First let me set the record straight on something: Pottstown Mercury Reporter Brandie Kessler is NOT married to an EMT who is working for the Pennhurst Asylum haunted attraction and she DOES NOT have a conflict of interest in covering the stories involving the attraction. Please do not spread rumors that cannot be backed up with fact, as is the case here. Ms. Kessler is not married, not engaged or dating an EMT or anyone else affiliated with the Pennhurst Asylum. 

On a lighter note, last night's East Vincent Township meeting was a disappointment. Although there was a good turnout for public comment on the Pennhurst Asylum, Supervisor John Funk was downright rude on the subject. Funk read a memo by Code Enforcement Officer Paul Schmidt that seems to have chosen to interpret the code rather than enforce it regarding the Pennhurst Asylum. He likened the Pennhurst Asylum event to a corn maze, hay ride, St. Joe's carnival and flower and tree sales. What planet is this guy on? His final assessment reads: "If this event truly grates against the popular opinion of a majority of residents, then the decision of the zoning officer should be challenged before the Zoning Hearing Board." However, he adds: "It is my belief that the ZHB would fail to support the appeal." The zoning board meets Thursday, September 16 at 7:30, eight days before the attraction opens. Call East Vincent Twp. office to find out how to appeal at: 610-933-4424.

Here's a link to the article in the Pottstown Mercury: