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Newspaper
Delaware County Daily Times
Location
Chester, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1981
Page
5
Daily Times reports on 1012 Townsend St where a red brick home condemned in 1976 by the Delaware County Redevelopment Authority remains unfit for habitation. Former supervisor C Wilson Jr and family received 26187.96 in 1976 compensation and face back rent of 990 as of 1981.
The county redevelopment authority condemned 1012 Townsend St for the project. In August 1976 Wilson and Pearl received $93 monthly rent while seeking a new home. Tenants could face legal action for nonpayment or vacating on 30 days notice, and the authority could evict without notice. The agreement says the premises are for temporary use and must be vacated when the authority notifies for demolition to advance the project. Wilson expected to move by week’s end, citing back rent and a tired deal. he described the home as unfit due to termites and a failing roof, blaming politics.
Township officials and police leaders are entangled in a dispute over officer McCartney who faced allegations of sexual offenses and harassment. Commissioners claimed he was removed from plainclothes duty after boasting of detective status while others defended the chief and accused the board of punishing truth telling. A patrolman voiced frustration at the secrecy and mishandling, saying the chief should not be silenced for honesty. Johnson warned of potential legal action as tensions rose between leadership and rank and file.
Collingdale borough honors two local officers Frank McKone and John McHugh and Darby police Sgt. Robert Smythe and Officer Arthur Raffaele for their quick response to a Hillside Avenue dispute. The four will receive citations from Mayor Frank Kelly.
Ridley Township dedicates a new ball field at Kinder Park in Woodlyn to Clyde Mullenix, a former Kinder Park Recreation Association coach who died in a November automobile accident in Oxford, Chester County.
The zoning hearing board will reconvene at 8 38 tonight at borough hall to conclude a May 29 hearing referred by Delaware County Court. The case, tied to a former zoning board decision, involves Baltimore Borough council appeal and a request for explicit restrictions by Judge Joseph Labrum. Notes from earlier testimony will be reviewed since two current board members were unfamiliar with the June 1979 case. Morton Independence Day Parade Rescheduled For 9 30 AM Saturday With Mighty Warriors And Morton Daredevils Afloat Prizes For Categories And Refreshments At The Morton Republican Club Harrisburg PennDOT To Distribute 4 5 Million To 2500 Municipalities Half To County And State Fund For Road Officials
The Glenolden borough 4th of July Association reschedules Independence Day events. The parade starts at 10 45 from First Pennsylvania Bank on MacDade Boulevard and activities begin at 12 15 at the Glenolden library grounds with prize drawings throughout the day.
A six week caning workshop starts Wednesday at Aston Senior Citizens group. Sessions run 9 a.m. to noon each Wednesday. For more information or reservations contact Sadie Kin named at 459-2131.
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