Darby Paoli Bridge near The Willows is OPEN!!!!

According to Ward 1 Commissioner Jim Higgins - Friends-- PennDot has completed restoration of the bridge on Darby-Paoli Rd., near the entrance to the Willows. The bridge and road are now open to traffic.




Jim Higgins

Commissioner

Radnor Twp.

Urban ? Maybe Suburban Light Trees

Reading my Ecofriend e-mail I noticed where it spoke about Solar trees.  The concept sounded like something which could work in some of the parlots of the local colleges and in the lots of local businesses to feed the street lights and illunination along the train lines too.    The article did not go into the cost per tree.
Here is the link to the article

Feng Shui your House?

For some the ancient art of Feng Shui is a living breathing practice affecting their daily lives; for others just superstition.  This article by Carla Hill gives a good oversight of the idea.  Here is the link to the article

Christmas Tree Collection in Radnor up till the 13th Jan 2012

This is from the Radnor Web page

Christmas Tree Collection back

Date of Record: December 28, 2011

The Public Works Highway Department will be collecting Christmas Trees until January 13, 2012. Trees must be placed at your curb for pickup.

Trees must be free of ornaments and trimmings as well as tree stands prior to pickup by the Township.

Delaware Municipality moves away from the use of Fossil Fuels

Another Municipality moves away from the use of fossil fuels in their Waste Water Treatment facility Here is the link to the Article

New Lithium Air batteries could extend the range, and lighten Electric vehicles

I just read this article on a new type of battery being developed to lighten the electric vehicle and also extend the range of electric vehicles by using a different type of lithium battery - to read more click here

1617 Earlington Road offers $8000 to a buyer for closing costs

The Estate of Doris Fischbein is offering $8000 to the successful buyer of 1617 Earlington Road.  There needs to be a fully executed agreement before January 31, 2012.  All the floors have been refinished or have new carpet.  The house has been painted, the HVAC is newer and almost all the windows have been replaced.  This will help the qualified buyer negotiate the mortgage for what a loan is costing for this home.

New Jersey Corporate HQ goes Solar

Wine Company Goes Green with Solar Energy  Click this link to read the story