March 2018 - Page 4 of 10 - Chadds Ford Live

The Human Resource: Unlimited PTO & RTW practices

Posted by Warren Cook on March 23, 2018

There seems to be an endless list of employment practice decisions to make to meet the needs of your organization. This includes considerations for attracting and hiring talent, retention, and a comprehensive benefits program that supports a healthy life-work balance. Leave policies serve several purposes, including improved morale, productivity, and cost savings. There are considerations to make when exploring a migration away from a discretionary…

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on March 23, 2018

Courtesy of the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, 2018 brings an exciting new line of Pennsylvania Motorcycle Safety Program clinics focused on developing operator proficiency among prospective, experienced, and new Pennsylvania riders. Clinics are offered free-of-charge to Pennsylvania residents who have a motorcycle learner’s permit or motorcycle license. “It is important to practice and refine riding techniques from time to time. Riders of all skill levels can…

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on March 22, 2018

Kathryn DeFazio Mastrippolito, 96, dies peacefully on March 21, at Pocopson Home, West Chester, after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's. She was the wife of Nick Mastrippolito Sr., with whom she shared 76 years of marriage. Born in Carbondale on Feb. 26, 1922, she was the daughter of the late Ralph DeFazio and Theresa Sirrianni DeFazio. Kathryn was a member of St. Patrick Roman Catholic…

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on March 22, 2018

Read more about the article Adopt-a-Pet: March 22

The following animals are ready to be adopted from the Brandywine Valley SPCA in West Chester. Bella Bella is a 5-year old sweetie who is as beautiful as her name. She’s an independent girl looking for a cozy place to call her own where she can find that special bond she’s been missing. We expect Bella to blossom in a quiet home with older children.…

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on March 22, 2018

Read more about the article Around Town March 22

Hoping For Spring: The first day of spring might have been a snowy washout, but day two sunshine on the Hope House in Pennsbury Township brings hope for warmer weather soon.

• The Chester County Orphans’ Court is seeking volunteers to serve county individuals who require guardianship – assisting the court in maintaining contact with any person deemed by the court who cannot make decisions about their daily lives, where they live, or medical or financial matters. Anyone interested in becoming part of the Orphans’ Court guardian program is invited to take part in a free…

Posted by Caroline Roosevelt on March 21, 2018

Read more about the article Mixed Media: Wintering through spring

"Migration" by Alessandra Manzotti at Gallery DUO

Happy Spring! Frankly, I’m a little disappointed with the decreased precipitation estimates. If my spring is going to act like winter, it better act wintery as all get out. I demand two feet or more at this point. We will get through this, Chester County. In fact, we have some things to look forward to, once you dig yourself out of the fourth igloo in…

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on March 21, 2018

Charles W. Oas Sr., 84, of Kennett Square, died Monday, March 19, at the Chester County Hospital in West Chester. He was the husband of Ann L. Morgan Oas, with whom he shared 61 years of marriage. Born in Chadds Ford, he was a son of the late Gustav and the late Marguerite (Tyson) Oas. Charles worked in the farming industry all his life in…

Posted by Press Release on March 21, 2018

Due to the severity of the winter storm, PennDOT is temporarily reducing the speed limit on several roadways in the region. PennDOT is urging motorists to avoid unnecessary travel but those who must head out will see speeds reduced to 45 mph on the following highways: • Interstates 76, 95, 476, 676; • U.S. Routes 1, 30, 202, 422; and • State Routes 63, 100…

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on March 21, 2018

Jessie Dibenedetto, 97, of Toughkenamon, died Sunday, March 18, at Twin Pines Health Care Center. She was the wife of Salvatore DiBenedetto, who died in 2015, and with whom she shared 70 years of marriage. Born in Summit Hill, she was the daughter of the late Pietro Delaurentis and the late Nicoletta Del Pedio Delaurentis. She was a homemaker. She enjoyed cooking and being with…

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on March 21, 2018

Pennsylvania State Police • A 17-year-old from Chadds Ford was accused of drug possession on Feb. 6. A police report from the Avondale barracks said they found the youth with THC oil and associated paraphernalia in the 700 block of Unionville Road at 1:01 p.m. • An attempted retail theft was followed by a threat of murder on Feb. 27. A state police report said…

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on March 20, 2018

UPDATE: Chester County government and Concord Township municipal offices are also closed. With a forecast of heavy snow, the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District, Kennett Consolidated School District and and the Garnet Valley School District will be closed Wednesday, March 21. The Delaware County Government Center will also be closed..