E. Marlborough looks at additional hike in emergency service tax
Question over workman’s comp payments; main tax rate to hold steady
By Karen Cresta, Correspondent, The Times
EAST MARLBOROUGH – A rare township Board of Supervisors’ meeting on a Wednesday night, as the township building was needed Monday night for election day preparations, much of the focus of the meeting was on a possible hike of the emergency services tax.
Tuesday’s election saw State...
Road safety is a focus in Chadds Ford
No property tax increase in 2015
By Kris Firey-Poling, Correspondent, The Times
Chadds Ford Township Supervisors Keith Klaver (left) and Frank Murphy discuss road safety issues with residents, during Wednesday night’s Board of Supervisors meeting.
CHADDS FORD — Road safety dominated Wednesday night’s township Board of Supervisors meeting.
Township Engineer Joseph Mastronardo presented the...
On Stage: Kennedys in Kennett, Fitz in Philly
Roots rock, funk and pop take center stage in the area this weekend
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Back by popular demand, The Kennedys headline at The Flash in Kennett Square, Nov. 8.
The Kennedys, one of the more popular nationally-recognized acts to play The Flash (102 Sycamore Alley, Kennett Square, 484-732-8295, http://www.kennettflash.org), are returning for a special “Back by...
Election: Beyond Wolf win, Democrats crushed countywide
GOP storms to win in all Congressional, state legislative races
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
While Tom Wolf may have carried Chester County, Tuesday, as he easily defeated Gov. Tom Corbett, Republicans swept every other race in the county, including a handful of state legislative races expected to be close, on a day when Democrats were pummeled coast to coast at the ballot box.
In what might have...
Op/Ed: Chester County benefits from China partnership
By Terence Farrell, Chester County Commissioner
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Michael Grigalonis, COO of Chester County Economic Development Council
Recently, political and business leaders from Chester County visited China seeking to improve business and investment relationships. From left, David Liu, General Manager of CTDI’s China Operations, Chester County Commissioner Terence Farrell, Mike Grigalonis, Chief Operating...
Kennett Sq. gets group home code in compliance with feds
Codes Department Chief predicts up to $30 million in new development within 5 years
By Rick Marts, Correspondent, The Times
Joe Scalise, acting Kennett Square Borough manager; Leon Spenser, Council president; and Matthew Fetick, Borough Mayor, discuss enacting amendments to the Borough’s zoning ordinance regarding group homes, Monday night.
KENNETT— At its Monday night public meeting, Kennett...
Unionville Art Gala set for Nov. 7 & 8
Top professional and student works on display, raises funds for school
The Unionville Art Gala takes place this weekend at Unionville High School, featuring professional and student works, as well as a silent auction, live music, food and more.This year’s Featured Artist is Steel Sculpture Artist Karen Delaney, pictured above, some of her works.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — The 2014 Unionville Art Gala...
Birmingham car dealer seeks to use property in Thornbury
No tax increase expected in 2015 budget
By Kris Firey-Poling, Correspondent, The Times
Edward Stillman of Stillman Volvo makes his case with Birmingham Township Supervisors, Monday night, over a proposal to use a nearby property in Thornbury for car storage.
BIRMINGHAM — At Monday night’s Board of Township Supervisors meeting, Edward Stillman presented documents pertaining to Stillman Volvo’s...
Good Stuff: Vote, Flu shots, good news and notes
Editors Note: Welcome to The Times latest column, ‘Good Stuff’, that will highlight positive happenings within the communities of Chester County in a quick, easy to read, and (we think) fun format.
Got ‘Good Stuff’ to share? Email kim@chescotimes.com to help the get the word out. (All submissions are subject to editorial review; submissions are requested by the 15th and 30th of each month.)
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Corbett makes final pitch in Chester County
GOP brings out heavy hitters to make argument for governor’s reelection
By Kim Chiomento, Staff Writer, The Times
Gov. Tom Corbett makes his case for reelection Monday at the Helicopter Museum in West Chester. The governor, who faces a tough reelection battle with Democrat Tom Wolf, was supported by a “who’s who” local, regional and statewide elected Republicans.
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