Wallingford Community News

Wallingford Avenue Development Moves Forward

March 15, 2019 by admin

NP Planning Commission Granted Approval To Build 10 Homes On This Wallingford Avenue Lot

Malvern based Progressive New Homes has secured the unanimous backing of the Nether Providence Township Planning Commission it’s original proposal to build 10 single family homes on a five acre property on Wallingford Avenue.

The land is in the South Media section of the township, located adjacent to Sapovits Park. The houses would carry a price tag of about $500,000 each. Under the plan, two-thirds of the property will be developed while one-third will remain wooded.

A final decision on the plan is expected to be rendered later this month by the township board of commissioners. The developer is still in discussions with neighbors of the property about an alternative vision for the site. This option would involve 32 units in 16 buildings, with pairs of homes on two different levels in the same structures. The upstairs units would have two garages while the downstairs units would have a single garage. Costs for those units would range from $250,000 to $375,000, which the firm said could be affordable for those in the community.

The Township is aware of these discussions among the developer and members of the neighborhood regarding the rezoning of the property to allow for denser zoning. However, a formal request has not been brought before the Board at this time, and nothing is currently being considered.

Plot Plan For The 5.02 Acre Lot

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Wallingford-Swarthmore Seeking 3.2% Tax Hike

February 9, 2019 by admin

Taxes in the Wallingford-Swarthmore School District would increase by 3.2% under a proposed budget for fiscal year 2019-2020.

The school board is expected to vote on the preliminary plan during its meeting on Monday, February 11. Final adoption of the budget is scheduled for June 10. Wallingford-Swarthmore is permitted under the state’s Act 1 Index to boost taxes by 2.3%. However, the district intends to make use of a 0.9% exception for special education costs that would clear the way for the higher rate.

For a home assessed at the district average of $179,000, with a current annual school tax bill of $8,100, the change will result in an additional $260 in taxes.

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Colonial Christmas Open House – Thomas Leiper House – December 16, 2018

December 5, 2018 by admin

The Thomas Leiper House Will Be Decorated For The Open House

The Thomas Leiper House will be hosting it’s annual Colonial Christmas Open House at the Leiper House located at 521 Avondale Road in Wallingford PA on Sunday December 16, 2018 from 1 PM until 5 PM. Rooms in the 1785 home of Thomas Leiper will be decorated for the holidays.

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Wallingford Electronic Ewaste Recycling Event – November 3, 2018

October 30, 2018 by admin

Unwanted E-Waste Will Be Collected At The Recycling Event

St John Chrysostom Church is sponsoring an electronic recycling event on Saturday November 3, 2018 from 9 AM to 1 PM in the rear parking lot of the Church, located at 615 S Providence Road in Wallingford.

You can recycle all sorts of electronics – in working condition or not – including laptops, PCs, printers, TVs, phones, and game systems at no charge. Large items such such as air conditioners will be charged a recycling fee.

St John’s is partnering in this event with PAR RECYCLE WORKS – a local nonprofit that sells reusable materials collected from electronic devices to help pay for salaries and job skill development for formerly incarcerated men and women, in order to support their productive re-entry back into society. For more information on PAR, please see par-recycleworks.org.

Don’t toss it, recycle it!

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Strawberry Festival – Monday June 4, 2018 – Wallingford Presybterian Church

May 31, 2018 by admin

The always popular Strawberry Festival sponsored by Wallingford Presbyterian Church will be held on Monday June 4, 2018, from 5:00-8:00 PM, rain or shine. Mark the date on your calendar and join the over 1,000 people who enjoy this much anticipated annual community event. This year marks the 69th festival that has been celebrated.

There will be lots to eat – hoagies, roast beef sandwiches, hot dogs, ice cream, cake and of course – strawberries.

Between food trips, take time to allow the kids to try out all of the games and one of the three moon bounces while you shop for Attic Treasures, used books and live plants. If there is no parking in the church lot, there should be space on the street, at Wallingford Elementary School, or the Wallingford SEPTA train station.

The festival is held on the Church grounds located at 110 East Brookhaven Road Wallingford, PA 19086.

The church office (610-566-1644, Ext 0) can provide additional information.

The festival has been an annual event since 1949 with the exception of 1953. The inaugural festival was announced in June 1949 in the Church Bulletin:

A family Strawberry Festival is being planned by the Monday Evening Guild for tomorrow evening, June 6, from 7 to 9 o’clock, on the church lawn. Strawberries, ice cream, and msical entertainment will be offered. All members of the Church and the community are invited. In case of inclement weather the Festival will be held June 7th.

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