Last day of school marks Chestnutwold Brookline closings
In Havertown two township schools Chestnutwold and Brookline close after long service. Teachers and parents share farewell stories and memories as students leave the last class. Brookline mascot bear finds new home at the township library.
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Jeff Hill
Chester cops face two week reprieve on layoffs
Chester city council granted a two week delay for six of the police force facing layoffs, with final decisions resting with Mayor Joe Battle. Budget director Timothy Gorbey cited a $149,000 earnings tax shortfall and a $475,000 year end deficit, proposing options including cuts and reduced street lighting to avert the crisis. Police count with least seniority were targeted to offset arbitration raises, while Mayor Battle tempered comments pending talks with the FOP president.
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