Abandoned Pocopson house may finally be torn down
Builder would tear down house, combine two lots to build new home on Rt. 52
By Kelli Siehl, Staff Writer, The Times
A new proposed plan could finally eliminate a long-standing headache for Pocopson township officials: an abandoned home on Lenape Road. A developer proposes tearing down the existing structure and building a new house, by combining two lots.
POCOPSON — An abandoned property along Route...
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...
Pocopson gets top marks on runoff study
While local towns fare well in Clean Water Action study, all could do better, authors say
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
The 25 municipalities of the Brandywine Creek basin were graded this week for how their ordinances manage storm water runoff, with Pocopson ranking first and Valley and South Coatesville rated worst.
PENNSBURY — Local municipalities scored above average in a report card issued...
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...
Pocopson supervisors have a quiet reorg meeting
Volunteer needed for Founders’ Day; Conary says he won’t seek reelection in 2013
By Kelli Siehl, Staff Writer, The Times
Georgia Brutcher (left) was reelected Vice Chair and Stave Conary (right) was reelected chair of the Pocopson Township Board of Supervisors. Conary said Monday night he did not plan to seek reelection to a second term on the board.
POCOPSON — 2013 made a quiet entrance...
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...
D.A.: Escape plan of 2 alleged murderers thwarted
Four arrested in plot to spring pair of inmates from Chester County Prison
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
District Attorney Tom Hogan displays a piece of thick, security glass similar to the one the alleged conspirators hoped to shatter with a center punch or the ceramic innards of a spark plug.
All that separated two alleged murderers in Chester County Prison from freedom in Mexico...
Pocopson officials tackle ordinance revisions
By Kelli Siehl, Staff Writer, The Times
POCOPSON — Township officials addressed several housekeeping issues during Monday’s Board of Supervisors meeting.
During the public hearing portion of the evening, Supervisors’ Chair, Steve Conary opened the floor for public comment relating to changes and additions proposed to five township ordinances.
The first amended the tax chapter of the township...
BVA gives Pocopson open space award
Pocopson Township Supervisor Ricki Stumpo with an award recently presented to the township by the Brandywine Valley Association for its efforts in open space preservation.
POCOPSON — At a recent Board of Supervisor’s meeting township officials showed off an award the township received for its open space preservation efforts.
Supervisors’ Chair, Steve Conary proudly displayed the 2012 Brandywine...
Bamboo removal sparks complaints
Riverside HOA attempts to remove bamboo near trail, but neighbor says it was on his property
By Kelli Siehl, Staff Writer, The Times
A stand of bamboo that may have been encroaching on a trail in the Riverside neighborhood in Pocopson — that the township ordered removed by the homeowners association — has a neighboring property owner saying his property rights were violated, as the bamboo was...
