June 12, 2013 - Chadds Ford Live

School board talks security; interviews applicants

Posted by Rich Schwartzman on June 12, 2013

Unionville-Chadds Ford School District directors interviewed six candidates who have volunteered to fill Frank Murphy’s seat on the board. Murphy announced his intent to resign last month. The board also discussed ways to increase security at each of the district’s six schools. Under consideration is the Raptor Visitor Security System, said Superintendent John Sanville. He said the district’s concern has been “perimeter safety.” The district’s…

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on June 12, 2013

Read more about the article Around Town June 13: New business in old location

• The site of the Old Wooden deli will have a new occupant soon. Property owner Casey Lafferty said Fellini Café signed a lease last week, but he doesn’t yet know when the restaurant will open. The storefront has been vacant for two years. (See photo) • The Taste of Brandywine event, scheduled for Tuesday, June 18 at Stonebridge Mansion in Chadds Ford Township, has…

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on June 12, 2013

Read more about the article Police log June 13: Truck rolls, no injury

• A 74-year-old man from Nottingham escaped injury when his truck rolled over on Route 1 near Ring Road in Chadds Ford Township. According to police, a tire blew on the truck shortly after 8 a.m. on June 5. The driver tried to regain control, but the truck ran into an embankment, hit a utility pole and rolled over. Southbound lanes of Route 1 were…

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on June 12, 2013

Read more about the article Adopt-a-Pet: Richie

Richie is a favorite at CCSPCA. This handsome cat has been awaiting his “furrever” home since February. Richie has quite a friendly and laidback personality but is also active and playful when the mood strikes him. Richie gets along with other animals and would make an excellent addition to a family with kids over age 5. If you are able to provide Richie or any…

Posted by Rich Schwartzman on June 12, 2013

Read more about the article Photo of the Week: Looks Inviting

The falls at Newlin Grist Park looks most inviting on a hot afternoon.

Posted by Gene Pisasale on June 12, 2013

Read more about the article Living History: The Civil War comes To Chadds Ford

This year is an important one for Civil War buffs —it is the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg, the Battle of Vicksburg and the Gettysburg Address. Despite the release of thousands of books and numerous movies over the last few decades, this devastating conflict continues to fascinate Americans. Notwithstanding the roughly 600,000 casualties, billions of dollars of property damage and families being torn…

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on June 12, 2013

• Pennsbury Township supervisors agreed June 11 to a new 15-year contract with Comcast for cable television service. The township will get 5 percent of the total gross revenue Comcast derives from Pennsbury customers. Solicitor Tom Oeste said that’s the maximum allowed by law. • Supervisors also voted to join with other townships to petition the state legislature to redefine and raise the threshold for…