14 Acre FMC site in Marcus Hook hinders borough plans
Marcus Hook officials face a 14 acre headache as Alpha Machine Co backed off due to Walnut Street truck traffic. Residents on 37 of 44 Walnut Street homes object to direct access plans, fearing parking loss and safety risks while aging houses may be undermined by heavy truck flow. Mayor Weldon cites tax base erosion and lack of entry to the property.
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City planning board to weigh hazardous waste rules
CHESTER The city planning commission will study three amendments to the planning and zoning code addressing hazardous waste. The meeting is at 2 p.m. in City Council Chambers on the third floor of the City Municipal Building at 5th and Welsh streets. Proposals define hazardous waste and bar handling processing and storage in industrial districts M-2 and M-3.
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Chester teen wins Miss United Teen title essay
Yvette M. Rogers 17 of Chester won the Miss United Teen pageant essay contest at the Ramada Inn last month, competing against 110 girls. Her essay Ameri ca Land of Opportunities was presented in sign language and she placed third runner up in the beauty division. She attends Christian Academy in Chester and has been named an Outstanding Teen of America.
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