The Chester County Commissioners unanimously approved the 2017 budget this week, reflecting an increase of 4.95 percent. The budget calls for $460,094,845 in operating expenses and $87,504,129 for its capital budget. The 4.95 percent increase in county real estate taxes comes to an additional $34.44 for a median assessed property value of $166,630. “The County has not raised taxes since 2013,” said Commission Chairman Terrance…
PennDOT has announced the following road projects, which are weather-dependent and could affect residents in the greater Chadds Ford area during the week of Dec. 3 through Dec. 9. Motorists are urged to allow extra time if they are traveling through one of the construction zones. Route 322 West — Conchester Highway — will be closed for fiber optic installation between Fellowship Road and Spring…
Velma C. Taylor, 89, of Kennett square, died Nov. 17. Velma was born and raised in Chester, and was a graduate of Chester High School. In 1948, she married John H. Taylor Jr., and together they raised four daughters in Chadds Ford. After retirement, Velma and John moved to the quiet little town of Atglen. They lived there for more than 20 years, beyond John's death in 2010,…
Barbara A. Difilippo, 77, of Avondale, died Tuesday, Nov. 29, at her residence. She was the wife of Albert E. DiFilippo, who died in 2007, and with whom she shared 36 years of marriage. Born in Toughkenamon, she was the daughter of Anna Shaw Burke Martelli of Kennett Square, and the late John D. Burke. Barbara was a secretary for 18 years for Dr. Leonard…
District Attorney Jack Whelan announced yesterday James Cimabue, 26, of Chester Heights, was sentenced five-to-10 years in a state correctional facility for the illegal transfer and straw purchase of firearms. Cimabue was sentenced under the Brad Fox Law, which mandates a minimum sentence of five years in state prison for the offense. The arrest comes at the conclusion of an investigation conducted by Tpr. John…