Each new year brings hopes, goals, resolutions and visions for the future. And as our clocks tick down to those final seconds in 2023, we will all surely come together to raise a glass welcoming 2024 with open arms.
What are your goals and dreams for this new year? We set out to ask a few local residents and business owners about their vision for 2024.
Paul Seligson, NSBA President
Paul has been serving as President of the Newtown Square Business Association for the past seven years. “What I will appreciate most in 2024 is finalizing Newtown Square’s ‘look’ with the near completion of Ellis Preserve and finishing West Chester Pike roadwork.”
Paul and the members of the NSBA celebrated being named Delaware County Chamber of Commerce’s 2023 Best Business Association, and he and the Board are looking forward to making our community even better in 2024. “I am excited to be a part of the synergy of working with our township’s volunteer committees to offer exciting events and community improvements.”
Chris Malone, Award-Winning Author
Chris is the Founder and Managing Partner of Fidelum Partners as well as a Co-Author of The HUMAN Brand: How We Relate to People, Products and Companies. Chris lives in Newtown Square with his wife and three boys in a home they have shared for the past 21 years. “I’m looking forward to enjoying more time with the Newtown Square friends and families we’ve grown so close to,” he said. “I especially enjoy playing basketball at the Gauntlett Recreation Center on Sundays with my son and his friends. I’m so proud of the young men they have each become.”
Chris said that in 2024 he is hoping for more surfing at the Jersey Shore, as well as more steamed crabs and beer at home. “Professionally, I’m aiming to extend my Humanizing Healthcare podcast into my next book, which will share insights and stories about bringing the principles of The HUMAN Brand to healthcare.”
Cathy Cavalier-Gach, President of the Newtown Square Historical Society
Cathy was born and raised in Newtown Square, and she considers herself very lucky to have found a way to celebrate the community she loves. “I believe a sense of ‘place’ is very important to people,” she said. “If we can continue the Newtown Square Historical Society’s mission to preserve the past and make it relevant to our community through education, art and outreach, that’s all I could ask for in 2024.”
John Newell, Newtown Township Police Captain
For John, brighter days ahead are what he’s looking forward to, literally! “I absolutely despise the dark days of winter and cannot wait for spring and summer to be here!”. Despite his distaste for long, cold nights, John said that he would like to spend more time and effort appreciating life and not focus on the negatives in 2024. “I am very lucky to have great family, friends and co-workers in my life,” he said. “It’s easy to get sucked down the rabbit hole of being “Eeyore”, so rather than focus on what I don’t have, I want to put the effort in to appreciate what I do have.”
Joe Holden, CBS 3 Anchor and St. Anastasia’s Director of Music
Joe didn’t mince words when asked what he’s looking forward to in 2024. Here’s hoping his wish list comes true!
1. More peace.
2. Safer communities.
3. More patience.
4. More time.
5. Three lanes in each direction for the entire length of the Blue Route.
6. An Eagles’ Super Bowl win.
7. A Sixers championship.
Thank you to our Newtown Square Friends & Neighbors for sharing your hopes for this new year. Whatever your dream is for 2024, here’s to hoping it happens—and in a big way!