Chadds Ford Township Supervisors on Wednesday night announced the hiring of a new township manager. Matthew Baumann will replace current Manager Maryann Furlong on May 2. Furlong is retiring but will stay with the township working on a variety of projects through the remainder of the year, according to Supervisors’ Chair Samantha Reiner. Baumann’s salary will be $100,000 per year, prorated through 2022, Reiner said.
The Kennett Library, in the process of building a new facility, is hosting its first arts fundraiser this fall. The family-friendly Kennett Arts Festival will be held on Oct. 15 and 16 and will benefit the library. “The event will showcase more than 100 local and regional artists’ work in an array of mediums, across palates and price points. Patrons may purchase artwork as well…
Former state Rep. Dan Truitt is now the new chairman of the Chester County Libertarian Party. Truitt and the other new party officers were elected during the county affiliate's April 19 business meeting. Truitt, who served three terms as a Republican state representative for the 156th Legislative District — which includes Birmingham Township —said he’s been libertarian for decades and thinks others share that position, even…
Pennsylvania State Police Media Barracks • Police from Troop K, Media barracks, said they’ve filed charges against a person for filing a false report. According to the press release, the person, not named in the report, told police that a vehicle was carjacked at gunpoint in Chadds Ford Township, but an investigation led to the conclusion that no such incident took place. • Two men…