UCF board to consider compromise budget figure
Board to also reconsider IST reduction at Unionville Elementary
By Karen Cresta, Correspondent, The Times
EAST MARLBOROUGH – Many residents, teachers, and members of the Unionville Chadds-Ford School District (UCFSD) Board of Education urged those on the board still considering a 2.01 percent increase in the tax rate to reconsider the higher option of 2.5 percent at the work session meeting on Monday...
County unveils new ReadyChesco emergency notification system
WEST CHESTER — The Chester County Department of Emergency Services (CCDES) announced Monday the upgrade of its mass emergency notification system. The upgrade includes a new identification, ReadyChesCo, which replaces the existing ReadyNotify brand.
ReadyChesCo incorporates greater technological capabilities and flexibility. All Chester County residents, businesses and organizations are encouraged...
Relay for Life almost doubles fundraising
Relay for Life participants on track at Unionville High School, during the event this past weekend.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — The Kennett – Unionville Relay for Life concluded Saturday morning, June 6, with more 400 people having participated and raising over $60,000. This was an increase of over 60% in participants and over 70% in funds raised from last year. All the funds raised support the American...
Mobile pet food pantry to go mobile
WEST CHESTER — State Senator Andy Dinniman has joined with Meals on Wheels of Chester County, the Pennsylvania Veterinary Medical Association (PVMA) and local senior centers to launch a mobile dog food pantry to assist those in need and their pets.
Earlier this year, Dinniman and his family worked with the Chester County SPCA to establish Henry’s Cupboard, a pet-food pantry that assists area income-eligible...
TCHS student wins $15K scholarship
Gilberto Correa placed first in the HVAC category at the Pennsylvania SkillsUSA competition in April. He will be attending the National Leadership and Skills Conference in Louisville, Kentucky in June.
DOWNINGTOWN – Technical College High School (TCHS) Pennock’s Bridge Campus student Gilberto Correa didn’t want to get his hopes up.
As a first place finisher in the HVAC category at the SkillsUSA...
Nominees for farm awards sought
WEST CHESTER – The Chester County Board of Commissioners, along with the Agricultural Development Council (Ag Council), is accepting nominations for two agricultural awards: Farmer of the Year and Distinguished Agricultural Service.
The Farmer of the Year Award is presented to a deserving Chester County individual or family that exemplifies outstanding farm practices, that has an innovative operation...
3,000 participate in Girls on The Run 5K
Runner line up at the start of last Saturday’s Girls on the Run 5k in West Chester. More than 3,000 area residents participated in the event.
WEST CHESTER — More than 3.000 runners gathered at Henderson High School last Saturday to participate in a record breaking, Girls on the Run 5K. With the sun hidden behind overcast skies and humidity climbing, these young athletes started arriving at...
Chadds Ford supervisors back village plan
Would create more walkable areas along US-1
By Kris Firey-Poling, Correspondent, The Times
Chadds Ford supervisors approved new plans that would make the area around US-1 more walkable and accessible to area residents.
CHADDS FORD — Two resolutions to improve a sense of village and history in the township were adopted at Wednesday night’s Board of Supervisors meeting.
The Walkable Chadds Ford Master...
Aqua America names Franklin new CEO
Replaces Nicholas DeBenedictis July 1
BRYN MAWR, PA – Aqua America, Inc. (NYSE: WTR) announced today that its Board of Directors has appointed Christopher H. Franklin chief executive officer. Franklin will succeed current Chief Executive Officer Nicholas DeBenedictis effective July 1, 2015. Franklin, a 22-year veteran of Aqua, has held positions of increased responsibility in various areas of the...
Sidewalk ordinance hearing draws a crowd in E. Marlborough
Board tables ordinance, reassures that residents won’t have to pay; plans to save historic dwellings reviewed
By Karen Cresta, Correspondent, The Times
Although the Unionville village section of East Marlborough is one of the few areas in the township with sidewalks, residents expressed concern about a potential ordinance that would expand their construction around the township at a meeting Monday...
