Newlin Green residents owe a lot of apologies
Behavior at Newlin Zoning Hearing Board was an embarrassment to Unionville
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
I didn’t know what else to say, so I apologized.
Not that I’d done anything wrong, mind you, but watching the shameful and clueless behavior of some of the residents of Newlin Green Wednesday night at a Newlin Zoning Hearing Board hearing to determine whether a property meets zoning requirements...
Supervisors address Barnard House funding worries
Pocopson officials say building renovation won’t boost taxes
By Kelli Siehl, Staff Writer, The Times
Pocopson officials say that a planned renovation of the Barnard House into a new township building and home of the Kennett Underground Railway Museum will not lead to an increase in local taxes.
POCOPSON — During Monday night’s township Board of Supervisors’ meeting, residents expressed...
Bizzigirls work to give back to the community
By Kelly Siehl, Staff Writer, The Times
Some of the food donation collected by Bizzigirls for the Kennett Food Cupboard at an event in Pocopson Park.
POCOPSON — At a time when many ask “what’s in it for me?” – West Chester area residents Katee Boyle-Mojica and Mary Veale ask, “What can we do for others?”
In response, they combined their skills in Operations and Events and Nonprofit...
New hope for Red Bridge
Pocopson officials talk options to replace bridge rail at development’s entrance
By Kelli Siehl, Staff Writer, The Times
The bridge at the entrance of Red Bridge Farms in Pocopson is in need of repairs, due to issues with wood rot. Township officials are looking for options that look similar but will stand the test of time.
POCOPSON — Red Bridge Farms’ residents received good news during...
New Brandywine Ace Pet & Farm is twice as nice
Combines the best of old Unionville Feed & Pet, Brandywine Hardware stores
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
The new owners and managers of the Brandywine Ace Hardware Pet & Feed. From left, owner Chris Drennen, manager Ed Mallard, owner Larry Drennen Sr., manager Casey Kampf and owner Larry Drennen, Jr. show off the new sign, signalling the joining of the former Unionville Feed and & Pet...
Pocopson continues progress on septic management plan
LIkely to subscribe to county records on a septic tank pumping
By Kelli Siehl, Staff Writer, The Times
POCOPSON — Township Supervisors are moving forward to adopt a Septage Management Plan and update the township’s Individual Sewage Disposal Systems Ordinance (http://www.ecode360.com/6536820) as required by the state Department of Environmental Protection (DEP).
According to the PA DEP, The Pennsylvania...
On the Trail: Myrick Conservation Center
By Vidja Rajan, Columnist, The Times
The H. E. Myrick Conservation Center, Pocopson Township
Round trip distance: 3 miles (can be extended to about 5 miles)
Difficulty: Moderate – occasional steep slopes
Caution: Hunting during the winter deer season. Times are posted. Wear blaze orange and keep dogs on leash.
Website: http://www.brandywinewatershed.org/2008/about/myrick.asp
Directions: http://goo.gl/maps/67Dh
Trail...
Pocopson looks at septic management plan
State, county prompt township to enforce pumping and maintenance rules
By Kelli Siehl, Staff Writer, The Times
POCOPSON — During Monday’s Township Board of Supervisors’ meeting, Chair Steve Conary told those in attendance of the township’s intent to create a Septage Management Plan to ensure all septic systems located in the township are operating properly.
Conary recently met with representatives...
Living History: The vanishing train depot
By Gene Pisasale, Special to The Times
The Pocopson train station, located at the intersection of Route 926 and Pocopson Road opened to passenger service in 1890, but currently is home to veterinary practice.
Before superhighways, railroads dominated the landscape providing transportation for both passengers and heavy commodities. Pennsylvania ranked number one among all the states in the production...
Longwood offering ambulance subscriptions
Will cover costs of ambulance use not paid for by insurance
By Kelli Siehl, Staff Writer, UnionvilleTimes.com
Changes in health insurance rules mean that local residents might find themselves charged for parts of some ambulance calls. A new subscription service from Longwood fire Company allows residents to pay a once-a-year fee to cover anything insurance doesn’t pay. Photo courtesy Longwood...
