EM supervisors opt to spread out fire funding boost
Board split over size of increase, 3-2 vote limits hike to about 30%
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
Po-Mar-Lin Fire Company should see an increase of $52,000 in funding from East Marlborough in 2012, but some worry that the company still won't be able to meet expenses.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — The township will increase what it gives local fire and ambulance companies in 2012 by as much...
Supervisors weigh fire protection costs
Supervisors disagree over rate for new Emergency Services tax, worries about fiscal health of fire companies aired
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
About 80% of a new Emergency Services tax would go to fund the Po-Mar-Lin Fire Company, but one supervisor, Robert Weer is arguing that the rate should be higher than proposed.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — The question of how and how much to support...
E. Marlborough unveils new solar panels
Install at municipal complex a public/private partnership; will lock in power rates for 25 years
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
The new solar panels — built over existing parking — at the East Marlborough municipal complex are up and running after being formally dedicated Monday night.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — It’s official: the township is engaged in an out-and-out power grab.
Before...
Schools, EM sort out HS landscape plan
Township, schools work on plan for auditorium plantings
By Nicole Brown, Correspondent, UnionvilleTimes.com
Now that it has a variance, the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District and East Marlborough must work out a landscaping plan for the new high school auditorium.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Trees, trees, trees, and more trees. That was the big point of discussion Monday’s Township Supervisor meeting.
The...
Zoning board grants variance for UHS
Board splits vote 3-2, but ends months long dispute over building height
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
The East Marlborough Zoning Hearing Board approved a variance to permit the permanent occupancy of the new Unionville High School auditorium.
EAST MARLBOROUGH —To paraphrase the late Harry Kalas: “Swing and a drive…this issue is outta here.”
The township’s Zoning...
E. Marlborough looking into ‘green’ energy ordinance
Board of supervisors gathering info, get presentation on residential wind turbines
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
The East Marlborough Board of Supervisors is taking the first steps toward crafting an ordinance that would give township property owners options when it comes to installing "green" energy generation systems, such as this wind turbine manufacturered and sold by South...
Scenic byways proposed in New Garden
Red Clay Valley Association asks New Garden for consideration of scenic designation for area roads
By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, UnionvilleTimes.com
The proposed Red Clay Scenic Byway includes roadways in Delaware and in the Kennett and Unionville areas.
NEW GARDEN — Red Clay Valley Association (RCVA) Executive Director James Jordan approached the New Garden Township Board of Supervisors Monday...
Deal reached on HS auditorum dispute
Township, school district agree, but Zoning Hearing Board must approve variance
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
A tentative deal to end a dispute over the height of the new auditorium at Unionville High School is place, pending approval from the East Marlborough Zoning Hearing Board.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Those of you hoping a wrecking ball might be lurking to tear down the new auditorium...
E. Marlborough to oversee crossing guard training
Township adopts ordinance to bring it into compliance with state code; supervisors agree to support regional bike path grant application
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Crossing guards that work for the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District will now have their training overseen by the township, after the Board of Supervisors passed an ordinance bringing into compliance...
Twp. officials fire back on high school height dispute
E. Marlborough says Unionville schools trying to ‘flat-out distort’ language in HS auditorium appeal
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
The nearly completed auditorum for Unionville High School is the center of a dispute between school and township officials over the height ofthe building.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — The township has issued a formal response to claims by the Unionville-Chadds...
