Author: Rich Schwartzman

CFES art show a hit

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Early morning arrivals get first crack at the painting during the 76th annual Chadds Ford Elementary School show.

The 76th annual Chadds Ford Elementary School Art Show and Sale came together smoothly with a steady stream of art lovers and buyers despite some soggy weather. The event, started by the late Betsy Wyeth, is a fundraiser for the CFES PTO, and principal Danielle Clark said the money raised is both appreciated and well spent. “Most recently, in the past year we used the…

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Honors given in Chadds Ford

Chadds Ford Township supervisors Wednesday paid tribute to several people who have served the township over the years. Among those recognized were former Supervisor Frank Murphy who died in January of 2024, and Bruce Prabel who has held several volunteer positions during a 30-year period. Also recognized were Assistant Manager Emily Pisano who has resigned, Mike Pessagno of the open space committee, and Lisa Wenrich,…

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Electric school bus grant in jeopardy

Federal budget restrictions are putting some grants in jeopardy that could halt Unionville-Chadds Ford School District’s move to buy electric buses. That’s the word from James Whitesel, the district’s director of facilities. The school board has been talking about getting five electric school buses for more than a year and has applied for grants to offset the cost. But there’s a wrinkle. Whitesel told the…

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Pollinator initiative at Brinton Run

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NALT President Steve Carter inspects the stream needing restoration at Brinton Run Preserve. That is one of several projects NALT has planned, including the pollinator habitat initiative.

A lot is going on with NALT, the North American Land Trust. As previously reported, there’s a stream restoration project planned for the Brinton Run Preserve, and NALT is also looking at ways to preserve the Davis Tract, the former Camp property on Route 1 near the Barn Shoppes where N.C. worked and lived. There’s also a trail project planned. Now there’s a pollinator initiative…

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Superintendent search underway

The search to replace John Sanville as Unionville-Chadds Ford School District superintendent is on. U-CF School Board directors have sent out a press release saying advertising for the position was posted nationally and that there’s a deadline of April 7 for applications to be submitted. Sanville announced his retirement in an email late in the afternoon of Friday, Jan. 31 to be effective July 31.…

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Plan recommended for Henderson

The Henderson Group is one step closer to getting a new building at Painters Crossing shopping center. Chadds Ford Planning Commission members Wednesday night voted to recommend approval for a land use plan calling for a 15,580 square foot building for five potential tenants, including a fast casual restaurant with a drive-thru and an outdoor dining area. The vote to recommend was 5-0. While no…

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Flood study eyes safety

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Grant DeCosta of the Brandywine Conservancy says the goal of the flood study is to protect people and their property.

The Brandywine Conservancy is a month away from releasing the final version of its Brandywine Flood Study, a plan with recommendations that will help keep people and property safe in the event of future flooding. That was the word from Grant DeCosta, the conservancy’s director of community services. That study was spurred by the devastation from the September 2021 flooding from Hurricane Ida. DeCosta spoke…

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Birmingham updates zoning code

Birmingham Township now has an updated zoning code regarding impervious coverage. Township supervisors Monday night adopted a change that Supervisors’ Chairman Scott Boorse said makes the code consistent throughout the township. The amended code focuses on the amount of allowable impervious coverage, primarily on residential zoning districts. The amendment allows for 20 percent impervious coverage in all residential districts and makes some definition changes for…

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Religious discrimination charges at U-CF

The complaints are piling up against the Unionville- Chadds Ford School District, its board and administration. Two complaints had already been filed with the state, a third was sent directly to the superintendent and school board, and now a fourth, alleging religious discrimination, was filed with the U.S. Department of Education. Chad Williams of Birmingham Township, who filed the first two and the most recent,…

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