Concord Township Council made two recognitions during its April 7 meeting. One recognition went to the soon-to-open Encompass Health care, and the other went to a new Eagle Scout from Troop 260.
Council President Dominic Pileggi said Encompass has volunteered to be a presenting sponsor for Concord Township events and activities for 2026 in the amount of $13,000.
Encompass, a 50-bed rehab hospital, will help patients recovering from strokes, brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, amputations, and complex orthopedic conditions.
The facility is located at the site of the former Concordville Inn, and Pileggi said he was pleased that Encompass has some paraphernalia from the Concordville Inn in the lobby, and that would be a homage to that.
Accepting the recognition for Encompass was Director Lauren Grieder.
She said the facility will open on May 5 and that there will be a grand opening, and said people should feel free to stop by and see the hospital.
“It’s beautiful. We really are trying to pay homage to the Concordville Inn. I actually met with two members of the historical society to see what else we can do to honor the site,” Greider said.
The other recognition went to Connor Criswell in honor of his attaining the rank of Eagle Scout.
Concord Council Co-Vice President John Gillespie read the recognition. In part, he said, “Connor Connors Eagle Scout project significantly enhances the community of Concord Township through the design and construction of two picnic tables and two park benches for the newly created Beaver Valley Park. The project entailed designing the tables, acquiring and organizing materials, and building them. Connor demonstrated leadership by directing scouts and volunteers for a total of 145.5 hours of service, and the project was fully funded through a successful GoFundMe campaign that exceeded its goal, allowing Connor to donate surplus funds to support six future Eagle Scout projects within Troop 260.”
Gillespie added that Connor has proven himself to be an outstanding member of the Boy Scouts of America, having served as Patrol Leader, Troop Guide, and Quartermaster.
“His dedication, initiative, and generosity have created a lasting space for residents to gather and enjoy the outdoors while fostering continued community service,” Gilespie added.
About Rich Schwartzman
Rich Schwartzman has been reporting on events in the greater Chadds Ford area since September 2001 when he became the founding editor of The Chadds Ford Post. In April 2009 he became managing editor of ChaddsFordLive. He is also an award-winning photographer.
