Rumor flies over Ridge Road plan

Angst over the possible widening of Ridge Road led to a discussion of an unsubstantiated rumor during the Sept. 6 Chadds Ford Township Board of Supervisors' meeting. At the end of the meeting, township Manager Amanda Serock announced her resignation after three years on the job. Early on in the meeting, Serock and township engineer Mike Schneider gave a brief update on Heyburn Road. The…

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Timeline on Pettinaro litigation

According to Chadds Ford Township solicitor Mike Maddren, there is not yet a hearing date for the lawsuit over the proposed commercial development on Route 202 at Ridge Road in Concord Township. The property abuts Chadds Ford Township and involves widening Ridge Road to six lanes. The suit now involves Pettinaro, Concord and Chadds Ford townships and possibly PennDOT, Maddren said other parties are scheduled…

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Around Town Sept. 7

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Claire Foy wearing the replica coronation gown during filming Season One, Episode Five, "Smoke and Mirrors," The Crown, Netflix. Photo by Alex Bailey. Courtesy of Netflix The dress will be on display at a Winterthur.

• Visit historic Newlin Grist Mill Saturday, Sept. 16, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for a day of archaeology fun with the annual Archaeology Festival, held in partnership with the Delaware County Planning Department. Discover the rich archaeological heritage that lies beneath our feet by assisting professional archaeologists with excavation and cleaning the artifacts we find. The festival will also feature displays of local…

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Adopt-a-Pet Sept. 7

The following animals are ready to be adopted from the Brandywine Valley SPCA in West Chester. Bubbles Bubbles is a fun little guy who would be a great addition to any home where he could be the only pet. He gets along with children and is a great outdoor playmate. Bubbles’ is a favorite of some of our shelter staff as he is a goofy…

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