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Pennsbury in brief

Posted by Rich Schwartzman on June 19, 2025

Pennsbury Township Board of Supervisors awarded a contract to Martin Paving for oil and chipping, and fog sealing six roads as part of the 2025 Road Program. There were two bids, according to township Manager Dan Boyle, with Martin being the low bidder at $164,686. The roads are Whitestone Lane, Raven Lane, Parkersville Road, Graychal Lane, Cheryl Lane, and Chadds Ford Knoll. In July, supervisors…

Race for the Watershed a success

Posted by Rich Schwartzman on June 16, 2025

Runners take off at the start of the 2025 5K Race for the Watershed at Newlin Grist Mill Park.

There was no sun, and it drizzled at times, but the third annual Race for the Watershed was considered a success. There were 135 runners who preregistered for the event, which for two years has raised money so Newlin Grist Mill Park can buy water monitoring equipment to monitor the water quality of Chester Creek as it runs through Concord Township. Not only did 135…

Honors and hires in Chadds Ford

Posted by Rich Schwartzman on June 12, 2025

Liam McKelvey accepts a copy of the resolution honoring him. With hi, from left, are Supervisor Samantha Reiner, Supervisor’s Chairman Timotha Trigg, and Vice Chairman Kathleen Goodier.

Chadds Ford Township Board of Supervisors on Wednesday honored one resident, made a new hire, and passed a new ordinance. Supervisors also awarded a two-year contract for road and property maintenance. The board honored Liam McKelvey, a Webb Road resident who attends Pennsylvania Leadership Charter School. Supervisors’ Chairman Timotha Trigg read a two-page resolution recognizing him for “exemplary service, character, and community contributions.” The resolution…

Concord OKs winery expansion

Posted by Rich Schwartzman on June 9, 2025

Despite objections from some residents, Concord Township Council approved an expansion plan for Penns Woods Winery last week. The expansion would be for the barn and parking areas at 124 Beaver Valley Road. As previously reported, the barn would be expanded from 1,400 square feet to 4,500 square feet with a deck. Objections from neighbors, expressed both during the June 3 Council meeting and the…

Truck traffic discussed in Kennett

Posted by Rich Schwartzman on June 3, 2025

Kennett Square Borough Council took no action, but did hear a presentation regarding traffic, specifically truck traffic on State Street. Leading into that presentation during the June 2 work session, Council President Bob Norris said, “About two months ago, the council wanted to re-engage the town on this topic. There's a balance that we all have to recognize of the pros and cons that come…

Liberty Tree ceremony at battlefield park

Posted by Rich Schwartzman on June 3, 2025

The Liberty Tree near the Gilpin House at the Brandywine Battlefield park.

Politicians, Masons, Sons of Liberty, Daughters of the American Revolution, and history lovers gathered at Brandywine Battlefield Park for a ceremony in honor of the Liberty Tree. America 250 PA organized the event as part of the run-up to the 250th anniversary of independence. As part of the run-up, the group is in the process of planting 67 Liberty Trees in Pennsylvania, one in each…

New ordinance considered in Chadds Ford

Posted by Rich Schwartzman on May 29, 2025

Chadds Ford Township supervisors are considering a new ordinance that would allow fire companies to recover some funds after responding to emergencies. After the ordinance is advertised, the board is expected to hold a hearing and then vote on it during the June meeting. “This ordinance is intended to grant fire companies operating within the township the authority to seek reimbursement for the reasonable costs…

Memorial Day in photos

Posted by Rich Schwartzman on May 26, 2025

Boy Scout a Troop 31 bring in the colors to start the annual Memorial Day ceremony in Chadds Ford.

Memorial Day ceremonies continued Monday at Brandywine Baptist Church in Chadds Ford Township, and Kennett Square had its annual parade. In Chadds Ford, former Army Capt. Michael O’Shaughnessy, a veteran of the first Gulf War, Operation Desert Storm, gave a brief history of Memorial, of how it can be traced to just after the Civil War. O’Shaughnessy said activities to honor the fallen had been…

Board OKs conservancy plans

Posted by Rich Schwartzman on May 19, 2025

An architect's rendering of what 6 Station Way Road will look like after renovation.

The Chadds Ford Township Board of Supervisors last week approved several proposals from the Brandywine Conservancy as it continues to recover from the effects of Hurricane Ida. Those approved proposals include a consolidation of 11 parcels, the demolition of six buildings that can no longer be used, and the renovation of 6 Station Way Road. The lot consolidation, a reverse subdivision, will bring the 11…

No decision on Calvary expansion

Posted by Rich Schwartzman on May 8, 2025

Phase III, the proposed addition, is circled.

Calvary Chapel must wait another month before it learns whether the Chadd Ford Planning Commission will recommend approval for the chapel’s planned expansion. For background, Calvary Chapel received approval for the church at 500 Brandywine Drive in 2008 and was opened in 2009 after getting land use and conditional use approval. The bureaucratic process took five years because of continuances. The church was before the…