The next in a series of decisions regarding the Hillman Drive extension could come this month. Chadds Ford Township supervisors in October granted preliminary approval for that fourth and final leg of the loop road system around the intersection of Routes 1 and 202, but wanted to consider an option of having either a roundabout or a raised intersection at Hillman and Evergreen Place. They…
Denise F. Miller, 58, of Lincoln University, died Monday, Dec. 5, in her home after a long battle with cancer. Denise was born on Jan. 24, and grew up in Kennett Square, a daughter of a Kennett Square mushroom grower and her mother who hailed from Naples, Italy. She graduated from Kennett High School in 1975 and went on to hold many jobs, one of…
With the completion of the paperwork and the signing of the agricultural conservation easement, Barnard’s Orchard, a community staple for over 150 years, is now officially permanently protected. The easement adds an additional 70-plus acres to the protected lands in Newlin Township. The project would not be possible without the Barnard Family, and The Land Conservancy for Southern Chester County’s partnerships with and funding from…
• Christmas in Miniature is underway at the Chadds Ford gallery. The annual event, the first of its kind in the area, began more than 30 years ago and features miniature art at more affordable prices than regular sized paintings. The event began Nov. 30 and runs through the end of the year. (See top photo.) • State Rep. Barrar and state Sen. Killion will…
Kennett Township has been awarded a $1,200,000 grant through the Multimodal Transportation Fund for the improvements and development of trail segments as part of the Kennett Greenway Trail, according to a press release issued by state. Tom Killion, R-9. The grant will be used to improve and develop multi-use trails for pedestrians and bicyclists so that they may commute safely and separately from vehicle traffic.…