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 Pennsylvania because Concord’s hours are…
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…
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.
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…
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,…
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…
Concord Township Council held conditional use hearings for Terrain Café and Wegmans Tuesday night and decisions are expected in November. First up was Terrain. The garden shop at Route 1 and Evergreen Drive has an indoor dining area but went to the council for a hearing to get permission for an outdoor dining area that would seat about 82 people. But much of the discussion…
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…
It was a light agenda for Concord Township Council Tuesday night. • Council recognized residents Mary Alice Peeling and Randy Ehman for their time as members of the Rachel Kohl Library Board. They each have served three, three-year terms. Council members also recognized Girl Scout Troop 5607 for getting a Bronze Award for building a play area for goats, Goat-Topia at the former dog park…
It was a quick meeting in Birmingham Township Monday night with only a few voting items. Supervisors awarded the snow removal contract to Page Excavation, the lowest of two bidders according to Police Chief and Roadmaster Tom Nelling. There was no specific fee for service, but there was a line of 14 items of varying amounts depending on what equipment would be needed. The two…
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…