Roadwork for Oct. 28 through Nov. 3

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 Oct. 28 through Nov. 3. Motorists are urged to allow extra time if they are traveling through one of the construction zones. • Curb installation on Bethel Road, between Smithbridge Road and Featherbed Lane, in Concord Township, will cause lane restrictions…

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Letter: Vote to support open space

Chester County’s unspoiled scenic landscapes are priceless. But as you drive around Chester County these days, you can’t miss the bulldozers, flattened brown earth and construction equipment in fields that were previously open and green or full of thriving crops. The dwindling open scenic landscapes we all enjoy are under threat as pressure from developers steadily increases due to projected population growth. Between 2010 and…

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Letter: Donze has the right temperament

Judicial temperament describes a judge's general attitude toward the law, litigants and other judges. According to the American Bar Association, judicial temperament means that a judge exhibits "compassion, decisiveness, open-mindedness, sensitivity, courtesy, patience, freedom from bias and commitment to equal justice." Passing judgment is based on truth, facts, evidence and the law, while giving all an equal and respectful chance to present, and keeping an…

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The Human Resource: Teach employees to share

Perhaps you remember the old-fashioned and antiquated business approach to employee engagement formerly known as the “suggestion box.” This was the method used by many organizations to allow employees to share ideas and thoughts about what to do differently in the workplace. Instead of finding a way to directly engage the workforce, a box would be stationed in the workplace for employees to drop in…

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