Neighbors for Crebilly Farm gathered on the stairs before the Commonwealth Court in Pittsburgh
No decision was issued today in an appeal hearing on Toll Brothers’ application to develop Crebilly Farm, a historic 300-plus-acre tract that abuts Routes 202 and 926 in Westtown Township.
A three-judge Commonwealth Court panel sitting in Pittsburgh heard arguments from Gregg Adelman, one of Toll’s attorneys, and Patrick McKenna, the Westtown Township solicitor. Both presentations focused primarily on whether the township has the authority to require Toll to construct a “collector road” in the proposed development, which would include more than 300 homes.
The case was listed behind more than half a dozen others in order of presentation, however, the panel opted to move the case up because so many people – about 35 opponents of the development and a couple members of the Robinson family, which owns the tract — had traveled across the state to the hearing.
The judges took the matter under advisement and did not indicate when they would issue a decision. Neither attorney was available for immediate comment after the hearing.
Boots were the footwear fashion of the day at 2019 Point-To-PointPoint to Point —Muddy and Messy
Winterthur’s 41st Point-to-Point was more like “Puddle-to-Puddle.” A steady downpour, combined with winds that buffeted umbrellas and blew off hats, greeted fans when the gates opened at 11:30 a.m. “The wind’s a good sign,” said Communications Manager Mark Nardone, “it’s blowing the rain away.” Alas, that prediction did not come to pass.
However, the rain was no match for the fanatical and faithful. Some women still wore their best hats and some men still sported their snazziest jackets and slacks. Groups of teenage girls in short dresses and cute boots and boys carefully turned out in their best preppy clothes enthusiastically “seized the day.” Pragmatists dressed in rain gear.
Mariachi Rey-Azteca Band entertained
Cute dogs anticipating adoption gave doggie kisses to passersby. A strolling mariachi band, Mariachi Rey-Azteca, in a nod to Cinco de Mayo, entertained as guests helped protect their costumes and instruments with umbrellas.
The George A. “Frolic” Weymouth Carriage Parade and the children’s stick races were early, weather-related casualties.
Anne Lane and Carla Lenderman celebrate Cinco de Mayo
“We’re all kind of stupid, aren’t we?” asked Rob Rossiter of Hockessin, smiling. This was his family’s twenty-sixth Point-to-Point. He shared that his kids were always more excited about Point-to-Point than Christmas. His daughter backed him up. Her laughing two-year-old son, Jamison, seems destined to continue the family tradition.
Point-to-Point is Winterthur’s largest annual fundraiser and benefits the maintenance and preservation of its gardens and estate. This year’s event was dedicated to the late Phyllis Mills Wyeth. Visitors watched a touching tribute to her on the Jumbotron and learned that the philanthropist and horse-lover started Point-to-Point with her cousin Frolic in 1978.
Blue Hen Tent
Coming off a season of tailgating at UD are Chad Bumsted, Kevin Joseph, McKenna Friel, Brandon Nitsche and Mike Rutecki.
By 1:00 p.m., the rain had stopped, the skies were clearing, and it seemed like the day would end on a good note. However, by 2:00 p.m., the rain was back again and the temperature had dropped. The races were postponed and then cancelled, making a memorable but muddy, Point-to-Point 2019.
Lora has a passion for art, gardening, yoga, music and dancing. She continues to research the life of locally born abolitionist and 1998 National Women's Hall of Fame inductee Mary Ann Shadd Cary. She is a dedicated community volunteer, working with the American Association of University Women, Wilmington, DE branch (programs chair), Chadds Ford Historical Society (former board member) and Brandywine Conservancy & Museum of Art.
Lora lives in Birmingham Township with her husband Bill and son Brad. Daughter Erika lives in Pittsburgh with husband Bob and baby Wilhelmina. She is a former French, Spanish and ESL teacher, bilingual life insurance underwriter and public relations coordinator for Delaware Art Museum and Brandywine Conservancy & Museum of Art.
The following animals are ready to be adopted from the Brandywine Valley SPCA in West Chester.
Tink
Tink
Tink is a 9-month-old who is looking for someone to love her and help build her confidence. After she warms up, she gets along great with other respectful dogs. A shelter favorite, this baby doll would love an older home where she can learn that she deserves all the love in the world. She can be adopted for a fee you name through Sunday, May 12.
Waco
Waco
Waco is a 5-year-old with an independent spirit. This self-reliant cat values his personal space and would love an adopter who treats him with respect. Waco would love an older home who can embrace his individuality and enjoy a burst of laser pointer play. He can be adopted for a fee you name through Sunday, May 12.
For more information, go to www.bvspca.org or phone 484-302-0865.
