Resident questions cost, impact of battle reenactment
Resident questions solar power fee costs
By Liz Brown, Staff Writer, The Times
BIRMINGHAM — A township resident pushed the Board of Supervisors to be more upfront about the cost and likely impact of a reenactment of the Battle of the Brandywine, during Monday night’s supervisors meeting.
Debbie Hineman of Meetinghouse Road questioned the board about the financial cost of the battle reenactment...
Barnard window repair cost higher than expected
Final costs nearly double of $10,450 estimate
By Kelli Siehl, Staff Writer, The Times
The four lower-level windows of Pocopson’s Barnard House have been repaired, but township officials say the bill for the fix has come in at nearly twice the original estimate of $10,450.
POCOPSON — Although the township paid Chester County just $1 for the historic Barnard House and its 80-acre landscape, officials...
Pocopson to assist Riverside residents on deed issue
Township agrees to partially pick up cost of misfiled deeds
By Kelli Siehl, Staff Writer, The Times
Township officials agreed last week to help residents of Riverside fix an issue with their deeds.
POCOPSON — Riverside homeowners, the Toll Brothers Community located off Route 52 and Pocopson Road will receive financial assistance from the township, after discussions during last week’s Board...
E. Marlborough officials give OK on park bid process
If all needed permits are granted, Supervisors agree to start seeking construction bids this month
Construction could start as soon as mid-September on the first phase of Unionville Park, including reworking the gravel parking lot behind the current Post Office.
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
EAST MARLBOROUGH — If a number of permits are granted in the coming weeks, the first phase of construction...
With neighbors’ feedback, supervisors OK tree landscaping plan
Neighbors backs plan for Leonhard property, launch of May reenactment website
By Nicole Brown, Staff Writer, The Times
BIRMINGHAM – Thetownship’s Board of Supervisors approved the landscape plan for resident Victor Leonhard III’s property, Monday, which was not approved at last month’s meeting due to a need to notify neighbors about the changes.
Leonhard’s property is also the location...
Supervisors want more input on tree changes
Birmingham board wants to hear from neighbors; dangerous curve discussed
By Nicole Brown, Staff Writer, The Times
BIRMINGHAM — Supervisors did not approve the changes to a landscape plan on township resident Victor Leonhard III’s property on Brinton’s Bridge Road at the monthly meeting Monday night.
Leonhard runs a landscaping business from his property in a building, which the township approved...
Sign of the times: supervisors remind about rules
Those placing signs are asked to follow the rules, officials say
By Kelli Siehl, Staff Writer, The Times
Although only a few campaign signs have popped up on the grass triangle at Route 52, Unionville-Lenape Road and Wawaset Road, township officials are reminding those placing the signs that rules govern where — and when they can be placed.
POCOPSON — Along with warm weather, Spring brings outdoor...
Sarro seeks new approach in E. Marlborough
Challenger earns GOP endorsement for supervisor
East Marlborough businessman John Sarro is seeking a term on the township’s Board of Supervisors.
By Mike McGann, Editor, the Times
EAST MARLBOROUGH — John Sarro is, if you’ll excuse the pun, seeing signs that the township needs a new supervisor who is better at bringing people together to work for long-term solutions.
Sarro and incumbent supervisor...
Work begins on Red Bridge replacement
After delays, bridge project gets started this week
By Kelli Siehl, Staff Writer, The Times
Workers begin to install new red bridge rails at the opening of Red Bridge Farms.
POCOPSON — Plagued by material delays, replacement of the rails on the Red Bridge Farm development’s namesake bridge has finally begun.
Director of Township Public Works, Mark Knightly, reluctantly reported to officials during...
Brandywine Ace seeks more sign space
New owners seeking supervisors’ support for additional sign area
By Kelli Siehl, Staff Writer, The Times
The new owners of the Brandywine Ace Hardware, Pet & Farm are seeking support from the Pocopson Board of Supervisors to expand the amount of signage on their newly renovated building, as they prepare for a May 18 grand opening.
POCOPSON — A sign acts as an introduction and handshake...
