November 16, 2023 - ChaddsFordLive.com

Dominic DeDominic, 94, of Kennett Square

Dominic DeDominic, 94, of Kennett Square, died Tuesday, Nov. 14, at the Chester County Hospital. He was the husband of Esther Ranalli DeDominic, who died in 2002, and with whom he shared 50 years of marriage.

Born in West Chester, he was the son of the late Peter DeDominic and the late Margaret Bucci DeDominic.

Dominic was a hairdresser and the owner/operator of the Longwood Beauty Salon, retiring in 2002 after 50 years of being in business.

He was a member of St. Patrick’s Church in Kennett Square and was a fourth-degree Knight of the Knights of Columbus in Kennett Square.

He enjoyed bowling, horse racing, and being with his family and friends.

He served his country during the Korean Conflict in the U.S. Navy onboard the USS Lake Champlain.

Dominic is survived by one son, Duane DeDominic of Kennett Square, two daughters, Tina Byrd of Kennett Square, and Cathy Ciara and her husband Bob of Avondale; four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

You are invited to attend his graveside service at 11 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 20, at St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Route 82 in Kennett Square.

To view his online tribute and to share a memory with his family, please visit www.kuzoandfoulkfh.com

Arrangements by the Kuzo Funeral Home, Kennett Square.

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Road Report for Nov. 18 through Nov. 24

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PennDOT has announced the following weather-dependent road projects that could affect drivers in the greater Chadds Ford area from Nov.18 through Nov. 24. Motorists are urged to allow extra time traveling through one of the construction zones. Work schedules are subject to change.

• Vegetation management continues to cause lane closures on Old Kennett Pike between Route 82 and Burnt Mill Road in Kennett Township through Dec. 15.

• Vegetation management also continues lane closures on Route 52 between Route 1 and the Delaware state line, and on Parkersville Road between Route 1 and Raven Lane through Dec. 15.

• Work to replace the bridge that carries Smithbridge Road over Webb Creek in Concord Township is underway. The 96-year-old bridge has been closed since July 14, following a bridge inspection that determined structure deterioration. During construction, motorists will be directed to follow the existing detour using Bethel Road, Garnet Mine Road, Route 491, and northbound Route 202. The project is scheduled to finish in April of 2024.

• Utility installation will cause periodic lane shifts on N. High Street between Route 3 and Gay Street in West Chester through Dec. 25.

• Utility installation will cause periodic lane closures on Route 3 between High and Walnut streets, and on High Street between Market and Gay streets in West Chester through Dec. 25.

• Motorists should expect lane restrictions with a detour for trucks on Route 162 at its intersection with Route 82 in Newlin Township because of bridge repair. There is currently no date for completion.

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CF considers new tax

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Chadds Ford Township supervisors are considering a new tax to help Concordville Fire & Protective Assn. That possible new tax is now included in the proposed budget that can be found on the township website.

The tax, recommended by township treasurer Laura Lim, would be for 0.11 mils, and amount to $102,300 for the year. She said the tax would mean about a $55 increase in taxes on a property assessed at $500,000. Supervisor Noelle Barbone said that would be about to $4.58 per month.

The township had been giving the fire company $65,000 per year, but the fire company had asked for $189,000. However, fire company President Lee Weersing said after the meeting, “This is a win for both of us. We get more than $100,000 and the township can put the $65,000 back into the general fund.”

Other millage rates include 0.352 mils for the general fund, 0.0072 mils for Rachel Kohl Library, 0.166 mils for open space, and 0.067 mils in fire hydrant zones. (A mil is a tax of $1 for every $1,000 of assessed property value.)

The $102,300 for the fire company is part of the total $471,520 anticipated property tax revenue. Total revenue from all sources is estimated at $1,319,510, the same as the total anticipated expenditures.

Supervisors Chairman Samantha Reiner said a vote on the budget would be at the Dec. 6 regular meeting.

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Around Town Nov. 16

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_1JF5566-Wreath — Happy Holidays from the volunteers who make the holiday wreath that hangs on the wall outside the Brandywine River Museum of Art during the winter holiday season.

• The Delaware County Symphony Explorers are offering a free introduction to symphonic music for school-age children accompanied by a parent or guardian. The children will learn about the violin and have the opportunity to experience part of a rehearsal. DCS Symphony Explorers will take place on Monday, Nov. 27 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Please verify attendance by emailing: symphonyexplorersdcs@gmail.com. Symphony Explorers will be located in the McNichol Art Gallery of Neumann University Thomas A. Bruder Life Center, Campus Map Building No. 3:

Santa and friends come to Olde Ridge Village on Saturday, Nov. 25.

• Santa and Mrs. Claus, along with a live reindeer, are scheduled to make their traditional holiday appearance at Olde Ridge Village on Saturday, Nov. 25 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Take your own photo with Santa and the reindeer. Dogs are allowed for pictures with Santa but please respect the reindeer and keep dogs away from her.

• Delaware Theatre Company will present the Tony Award–winning play Peter and the Starcatcher from Dec. 6 to 24. DTC’s Executive and Artistic Director Matt Silva will direct the show, which was written by Rick Elice, based on the novel by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson, with music by Wayne Barker. Peter and the Starcatcher is an epic adventure, filled with swashbuckling pirates, beautiful mermaids, a nameless orphan, and a precocious Starcatcher. A dozen actors play more than 100 unforgettable characters, employing ingenious stagecraft and the limitless possibilities of imagination. Tickets are available online at delawaretheatre.org.

• The Brandywine Pops Orchestra will present a free concert on Monday, Dec. 4, at 7 p.m. at the St. Cornelius Church Parish Life Center. This program of Christmas and Holiday music will include music from Polar Express, Wizards in Winter, Canadian Brass, and Sarajevo Christmas Eve. The Parish Life Center is located at 160 Ridge Road. Parking and the entrance are behind the building.

Concord Township residents enjoy an oldies dance at the BYC on Thornton Road on Saturday, Nov. 11. It was a free event, but attendees were asked to donate to Operation Gratitude which benefits first responders and U.S. military personnel.

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