Welcome!
Welcome to Thornbury Township, Chester County. Thornbury Township is committed to government excellence. Thornbury Township was organized in 1687 and exists as a Township of the Second Class under Pennsylvania law. The Township is governed by an elected, five member Board of Supervisors.
The Thornbury Township office hours are Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. For a complete list of offices and phone extensions click on the “contact us” link at the top right corner of the website.
The Thornbury Township Board of Supervisors work sessions are held on the first Tuesday of each month at 6:15 p.m. The Board of Supervisors business meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month begin at 6:15 p.m. All meetings are open to the public and are held at the Township Building located at 800 E. Street Road, West Chester, PA 19382.
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Board of Supervisors
Thornbury Township, Chester County
About the Township
Thornbury Township, Chester County was organized in 1687 when just six families occupied the land. Prior to its founding, the Delaware Indians traversed the beautiful rolling landscape. Both branches of Chester Creek meander through Thornbury and flow to join the Delaware river. The Battle of Brandywine during the Revolutionary War was partially fought in Thornbury Township. It was one of Thornbury’s citizens, Squire Thomas Cheyney, who informed Washington of the approach of the British.
Today, it is a charming area with winding country roads. It has evolved from a rural area to suburban residential neighborhoods. Thornbury Township has seen tremendous growth over the last decade and only a few key parcels and several smaller parcels remain undeveloped. Our current challenge is to take strong municipal action to preserve our Township’s key remaining resources while regulating new development in a way that limits its impact on our existing residents.
Township Mission Statement
The Board of Supervisors of Thornbury Township, Chester County, through leadership, commitment and prudent spending will:
“Preserve the rural character, natural and scenic resources, history and quality of life valued by Thornbury residents while regulating new development in a way that limits its impact on our residents and respects the unique character of Thornbury Township;
Maintain a safe and efficient circulation system, both vehicular and non-vehicular, while maintaining the current function of the road network to create the most beneficial relationship between land use and the traffic circulation patterns throughout the Township;
Ensure that Township residents are provided with a high quality water supply in sufficient quantities to meet present as well as future needs;
Review, update and improve the Township’s Emergency Operations Plan including police, fire, and ambulance services;
Provide recreational opportunities and secure open space that will enhance the quality of life for Township residents; and
Inform and educate our residents and business owners, via the Township’s website and newsletter, on issues that affect our Township.”
RESOLVED by Thornbury Township, Chester County, Board of Supervisors this April 2, 2002.