Officials laud planned Coatesville sports/entertainment complex
Pictured (from left to right): Michael Grigalonis, Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President of the Chester County Economic Development Council; Coatesville City Council President Linda Lavender-Norris; Coatesville City Councilman Ed Simpson; Sonia Huntzinger, Executive Director of the Coatesville 2nd Century Alliance; Patrick Kinzeler of IDG Development; David Chauner, Managing Partner,...
Poll: local businesses see boost in county’s biz outlook
The Chester County Commissioners announced the results of the annual business survey, Tuesday. (l-r) Terence Farrell, Chester County Commissioner; Mike Grigalonis, Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President, Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC); MaryFrances McGarrity, Senior Vice President of Business Development Services, Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC);...
Letter: Discussion on CF development impact, Dec. 15
To The Editor,
A meeting has been arranged with the Chadds Ford Supervisors, township engineer, and Rep. Steve Barrar for Dec. 15 at 7 p.m. There will be a discussion on the commercial development of the Pettinaro property at Route 202 and Ridge Road. While the property is in Concord Township, it abuts Chadds Ford Township. This planned development will contain a large grocery store along with six...
E. Marlborough hears pair of housing proposals
Kennett Run and Mushroom Cap Half Marathon approved
By Karen Cresta, Staff Writer, The Times
EAST MARLBOROUGH – Sketch plans for 20 single-family dwellings where R.P. Nurseries is located on Route 82 and Phase II for 13 additional townhouses by Bentley Homes at Walnut Walk were presented to East Marlborough Township Board of Supervisors on Monday night.
Both plans were approved after discussions...
Kennett Square hires Scaise as new Borough Manager
Residents offer concerns about growth, congestion
By Jacqueline Kennedy, Correspondent, The Times
Joe Scalise signs on the dotted line to become the new Borough Manager for Kennett Square during Monday night’s Borough Council meeting. Scalise replaced Brent Kucera who left in late 2014 to take a post in Oregon.
KENNETT — After a nationwide search, the Kennett Square Borough Council formally...
KSQ extends Cannery Row conditional use hearing
Spencer criticizes library’s name change
By John Gondol, Correspondent, The Times
As construction winds down on Magnolia Place, Kennett Square officials are looking at an application for a project nearby on Saw Mill Road.
KENNETT SQUARE – Borough Council decided to leave the record open regarding the conditional use hearing for a multiple use development located in both the borough and township,...
You’re never too old to play
All work doesn’t just make Jack dull, but maybe unhealthy, too
By Dr. Matthew Lapp, Columnist, The Times
When was the last time you completely lost track of time doing something you love? You may not have thought of it this way, but it’s very likely that you were engaged in what scientists call “free play.” If you’re like many people, life may be filled with work demands, family responsibilities,...
Ways Lane is a continuing dilemma for Kennett Twp.
Township Manager calls for a meeting with the property owners ASAP
By Rick Marts, Correspondent, The Times
Kennett Township Planning Commission member Robert Listerman, who has been active with efforts to spur economic development along the US-1 corridor, suggests that there are options for development on Ways Lane — if the property owners can come to some consensus about what they’d like to...
Ways Lane redux: continued blight or focused rebirth?
Kennett to focus first on infrastructure repair
By Rick Marts, Staff Writer, The Times
The pitted, rutted road surface of Ways Lane in Kennett Township has prevented emergency services and mail delivery to homes on the private road way. Now, township officials are looking for short-term and long-term solutions with an eye on future development in the area.
KENNETT — On Wednesday night, the Kennett...
