipalities it covers: Bechtelsville and Bally Boroughs, and the townships of Washington, District and a portion of Pike.
Plans for the land use and development are not finalized. As a first step, the department's sign, currently located further south on Rt 100, will be relocated onto the lot along with a Fire Danger sign which had been located on the site of the former Barto station on Old Route 100.
BASH Music Students Visit New York's Metropolitan Opera
BASH music students traveled to the Big Apple and took in The Metropolitan Opera's performance of Mozart’s Don Giovanni. Not a bad way to celebrate the end of the year!
Frecon Farms Plants 7,000 New Trees
"Evening orchard vibes! Our new plantings are getting comfy and cozy in their new home!"
More News from Boyertown
- 300th Anniversary Celebrations of the German Reformed Church in America Pennsylvania United Church of Christ commemorates the 300th anniversary of the German Reformed Church.
- From the Heart of Grind – Community, Partnerships, and What’s Ahead Keith Kopicki, owner of Grind Restaurant, shares initiatives, partnerships, and plans for the future of Grind and the community.
