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Chadds Ford passes budget

Posted by Rich Schwartzman on December 20, 2023

Supervisor Noelle Barbone, left, with a bouquet from fellow Supervisor Samantha Reiner. This was Barbone’s final meeting after eight years on the board.

It took three meetings, but Chadds Ford Township now has a budget for 2024. As Supervisors’ Chairman Samantha Reiner said, “The third time is the charm.” But the third time also became the last time for one supervisor to sit at the big table. There was no opposition to the budget proposal during the Dec. 19 work session despite including a fire tax to help…

Posted by Press Release on December 15, 2023

Delaware County Council unanimously approved the County’s FY 2024 budget at the Dec. 13 public meeting. Next year’s budget represents the county’s investment in the community it serves including investments in services to residents, county infrastructure, public safety, and the county team who work to serve residents each day. It also reflects the reality of running a County in the wake of spiking inflation, addressing…

Posted by Rich Schwartzman on December 14, 2023

Chadds Ford Township supervisors still haven’t adopted a budget for 2024 but that is expected to change next week. The board Wednesday night unveiled an updated proposed budget that reflects a reduction in general fund millage while reinstating a fire tax. As reported last week, questions arose over the need for a separate fire tax during the Dec. 6 meeting. Instigating those questions was the…

Posted by Rich Schwartzman on December 8, 2023

Read more about the article End of an era for Hank’s Place

Hank's Place in Chadds Ford is demolished.

More than 70 years of Chadds Ford history came crumbling down Friday morning. Demolition crews took down Hank’s Place —“Where hungry people eat, and friendly people meet.” (See video below.) Hank’s Place at Route 1 and Creek Road has seen three different owners and withstood multiple floods over the years, but it couldn’t take what happened on Sept. 1, 2021. That’s when Hurricane Ida flooded…

Posted by Rich Schwartzman on December 7, 2023

While Birmingham and Concord townships passed their respective budgets this week, Chadds Ford Township supervisors punted. The Dec. 6 meeting had the budget on the agenda, but a prolonged and sometimes testy conversation caused the Board of Supervisors to continue the meeting until 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 13. The budget must be passed by Dec. 31. That prolonged conversation began with resident Mark Stookey…

Posted by Rich Schwartzman on November 30, 2023

Read more about the article New manager in Chadds Ford

Lacey Faber, Chadds Ford Township’s new manager, takes the oath of office for her new position. Judge Wendy Roberts administered the oath.

Chadds Ford Township supervisors voted to hire Lacey Faber to be the new township manager. She replaces Emily Pisano who took over as interim manager in September after Matt Baumann left. Pisano returns to her former position as assistant manager. Faber comes to Chadds Ford after eight years as assistant manager in Edgmont. She said she was hired there by Samantha Reiner, the current chairman…

Posted by Rich Schwartzman on November 27, 2023

Read more about the article Hank’s is coming back

The restaurant has been closed for almost 27 months due to flooding but the rebuild, beginning with demolition, is set to begin next week on Dec. 4

Thanksgiving might be over, but some people will likely be thankful that Hank’s Place is coming back to Chadds Ford Township. That’s the word from owners Anthony and Katie Young. The iconic Chadds Ford eatery that was flood-damaged beyond repair two years ago is about to be demolished and rebuilt, according to a press release issued by Katie Young. It’s taken longer than anyone wanted,…

Posted by Rich Schwartzman on November 20, 2023

Read more about the article A ‘monster’ charity event

Once again it’s time for David Kelleher to help get Christmas gifts to kids whose families can’t afford to. (File photo.)

According to Dave Kelleher of David Auto in Chadds Ford, “It’s going to be a monster of an event. The “it” is this year’s Adopt a Child; a charity Kelleher has been working with for 17 years now. What makes this year’s event monstrous? Several things, Kelleher said. John Kincade from radio station 97.5 The Fanatic will be doing a live remote broadcast at the…

Posted by Rich Schwartzman on November 16, 2023

Chadds Ford Township supervisors are considering a new tax to help Concordville Fire & Protective Assn. That possible new tax is now included in the proposed budget that can be found on the township website. The tax, recommended by township treasurer Laura Lim, would be for 0.11 mils, and amount to $102,300 for the year. She said the tax would mean about a $55 increase…

Posted by Rich Schwartzman on November 2, 2023

Chadds Ford Township supervisors Wednesday granted conditional use approval for a residential swimming pool but postponed a decision for an auto dealership. The board also authorized the interim manager to advertise the proposed 2024 budget once it’s prepared. Board Chairman Samantha Reiner said the budget isn’t ready yet but said it would be available for public viewing when it’s ready. It should be ready later…

Posted by Rich Schwartzman on October 24, 2023

There was a bit of a bump, but Rachel Kohl Library is getting ready to open the new children’s library next month. According to library Director Susan Sternberg, it took two tries to get a matching grant from the state for the renovation of the building on Smithbridge Road. The library applied for a matching grant from the state two years ago after receiving a…