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Benches on Gay Street Spark Debate in West Chester
West Chester residents and business owners debate benches along Gay Street as borough officials study Market Street renovations. Some say benches invite undesirables, others praise them for older residents and the disabled. Notable users include Tom Durfee, Clarence Irons, and Gertrude King who describe the social value and routine of pausing to rest and chat.
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Westchester
Gay Street
West Chester
Rite Aid
Iron Hill Brewery
Star of India
Market Street
Anne Carroll
Carroll
Tom Durfee
Durfee
Clarence Irons
Irons
Good Will Fire Company
Gertrude King
Church
Gay Streets