West Marlborough township meeting

(I'm out of practice reporting on township meetings, but I'll give it a shot!)

Last night I went to the September meeting of the West Marlborough Board of Supervisors, held as usual in the township garage in Doe Run. The garage door was open for optimal air flow, and everyone wore masks. The folding chairs for the audience were spaced six feet apart, but it was a moot point as I was the only resident who attended. 

Supervisor Jake Chalfin announced that the intermunicipal planning commission comprising West and East Marlborough and Newlin Townships will be reviewing its plan for coordinating the zoning uses in the three townships. The group will apply for state funding to pay for professional assistance with the process, although Mr. Chalfin said he didn't think much would need to be revised in the plan. He and township planning commission member Emory Jones will represent West Marlborough.

Township secretary/treasurer Shirley Walton reported that close to 100% of residents have paid their township real estate taxes within the "face period" (before a penalty is assessed).

The board agreed to send a letter to the state supporting the Kennett Library's request for a $4 million grant to construct its new building. 

Supervisor Hugh Lofting Sr. said during the recent heavy rainstorms, the township road crew had to deal with trees and wires down and gullies in roads, but other areas were harder hit by the flooding and power outages. Supervisor Bill Wylie complimented the road crew on their routine work responding to residents' concerns and keeping the road banks mowed.

The township planning commission meeting that usually precedes the supervisors' meeting was cancelled for lack of business. The group has not met since March.