Throwing their hat into the ring!

It was a celebration of Hat o strophic proportions at the annual CCH Polo Cup on Sunday By Dave Conard  Sports Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com   NEW GARDEN—Polo may be the “game of Kings”, but it is the ladies that steal the show every weekend with the stunning outfits and diverse array of head wear that is on display at the Brandywine Polo Club.    Send article as PDF...

Utility pole move cost info holding up turning lane

Bids for turning lane for Rt. 52 onto Pocopson Road being delayed by PECO By Kelli Siehl, Staff Writer, UnionvilleTimes.com Although Pocopson Township Supervisors have long anted to add a turning lane to Rt. 52 at Pocopson Road, the lack of information regarding the move of utility poles is holding up the project. POCOPSON — The cost of moving a utility pole is the sole item holding up the re-bid...

Fighting to preserve Brandywine battle’s legacy

Exhibit offers glimpse of soldiers’ movements throughout area By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com A sheet used by the late historian Chris Sanderson to illustrate troop movement during the Battle of the Brandywine is part of the exhibit at the Chadds Ford Historical Society. CHADDS FORD  — From a “traveling bedsheet” to an interactive computer program: That circuitous...

Hundreds praise county’s Pocopson Home

Residents packed the Chester County Commissioners' boardroom to voice support for keeping the Pocopson Home county-operated. Privatization, other options to be considered in an attempt to stem recent financial losses By Kathleen Brady Shea, Special to UnionvilleTimes.com WEST CHESTER  —  In its early years, the Pocopson Home served as a point of profit – as well as pride – for Chester County....

Pocopson grants conditional approval to move house

Supervisors OK Bragg Hill house move if conditions are met By Kelli Siehl, Staff Writer, UnionvilleTimes.com The Pocopson Township Board of Supervisors have given preliminary approval to move a house near Bragg Hill Road, provided the property owners comply with 17 conditions. POCOPSON — A historic home along Bragg Hill Road  will be relocated to another part of the property as long as certain conditions...

EIT stirs comment in Pocopson

Resident complains that earned income tax passed in 2010 came as a surprise By Kelli Siehl, Staff Writer, UnionvilleTimes.com POCOPSON — On paper, Monday night’s Township Board of Supervisors’ meeting appeared rather light. However, during public comments, one township resident stood and accused Supervisors of passing the Earned Income Tax (EIT) ordinance in 2010 without proper public...

Repair of Red Bridge’s bridge proving complicated

Multiple issues, including PennDOT rules, extending process for a fix By Kelli Siehl, Staff Writer, UnionvilleTimes.com The bridge at the entrance of Red Bridge Farms in Pocopson is in need of repairs, but a combination of factors is slowing the process. POCOPSON — Costs and governmental regulations are just some of the factors holding up repairs for Red Bridge Farms’ namesake bridge. At Monday’s...

Pocopson boosts farm district

144 acres added to Twp. Agricultural Security Area, total of 1,629 acres now protected By Kelli Siehl, Staff Writer, UnionvilleTimes.com A map of Pocopson Township showing areas in green that represent argicultural easements and areas in light green show areas covered by the Argicultural Security Area, which townhip supervisors expanded by 144 acres this week. POCOPSON — Farming is alive and well...

Pocopson officials say alpaca herd must be thinned

Supervisors recommend cutting township woman’s herd from 20 to 4-to-5 By Kelli Siehl, Staff Writer, UnionvilleTimes.com An illustration of an alpaca. A herd animal known for its soft fur, Pocopson supervisors expressed concerns about 20 of the animals being housed on a 2.2-acre township property. POCOPSON — How many alpacas is too many? Apparently, according to the township Board of Supervisors,...

Pocopson supervisors address Barnard loan questions

Statement says no open space taxes will be used to pay for building renovation By Kelli Siehl, Staff Writer, UnionvilleTimes.com The Barnard House, slated to become the new Pocopson municipal building, but questions remains about how to finance the renovation of the 180-year-old building. POCOPSON — Township Supervisors opened last night’s meeting with Supervisors’ Chair, Steve Conary addressing...