Op/Ed: Remembering and honoring those who serve and sacrifice
By Tom Wolf, Governor, Pennsylvania
Gov. Tom Wolf welcomes National Guard members returning home from duty in Kuwait last month.
On sunny Saturday afternoon last month, a military aircraft carrying returning servicemen and women approached the runway at Harrisburg International Airport, and families – parents, spouses, siblings, and children dressed in red, white and blue – raised handmade...
Op/Ed: Vote No on Tuesday
By Lisa Longo, Member, the Phoenixville School Board
and Nathaniel Smith, Columnist, The Times
We urge voters to vote NO on the ballot question on the back of Tuesday’s ballot. Why? Well, generally tax reform is a good thing, but in this case, it might not be. So when you hear the word “reform,” it’s time to ask questions… and there are quite a few we need to ask.
The PA constitution...
Editorial: No excuse not to vote this Tuesday
This coming Tuesday, you may note some schools are closed and some local, state and federal offices are closed.
There’s a heck of a good reason: it’s Election Day.
But it’s an Election Day too many people sit out — for too many reasons, most of which really don’t hold water.
Tuesday’s elections will shape your local municipal government, your local board of education and county government,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
