Birmingham Township supervisors passed the 2024 budget Monday night and local property tax rates will remain at 1.6 mils. That millage rate has held steady since 2010. (A mil is a tax of $1 for every $1,000 of assessed property value.) Anticipated revenues for 2024 are $2.8 million, which includes a carryover of $1.48 million. Expenses for next year are expected to ...
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New manager in Chadds Ford
Posted by Rich Schwartzman on November 30th, 2023
Chadds Ford Township supervisors voted to hire Lacey Faber to be the new township manager. She replaces Emily Pisano who took over as interim manager in September after Matt Baumann left. Pisano returns to her former position as assistant manager. Faber comes to Chadds Ford after eight years as assistant manager in Edgmont. She said she was hired there by Samantha ...
Hank’s is coming back
Posted by Rich Schwartzman on November 27th, 2023
Thanksgiving might be over, but some people will likely be thankful that Hank’s Place is coming back to Chadds Ford Township. That’s the word from owners Anthony and Katie Young. The iconic Chadds Ford eatery that was flood-damaged beyond repair two years ago is about to be demolished and rebuilt, according to a press release issued by Katie Young. It’s taken longer ...
A ‘monster’ charity event
Posted by Rich Schwartzman on November 20th, 2023
According to Dave Kelleher of David Auto in Chadds Ford, “It’s going to be a monster of an event. The “it” is this year’s Adopt a Child; a charity Kelleher has been working with for 17 years now. What makes this year’s event monstrous? Several things, Kelleher said. John Kincade from radio station 97.5 The Fanatic will be doing a live remote broadcast at the ...
CF considers new tax
Posted by Rich Schwartzman on November 16th, 2023
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 ...
Concord holds the line on taxes
Posted by Rich Schwartzman on November 15th, 2023
Except for some comments, Concord Township’s budget hearing Tuesday night was a virtual repeat of last year’s hearing. The millage rates are almost identical with no tax increases planned. Anticipated revenue and expenditures for the 2024 budget are $4.18 million, with a general fund millage rate at 0.206. Additionally, there are 0.064 mils for the library fund, ...
Concord denies Wegmans
Posted by Rich Schwartzman on November 9th, 2023
Concord Township Council Wednesday night approved outdoor dining at Terrain but denied Wegmans application to change its wine and beer sale hours. Conditional use hearings for both Wegmans and Terrain were held on Oct. 12 Wegmans attorney said during the hearing that the store in Concord is losing about 100 sales per month compared to the company’s other stores in ...
Car dealership delayed
Posted by Rich Schwartzman on November 2nd, 2023
Chadds Ford Township supervisors Wednesday granted conditional use approval for a residential swimming pool but postponed a decision for an auto dealership. The board also authorized the interim manager to advertise the proposed 2024 budget once it’s prepared. Board Chairman Samantha Reiner said the budget isn’t ready yet but said it would be available for public ...
Harvest Festival in photos
Posted by Rich Schwartzman on November 1st, 2023
It was the annual Fall Harvest Festival in Concord Township this past weekend. There were costumed dogs as well as costumed kids along with face painting, a caricaturist, and a hay ride. Here’s how the day looked.
Library preps new children’s room
Posted by Rich Schwartzman on October 24th, 2023
There was a bit of a bump, but Rachel Kohl Library is getting ready to open the new children’s library next month. According to library Director Susan Sternberg, it took two tries to get a matching grant from the state for the renovation of the building on Smithbridge Road. The library applied for a matching grant from the state two years ago after receiving a ...
Fighting fires costs money
Posted by Rich Schwartzman on October 23rd, 2023
What will happen if a volunteer fire company can’t get volunteers or money? According to the leadership of the Concordville Fire & Protective Assn., it costs money to fight fires and its lack could result in less coverage and increased danger. “Unfortunately, everything is about money,” said fire company President Lee Weersing. And traditional volunteer fire ...
