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);...

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...

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...

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...

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...

New focus on job creation in the US-1 corridor

Groups seek to work with local municipalities to spur commercial, light industrial development By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times The darkened area along US-1 will be the focus of an effort to facilitate commercial and light industrial development. Supporters argue such development will create local jobs and lower property taxes. KENNETT — In an effort to spur local commercial and industrial growth,...