Westtown Township supervisors Monday night gave Natural Lands the go-ahead to start writing grants to get a conservation easement for Crebilly Farm. Supervisors voted to pay Natural Lands $3,500 to write the grants. The action could lead to a conservation easement for the entire property, but not immediately. The vote was 2-0. Supervisors’ Chairman Carol DeWolf — chairing her final meeting since losing a reelection…
Betty D’Orazio, 92, died quietly on Dec. 14. Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Angelo, and her two brothers, Emedio and Elmo Troiani. She is survived by her three children and their families: Carolyn, her husband Michael and children Dan, Angeline and Steve, and Dan’s daughter Alyssa; also, Antoinette and her husband Bill; and Tony, his wife Connie, and his children Matt, Kristine…
It's been a tough year for school boards around the country. But it's been tougher on parents with school-aged children. Parents in states across the country have expressed anger at mask mandates, at Critical Race Theory being pushed into the curriculum, and for including and, in some cases promoting LGBTQ life. Granted, many of those reports are from conservative groups, but that does not invalidate their…
The following animals are ready to be adopted from the Brandywine Valley SPCA in West Chester. Manny Adorable Manny loves people and pets. He is quite the big tabby, but still enjoys being held. You can adopt him for a fee you name through Sunday, Dec. 26. Harley One look into Harley's eyes and even Jack Frost would melt. Large and lovable Harley is lots of…
An 18-wheeler plowed through Leaders Sunoco on Route 1 at Stationway Road in Chadds Ford Township Sunday morning. Police have not yet released any details of the accident. The cause and the driver’s status remain speculation. What is known is that the truck was northbound on Route 1 when it drifted to the right and snapped a utility right before the entrance to the gas…
The Chadds Ford Township Residents Association Board honored Mary Kot and Ted Varney with the organization’s Citizen of the Year Awards. The event, held on Dec. 15 at Pescatore’s Restaurant, recognizes residents who have demonstrated extraordinary community service on behalf of Chadds Ford residents and businesses. The 2020 Citizen of the Year, Ted Varney was recognized for 30 years of volunteer work with the Rachel…
Unionville-Chadds Ford School District officials closed CF Patton Middle School and Unionville High School Friday because of a threat posted on the social media app TikTok. According to Superintendent of Schools John Sanville, an investigation showed the threat to lack credibility. In an email, Sanville said, “The police and district administrators spent the day interviewing students and reviewing the technology footprint of a number of…
Why did the well run dry at Greenwood Elementary School? That is a question the Kennett Township supervisors hope to find out, after hearing from the township manager Wednesday that Chester Water Authority will need to run a water line from Baltimore Pike down Greenwood Road to the school. Construction for the water line is expected to start early next year, according to township Manager…
Kennett Township residents have about another week to review the proposed 2022 budget before supervisors vote to formalize it. The supervisors will hold a special meeting at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 28, to vote on formally adopting the 2022 budget and tax rates. The meeting will be both in-person and online through Zoom. A copy of the budget is available on the township website, Kennett.pa.us,…
PennDOT has announced the following road projects, which are weather-dependent and could affect drivers in the greater Chadds Ford area during the week of Dec. 18 to Dec. 24. Motorists are urged to allow extra time to travel through one of the construction zones. Work schedules are subject to change. • Utility construction on Route 202 at Watkins Avenue in Concord Townshipcontinues through Dec. 22.…
