In a surprise move, Concord Township Council Wednesday night entered into a settlement with Ridge Road Development, which ends current litigation over a proposed development on Concord's border with Chadds Ford. Ridge Road development is a subsidiary of Pettinaro Construction. By doing so, Concord agrees that Condition 19 of the approval — which required Chadds Ford's OK — has been satisfied. That change releases the…
A long journey for a short road has one more stop to make — at a Chadds Ford Township Board of Supervisors' meeting. Members of the township Planning Commission last night voted 5-0 to recommend approval of the final plan for the Hillman Drive extension, the last leg of the loop road around the intersection of Routes 1 and 202. "This idea has been around…
• The planned Nov. 15 residents’ forum in Chadds Ford for discussion of Pettinaro’s Ridge Road project has been postponed. Supervisors’ Chairman Frank Murphy sent an email Nov. 7 saying that representatives from PennDOT were unable to attend that night. PennDOT did offer alternative dates and they are being reviewed for availability. • It’s SHINE in the Vines at Galer Estate Vineyard & Winery in…
The following animals are ready to be adopted from the Brandywine Valley SPCA in West Chester. Bizzy Bizzy is a total busybody, a gorgeous, long-legged social butterfly. She's gentle, enjoys being held and loves people. She'd make a great companion to fit into most homes. This 2-year old has a “pay what you want” adoption fee through Sunday, Nov. 12. King Some people say King’s name…
While many of yesterday's local election results reflect business as usual, several county races saw Democrats topping Republicans in what had been traditionally strong GOP areas. And one Republican victory could have an impact on what happens to the Toll Bros. plan to develop Crebilly Farm in Westtown Township. Westtown supervisors are holding a conditional use hearing on that proposal, but incumbent Supervisor Tom Haws,…
• State police said one person was injured in a two-vehicle accident in Pennsbury Township on Oct. 17. According to the report, William A. Cook, 71, of Pocopson, was driving south on Lenape Road at 7:27 p.m. when he failed to yield while making a left turn onto the Sunoco parking lot. A northbound vehicle struck Cook’s. The other driver, Kevin E. Abernathy, 22, of…
Luis Alfonso Martinez Alvarez, 39, of Kennett Square, died Wednesday, Nov. 1, at the University of Pennsylvania Hospital. He was the husband of Maria Leticia Vicente Penaloza. Born in San Agustin, Mexico, he was the son of Juana Alvarez in Mexico, and the late Alfonso Martinez. He was a landscaper employed by Cedarcrest Landscaping in Oxford. Luis was a member of St. Rocco Catholic Church…
Theresa DelGrande Manfredi, 95, of Kennett Square, died peacefully on Sunday, Nov. 5 at her residence. She was surrounded by her family. Theresa was born on Sept. 11, 1922, in Coatesville, to Frank and Rose (Di’Orio) Delgrande. Theresa grew up in this same community and attended Saint Cecilia’s grade school and Gordon High School. She was married on Sept. 11, 1949, and was the beloved…
And The Tavern shall rise again. At least that's the hope of Phil Ferro who, partnering with the owners of the Brandywine River Hotel, bought the old restaurant on Route 1 between Heyburn and Harvey roads from Tommy Drane and is now renovating the interior with the hope of opening in January. That hope includes live music, karaoke, DJs, bands and some dancing to bring…
• A bill aimed at reforming the local tax collection system to reduce instances of fraud was signed into law on Oct. 30. Act 38 of 2017 prohibits checks made payable to a tax collector's name only. Under the new law, checks should be made payable to the name of the tax collector along with the office, title or position; or be made out just…
Birmingham Township supervisors granted conditional use approval to Starbucks for a new site in the township. That new location will be in the old bank building near Freddy's on Route 202 at Old Wilmington Pike. Attorney Lou Colagreco, representing the applicant, said the new place would replace the current shop in the Shops at Dilworthtown Crossing. However, he didn't know how long it would take…