December 2016 - Page 5 of 9 - Chadds Ford Live

Battle lines redrawn at Crebilly Farm meeting

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on December 16, 2016

Russell Hatton, vice chairman of the planning commission, addressing the audience. Behind him are other members of the commission.

The Westtown Township Planning Commission provided a lesson in Revolutionary War history and corporate economics to an audience of nearly 300 at Stetson Middle School. The crowd gathered at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 15, for the second of four public meetings designed to provide the planners with information regarding a 300-plus-unit development proposed for Crebilly Farm. The planning commission will ultimately make a recommendation…

Posted by Maria Novak Dugan on December 16, 2016

For many businesses, the process of choosing and administering a health insurance benefits program is daunting. They often turn to benefits brokers to help them select and implement plans. Traditional benefits brokers offer assistance in choosing plans, but typically lack the technological systems and solutions that help companies operate more efficiently and save money. Ultimately, a benefits broker should make the job of the business…

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on December 15, 2016

Read more about the article Sheriff experiences avalanche of mail

Chester County Sheriff Carolyn 'Bunny' Welsh, one of Pennsylvania's 20 members of the Electoral College, reviews some of the hundreds of cards and letters she has received in recent weeks.

Most children consider their grandparents special, but when a particular 12-year-old told his grandmother that she’s one of the most important people in the country, thousands of pages of documentation backed up his claim. His grandmother, Chester County Sheriff Carolyn “Bunny” Welsh, is no stranger to prominence, having handily won five terms in office during the past 16 years. But her popularity has spiked in…

Posted by Rich Schwartzman on December 15, 2016

Read more about the article Conchester widening planned for February

Residents check a map of the Route 322 — Conchester Highway — widening project before the start of an informational meeting regarding the project.

It’s been discussed for decades, but work is about to start on the Route 322 — Conchester Highway — widening project. “It’s really going to happen,” said state Rep. Stephen Barrar at the beginning of an informational meeting on the project that was held in Concord Township’s municipal building on Dec. 14. Barrar and state Sen. Tom Killion arranged for the meeting between the public…

Posted by Rich Schwartzman on December 15, 2016

Read more about the article Main Line Health opens wellness center

Main Line Health celebrated the opening of its new wellness center in Concord Township with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Dec. 14. The lower lobby of the facility was packed for the ceremony, which included a brief talk from John Lynch, Main Line’s president and CEO. Lynch said the center represents an expansion of Main Line’s approach to health. “Our focus at Main Line has been…

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on December 15, 2016

Read more about the article Around Town Dec 15

Residents of Fox Hill Farm, in Concord Township, working with Wegmans, supply lunch for state police at the Media barracks on Dec. 14. From left are Brian Loss, Gail Ryan, Ray Franke, Wegmans Store Manager Todd Strassner Jr., Jude Ryan and Wegmans employee Robert Laird.

• The speed limit along all of Naaman’s Creek Road between Route 202 and the Delaware state line is now 35 mph. • Brandywine Baptist Church, on Route 1 in Chadds Ford Township, will hold its annual Christmas tradition at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 18. The event includes a holiday program of lessons and carols, featuring "The Messiah Christmas Suite" with full — and…

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on December 15, 2016

Read more about the article Adopt-a-Pet Dec. 15

Come meet all the wonderful animals available now for adoption at the Brandywine Valley SPCA. All featured pets are “Name Your Price” adoption fee until Monday, Dec. 19. Not ready to adopt? Then sponsor a pet and provide a safe place for our companions to rest until they find their forever homes. Help us give them a second chance at a fresh start. RALPHY Hello, I’m Ralphy. I am a 3-year-old brown…

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on December 14, 2016

Michael Angelo Tuscano, 68, of Kennett Square, died peacefully at home on Sunday, Dec. 11. Born in Newark, N.J., he was a son of the late Angelo and Grace (Ferraro) Tuscano. Michael served in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War and was recently awarded the Purple Heart by Vice President Joe Biden for injuries sustained during that time. He was very proud…

Posted by Rich Schwartzman on December 14, 2016

Concord Township supervisors Tuesday approved a preliminary budget for 2017 with no tax increase planned. The board will vote on the final budget next week “I’m proud to announce this is the seventh year in a row we didn’t raise taxes,” said Supervisors’ Chairman Dominic Pileggi. “And we didn’t have to minimalize any of the services the residents of Concord Township have come to expect.”…

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on December 14, 2016

Melvyn A. Hammarberg, 78, of West Chester, died Saturday, Dec.10 at his home. Born Sept. 5, 1938 in Des Moines, Iowa, he was preceded in death by parents Ruth and Melvin. He is survived by his loving wife, Hong. Dad is also survived by his children Kerstin (Lisa Borneman), Marc (Craig Rosenfeld), Erik (Leslie Levito), their mother Carol and grandchildren Niko and Logan. Siblings Linda…

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on December 14, 2016

Anthony “Skip” J. Pannell Jr., 76, of Kennett Square, died Sunday, Dec. 11, at his home in Kennett Square. Born in West Grove, he was a son of the late Anthony J. and the late Millie (Ruggieri) Pannell Sr. He graduated from Kennett High School in 1958. Skip worked in the mushroom industry his entire life working with his father and brother and for the…