Yeadon Borough Pushes Traffic Reforms on Church Lane
A borough committee led by a resident aims to make Yeadon safer cleaner and quieter by proposing the state highway be borough run to ban truck traffic and slow autos Church Lane would be the starting point despite skeptical noise concerns from residents. If opponents arise they threaten displaying strong actions to press their plan despite risks.
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Yeadon
Church Lane
Nagy Deliberately Chooses Car Lease Over Cash Raise
Dr Mark C lamented a poor decision as Nagy opted for a 24 month lease on a 1961 Cutlass instead of a 5 5 percent salary raise. The district would save several hundred dollars versus cash pay and Nagy expects to cover the gap with taxes. Nagy earns 53487 annually.
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Paul Scicchitano
Mark C
Nagy
Nagy Reconsiders Deal Over Car Replacement Pace
Dr. Mark Nagy questions a proposed deal, noting it seems favorable yet acknowledging his preference for a car swap. He said he accepted the car because he was wearing out vehicles faster than he could replace them.
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Nagy
School board expects new teachers contract by September
Nether Providence Wallingford Swarthmore area board president James Proud says a September contract is likely. David Grove recalls predicting calm three years ago before a strike and notes few meetings between board members and teachers. Teachers express concern about communication gaps.
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Nether Providence
Wallingford- Swarthmore
James Proud
David Grove
Quan
Repairs scheduled for bridge in Glenolden by Amtrak
The Public Utility Commission orders Amtrak to perform a $60,000 repair of the Ashland Avenue bridge over its tracks in Glenolden. Work includes replacing steel deck sections and resurfacing the roadway to support seven ton loads, with Delaware County and Glenolden paying portions and Amtrak agreeing to comply.
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Delaware County
State Public Utility Commission
PUC
Amtrak
Ashland Avenue
Glenolden
A.B. Smythe
Glenolden Borough
Ebbones
Frustrated Police Scramble for Murder Evidence in Yeadon
Borough officials and residents clash over delays in processing evidence in the murder of 16 year old Lynn Murray. Chief T oan expresses frustration as FBI backlog delays progress. Bruton notes expected one more month, despite over 100 people offering help through the grandfather Fred Manno. A plan to convert the Yeadon Junior High site into a gym faces opposition from locals who cite existing facilities.
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T Oan
Lynn Murray
Bruton
FBI
Atlanta
U.S
Fred Manno
Upper Providence
Yeadon
Thomas Keenan
New Town Campaign Committee Back Edward Corse For Supervisor
A new independent Republican committee named The Committee to Elect Corse backs Edward Corse for supervisor in November. John Logue is chair, with Margaret as Corse’s associate. Corse, a Goshen Road resident, will run as a Democrat against incumbent Republican William G. Clerk Jr. after gaining enough May primary write in votes to appear on the ballot. The group seeks donations from Newtown residents.
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Newtown
Edward Corse
Corse
John Logue
Margaret
Goshen Road
William G. Clerk Jr
Chestnut Street
Forest Avenue drainage waits on sewer line work
Nether Providence Township commissioners asked Forest Avenue residents to delay demands for drainage fixes until a sewer line is installed. West end residents want edge paving as gravel fails to stop mud. Commissioner Butler proposed curbing to block water after completion.
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Forest Avenue
John Edwards
Dan Butler
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