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News of Del. County 2011-10-20: A final OK for Quarry Center in Havertown

admin — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 23:14:14 +0000

A final OK for Quarry Center in Havertown
Published: Wednesday, October 19, 2011
By Lois Puglionesi, CORRESPONDENT

“HAVERFORD TWP. — Commissioners on Tuesday, Oct. 18, approved final land development plans for the Quarry Center, a 30.6-acre shopping center proposed by the Quarry Center LP, to be constructed at the former Llanerch Quarry Reclamation site at 116 Township Line Road.

Plans call for two anchor stores, a Giant Food Store with a fueling facility, and a Lowe’s home improvement store with a garden center.

Panera has also signed on as a tenant, but no final agreement has been reached for two freestanding and three in-line retail spaces, said Eric Mallory, principal of Eureka Ventures.”

More…

Patch 2011-10-18: Broken Sewer Pipe Costs $1.3 Mill To Repair

admin — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 16:29:00 +0000

Haverford-Havertown Patch
Broken Sewer Pipe Costs $1.3 Mill To Repair
Flash floods caused the pipe behind Kohl’s to break.
By Anthony Leone
October 18, 2011

“During a 1st Ward Meeting recently, Haverford Township Manager Larry Gentile told those in audience that a sewer pipe along Naylors Run Creek broke two weeks ago.

Using the words like “large” and “substantial” to describe the break, Gentile said on Wednesday, Oct. 5, that he implemented the township’s emergency repair system to fix the pipe, which was behind the Kohl’s department store. The store’s Township Line Road entrance was closed during repairs, but has since opened.
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FEMA was called in to inspect the sewage pipe and it is still determining if it will contribute to the repair costs. The costs to fix the pipe was $1.3 million, Gentile said.”

DelcoTimes 2011-10-13: Haverford approves Quarry Center plans

admin — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 21:10:22 +0000

DelcoTimes 2011-10-13: Haverford approves Quarry Center plans

By LOIS PUGLIONESI, Times Correspondent

HAVERFORD — Commissioners on Tuesday approved final land development plans for the Quarry Center, a 30.6-acre shopping center proposed by the Quarry Center LP, to be constructed at the former Llanerch Quarry Reclamation site at 116 Township Line Road.

Plans call for two anchor stores, a Giant Food Store with a fueling facility, and a Lowe’s home improvement store with a garden center.

More at DelcoTimes.com…

DelcoTimes 2011-10-10: Haverford still in court over anti-discrimination ordinance

admin — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 23:57:13 +0000

DelcoTimes 2011-10-10: Haverford still in court over anti-discrimination ordinance

“Delaware County Court of Common Pleas recently overruled the township’s preliminary objections to a complaint filed by Fred Teal challenging a controversial anti-discrimination ordinance.
The township has until Oct. 18 to file an answer to the complaint.
The anti-discrimination ordinance was adopted by the board of commissioners in February.”

More at DelcoTimes…

HPED’s $90,000-Economic Proposal

admin — Sat, 08 Oct 2011 14:57:38 +0000

Getting busy with business in Haverford – DelcoTimes Oct 4, 2011
“The Haverford Partnership for Economic Development presented a proposal at Monday’s work session for kick-starting business district revitalization and beautification efforts throughout the township.”

Also, Patch, Oct 5, 2011, HPED’s $90,000-Economic Proposal Met With Disagreement By Commissioners

Town meeting with PECO set for Oct 18 in Haverford

admin — Sat, 08 Oct 2011 14:45:53 +0000

News of Delaware County, Oct 4, 2011 story

“A town meeting and informational forum with PECO officials will be held 6-8 p.m., Oct. 18, at Chestnutwold Elementary School, 630 Lorraine Ave. in Ardmore, according to a newsletter from Haverford Township Commissioner Dan Siegel. PECO officials will set up five to six stations with various displays, and address residents’ concerns about power outages, tree trimming and other topics. Residents in Wards 1, 3, 4, 5 and 9 are invited to attend the Oct. 18 session, while a follow-up meeting is tentatively planned Oct. 25 for Wards 2, 6, 7, 8 at the same time and location.”

More at News of Delaware County, Oct 4, 2011 story…

Billboard Hearing Oct 6, 2011

admin — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 01:29:14 +0000

http://haverford.patch.com/articles/residents-urged-to-give-billboard-testimony-tonight

From the Haverford-Havertown Patch: “Residents from two townships, including Haverford and Lower Merion, are being asked to give testimony about their feelings of having billboards being placed throughout the area. From 7 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., tonight at the Haverford High School’s auditorium, residents are allowed to testify their concerns about having billboards being placed in the various townships…”

Photo from hearing:

Haverford Shopping Cart ordinance passed, Sept 2011

admin — Sat, 24 Sep 2011 18:13:58 +0000

Shopping carts run amok prompts Haverford ordinance
Commissioners Monday approved first reading of an ordinance that lays down the law on management and security of shopping carts.
Declaring lost, stolen, wrecked or abandoned shopping carts a public nuisance and potential hazard to health and safety, the ordinance makes it illegal for any business establishment in the township to “cause or permit” shopping carts to be left on sidewalks, streets, public places or private property other than business premises.
http://www.delconewsnetwork.com/articles/2011/08/13/news_of_delaware_county/news/doc4e42d261db230492002903.txt

[A]pproved on second reading was an ordinance regarding management and security of shopping carts.
(View item in this Sept 22, 2011 story.)

Haverford Bamboo ordinance passed, Sept 2011

admin — Sat, 24 Sep 2011 18:09:59 +0000

Haverford ordinance takes aim at bamboo
Commissioners recently approved the first reading of a proposed ordinance that would restrict cultivation of running bamboo in the township.
http://www.delconewsnetwork.com/articles/2011/08/19/news_of_delaware_county/news/doc4e4d036ba1e32516929290.txt

Commissioners approved the second reading of an ordinance establishing regulations for planting and growing running bamboo. The ordinance prohibits planting new bamboo anywhere in the township and includes mandatory measures for curtailing spread of existing bamboo to township-owned or neighboring properties. Violators could be subject to a $1,000 fine.
(View item in this Sept 22, 2011 story.)

Two articles on a recent decision of the Haverford Township Board of Commissioners:

admin — Sat, 24 Sep 2011 17:42:19 +0000

Two articles on a recent decision of the Haverford Township Board of Commissioners:

Commissioners Reject Homeowners’ Request To Build
Despite meeting Haverford Township requirements, the Cimorellis are not allowed to build a second home on their Havertown property
http://haverford.patch.com/articles/commissioners-vote-against-home-owners-from-building-2nd-home-on-property

Subdivision plan denial contested in Haverford
Alan and Joanne Cimorelli are formally contesting the board of commissioners recent denial of minor subdivision plans for their 70 E. Clearfield Road property.
http://www.delconewsnetwork.com/articles/2011/08/30/news_of_delaware_county/news/doc4e5d608a90e45126133851.txt