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CF considers new tax

Posted by Rich Schwartzman on November 16, 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 increase…

Car dealership delayed

Posted by Rich Schwartzman on November 2, 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 viewing when it’s ready. It should be ready later…

Library preps new children’s room

Posted by Rich Schwartzman on October 24, 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 23, 2023

Concordville Fire Chief Bob Vasek, left, and President and CEO Lee Weersing said Concordville’s level of service might be reduced if municipalities don’t increase their contributions.

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 companies are moving to paid firefighters. That costs money,…

CF BoS starts budget process

Posted by Rich Schwartzman on October 18, 2023

There are no definitive numbers yet, but Chadds Ford Township supervisors have begun the budget process for 2024. The public discussion started during a meeting on Tuesday morning, Oct. 17. That session was held because the regular meeting scheduled for Oct. 4 was postponed because there was no quorum. Line items discussed included the township’s contribution to Concordville Fire and Protective Association. The township currently…

Candidates address CF GOP

Posted by Rich Schwartzman on October 8, 2023

Candidates, from left are Jeff Jones, Dawn Getty Sutphin, and Beth Stefanide-Miscichowski.

Beth Stefanide-Miscichowski, running for Delaware County District Attorney, took aim at the incumbent DA, Democrat Jack Stollsteimer when she spoke to the Chadds Ford Republican Party Saturday. She said crime in the county is up more than 25 percent. “Why am I running? Because the policies that have been enacted by this district attorney are not working. Delaware County Prison has its lowest population in…

Chadds Ford residents honored

Posted by Rich Schwartzman on September 28, 2023

Martha King and Phil Wenrich (both center) receive proclamations from the Chadds Ford Board of Supervisors. The honorees are flanked by Supervisors’ Vice Chairman Frank Murphy, left, and Supervisor Noelle Barbone, right.

Chadds Ford Township supervisors held a brief work session in a rare late Wednesday afternoon meeting in which they honored two residents. Supervisors’ Vice Chairman Frank Murphy read proclamations for Phil Wenrich and Martha King. For Wenrich — the Chadds Ford Township constable, fire marshal, and emergency management coordinator — the proclamation noted his efforts during the Aug. 7 storm and during the Danelo Cavalcante…

DA to thieves: Stay away

Posted by Rich Schwartzman on September 26, 2023

Delaware County Chief Detective Jim Nolan, left, and District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer check out the interior of Wegmans before meeting with store management.

Delaware County District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer has a message for would-be thieves coming into DelCo, “You will be prosecuted.” He specifically singled out theft rings from Philadelphia: “If they think they can steal and only get a citation from the District Attorney’s office, we don’t do that in Delaware County. If you steal from our retailers, if you steal from anybody who sells products here…

Dealership gets recommendation

Posted by Rich Schwartzman on September 14, 2023

A car dealership for Hyundai and Genesis received the recommendation of the Chadds Ford Township Planning Commission for land development Wednesday night. Piazza Auto Group will now go to the Board of Supervisors for final land use approval. Piazza received the Planning Commission’s recommendations for a zoning map change and conditional use earlier this year, as previously reported. The site is 1540 and 1550 Wilmington…

Manager leaves Chadds Ford

Posted by Rich Schwartzman on September 7, 2023

Matt Baumann is out as Chadd's Ford Township manager, Emily Pisano the assistant manager since April 2022 has been named interim manager and will serve in that capacity until Jan. 2, 2024. Her salary will increase to $80,000 prorated. Supervisors Samantha Reiner and Noelle Barbone announced the change during a Sept. 7 continuance of the Sept. 6 meeting. No reason for the replacement was given,…