New Garden to temporarily lease home at Penn Green Easement
By Richard L. Gaw Staff Writer
At its December 21, 2020 meeting, the New Garden Township Board of Supervisors approved an easement and agreement of sale for the purchase of the Penn Green Easement, a 7.8-acre wooded stretch along the White Clay Creek that had been owned for several years by the Hiles family on Penn Green Road.
Despite the many visions for the future use of the property over the past four years – an artist’s studio and nature trails were discussed – the property and the former Hiles family home have remained dormant, while the township has been accused of shuffling its collective feet in formulating a solid plan in response to the work that was done by the township’s Open Space Review Board, Natural
Lands and former owner Cindy Hiles to secure the transaction.
Until now.
At the board’s May 19 meeting, the supervisors approved a proposal that will provide housing for an eight-member family in the home for a three-month period beginning this June and ending in August, in coordination with Kennett Area Community Service (KACS). The home is cer-
UCFSD selects a new superintendent
The Unionville-Chadds Ford School District Board of Directors announced that it has selected Dr. Tim Hoffman as the district’s new Superintendent, pending formal approval by the board.
Hoffman is currently the assistant superintendent, and he will begin his tenure in the top post on August 1, following the retirement of current UCFSD Superintendent Dr. John Sanville.
“Dr. Hoffman’s vision and leadership style perfectly align with the priorities our community identified through focus groups and surveys: delivering a top-tier education with continuous innovation, maintaining strong community connections while honoring our traditions and
ensuring UCFSD remains an exceptional place to learn, live and work,” said Board President Victoria Baratta.
“I couldn’t be more thrilled with the board’s selection of Dr. Tim Hoffman as our next Superintendent,” said Sanville. “Dr. Hoffman has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to educational excellence and a deep understanding of our unique collaborative culture.
“As both an accomplished administrator and a parent with children in our schools, he brings a valuable perspective that balances professional expertise with personal investment in our community’s future. The continuity of leadership Dr. Hoffman provides, combined with his fresh vision
tified to accommodate no more than ten occupants.
The New Garden Township Board of Supervisors gave approval at their May 19 meeting to a three-month lease of a home located on the Penn Green Easement to a family beginning this June, in coordination with Kennett Area Community Service.
by Richard L. Gaw Marty Moss-Coane, the longtime voice of “Radio Times” and the current host of “The Connection at WHYY-FM, met with local author Mark Bowden at the Kennett Library on May 15 for a discussion titled “A Conversation Between Interviewers.” To learn more about upcoming events at the Kennett Library, visit https://kennettlibrary.org/kennett-calendar.
‘We need to start treating people like human beings’
Public gatherings to protest anti-immigration policies have become more frequent across the U.S. Recently, a gathering of opposition met in Kennett Square
By Gabbie Burton Contributing Writer
Reflective of the patterns being made by similar protests across the nation, “Follow the light” was a direction heard repeatedly
throughout a Kennett Square protest held at the corner of State and Union streets in Kennett Square on May 12.
Literally, “follow the light” meant for the nearly two dozen who attended the protest to turn their sig-
nage into oncoming traffic.
Metaphorically however, the sentiment spoke to the larger ethos of why each protestor felt they were there.
Maxine Robbins organized the gathering in support of the local Latino community and in protest against the polices of the Trump administration and Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Kennett Square resident
“I’ve never known a world where there wasn’t a vibrant Latino community,” Robbins said. “I can’t imagine my life without these people and just knowing how inhumanely they’re getting treated across the country is disgusting.” Robbins, a 2015 graduate from Kennett High School,
New initiative seeks ideas from the public
By Chris Barber Contributing Writer
On May 14, the local non-profit organizations Kennett Collaborative and Square Roots Collective invited the public to take part in a project aimed at increasing the charm, vibrancy and attractiveness of the borough. They want ideas on how to improve the community and when the most popular one is selected, it will be funded to the tune of $100,000.
At an evening meeting in the Kennett Library, Square Roots Collective Chief of Staff Luke Zubrod led the meeting and outlined the rules of procedure to an
audience of about 50 people in the library’s auditorium. He told them
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The first initiative that led to the transaction began on April 21, when the supervisors spoke about the possibility of transitioning the former Hiles home to a rental property. Following the end of the family’s threemonth stay, the township will seek a 12-month lease with a long-term tenant.
In order to bring the home into compliance, the township is in the process of completing several punchlist projects that include the installation of stair handrails; replacing lights and light fixtures; installing a washer, dryer, stove/oven, refrigerator and dishwasher; installing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and a fire extinguisher and providing HVAC service and
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shared that her love for her community is a large motivating factor for her activism. She has attended similar recent protests in Kennett Square that have been organized by the Kennett Area Democrats, but the May 12 protest was her first attempt at organizing her own.
“This is more to raise awareness,” she said. “There’s not much we can do about our federal government as individual people, but getting the word out to all your representatives to put pressure on them to stop what the government is doing illegally is really the best thing we can do.”
Protestor Becky Juarez echoed Robbins’ sentiments, sharing that she similarly attended the protest to spread awareness about the importance of the Latino community to Kennett Square.
“I wanted to come out here because I wanted to support my community and show other people that there’s people here, within your neighborhood, who are willing to come out and protest,” she said. “You don’t have to be afraid to do that. I see a lot of reactions on social media, but I don’t see a lot of action from people coming out here and putting in the work for it, so I’d like to see more of that.”
Additionally, Juarez said that she is the daughter of immigrants and an Army
repairs – at a cost estimate between $7,500 to $9,000.
Cheryl Miles, KACS’ community housing development director, praised the partnership between the agency and the township.
“I think this worked out very well for this family,” she said. “Housing is very difficult to find and is very expensive, so when a municipality or a company or a private landlord have property that they can make available, whether it is temporary or long-term, it is an awesome opportunity to work together to be able to provide housing for our families. We were struggling to find any type of housing for this family, who will be paying rent while we will supply support and resources.
“When I looked at the rents that were available
in this area, I saw beautiful homes that would have accommodated families, but they were unaffordable. This type of opportunity allows us to serve our families.”
According to Miles, this arrangement at the Penn Green Road home will only apply to the incoming family, but KACS is continuing to seek permanent housing opportunities for other individuals and families in the area. For additional information about leasing or selling properties for permanent housing through the agency, contact Miles at cherylm@ kacsimpact.org.
In other township business
The board approved amendments recommended to its unified commercial/ industrial district (UD) land
veteran who served from 2018 to 2023 – two factors that have motivated her activism.
“My parents have worked really hard to bring me to where I’m at right now, and I’m really grateful for that,” she said. “I served in the military just to be able to give back to them and give them a better life as well, just in the same way they did to me.”
After an hour and a half of protesting, supportive car honking and the occasional jeer from those opposed to the protestors’ sentiments, Robbins and fellow attendee Mayra Castillo closed out
the event with speeches to the passionate crowd.
Castillo, who serves as vice president of the Casa Guanajuato Board of Directors, said that she feels it is financially wasteful and inhumane to deport immigrants for criminal offenses without addressing core issues.
“We’re wasting time and we’re wasting money deporting people because that’s not going to resolve their problems,” she told the audience. “They’re going to go back to a country and they’re going to do the same things and that’s not going to solve the issue. We need to start
use zoning ordinance, following a review by the Chester County Planning Commission (CCPC).
Amendments to Chapter 200 of the township’s code of ordinances include redefining a “stadium/arena” as a building or structure seating more than 1,000 spectators in tiered seating at sporting events, concerts, meetings and gatherings of other large groups; and that a stadium/ arena may be open-air or covered by either a fixed or retractable roof.
Conditional use amendments recommended by the CCPC state that a stadium/ arena require a minimum tract area of five acres; that the stadium/arena may not exceed a seating capacity of 5,000; and that a traffic study, lighting and screening plans, environmental and community impact studies
and an historical resource impact analysis all be completed. In addition, the CCPC calls for the stadium/ arena to have multiple public entrances, be served by public water and sewer and have frontage along an arterial road.
The inclusion of a stadium/ arena into the township’s zoning ordinances – first floated during a Feb. 24 public hearing – attempts to broaden what is qualified to be built in the municipality’s unified development districts. As stated during the February hearing, a stadium/arena would, if built, incentivize economic development along the Route 41 and Route 7 corridors, provide for more functional development and create a gateway attraction for the township.
The board also approved
the construction of a new and improved pedestrian crossing median for the Smedley Preserve near the corner of McCue and Church roads, at a cost not to exceed $63,500. Currently, there are inadequate traffic calming measures in place at the pedestrian crossing connecting the west and east portions of the Preserve that merit improvements.
A recent proposal for the project from Bowman – the township’s engineer – called for the clearing of vegetation, road widening, raised concrete medians, signage and road painting along the stretch that will improve safety conditions along the entrance to the Preserve.
To contact Staff Writer Richard L. Gaw, email rgaw@chestercounty.com.
treating people like human beings, because that’s who they are.”
Castillo read a list of 12 names of local residents whom she claims have been deported, saying that shared that two have since been released. The reading was followed by a moment of silence.
Reynolds resigns as KACS CEO
By Richard L. Gaw Staff Writer
Leah Reynolds, one of Chester County’s leading stakeholders in the areas of housing, food distribution and human rights, has resigned as the Chief Executive Officer of Kennett Area Community Service (KACS).
Her role will be temporarily and voluntarily filled
by KACS board member Carrie Freeman, who formerly served as the CEO of the United Way of Southern Chester County for 20 years.
“Carrie’s compassion, operational insight, and dedication to our community’s well-being make her an ideal leader for this time,” said Ana Amarante-Craig, Esquire, president of the KACS Board of Directors.
“Our mission continues with strength and focus.”
Reynolds joined KACS as its Executive Director in July of 2019, and over the course of the next five years, she led the agency through a debilitating pandemic, a fire that severely damaged KACS’ headquarters in Kennett Square, facilitated emergency housing efforts for displaced residents and positioned KACS as a regional leader in addressing food insecurity, housing instability and
poverty in southern Chester County. During that time, with the help of her staff, Reynolds strengthened KACS’ programming, expanded community partnerships and became a vocal advocate for individuals and families who face complex challenges related to food insecurities, the lack of affordable housing and access to legal rights.
According to its most recent Annual Impact Report, KACS provided $2.2 million in various
In her concluding speech, Robbins encouraged attendees to keep up their activism and continue supporting the Kennett Latino Community.
“When you hear racist propaganda about Latinos, correct people,” Robbins said. “Please go out and vote and support your local Latino businesses. Donate to organizations like La Communidad Hispana. Thank you for coming out today, Kennett Square, and te amo mucho (‘I love you very much’).”
To contact Contributing Writer Gabbie Burton, email gburton@chestercounty. com.
services throughout 2024 and supported over 6,000 individuals by delivering over 1 million pounds of food. In the second year of its affordable housing program, the agency assisted 42 unhoused families in finding stable housing, continued community education efforts and saw over 50 individuals graduate from the organization’s community education workshops.
Upon the announcement that she was named the organization’s CEO last
December, Reynolds said, “I’m honored to continue leading KACS as we work to meet the needs of our neighbors and strengthen the fabric of our community. This title change reflects not only the incredible work of our team and volunteers but also the growing role KACS plays in addressing systemic issues and empowering families in our region.”
To contact Staff Writer Richard L. Gaw, email rgaw@chestercounty.com.
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A protest in support of the local Latino immigrant community was held in Kennett Square on May 12.
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Leah Reynolds has resigned from her role as the Chief Executive Officer for Kennett Area Community Service.
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and innovative thinking, positions our district for continued success. Our students, staff, and families will be in excellent hands.”
Hoffman’s career spans over 27 years in public education. He joined the UCFSD community in 2012 as Principal of the Charles F. Patton Middle School and has since held roles in the school district as director of curriculum & instruction and assistant superintendent. In his current role, he has led a wide range of critical district initiatives, including the development of full-day Kindergarten, the creation of the Portrait of a
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In September, the ideas will be unveiled to the public for votes, and the winner will be announced at the end of 2025.
Funding will be provided by SRC and Chatham Financial, with each organization donating $50,000 to support a project that will enhance the community.
Zubrod said the borough and partner organizations seek project ideas from the public, and anyone who lives or works in Kennett Square will have the opportunity to vote on which ideas to fund and execute.
According to a press release issued by Square Roots Collective, the process is meant to ensure the best use of the funds, project ideas must meet certain guidelines. For example,
Graduate and Portrait of an Educator, implementation of UHS Lunch and Learn, the management of federal programs and strategic work around employee compensation, instructional leadership and building a culture of belonging.
Hoffman also spearheaded the district’s annual goalsetting process and authored both the 2022-2025 and 2025-2028 UCFSD comprehensive plans.
“I am so grateful to be able to lead the place that I love,” Hoffman said. “I want to thank the board, staff, and greater community for their unwavering support over the years that I’ve been a part of UCFSD. I look forward to maintaining our
the cost of the project must be less than or equal to the available funds of $100,000. Nonprofit capital projects are not eligible for consideration.
“Interested individuals can go online to kennettdecides. com,” the press release stated.
To clarify in the minds of the potential donors how significant their contributions might be, Zubrod introduced Joseph Iacona, director of Philadelphia Mural Arts Institute, and Netanel Portier, senior director of Learning and Practice Mural Arts in Philadelphia, who oversees work on the Mural Arts Program. They described the urban program of which they are a part.
The Mural Arts Program was started in 1984 by Executive Director Jane Golden and grew, ironically,
time-honored traditions and processes while implementing new thoughts and ideas to meet the emerging needs of our current and future students and families.”
About the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District
The Unionville-Chadds Ford School District is a high-performing public school system serving approximately 4,000 students in southern Chester County. The district consists of four elementary schools, one middle school and Unionville High School, which is consistently ranked among the top public schools in Pennsylvania.
out of the city’s Anti-Graffiti network. The two speakers described the city’s Mural Arts Program.
The speakers showed slides of some impressive works done in the manner of graffiti, which is mostly on buildings, but sometimes on vehicles like buses.
According to the National Endowment for the Arts, the Mural Arts Program “is considered the largest and most influential public arts program in the world” and over the course of its 41-year history, Mural Arts has created over 4,000 murals in Philadelphia while also using art as a means to heal, empower, and transform.
When asked how Golden recruited these individuals who ordinarily do not have access to museums and galleries, Iacona said Golden went as far as tracking down talented taggers, knocking
on their doors and asking them to participate.
He said the process of inviting artists who ordinarily operated outside the law to be part of the greater city project involved soliciting ideas and compromises from both sides.
At the end of the presentations by Iacona and Portier, the audience members were directed to gather in groups and come up with some ideas on the spot and present them to those in attendance to help them understand the process.
The kennettdecides.com website lists some of the ideas already submitted and used across the nation. These ideas include artistic bike racks, urban orchards, bike land extensions, accessible sidewalks for strollers and transforming public streets into “pop-up” pedestrian malls on the weekends.
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Netanel Portier, left, senior director of Learning and Practice Mural Arts in Philadelphia and Joseph Iacona, director of Philadelphia Mural Arts institute, who oversees work on the Mural Arts Program, presented the work of the Mural Arts program.
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The Unionville-Chadds Ford School District Board of Directors has selected Dr. Tim Hoffman as the district’s new Superintendent.
networking between residents and conversations with representatives from 40 of the area’s top leaders in the areas of conservation, landscape design and clean energy.
The event featured breakout sessions that invited experts to speak about emerging energy resources such as solar power and geothermal heating and cooling, sustainable landscaping that included discussion about backyard habitat certification programs and gardening with nature. In addition, the event provided those in attendance with tours of the Sciences and Engineering Center - a LEED Gold sustainable building - and invited all attendees to bring home a native plant.
Rachael Griffith, sustainability director at the Chester County Planning Commission, said that the event serves as part of Chester County’s ongoing climate action plan, first developed in 2021 to reduce greenhouse gases in the county by 80 percent by 2050. She said that the commitment to foster sustainability and a clean
environment is the responsibility of everyone from the homeowner to business owner. She called the plan “a roadmap for the whole community.”
“The decisions we make
have a big influence over the environment, so the goal of this exposition is to share solutions that everyone can use in some way in their life, whether it is from an energy perspective in their home or business, switching to renewable energy or changing how they manage their landscape,” Griffith said.
In her comments at the beginning of a break-out session, Chester County Commissioner Marian Moskowitz said that the county has collaborated with clean energy efforts happening in nearby Bucks, Delaware and Montgomery counties to form the Southern Pennsylvania Sustainability Partnership, which she said allows the county to leverage its buying power to enter into large scale renewable agreements.
“We knew that for us as a county, if we were going to work with other counties, we wanted to have our local partners to work with us, too,” Moskowitz said.
“We’re really proud of the progress we have made, but
are even more excited about what is ahead.”
Despite witnessing the U.S. tripling its use of renewable energy over the last decade through wind, solar and geothermal investment, the efforts to make Chester County cleaner –through its climate action plan and in its grassroots campaign to promote sustainability are happening against the backdrop of the Trump administration’s goal to eliminate clean energy projects in favor of deriving energy from fossil fuel resources. Recently, the administration terminated two clean energy projects, and about 300 other projects are in severe jeopardy of being defunded by the U.S. Department of Energy. In total, the U.S.
faces a loss of nearly $8 billion in renewable energy investment, and federal funding designated to The Environmental Protection Agency is expected to see a 54 percent cut. In the wake of these slashes in both funding and priority, Griffth said that the county is still committed to the cause. Pointing toward the many partnering Chester County-based organizations who patrolled information booths at the conference, Griffith said that the power of ushering in responsible sustainability efforts is one that has gained traction through collaboration between agencies.
“So many of these organizations here are working on projects and communication together and it is
that deep environmental ethic that is one of the special things about Chester County,” Griffith said. “We’re at a tipping point with sustainability, where big corporations and local governments are starting to prioritize sustainability and climate action,” she said. “It can be a daunting task for an individual to become motivated to make changes at home when they don’t see other changes happening in the world. It is natural to ask, ‘What impact am I going to have as one person?’ The truth is that when we’re all doing things together, our individual impact is greater.”
To contact Staff Writer Richard L. Gaw, email rgaw@chestercounty.com.
Oxford Borough offers a leadership opportunity for local students
Oxford Borough is seeking a Junior Council Person to serve for the next term starting in September
By Betsy Brewer Brantner Contributing Writer
Many people living in a local municipality may not realize the importance of attending the township or borough council meeting. However, that local municipality supports and impacts the daily lives of residents in profound ways, often not fully realized by citizens. That is a problem facing Oxford Borough Council, which is having a difficult time finding a Junior Council Person (JCP).
Since 2000, the Pennsylvania State Association of Boroughs (PSAB) has been promoting and encouraging high school students to get involved in and learn more about borough government in the Commonwealth by becoming a Junior Council
Person. Since that time, hundreds of students have participated in the program in boroughs throughout the state. The JCP Program is an outstanding opportunity for young leaders to participate in the governing process of their own communities.
A Junior Council Person may find that he or she does have an interest in learning what it is really like to volunteer for the local community. These young people may be able to provide valuable information as borough council members set policies about curfews for persons under 18, laws forbidding bikeriding on sidewalks in the business district, laws deciding where a historic district is, or decisions about whether a skateboard park can be built in the community. These decisions can impact young
people. There are many things a borough council member does that can affect all residents in the community so becoming a Junior Council Person is a great way to learn how anyone can make changes where they live.
Oxford Borough Council members hope that this experience will spark an interest for their potential involvement in the future, as voters, elected officials, and engaged citizens. Likewise, Oxford Borough government can benefit now from the voices and concerns raised by young people.
Junior Council Member responsibilities include the following:
• Provide current and “next generation” insights to the council using strong communication skills (including written, verbal, photography, video, and
online communication).
• Learn about the process and procedures of local government.
• Serve as a constant, positive representative of the Borough of Oxford and the surrounding community.
• Attend monthly council meetings, budget sessions, and other special meetings as appropriate.
• Participate in related community projects and events.
• Observe all borough council meeting rules.
Junior Council Persons are not allowed to vote or attend any executive sessions that take place.
The Junior Council Person’s term is one year, and runs from September to May. A member may serve and reapply for consideration for a second term. Applications are accepted from May 1 to July
30 each year. Interviews are conducted during the month of August with the appointment made at the end of August. Please contact the Borough Council President or Borough Manager if you have questions about this unique opportunity. If interested, call the borough at 610-932-2500. Applications are available on the website at oxfordboro.org or you can visit the borough and pick one up at One Octoraro Alley in Oxford. The completed application can be returned to the Oxford Borough Hall. Learn more about the Pennsylvania State Association of Boroughs Junior Council Person Program.
In other business at the meeting, Oxford Borough Council reminded the public that Borough Hall will
be closed on Monday, May 26, to observe Memorial Day.
Council approved the Rio Supply Inc. Pay Application No. 4 in the amount of $212,176.24 for the grant-supported water meter replacement project. Council also approved a resolution appointing Chester County Tax Collection Committee delegates for the Borough of Oxford and a letter in support of the Chester Water Authority remaining a publicly owned utility.
Council member Peggy Ann Russell asked Oxford Police Chief Sam Iacono where unused prescription drugs could be turned in now that the Oxford Police Department is no longer accepting them. Iacono said that any unused prescription drugs can now be dropped off at the CVS in Nottingham.
Rachael Griffith, sustainability director at the Chester County Planning Commission.
Liv Falcone, Sarah Sharp and Julia Steiner of the Brandywine Conservancy were among the 40 organizations who attended the Chester County Sustainability Summit & Expo, which took place on May 17 at West Chester University’s Sciences and Engineering Center.
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Carolyn Oakley and Nancy Shields display just two of the dozens of native plants that were made available to those who attended the conference to bring home.
Dave Hammes of Exact Solar was one of the experts who spoke at the conference’s break-out sessions.
Farm-fresh goodness
Chester County has proud and deep agricultural roots.
As a way to highlight some of the farm-fresh goodness that the county has to offer, AgConnect has introduced the Chester County Farmers Market Trail so that residents and visitors can experience the diverse farmers markets across the county.
There are ten farmers markets that are participating in this year’s trail, and they include the KSQ Farmers Market in Kennett Square, the Oxford Village Market in Oxford, the New Garden Growers Market in Landenberg, and the West Chester Growers Market and the Artisan Exchange, both in West Chester, among others.
Local residents are fortunate to have such access to fresh foods. It would be hard to overstate the importance of farmers and farming to the Chester County community.
Anyone taking part in the Farm Trail can pick up a trail map at all participating farmers markets or download the trail map at www.go-agconnect.org.
Look for the Farmers Market Trail yard sign at each farmers market to collect a stamp. Once all ten stamps are collected, participants can submit a photo of their completed map through the website, or leave their map at their final market stop. Everyone who completes the Chester County Farmers Market Trail by December 31, 2025, will receive a complimentary “Ag Swag Bag” as a thank you for supporting local agriculture and small businesses throughout Chester County.
For the location and opening hours of all farmers markets in Chester County, visit www. go-agconnect.org.
An impressive accomplishment
We’re in the midst of graduation season. There will be many great stories about some of the amazing accomplishments of local students, but Sarah Potter’s story stands out.
Potter, who grew up in Nottingham, recently earned a bachelor’s degree from Neumann University—at the age of 19.
Two years ago, Potter walked across a stage at Cecil College to accept her associate degree. A month later, she graduated from Oxford Area High School. She was able to do that because of the Early College Academy. This partnership allows high school students to take courses and earn credits which count toward a high school diploma and an associate degree in conjunction with the Maryland community college.
Kudos to Oxford and Cecil College for offering this opportunity to students.
And major kudos to Potter for the hard work and discipline that it took to graduate with a college degree at such a young age. No one younger than Potter has ever earned a Neumann University degree. That’s an impressive accomplishment.
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Observe Save for Education Day with a 529 plan
Whether your children are in grade school or high school, they’ll be leaving for college or trade school before you know it. With the cost of education rising, now is the time to prepare for that day.
Starting to invest when your child is born is often a great way to build a strong financial future. Even if your children are older, you can still make progress and potentially reap tax benefits by contributing to a 529 education savings plan. Contributions are made with after-tax dollars, accumulate with no federal income tax and can be withdrawn for qualified education expenses federally tax free. Unfortunately, half of Americans don’t know what a 529 plan is, and fewer than a quarter have one, according to 2024 research from Edward Jones and Morning Consult. One way to keep a 529 plan top of mind is to recognize May 29 (5/29) as Save for Education Day.
The benefits of a 529 plan include the following:
• Tax Advantages. Your withdrawals are free from federal income tax when you use them for elementary or secondary school tuition — including vocational schools and some online courses and
degree programs — registered apprenticeships, and qualified higher-education expenses such as housing, books and more.
• Flexibility. The variety of qualifying expenses may surprise you. For example, you can pay for off-campus housing (up to the cost of on-campus room and board), student loan repayments (up to a $10,000 lifetime limit), and computers and computer-related accessories, including printers, internet access and educational software used primarily by the plan beneficiary. You may even be able to roll over unused funds to a Roth IRA for your beneficiary, switch beneficiaries or roll it over to another 529 plan.
• Control. As the account owner, you – not the beneficiary – control how the funds are used, as you planned and intended.
Strategies for building 529 savings If you set aside money every month, it can make a big difference toward funding your child’s best educational path forward. So, how can you budget for a 529 for your child, when you have competing financial priorities?
• Save early and regularly. Consider setting up
automatic transfers into a 529 account, even if it feels like a small amount. Taking a few minutes to set it up now can help pay for four years of your child’s education in the future.
• Increase over time. You could reallocate your day care expenses once your child enters school, which could be a substantial amount each month.
• Review your savings over time. Many things can change over time — your available dollars, education costs, investment performance, choice of college, financial aid options and the number of children you’re providing for. You have the flexibility to change your contributions. Your financial advisor can help you determine how a 529 plan can fit into your overall financial strategy and navigate the various guidelines and limits –such as defining a qualified expense, changing beneficiaries and rolling unused dollars elsewhere.
Armstrong recently supported the town of Oxford in its ongoing effort to honor local veterans through a banner program.
The initiative is a partnership between the American Legion and the Oxford Chamber of Commerce. It features banners displayed on light poles throughout the town, each one bearing the name and a photo
of a veteran with a connection to Oxford. These banners serve as powerful reminders of the individuals who have served their country and made significant contributions to the local community.
Armstrong employees had the honor of meeting Mr. Caldwell, a local veteran, and his wife during the visit on April 29. Mr. Caldwell
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Armstrong supports Oxford’s veteran banner program honoring local heroes
shared stories about his time in the military and joined the team, walking the streets of Oxford to view many of the banners, including his own and that of his brother.
Mr. Caldwell and his brother, who also served in the military, grew up in Oxford. Today, their banners hang in front of the apartment where they once lived, steps away from the
parking lot where they caught the bus to boot camp. This meaningful placement adds a deep personal layer to the tribute.
Armstrong is proud to support community initiatives like Oxford’s veteran banner program, which pays a lasting and visible tribute to the men and women who have served in the armed forces.
Chester County Sheriff’s Office to host second Think Before You Post seminar
The Chester County Sheriff’s Office announced the return of its educational seminar, Think Before You Post, which will take place on Friday, May 30
from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Chester County Justice Center. This free event is open to students, families, educators, and community members, and will also
on May 30
be accessible virtually for those unable to attend in person.
Now in its second year, Think Before You Post is designed to educate youth on the real-world impact of their online behavior. With growing concerns about social media safety, privacy, and digital reputations, the seminar equips attendees with the knowledge and tools they need to navigate the internet responsibly.
This year’s seminar will feature speakers from the Chester County Sheriff’s Office, the county’s District Attorney’s Office, and the Chester County Department of Emergency
Services. These professionals will share real-life stories, insight, and guidance on how seemingly simple posts can have long-term consequences — including impacts on college admissions, job opportunities, and personal safety.
“We’re seeing more and more cases where a single post can derail a student’s future,” said Noah Stribrny, command staff liaison for the Chester County Sheriff’s Office. “This seminar is about helping students and families take control of their digital footprint before it controls them.”
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Two-day Peony Festival draws hundreds to West Grove winery
By Caroline Roosevelt Contributing Writer
Peonies have long served as the silky smooth, fragrant indicators that spring has sprung. Their buds usually bloom in early May, thanks to a symbiotic relationship they share with ants who stimulate the petals to unfold. Several locations in Chester County celebrate the peonies, and we all pour out like determined ants from our homes so that we can weave our way through the fields of color, soaking in the beginning of spring. Acadian Wine Company, a bucolic vineyard located in West Grove, invited wine appreciators and peony enthusiasts alike to its third annual Peony Festival on May 17-18. I brought my mother and my sister along on Saturday to partake in the festivities and upon entering the estate, we immediately found ourselves among lacy vines which danced along the
found
canopies from the dozen local artisan vendors welcomed us in.
After setting myself up with a tasting flight of the winery’s Gruner Vetliner, Rose, Vidal Blanc, and Redbone, I connected with the winery’s owner/operator Kyle Jones to learn a little more about Acadian and the event. Jones has been making wine since 2016 and his resume expands beyond wine into a variety of arms of the nonprofit sector which has imbued his operation with core values of inclusivity, sustainability, and a holistic, community approach to his work. He visits properties in Erie, Lehigh, and Rising Sun where he grows other varieties of grapes beyond the two estate varieties.
“The Peony Festival literally just occurred because the first spring that I was here, I noticed those flowers and I said, ‘Oh, that’s beautiful. I wonder
what’s going to happen with those,’” Jones said.
“That’s how I met Richard Curry of Styers Peonies [who welcomed Acadian’s contribution to the Peony Festival, which has already been established at other sites throughout the county.] The first festival was small and confined to Saturday, but last year, we began opening it up for both days, and the peonies are all in bloom for one weekend.”
As successful events in beautiful locales often do, this event has grown in popularity with each passing year. On Saturday, the
was filled with lawn chairs, patio furniture, picnic blankets, and each table on the patio was occupied, a scenario that repeated itself on Sunday. After my last sip of Redbone (their dry red from the Erie area of Pennsylvania), my sister and I wandered along the peony fields taking in the warm late afternoon sun and mingling among visitors picking their own peony bouquets for purchase, as well as taking home jars of Peony Jam.
The Acadian Wine Company is located at 553 South Guernsey Road in West Grove. To learn more
about upcoming events, visit www.acadianwinecompany.com.
Medic 94, Penn Township cut the ribbon on new emergency services building
By Chris Barber Contributing Writer
Longtime friends and supporters of Medic 94 and various local officials
joyfully celebrated the ribbon-cutting event for the emergency response service’s new building on Saturday, May 17.
Medic 94, officially called Southern Chester County Emergency Medical Services, is the on-wheels provider of advanced first aid for victims of serious accidents and sudden illnesses and is operated by paramedics.
They arrive fast and give skilled treatment and care to the victims before those individuals depart from the scene by ambulance. In many cases, Medic 94 paramedics even accompany the victims inside their transport to the hospitals, providing care continuously through the ride.
Recently, Medic 94 also
earned certification for carrying blood to calls and administering it as well, if it is needed by the victim. Historically, Medic 94, including its vehicles and paramedics, was housed in a series of rooms and offices in the former Jennersville Hospital facility.
Medic 94 CEO Bob Hotchkiss said he often refers to the former state of affairs as “living in their parents’ cellar for 41 years.”
When the COVID19 pandemic hit and the Jennersville Hospital closed, it became apparent that Medic 94’s residency was in jeopardy and a new home had to be found. Medic 94 and Penn Township developed a plan that included designs for the creation of a facility called Southern Chester County Emergency Operations Center, which would be a home for Medic 94 and expand the build-
ing services to AGREM Emergency Management and access to the public.
In that offering for public use, the building became the center for dealing with all local emergency operations and a greater qualifier for state and county funding.
Led by the efforts of the Penn Township supervisors, the project received a $1.03 million grant to start from the Chester County Commissioners, and the project was begun.
And, just two years from the groundbreaking, the ribbon cutting for this $2.5 million building was celebrated on May 17, although the staff moved over informally last November.
As he stood to behold the building he was about to call to order with prayer, board member and minister Jim Mundell praised some of the new and improved features the building would have over
Several of those in attendance at the festival enjoyed the view from the winery’s tasting area deck.
green fields. We
an ideal spot to perch on the porch overlooking the estate and within earshot of Nicole Zell and the Sin Brothers Band, while white
lawn
Photos by Caroline Roosevelt
The third annual Peony Festival at Acadian Wine Company drew hundreds of visitors on May 17 and 18.
The burst of colorful peonies drew capacity crowds each day of the festival.
The author, left, with her sister, Anna.
the former site. These features include modern technology, a room for expanded communications, bunks for sleeping over and a room available
for public meetings.
At the ceremony, Penn Township Board of Supervisors chairman Victor Mantegna, State Rep. John Lawrence,
Avon Grove Emergency Coordinator Chuck Freese, and Hotchkiss all sat in front of the new building and a freshly polished
Photo by Chris Barber
Medic 94 CEO Bob Hotchkiss, right, presents flowers to Penn Township director of operations Karen Versuk in appreciation for all her work. From left are AGREM Director Chuck Freese, State Rep. John Lawrence and Penn Township Board of Supervisors Chairman Vic Mantegna.
ROSEMARY PEDRETTI
Rosemary Pedretti, of Middletown, Del. and formerly of San Carlos, Calif., passed away at home on Saturday, May 10, 2025. She was 77.
She was the wife of the late Richard Pedretti.
Born in Norfolk, Va. on February 29, 1948, she was the daughter of the late Frances Jones Bradham. Rosemary graduated from Newark High School.
She loved traveling the world, eating crabs by the pool and spending time with family and friends.
She is survived by one brother, Rhae Bradham, of Nottingham, and one sister, Charlotte Gentry (Michael), of Oxford, and nieces and nephews, Beth (Jason), Nicki (Stephen), Ashley (Josh), Jason (Kelly), Michael, Michelle and Lauren.
She was preceded in death by two brothers, William Lee Bradham and Mark Franklin Bradham, a sister, Lynne Gail Bradham, and Charlie Coborne.
Funeral services were held on May 16 at the Edward L. Collins, Jr. Funeral Home, Inc. in Oxford.
Interment will be private.
Funeral arrangements are being handled by the Edward L. Collins, Jr. Funeral Home, Inc. (www.elcollinsfuneralhome.com) in Oxford.
WILLIAM MYERS
William (Bill) Myers quietly passed away at home on May 12, 2025. He enjoyed pursuing his various hobbies of crew and performing magic. During his school years, he competed in rowing on an eight-person boat, which culminated in the team winning at the Henley Royal Regatta.
His banking career specialized in real estate lending, helping him find Tarrymor Farm, where he resided for 54 years.
He continued performing his magic shows into his lengthy retirement.
Bill is survived by Mary Wade Myers, his wife of 63 years, and his three daughters, Mary Grace Yankura, Meg Myers, and Mardi Graf, as well as five natural grandchildren.
Arrangements are being handled by Foulk Funeral Home of West Grove. To view Bill’s online tribute or share a message with his family, visit www.kuzoandfoulkfh.com.
EDWARD C. VAUGHAN, SR.
Edward C. Vaughan, Sr., of Oxford, passed away peacefully on May 10, 2025 at Lancaster Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was 90. He was the husband of the late Helen Louise (Pinky) Keys Vaughan, with whom he shared 61 years of marriage. Born in Independence, Va. he was the son of the late Charles and Rose Edwards Vaughan. He was a member of the Nottingham Missionary Baptist Church, where he served as deacon.
He drove a truck for many years. He was an avid Philadelphia Phillies fan and enjoyed watching horse racing on TV.
He is survived by two sons, Edward C. Vaughan, Jr. (Wendy) of Nottingham, and Ted Vaughan (Kathy) of Perryville, Md., two daughters, Sandra Shephard (Joe) of Port Deposit, Md. and Betty Portwood (James) of Coconut Creek, Fla., a daughter-in-law, Brenda Vaughan of New Providence, and 9 grandchildren, and 20 great-grandchildren. Also surviving are three brothers, Eugene Vaughan, Tom Vaughan and Bobby Frazier, and three sisters, Alice Cullimore, Rosalee Frazier and Nancy Frazier.
He was preceded in death by his son, Jimmy W. Vaughan, grandson, Jimbo Portwood, two brothers, Dean Vaughan and Carl J. Vaughan, and a sister, Lee Gibilisco.
Funeral services were held on May 15 at the Nottingham Missionary Baptist Church in Nottingham.
Interment will be in the adjoining church cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the Nottingham Missionary Baptist Church.
Arrangements are being handled by the Edward L. Collins, Jr. Funeral Home, Inc. in Oxford. Online condolences may be made at www.elcollinsfuneralhome.com.
New London Christian Preschool celebrates with its 30th graduating class
New London Christian Preschool celebrated with its 30th graduating class this week.
The preschool was founded in 1995 by New London Presbyterian Church on Route 896. When the school started, it occupied one classroom, with enrollment totaling 25 students split into two classes.
In 2007, 12 years after the school started, it transitioned into the Christian Life Center on Saginaw Road. Nestled on 60 acres of open and wooded space, the new facility allowed the school to expand its outreach and add more classes.
The school currently has classes for two-yearolds, three-year-olds and four-year-olds.
Each year, graduation is a special time, and this year there were 24 four-yearolds who graduated from three different classes. The Froglet Pre-K and the two
Bee classes have had a great time learning academic, social, emotional and physical skills. They enjoyed indoor and outdoor fun at the pond and wooded area, too. The New London Christian Preschool has a growing legacy that is loved by the staff and the families. There are now legacy families and several of the children who attended New London Christian Preschool now bring their own children to the school. Some of the devoted staff also have children who attend the preschool. It is
the
Rose View Village Community Yard Sale planned for May 31
The Rose View Village Community Yard Sale will take place on Saturday, May 31 from 9 a.m. to noon. Housewares, clothing, furniture, plants, crafts,
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The New London Christian Preschool recently celebrated with its 30th graduating class. Some of the graduates are pictured heading to the stage.
Medic 94...
Medic 94 vehicle in a fourseat row. They addressed the assembled crowd in turn.
Mantegna, whose township board and manager guided the project and obtained the funding, called the event “a significant day.”
He said the board made it a priority to work with AGREM and Medic 94 to establish a facility with the latest technology and communications systems.
Freese said that since 1988 he has always believed that the emergency response facility must be furnished with the best equipment and paramedics “trained in their craft.”
Lawrence said that devel-
opment of any new facility must be made with vision, resources and leadership.
“They are qualities rare in the government,” he said. In conclusion, Lawrence said, no project will succeed, even if it has the vision and resources, without good leadership. In the case of this building and Medic 94, he said the leadership by Hotchkiss is excellent.
Hotchkiss informed the audience that Curtis Mason, the retired former chairman of the Penn Township Board, came up with the concept, while the Penn board and the township’s director of operations Karen Versuk worked hard to put the details and funding in place.
Hotchkiss said he calls
the building “a gift from Penn Township.”
He thanked his staff as well and said, “You are the best.”
Visitors at the ribboncutting were invited to tour the new building and receive refreshments for the rest of the morning, which incidentally started with rain but cleared in time for the celebration.
The building sits on land adjacent to Jenners Pond Road at 863 West Baltimore Pike in Penn Township, and its meeting room serves as a resource for public use as well as for the Medic 94 staff.
This $2.5 million building benefitted from widespread gifts and grants as well as the advocacy by State Rep. John Lawrence and the township, Hotchkiss said.
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ESTATE OF DONN KEVIN
BIRDSALL, DECEASED. Late of Oxford Borough, Chester County, PA, LETTERS TESTAMENTARY on the above Estate have been granted to the undersigned, who request all persons having claims or demands against the estate of the decedent to make known the same and all persons indebted to the decedent to make payment without delay to KRISTI ANN EISENBERG, EXECUTRIX, 1163 Kensington Ln., Apt.
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Receiving a painting of the new building from Medic 94 are State Rep. John Lawrence (seated), Penn Township supervisor Carlton Snow, former supervisor Curtis Mason, supervisor Vic Mantegna and supervisor Radar O’Connell.
Kennett Township seeking to enforce restrictions on bamboo growth, removal
By Richard L. Gaw Staff Writer
For the past several years, the plant species known as bamboo has bamboozled the quality of life in Kennett Township, and at the May 7 Board of Supervisors meeting, the board voted to authorize the advertising of a new ordinance designed to do something about this encroaching and invasive plant.
By a 2-0 vote – supervisor Geoffrey Gamble was not present at the meeting – Dr. Richard Leff and Patricia Muller gave their approval to advertising Ordinance 311 that amends Chapter 232 of the township code regarding bamboo grasses.
Under the ordinance, exterior bamboo shall not be planted, maintained, or otherwise permitted to exist within 40 feet of the edge of a property, and all existing bamboo within 40 feet of the edge of a property must be removed.
Further, property owners must ensure that existing bamboo on their property is maintained and not allowed to encroach or grow upon any adjoining or neighboring property, including all public property and right-of-way. Any bamboo existing anywhere else on a property may not be replanted or replaced if existing bamboo dies, uprooted or is destroyed. The final vote is expected
to be reached at a future Board of Supervisors meeting.
As part of their findings, the township’s Planning Commission has cited scenarios in the township where a neighboring property’s bamboo has caused damage to underground septic and pipes. Left unchecked and poorly maintained, bamboo has been known to cause severe damage to homes; roots can clog and rupture underground pipes, crack water lines, destroy patios and driveways and threaten biodiversity, cause soil erosion and disrupt water cycles.
Katelynn Morgenstern, director of Planning and Zoning, said that the issue has been discussed by the township’s Planning Commission, which is working in partnership with the Environmental Advisory Council in researching methods to control the spread of bamboo, and will provide resources on cost effective options available on the township’s website, www. kennett.pa.us.
Public Works Director Ted Otteni said that during heavy precipitation, bamboo becomes top heavy and has the capacity to fall off into roads, thus forcing some vehicles into the oncoming lane. The plant can also break vehicle mirrors and windshields, Otteni said.
“It’s a growing problem, and it’s proliferating, unchecked,” he said.
“The approach to enforcement is really a personal one to make sure people stop planting it and become educated about the challenges that are caused by bamboo,” said Township Manager Alison Robbins.
“We understand that bamboo removal is done over time, and we plan on taking a caring approach.”
In other township business
The board authorized township Solicitor David Sander to draft an ordinance to update the township’s current sign regulations.
The action was borne out of concerns expressed by township residents about temporary signage in the township.
“The concerns were raised about an existing sign in the township and in reviewing the zoning ordinance specific to the sign regulations, I noticed that some of the provisions of the radiance did not consider Supreme Court rulings around First Amendment (rights) for the use of signage in townships,” Morgenstern said.
“The difficulty is that in attempting to enforce our zoning code as written is that we as a township may potentially infringe upon First Amendment rights of township residents. The
concern was raised that the ordinance as written will need to be modified and updated to properly consider the recent court rulings to ensure that we’re not infringing upon First Amendment rights.”
Morganstern said that the rulings from both the Supreme Court and the Pennsylvania State Supreme Court are quite clear regarding content neutrality related to signage.
“There are certainly areas that we know for sure that need to be modified and revised,” she said. “There are, however, other provisions of the code that I
haven’t studied closely that I would like to seek the support of the Solicitor, in order to ensure that the other areas of the code where I am not so sure are, in fact, compliant.”
Morganstern said that the sign in question had no political affiliation but was temporary and situated on private property.
The township has appointed David Michener to the Southeastern Chester County Refuse Authority (SECCRA) Board of Directors, with a term expiring on May 7, 2030.
Kennett Library Board President and Kennett
Township resident Collis Townsend thanked the Board of Supervisors for their support of the library both in the capital campaign to build the new library in Kennett Square Borough and in helping to fund operating expenses. Townsend will give a formal presentation about the library at an upcoming Board of Supervisors’ meeting.
The next Board of Supervisors meeting will be held on May 21.
To contact Staff Writer Richard L. Gaw, email rgaw@chestercounty.com.
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The Kennett Township Board of Supervisors voted in favor of advertising new ordinances that will provide regulations for the growth, maintenance and removal of the bamboo plant on township properties.
