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O’Donoghue resigns as Concord supervisor

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Kevin O'Donoghue talks with Joshua Twersky at the conclusion of the Concord Township Board of Supervisors meeting in which O'Donoghue announced his resignation.

Kevin O’Donoghue has resigned from the Concord Township Board of Supervisors. He made the announcement at the end of the July 7 supervisors’ meeting. His resignation was effective immediately. The board now has 30 days to appoint a replacement. O’Donoghue, who’s been on the board since January 2004, cited work commitments. He said an opportunity with his job as an IT recruiter for A2C has…

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Battle continues to protect Revolutionary sites

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A series of maps shows significant landmarks, including troop movements and encampments, related to the Battle of the Brandywine on Sept. 11, 1777.

For area residents, it has become increasingly difficult to avoid treading on hallowed ground – mainly because the footprint of the Brandywine Battlefield continues to grow. That increase has occurred in large part from the efforts of the Brandywine Battlefield Task Force. Formed in1993 with municipal, state, and federal representatives along with nonprofit institutions, it has been working to ensure that this integral part of…

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New animal control policy in Chadds Ford

Chadds Ford Township now has a new animal control policy. Brandywine Veterinary Hospital — on Route 1 in Chadds Ford — now has an agreement with several Delaware County municipalities to house stray dogs that are picked up by the township animal control officer. Township Manager Amanda Serock said township residents who have lost a dog should make a series of phone calls. The first,…

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Loop road plan still contested

Plans for the proposed Hillman Drive extension — the last leg of the loop road around the intersection of Routes 1 and 202 — continue to be developed, debated and contested. The latest meeting of the Chadds Ford Township Planning Commission showed that some elements of the proposal are pitting neighbor against neighbor. In this case, it’s a matter of Painters Crossing Condominium residents v.…

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PECO lauded for June 2015 storm response

PECO has received national recognition for its dedication to restoring electric service to more than 260,000 customers impacted by a severe summer storm in June 2015. The company received the Emergency Recovery Award at the Edison Electric Institute’s (EEI) annual convention in Chicago on Tuesday, June 14. “We invest each year in innovative projects and programs to help prevent those outages that can be prevented,”…

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Bill takes aim at electronic billboards

Proposed legislation, introduced by state Sen. Andy Dinniman, seeks more thorough guidelines regarding the placement of large electronic and digital billboards alongside roadways and nearby local communities throughout Pennsylvania. Senate Bill 1301 calls for local municipalities to conduct public hearings before approving such billboards. Under the legislation, the hearing should specifically address the following issues in relation to the placement of electronic or digital billboards:…

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Concord transition team in place

Concord Township’s transition from township of the second class to a home rule township took the next step with the appointment of a transition team during the June 7 Board of Supervisors’ meeting. Voters approved the change during the April 26 primary election. As part of that change, the Government Study Commission, which wrote the charter, included the need for a Transition Committee, which would…

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Officials: Brace for possibility of severe storms

An enhanced risk of severe weather exists for the region on Sunday, June 5, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). Possible conditions include 60 mph wind gusts, hail, even a low risk of an isolated tornado. With a high temperature of 80 expected, the chance of precipitation is 80 percent. Some storms could be severe, and new rainfall amounts between a half and three…

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PECO: Summer storms merit preparation

With a potentially higher number of severe storms predicted this summer, PECO has been working to ensure safe, reliable, affordable and clean energy and energy services for customers. The company has invested more than $13 million in new technology and projects to prepare for heat and storms this summer, including upgraded substation equipment, new wires and poles and inspections, said a PECO press release. “Every…

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PECO warns: Wires, foil balloons a bad mix

Warmer weather brings outdoor parties for graduations, birthdays and weddings, but it also can lead to injury and power outages if the foil or Mylar balloons decorating the festivities are not securely tied so that they don’t come into contact with overhead power lines. Last year alone, foil balloons caused power outages for more than 5,750 PECO customers, according to a PECO press release .When…

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Mapping tool debuts for Bike to Work Week

If state officials get their way, pedal power should rule this week. PennDOT, the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR), the Department of Health (DOH) and the Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) joined other officials on Monday, May 16, to kick off Bike to Work Week – May 16 to May 20 – by announcing the launch of a new interactive mapping tool…

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