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Chesco bench celebrates jurist’s milestone

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on January 18, 2016

Chester County Senior Judge Thomas G. Gavin stands in front of the panels in the Justice Center that list all of the judges' names and dates. Research for that project led to the discovery that Gavin is the longest-serving judge in county history.

A conspiracy against a Chester County jurist unfolded quietly over the course of a couple of months, culminating last week in a celebration. On Monday, Jan. 11, members of the Chester County bench gathered for their monthly judges’ meeting. Most had no inkling that that they would be learning about a judicial achievement, not routine court procedures. Late last year, Chester County Judge John L.…

Girls Advisory Board wins national grant

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on January 13, 2016

The Girls Advisory Board (GAB), the youth philanthropy program of the Chester County Fund for Women and Girls, has received national recognition. The group was awarded an Activating Leadership Grant for Women from Eileen Fisher, a designer clothing company. The theme of the 2015 grant was Achieving Personal Transformation, according to a press release from the Chester County Fund for Women and Girls. The support…

U-CF to consider program cuts

Posted by Rich Schwartzman on January 12, 2016

No specific proposals were made, but the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District administration will look at possibly cutting or changing some programs so that next year’s budget can be enacted without the need to go to a referendum for tax increases. As discussed during the Jan. 11 school board work session, the proposed preliminary budget calls for tax increases beyond the Act I limit. The state-mandated…

CFHS applauds history of outgoing director

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on January 9, 2016

Nadia Barakat (left), outgoing executive director of the Chadds Ford Historical Society, poses with Ali Rhodes, a CFHS board member, during Barakat's farewell tribute.

For seven years, Nadia Barakat infused the Chadds Ford Historical Society (CFHS) with her passion and commitment in a variety of roles, culminating in her most recent stint as executive director. On Thursday, Jan. 7, a mix of staff, board members, and volunteers assembled at the CFHS Barn Visitors’ Center to bid her farewell as she embarks on a new chapter, one that will involve…

Loop road meeting planned

Posted by Rich Schwartzman on January 6, 2016

Chadds Ford Township supervisors have scheduled Feb. 24 for another public meeting on the proposed Hillman Drive extension, the fourth and final leg of the loop road around the intersection of Routes 1 and 202. The date was set during the Jan. 5 Board of Supervisors’ meeting after a long discussion on the controversial segment of the loop, which would be at the southwest corner…

Agency offering health insurance aid

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on January 6, 2016

Help is still available at La Comunidad Hispana (LCH) to apply for health insurance through the Affordable Care Act Marketplace before the Jan. 31 deadline. “These past few weeks, we have seen an increase in families coming to LCH for application assistance,” said Alisa Jones, LCH president and CEO in a press release. “Health insurance is essential for low-income residents to protect themselves, and to…

Kennett Square detective joins county force

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on January 5, 2016

The Kennett Square Police Department’s loss is the Chester County Detectives’ gain, according to a press release from Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan. Hogan said Oscar Rosado, who had worked for the Kennett Square department since August 2006, has joined the detectives’ office. “I wish Detective Rosado the best in his career move,” said Kennett Square Police Chief Edward A. Zunino. “He is an…

Pocopson supervisors make county history

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on January 5, 2016

Pocopson Township Supervisors Alice Balsama (from left), Elaine DiMonte, and Ricki Stumpo comprise the first all-female board in Chester County.

Pocopson Township quietly made Chester County history on Monday, Jan. 4. Township Secretary Susan Simone, who is also a notary, administered the oath of office to incoming supervisors Alice J. Balsama and Elaine DiMonte. They joined incumbent Ricki Stumpo, creating the county’s first all-female board of supervisors. During a collegial, 50-minute reorganization meeting attended by fewer than 10 residents, Stumpo was elected chair, and DiMonte,…

New Chesco radio system gets all clear

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on January 4, 2016

Chester County Commissioner Terence Farrell listens and Commissioner Kathi Cozzone watches as Commissioner Michelle Kichline plugs in the county's new radio system.

At approximately 3:30 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 4, the safety of Chester County residents improved dramatically, according to a group of first-responders and county officials. Slightly more than 24 hours after their swearing-in ceremony, the county commissioners gathered with a group of about 20 stakeholders to perform their first official act of 2016: initiating the shift to a $42.1 million radio system that boasts improved…

Chesco swearing-in: newcomers, veterans

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on January 4, 2016

A passel of Chester County officials, including all three commissioners, recited the oath of office on Sunday, Jan. 3 on West Chester University’s campus. The approximately 45-minute ceremony, emceed by Valentino Giorgio III, the county’s Republican Committee chairman, was held at the Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall in Philips Memorial Building. It began with powerful a cappella version of “The Star-Spangled Banner” by Chester County…