Pocopson supervisors statement on Barnard House borrowing
(Statement read by Pocopson Township Supervisors’ Chair, Steve Conary during the Township meeting, 2/27/12.)
Under the provisions of the Pennsylvania Act 153 of 1996, Pocopson voters approved a referendum in 2006 for a one-mill property tax dedicated to open space preservation. As was discussed at public meetings before the vote, a provision was included in the enabling ordinance that commitments...
Birmingham, Pocopson talk 926 bridge replacement
Newest PennDOT plans call for raising roadway approaches to finally end most flooding issues
By Kelli Siehl, Staff Writer, UnionvilleTimes.com
Birmingham and Pocopson officials hope to work closely together on plans to replace the Route 926 bridge over the Brandywine.
POCOPSON — Township supervisors approved revised plans by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) for a new Route...
Letter: Open space loan shouldn’t be used for Barnard House
To The Editor:
Pocopson Township has about one million dollars left over from a loan they took out to purchase the land development rights of homeowners. This venture was started out a few years ago as a ballot initiative over open space, and recently the sunset provision of that ordinance has come to pass.
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Pocopson honored for newsletter
Township wins third place in state contest
By Kelli Siehl, Staff Writer, UnionvilleTimes.com
Pocopson Township Treasurer Peggy Lennon is also the editor of the township's newsletter, which was recently honored by the Pennsylvania State Association of Township Supervisors.
POCOPSON — The township has been recognized for its successful ability to communicate with its residents via the township...
Pocopson ready to move forward on Barnard House
Township eyes funds already borrowed to pay for $1 mil. project
Kelli Siehl, Staff Writer, UnionvilleTimes.com
The historic Barnard House is slated to house Pocopson's municipal offices as well as the Kennett Underground Railway Musuem, once renovations are complete.
POCOPSON — Township Supervisors are no longer “just talking” about renovations to the historic Barnard House.
At Monday’s...
Questions aired over funding of Barnard House renovation
Supervisors eye loan fund left over from open space purchases
By Kelli Siehl, Staff Writer, UnionvilleTimes.com
The historic Barnrd House. Pocopson officials are looking at whether remaining funds from an Open Space line of credit can be used to pay for the roughly $1 million renovation project.
POCOPSON — Should the township spend between $800,000 and $1 million to renovate “an old building?”
That...
Continuity in Pocopson for 2012; worries about post office?
Conary reelected Chair of Board of Supervisors; board members express worry Pocopson Post Office in jeopardy
By Kelli Siehl, Staff Writer, UnionvilleTimes.com
Pocopson Township Supervisors expressed concerns Tuesday that the township's Post Office could be on the chopping block when a series of office closures is announced in May.
POCOPSON — The more things change the more they stay the same.
Those...
Pocopson residents get good news before holidays
Tax rate to stay flat, more open space to be preserved
By Kelli Siehl, Staff Writer, UnionvilleTimes.com
Brandwine Valley Association Executive Director Jim Jordan (left) and Pocopson Board of Supervisors' chair Steve Conary discuss new open space preservation in the township during Monday's meeting.
POCOPSON — Township residents received several gifts during Monday night’s Board of...
Local Junior Girl Scout Troops teams up with Fluffy’s Blankets
The members of Troop 41184 pose with some of the pet products they made for Fluffy's Blankets.
POCOPSON — Junior Troop 41184 from Pocopson Elementary School teamed up with Fluffy’s Blankets, an organization that provides bags of cheer to the owners of pets who are suffering from serious veterinary concerns.
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Pocopson supervisors reveal revised roundabout plans
Project could start in 2013 to make intersection of Lenape-Unionville, Wawaset and Rt. 52 safer
By Kelli Siehl, Staff Writer, UnionvilleTimes.com
Pocopson township officials revealed revised plans to build a roundabout at Rt. 52, Wawaset and Lenape-Unionville roads. As seen here, Rt. 52 comes in from the bottom of the diagram, enters the roundabout and then bears left, with Unionville-Lenape Road at...
