Longwood Gardens, a field trip tradition
Re-acquainting with a Chester County landmark – A commentary by Dave Conard Sports Editor, KennetTimes.com
Longwood Gardens photo by Dave Conard
KENNETT SQUARE—A funny thing happened the other day when my daughter came home from school almost bursting with excitement because she had been told by her teacher that her class was going to get to go on a field trip.
“Field trip”...
Students learn value of food from Farm Bureau
Chester County Commissioners Kathy Cozzone and Ryan Costello meet with students from local schools about the Food Check Out program.
WEST CHESTER — Students in six schools, including Patton and Kennett Middle Schools, learned how to stretch food dollars to purchase nutritious food while also working to alleviate hunger in their communities during the Farm Bureau’s annual Food Check-Out Week.
Susan...
Barrels on the Brandywine kicks off this weekend
March is a local wine lovers dream, as events at seven local wineries offer fun, food and music
Starting this weekend, local wine lovers will quite literally be able to get their fill of the best in local vintages, as the ninth annual Barrels on the Brandywine kicks off.
The wineries of the Brandywine Valley Wine Trail in will be holding their annual “Barrels on the Brandywine” event every...
Chester County spelling bee set for Feb. 7
DOWINGTOWN – Chances are, there are 52 students from 52 Chester County schools who have been carefully examining the dictionary. These students are preparing for the 2012 Chester County Spelling Bee which will be held on Feb. 7 at 9 a.m.. The event, which is a qualifying bee for the Scripps National Spelling Bee, will be held at the Chester County Intermediate Unit’s Educational Service Center...
Farrell reelected Chair, Cozzone Vice Chair of ChesCo Commmissioners
Commissioner Terence Farrell
WEST CHESTER — Terence Farrell was elected Chair of the Chester County Board of Commissioners at this morning’s 2012 organizational meeting, while Kathi Cozzone was elected Vice Chair.
Commissioner Ryan Costello nominated Farrell and Cozzone for the positions. Costello stressed that the three commissioners have worked well as a team and that they take a non-partisan...
County announces new emergency assistance registry
The Chester County Emergency Services Department has released new information to local municipalities regarding the new Special Needs Registry
By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, Kennetttimes.com
WEST CHESTER — Bucks,Chester and Montgomery Counties have jointly developed a new emergency service, the Special Needs Registry, in order to better accommodate handicapped and elder residents in their...
Kennett Historical Commission honored
Chester County Parks and Recreation Department recognizes Kennett Township Historical Commission in atlas project effort
By PJ D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, KennettTimes.com
The Kennett Township Historical Commission accepts recognition by the county.
KENNETT—Karen Marshall, the Heritage Preservation Coordinator for Chester County’s Parks and Recreation Department , gave special recognition...
No 2012 tax hike for Chester County
Spending cuts offset losses of tax revenue, federal funds
WEST CHESTER — The Chester County Commissioners approved today a budget for 2012 that results in a zero tax increase for county residents.
“This budget reflects the county’s ongoing commitment to provide the best services at the lowest burden to the taxpayer,” said Commissioners’ Chair Terence Farrell.
The operating budget for...
Rupsis promoted to Chesco COO
Mark Rupsis
WEST CHESTER — The Chester County Commissioners approved the promotion of Mark Rupsis to the position of Chief Operating Officer of the county.
“Mark has worked hard for the county for more than 30 years,” Commissioners’ Chair Terence Farrell said. “The promotion is well deserved.”
Commissioner Kathi Cozzone said, “Until early this year, the County had two senior staff...
County’s top bond ratings remain stable
WEST CHESTER — The Chester County Commissioners announced today that the county has retained AAA bond ratings from Standard & Poor’s, Fitch Ratings and an Aaa rating from Moody’s Investors Service — all of which represent the highest possible credit rating from the respective agencies.
“Retaining our AAA ratings from the three top bond rating agencies is great news for Chester County,...
