March 2015 - Page 5 of 13 - Chadds Ford Live

Drivers urged to use caution in work zones

Posted by Press Release on March 23, 2015

To showcase, National Work Zone Awareness Week, officials from PennDOT, the Pennsylvania State Police, municipal police, Buckle Up Pennsylvania, the Chester County Highway Safety Project, and the Montgomery County Health Department joined forces on Monday, March 23, to remind motorists to drive safely in work zones as construction season arrives in Pennsylvania. At a news conference, PennDOT Acting District Executive Christine Reilly, PennDOT maintenance employees,…

Posted by Press Release on March 23, 2015

Senator Dominic Pileggi (R-9) is asking area residents to share photos of the many beautiful and historic sites in the 9th Senatorial District. The “Scenes from the 9th District” Photo Contest, which started accepting entries on Monday, March 23, will feature photographs which fall into four themes – spring, summer, fall and winter – in a calendar that will be available to download for free…

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on March 22, 2015

From therapeutic canopies to crime-fighters, trees serve a host of valuable roles, an audience learned Thursday night in Pennsbury Township Sponsored by the Pennsbury Land Trust, the presentation exceeded its hour-long time slot by about 15 minutes, but no one complained. In fact, most in the audience of about 40 people stayed for another 20 minutes of questions. “I love it when people are interested…

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on March 21, 2015

Pervasive misinformation within the community, regarding a recent legal matter involving Tick Tock Early Learning Center, has become apparent. This misinformation has been detrimental to Tick Tock’s fundraising, and therefore the following statement is necessary to clarify an ongoing situation with a former employee, which will hopefully be resolved within the coming weeks. On Feb. 20, the Chester County District Attorney’s office, representing the Commonwealth…

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on March 21, 2015

Read more about the article Longword’s organ film to make TV debut

Ben Steen, who won the inaugural Longwood Gardens Organ Competition, is shown getting ready to perform.

On Sunday evening, winter-weary area residents can enjoy the beauty of Longwood Gardens without leaving the comfort of their homes as WHYY broadcasts the debut of a new documentary at 8 p.m. on March 22. Filmmaker and producer Eric Schultz of PCK Media used Longwood’s inaugural organ competition for “Pulling Out All the Stops.” The film showcases Longwood as well as its custom-built Aeolian organ,…

Posted by Press Release on March 21, 2015

Snow may have fallen on the first day of spring, but warmer weather is right around the corner. The change in season is the perfect reminder to weatherize your home to ensure it is as energy efficient as possible, saving energy and money, a PECO press release said. Here are some easy steps customers can take to make a difference: Keep it sealed: Inspect the caulking…

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on March 20, 2015

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 March 22 through March 29. The department recommends that motorists allow extra time if they are traveling through one of the construction zones. Route 842 in both directions in West Marlborough, East Marlborough, Newlin, and Pocopson townships will require lane restrictions…

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on March 20, 2015

John B. Dewey, 92, died Monday, March 16, in West Grove. Born on June 27, 1922 in Syracuse, N.Y., John was the youngest child to Lillian and Maurice Dewey. John grew up in Warners, N.Y. and graduated from Warners High School in 1938. In 1940, he entered Cornell University's School of Agriculture. In 1942, he joined the Navy and served as a pharmacist’s mate, second-class…

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on March 20, 2015

Read more about the article UE teacher’s travels a tool for innovation

Mike Barrett, a Unionville Elementary learning-support teacher, is looking forward to teaching in China this summer.

A Unionville Elementary School teacher is likely to have great material in the fall if anyone asks him to write about how he spent his summer vacation. Of course, that kind of clichéd assignment would belie the approach of Mike Barrett, a third- and fourth-grade learning support teacher at Unionville Elementary. Barrett’s high-energy educational style typically involves a more daunting regimen. Barrett, a fourth-year teacher,…

Posted by Press Release on March 20, 2015

Acting on an appreciated tip from the public, the Westtown-East Goshen Regional Police Department announced an arrest in an alleged hit-and-run accident on Monday, March 16, at 6:22 a.m., a department news release said. Police had sought area residents’ assistance in locating a white pick-up truck with a snowplow attachment that stuck a utility pole at the intersection of Diane Drive in Westtown Township. On…

Posted by Press Release on March 20, 2015

During National Flood Awareness Week – March 15-21 – Acting Insurance Commissioner Teresa Miller reminded Pennsylvanians that spring flooding is common throughout the state, and urged property owners to consider purchasing flood insurance to protect their homes, businesses, and possessions, a state news release said. “Melting snow, combined with spring rains, inadequate drainage, excessive runoff, or dam failure can cause major damage, so I recommend…