Birmingham supervisors want historic home maintained
2015 road program goes out for bid
By Kris Firey-Poling, Correspondent, The Times
Birmingham Township Supervisors approved construction of a new home on a 10-acre lot, but with the condition that this 1837 structure on the property be preserved and maintained as part of the plan, Monday night.
BIRMINGHAM — Sometimes it’s easier to build a house on historic land than deal with the old house already...
Birmingham hires two part-time police officers
Supervisors adopt 2015 budget
By Kris Firey-Poling, Correspondent, The Times
Birmingham Police Chief Thomas Nelling (center) introduces new part time police officers John Pot (left) and Kevin Urbany (right) during Monday night’s township Board of Supervisors meeting.
BIRMINGHAM — In many ways, it was a night for the township’s police force!
Township Secretary/Treasurer Quina Nelling opened...
Birmingham car dealer seeks to use property in Thornbury
No tax increase expected in 2015 budget
By Kris Firey-Poling, Correspondent, The Times
Edward Stillman of Stillman Volvo makes his case with Birmingham Township Supervisors, Monday night, over a proposal to use a nearby property in Thornbury for car storage.
BIRMINGHAM — At Monday night’s Board of Township Supervisors meeting, Edward Stillman presented documents pertaining to Stillman Volvo’s...
Birmingham looks at hiring new auditing firm
Possible buyer found for township-owned Birmingham Road property
By Kris Fiery-Poling, Correspondent, The Times
BIRMINGHAM — Secretary/Treasurer Quina Nelling recommended the accounting firm of BBD for Township Auditor at Monday night’s Township Board of Supervisors Meeting.
According to Nelling, “BBD charges $5,000, has excellent references, and can retain this cost for two additional years.”
The...
Four make their case to join UCFSD board
Would replace Elieen Bushelow through December, 2015
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Four candidates to join the Unionville-Chadds Ford Board of Education made their case last night to be appointed for a seat from Region B, to placed Eileen Bushelow, who resigned last month. From left, Bennett Baird of Newlin, Arnie Klingenberg of Birmingham, Robert Sage of Pocopson and Hsinte (James) Yen of Birmingham.
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PennDOT reveals bridge plans for Rt. 926
Residents express concern about Lenape Bridge, traffic worries
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
A rendering of the proposed new Rt. 926 bridge over Brandywine Creek, which could start construction as soon as Jan. 2015. In addition to the new span, the level of the adjoining roadway would be raised some nine feet to reduce flooding issues.
POCOPSON — After more than two decades of plans, debate...
PennDOT: Scheduled maintenance may delay drivers
Crews will be working on U.S. 1, Birmingham and Street Roads
Area roadwork has been scheduled this week, said an announcement from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), which wants motorists to be mindful of possible delays.
Crews will be working to remove vegetation on southbound U.S. 1 in Kennett Township between Parkersville Road and Rt. 52. The maintenance will be done from...
Daniels wins UCFSD seat, Sarro, Read post wins
Hicks, Flores DeWilde knocked off
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Although there were only a handful of contested election races in the greater Unionville area, two incumbents were knocked off in Tuesday’s elections.
In the Unionville-Chadds Ford Board of Education race, in Region C, Leticia Flores DeWilde, a Democrat appointed to the board in July, failed in her bid for two more years on the...
Birmingham examines new stormwater rules
Impact of Act 167 is expected to be minimal, officials say
By Liz Brown, Staff Writer, The Times
BIRMINGHAM —Although township officials have been outspoken in the past about coming storm water rules, at least it appears the first-round of compliance will have minimal impact on residents and potentially some additional needs for record keeping by the township.
Township Solictor Kristen Camp discussed...
Resident questions cost, impact of battle reenactment
Resident questions solar power fee costs
By Liz Brown, Staff Writer, The Times
BIRMINGHAM — A township resident pushed the Board of Supervisors to be more upfront about the cost and likely impact of a reenactment of the Battle of the Brandywine, during Monday night’s supervisors meeting.
Debbie Hineman of Meetinghouse Road questioned the board about the financial cost of the battle reenactment...
