Letter: On Borough Council, an apology is in order
To The Editor,
The following is an open letter to my colleagues on the Kennett Square Borough Council:
Dear Doug, Jamie and Geoff,
On January 4th, 2016, all four of us voted to appoint LaToya Myers to an open seat on Borough Council. Since then, she has served with distinction, especially on the Finance and Chief of Police Search Committees, where we have seen her fight hard for the...
Getting more difficult to stand for hypocracy
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Okay, apparently the Pennsylvania Republican Party can’t stand for judge candidates who support peaceful protest, but can stand for gerrymandering.
This week the state GOP sent out a mailer attacking Democratic judicial candidates saying “Vote for Judges who share our values and stand for the flag.”
Then days later, the state GOP sought a stay on federal lawsuit...
Letter: Iacocca puts needs of community over personal ambition
To The Editor,
There are three things, in my opinion, that make Al Iacocca a stand-out person to be Magisterial District Judge – his law and court experience of course, his remarkable civic outreach in our community, and his temperament.
Al has had not only a long standing and ongoing experience as a criminal and civil lawyer for years in our area doing all of the court representations for his clients...
Letter: Iacocca offers best mix of experience, training for District Justice
To The Editor,
Of the two candidates for magisterial district judge in November, sitting in Kennett Square, Al Iacocca is the better qualified by reason of training and previous service.
The Magisterial District Courts deal with the myriad small stuff: traffic violations, minor crime, tenant-landlord disputes, and small claims. The successful judge will have the confidence of all who come before...
Letter: Council members offer support for Maffei, Waterkotte, Deveney and Caldwell
To The Editor,
Election Day is fast approaching on Tuesday November 7th, and we would encourage you all to exercise your constitutional right to vote! This is an important election within the Borough of Kennett Square as four of the seven seats on Borough Council will be decided. Quite frankly we think it is safe to say that the future direction of the Borough is at stake with this election. We are...
Letter: E. Marlborough needs new ethics, transparency
To The Editor,
East Marlborough is our township. We all love it for its rural, peaceful environment. But I have had several people approach me to say it is time to make changes in how our township is governed. We have an opportunity to do this on Nov. 7. There are two Township Supervisor positions on the ballot.
The incumbent contestant was also the Township’s Road Master for many years....
Endorsement: Iacocca for District Justice
We have rarely, if ever, offered endorsements in local District Justice races. We remain uncomfortable with the idea of electing the judiciary — a needless introduction of partisan politics into our justice system.
However, the race that has unfolded in District 15-3-04 — which encompasses the Unionville and Kennett areas — has been deeply disturbing in its level of nastiness since the primary...
Some really stupid things in history
By Nathaniel Smith, Columnist, The Times
The other day I watched the movie “Titanic” for the second time. It seemed a lot longer than before, and much less plausible. What seems totally implausible is that any ship was thought unsinkable, that the captain agreed to increase speed in the known presence of icebergs, that the lookout binoculars were left behind in England, that the flotation...
Letter: Donze has the best experience
To The Editor,
As a 30 year resident of Pennsbury Twp, licensed attorney and law professor, I would like to offer my perspective on the race for Magisterial District Judge for our community.
I have reviewed the legal credentials of both candidates and Jane Donze will get my vote.
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Ryan Costello’s terrible, horrible, no good, very bad week
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Donald J. Trump, Mitch McConnell and Paul Ryan are trying really, really hard to make sure U.S. Rep. Ryan Costello doesn’t get re-elected in 2018 — although it may be his own history that ultimately proves his undoing.
Oh, sure, the President and the Speaker of the House — as fellow Republicans — will swear until the cows come home that they back the two-term...
