December 22, 2025

Taxes steady in Chadds Ford

There’s no tax increase in Chadds Ford Township for 2026. Supervisors passed the budget during a brief special meeting on Dec. 22. The millage rate remains what it was for 2025, with a rate of 0.6247 in the hydrant district and 0.5577 outside the district. A mill is a tax of $1 for every $1,000 of assessed property value.)

The budget is balanced with estimated revenues and expenses at $1,755,004. The Open Space budget is also balanced with expenditures and revenues at $3,274,084.

Included in the budget is $10,000 for the Rachel Kohl Library and $200,000 for the Concordville Fire Co.

Additionally, the board voted to give a $500 bonus to staff members and $1,500 to Township Manager Lacy Faber.

Other business

Supervisors voted to retain Keystone Collections Group to administer the LST, Local Services Tax, and appoint the firm of Bellwoar & Kelley as special counsel to represent the township in certain legal matters. Andrew Bellwoar was the attorney representing Chadds Ford in the zoning hearing with Calvary Chapel.

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Adopt-a-Pet Dec. 22

Adopt-a-Pet Dec. 22

The following animals are ready to be adopted from the Brandywine Valley SPCA in West Chester.

Wawa

Wawa

Wawa is a beautiful, 2-year-old, all-gray cat with golden eyes and a coat like rabbit fur. She is still adjusting to shelter life, and we are looking forward to watching her grow in confidence and trust. Please come meet lovely Wawa just as soon as you can. You can name your adoption fee for Wawa through Sunday, Dec. 28.

Daisy

Daisy

Daisy is as pretty as a flower. This easy-going, 4-year-old gal is loving, calm, and affectionate. She enjoys spending time hanging out with her human companions outside and is sure to fill her forever home with so much love and joy. Sound like the one for you? Stop by our West Chester campus to meet her today. You can name your adoption fee for Daisy through Sunday, Dec. 28.

For more information, go to www.bvspca.org or phone 484-302-0865.

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