Dear Friends, I took a drive past my childhood home the other day off General Howe Drive, near Crebilly Farm.  So much change along the way… so many fields once home to cattle, horses and farmland were almost unrecognizable to me.  I realize change is part of life but it can sure be hard toContinue reading Crebilly Farm Update 8/12/18 →

Dear Friends, It has been quite some time since I last wrote and I hope this message finds all of you well and enjoying this time of year.  Each day I have the privilege of spending time outside planting, watering, nurturing and witnessing growth, I am reminded how fulfilling nature’s simplicity truly is.  I revelContinue reading Crebilly Farm Update 6/23/18 →

Dear Friends, Just a quick update to inform all of you there is no new significant news at this time other than Toll filed their brief in support of their appeal this past Wednesday, May 2nd.  All other parties to the appeal, including the township, must file their briefs by May 31st.  Once all theContinue reading Crebilly Farm Update 5/5/18 →

Dear Friends, Please find today’s Chadds Ford Live article from reporter, Kathleen Brady Shea: https://chaddsfordlive.com/2018/04/21/for-crebilly-settlement-hopes-percolating/ Although there is no new deal in place, yet, this is a hopeful step in the right direction. I couldn’t be more thrilled at the prospects of negotiations taking place behind the scenes between the developer, landowner and local preservationists.Continue reading Crebilly Farm Update 4/21/18 →

Dear Friends, Since it has been longer than usual, I wanted to reach out and just let you know there is no new news at this time.  Still waiting for a court date to be scheduled which could be several more weeks.  I will continue to check in with the township solicitor and let youContinue reading Crebilly Farm Update 4/9/18 →

Dear Friends, On Tuesday, March 6th, Toll Brothers filed to appeal the Westtown Township Board of Supervisor’s decision with the Chester County Court of Common Pleas; here is the link to the appeal (the appeal is the first 20 pages, followed by the BOS’s written decision):   http://www.westtownpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Toll-Bros.-CU-Decision-Appeal_03-06-2018.pdf The oral argument will be open toContinue reading Crebilly Farm Update 3/10/18 →

Dear Friends, The written decision from the Westtown Township Board of Supervisors was made available to the public this morning via their listserv; below is the direct link to the pdf file: http://www.westtownpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Toll-Brothers-Crebilly-Farm_BOS-Decision-with-Signatures_02-12-18.pdf Here is where I am going to offer up my disclaimer again:  I am not a lawyer I am not a lawyerContinue reading Crebilly Farm Update 2/13/18 →

Dear Friends, Protecting and preserving our Chester County land requires us to pay attention to what is happening in our own backyards, in our townships. If you are like me, the last thing you want to do is pay more tax. In the case of open space referendums, however, a modest tax of .25% (EarnedContinue reading Crebilly Farm Update: Part II What Now? 1/27/18 →

Dear Friends, I enjoyed some thoughtful reflection the other night, as I drove home by way of my favorite country back roads.  Naturally, I had to pass Crebilly Farm.  It made me smile to see her trees and hills in peaceful slumber, covered by a blanket of glowing moonlight and snow.  Choosing the roads lessContinue reading Crebilly Farm Update: Part One, What Now? 1/20/18 →

Dear Friends, CONGRATULATIONS ON A JOB WELL DONE BY ALL!!!! I am so pleased to announce the Board of Supervisors UNANIMOUSLY DENIED Toll Brother’s application for Conditional Use. My sincerest, heart-felt thank you to the BOS for the incredible amount of work they have done, for standing strong and keeping our best interest at heart.Continue reading Crebilly Farm Update 12/28/17 →