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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
What will happen if a volunteer fire company can’t get volunteers or money? According to the leadership of the Concordville Fire & Protective Assn., it costs money to fight fires and its lack could result in less coverage and increased danger. “Unfortunately, everything is about money,” said fire company President Lee Weersing. And traditional volunteer fire companies are moving to paid firefighters. That costs money,…
There are no definitive numbers yet, but Chadds Ford Township supervisors have begun the budget process for 2024. The public discussion started during a meeting on Tuesday morning, Oct. 17. That session was held because the regular meeting scheduled for Oct. 4 was postponed because there was no quorum. Line items discussed included the township’s contribution to Concordville Fire and Protective Association. The township currently…
Beth Stefanide-Miscichowski, running for Delaware County District Attorney, took aim at the incumbent DA, Democrat Jack Stollsteimer when she spoke to the Chadds Ford Republican Party Saturday. She said crime in the county is up more than 25 percent. “Why am I running? Because the policies that have been enacted by this district attorney are not working. Delaware County Prison has its lowest population in…
Chadds Ford Township supervisors held a brief work session in a rare late Wednesday afternoon meeting in which they honored two residents. Supervisors’ Vice Chairman Frank Murphy read proclamations for Phil Wenrich and Martha King. For Wenrich — the Chadds Ford Township constable, fire marshal, and emergency management coordinator — the proclamation noted his efforts during the Aug. 7 storm and during the Danelo Cavalcante…