The contentious 2016 budget that caused sparks at the Dec. 8 Kennett Square Borough Council meeting was barely mentioned on Tuesday, Jan. 4, as Borough Council convened at the Kennett Fire Company. Mayor Matt Fetick opened the first meeting of 2016 by explaining that it would begin with a reorganization – one that represents a significant change. New Borough Council members Wayne Braffman, Doug Doerfler…
With an audience of more than 60, Kennett Township welcomed its newest supervisor, Whitney S. Hoffman, who was elected in November. She joins incumbents Scudder G. Stevens and Richard L. Leff. Hoffman’s husband, Matt, held the Bible as Magisterial District Judge Daniel J. Maisano administered the oath of office to her at the board’s first meeting of 2016 on Monday, Jan. 4. “We are really…
James H. (Jim) Seel, 70, of Tucson, AZ., a laundromat & carwash owner for over 25 years died Dec. 29. Known for his great sense of humor and love of life, he will be truly missed. Jim is survived by his wife, Micki, his son John Seel and his family Emily, his daughter Joan Haakonstad and her family Eric and Ryan. You may visit with…
Eileen L. Zeller, 91, of Kennett Square, formerly a long time resident of Westport, Conn., died Sunday, Jan. 3, at Crosslands Retirement Community. She was the wife of Andrew F. Zeller, who passed away in 1994, and with whom she shared 48 years of marriage. Born in Saginaw, Mich., she was the daughter of the late Oscar M. and Esther Nurminger List. She was a…
Margaret W. Thomas Wolf, 88, of Oxford, died Monday, Jan. 4, at the Jennersville Regional Hospital in West Grove. She was the wife of the late Harold Wolf who died in 1979 and with whom she shared 31 years of marriage. Born in Upper Oxford Township, she was a daughter of the late Leroy and the late Minnie (Slauch) Thomas. Margaret worked for many years…
Recently-retired Magisterial District Judge Dan Maisano has announced his candidacy as a Democrat for Pennsylvania’s Ninth Senatorial District, representing Chester and Delaware counties, according to a press release. The seat was vacated by State Sen. Dominic Pileggi, who won a judgeship on the Delaware County Court of Common Pleas in November. A special election to fill the remainder of Pileggi’s term will coincide with the…
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…
• Birmingham Township welcomed its new supervisor Mike Shiring during the state mandated reorganization meeting on Jan. 4. Township Manager Quina Nelling administered the oath of office. Supervisor John Conklin was again voted to be supervisors’ chairman. Scott Boorse is the vice chairman for 2016. • In Concord Township, Dominic A. Pileggi and John Gillespie were again chosen chairman and vice chairman. According to Township…
For the month of January, eight wineries along The Brandywine Artisan Wine Trail will be celebrating the "Art of Writing" with writer's workshops, book signings, book clubs, blog how-to's and book sales. Winter is the perfect time to curl up with a new book, or meet up with local authors to get inspired to write your own masterpiece. From Kennett Square to Chadds Ford and…
Lona P. Fabiucci, 71, of West Grove, died Sunday, Jan. 3, at Jennersville Regional Hospital. Born in West Chester, she was the daughter of the late Arturo and Violette McIntire Fabiucci. She was a retail sales manager at various jewelry stores in the area. Lona enjoyed reading, traveling, watching movies and spending time with her family. She is survived by nieces and nephews as well…
Three members of Delaware County Council – Vice Chair Colleen P. Morrone, John P. McBlain and Michael F. Culp – were sworn in to begin four-year terms on Council at an Induction Ceremony Jan. 4, along with District Attorney John J. Whelan. President Judge Chad F. Kenney presided over the ceremony at 10 a.m. on Jan. 4 in The Honorable John V. Diggins Ceremonial Courtroom…