Chester County Women’s Commission representatives Wendy Leeper (third left) and Denise Bailey (center) present bus tokens for the Chester County WRAP program. Pictured left to right are: County Commissioner Terence Farrell; Sharon Dickinson, WRAP Supervisor; Wendy Leeper; County Commissioner Michelle Kichline; Denise Bailey; Jennifer Lopez, Deputy Chief, and Christopher Murphy, Chief, Department...
Kennett Sq. council addresses tragedy, community relations
By Eliza Mohler, Staff Writer, The Times
HARB member Clara Saxton addresses Borough Council members about the impact of the 2016 election results on the borough’s recent political races.
KENNETT SQUARE – They were at the Red Clay Room to discuss the 2018 budget, but recent events were front and center at last Monday night’s meeting of the Kennett Square Borough Council.
Mayor Matt Fetick...
Pocopson: No tax hike planned for 2018
By Karen Cresta, Staff Writer, The Times
POCOPSON – The brief Township Board of Supervisors meeting held on Monday, Nov. 27, resulted in an approved 2018 budget with no tax increase for residents.
The portion of the property tax allocated to fire and ambulance services was reduced by approximately $92,000 for 2018. The reason for the reduction is the participation by the township in the Kennett...
Kennett, Longwood Gardens look at flooding concern in Hamorton Homes
By Eliza Mohler, Staff Writer, The Times
Pennoni Associates engineer Michael Kissinger talks with residents of the Hamorton neighborhood near Longwood Gardens whose homes have been affected by flooding.
KENNETT – The rains on the plain stay mainly in Hamorton, according to some residents of the village who spoke at the most recent meeting of the Kennett Township Board of Supervisors.
Several residents...
Have a happy — and safe — Thanksgiving
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Whether you’re hitting the road to be home with family, or hosting the brood at your place, there’s a few simple tips from local and state experts to make your travel and holiday safer and happier.
First, of course, I’ll throw in one of my own: don’t talk about politics.
No, seriously. Don’t.
I’d suggest other, less explosive topics such as “how about...
Suspensions, budget surplus top UCF board discussions
By JP Phillips, Staff Writer, The Times
Unionville-chadds Ford Board of Education members Steve Simonson, and Victor Dupuis (left) and Jeff Hellrung (right) discuss issues as Superintendent of Schools John Sanville reviews information (center).
EAST MARLBOROUGH — A handful of motions were approved, the fate of surplus funds were debated and the student suspension discussion continued at the Nov....
Winners honored for Landscapes3 photo contest
Andy Zhang won first place in the youth category of the Landscapes3 photo contest for his photo, “Sunset.”
WEST CHESTER — Three adults and three youth from Chester County won awards for their entries in the Chester County Planning Commission’s Landscapes3 photo contest, which focused on the county’s greatest asset: people.
The photo contest, “Putting a Face on Chester County,” was a great...
On Stage (Bonus): Savoy Brown, 50 years and still rocking
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Savoy Brown
A band with a history that dates back more than a half-century will be performing in the area this weekend.
On November 18, Kim Simmonds and Savoy Brown will have a concert at the Sellersville Theater (24 West Temple Avenue, Sellersville, 215-257-5808, www.st94.com).
Savoy Brown is still rocking the blues after more than 50 years and in 2017 is...
KSQ Council Sets Sights on 2018 Budget
By Eliza Mohler, Staff Writer, The Times
A snapshot from the proposed 2018 budget for Kennett Square.
KENNETT – The Kennett Square Borough Council was looking at both sides of the coin as they previewed the 2018 budget at last Monday night’s meeting.
The highlights of the proposed budget include no tax increases, a 3.0% increase in uniformed and non-uniformed wages, no increase in water and sewer...
Corbin announces $75K in grants to Brandywine Red Clay Alliance
State Rep. Becky Corbin (R-155)
Representative Becky Corbin (R-East Brandywine) today announced that the Brandywine Red Clay Alliance has been awarded a $75,000 grant to assist with restoration of two storm water basins.
The funding comes from the Watershed Restoration Protection fund under the Commonwealth Financing Agency, which manages the state’s economic stimulus programs. The fund provides...
