E. Marlborough to try again to cut village speeds
New 30 MPH limit sought, contract for area master plan approved
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Buoyed by a new interpretation of state Department of Transportation (PennDOT) rules for setting speed limits, the township will again seek to reduce the speed limit in Unionville Village to 30 MPH on Route 82.
Based on discussions with Traffic Planning & Design (TPD), the Pottstown-based...
Emerald Ash Borer threatens local ash trees
Beetle species moving west; said to kill ash trees within 3 to 5 years of infestation
By Kelli Siehl, Staff Writer, The Times
The Emerald Ash Borer, Agrilus planipennis Fairmaire, is a green beetle native to Asia. It is an invasive species, responsible for the loss of millions of ash trees in North America.
POCOPSON — While the stink bug has been a much-despised recent addition to the local insect...
Battle reenactment proposed for Sandy Hollow in 2014
Parking, safety and neighbor concerns biggest hurdles to event going forward
By Liz Brown, Staff Writer, The Times
Birmingham Township’s Sandy Hollow could be the host for a reenactment of the Battle of the Brandywine in 2014, but a number of hurdles from parking to safety, and the opinion of neighboring residential neighborhoods still remain.
BIRMINGHAM — It appears the township could become...
Neighbors back Unionville ice cream shop plan
E. Marlborough Supervisors to rule on conditional use
This historic house in Unionville Village, on Route 82 at Cemetary Lane, could become home to an ice cream parlor later this year if township officials sign off on the plan.
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Barring any late changes of plans, it appears possible that a new ice cream shop could be open for business in the heart...
Pocopson OK’s Marlboro Rd. house project
Founders Day set for Sept. 15; split vote on Rt. 52 roundabout project
By Kelli Siehl, Staff Writer, The Times
Pocopson township officials discuss a proposed home construction on Marlboro Road, Monday night, as proposed by Kevin and Cathy Koehler. From left supervisor Georgia Brutscher, supervisor Steve Conary, Joe Mingioni, builder for the project, Susan Simone, township secretary, Jim Hatfield, township...
State police warn of residential thefts
Troopers warning residents to lock cars in driveways, keep an eye out for suspicious behavior
By Kelli Siehl, Staff Writer, The Times
Cpl. Steve Ranck of the State Police addresses residents Monday night in Pocopson, advising them to lock cars in driveways to prevent thefts.
POCOPSON — During Monday’s township Board of Supervisors’ meeting, State Police Corporal, Steve Ranck from the Avondale...
Birmingham supervisors looking to fill board vacancies
Township needs volunteers for recreation, historic and other boards
By Liz Brown, Staff Writer, The Times
BIRMINGHAM — State protocols were followed at the first meeting of the Township Supervisors in 2013, which requires the nomination and confirmation of organizational positions for the coming year. All three supervisors were reconfirmed in their positions: John Conklin as Chairman, William Kirkpatrick...
Residents back EM bike path plan
Questions with state over grant terms have project in limbo
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
EAST MARLBOROUGH — About a dozen township residents attended Monday night’s Board of Supervisors meeting to voice their support for a one-mile bike path along Route 82 near Unionville High School and Patton Middle School, a project currently in limbo as township officials attempt to negotiate grant terms...
Birmingham residents concerned about speeding
Birmingham Hunt, Knolls of Birmingham ask supervisors for action
By Liz Brown, Staff Writer, The Times
BIRMINGHAM — Residents of Birmingham Hunt and the Knolls of Birmingham attended the supervisor meeting last week to bring the issue of speeding in their neighborhoods to the attention of the township. After discussing several possible solutions, the supervisors approved a motion to purchase a...
Pocopson moves to ban soliciting
New law halts door-to-door peddlers; exceptions for civic, political, religious groups
By Kelli Siehl, Staff Writer, The Times
POCOPSON — At a recent Board of Supervisors’ meeting, township officials voted to establish an ordinance banning peddling and soliciting in the township and violators could face fines as high as $1,000.
According to Supervisors’ Chair, Steve Conary, homeowners’ associations...
