Birmingham reorganization: no major changes
BIRMINGHAM — if 2011 in worked for you in terms of the township government, 2012 looks to be a delightful rerun.
The township’s Board of Supervisors met Tuesday afternoon for their annual reorganization meeting and virtually all township government is a carryover from last year.
John Conklin was elected as board chairman, jokingly suggesting that no one else wanted the job, while William Kirkpatrick...
PJ Whelihan’s slated to replace Bull Durham’s
Irish pub chain hopes to have outside seating, entertainment
By Nicole Brown, Correspondent, UnionvilleTimes.com
BIRMINGHAM — A new PJ Whelihan’s, which will replace the Bull Durham’s Texas BBQ in the Dilworthtown shopping center on Route 202, is in the process of obtaining approvals to begin renovations.
At the Township Board of Supervisors meeting on Monday night, Bob Platzer, owner of the...
Radley mansion proposed as inn
Mansion, dating to 1770, other building would have 12 rooms
By Nicole Brown, Correspondent, UnionvilleTimes.com
The mansion at Radley Run would become part of a 12-room inn on the groudns of the country club, if a proposal can get zoning variances approved by the Birmingham Township Zoning Hearing Board.
BIRMINGHAM — A local landmark might just become a destination for tourists and travelers, but...
Meetinghouse Rd. repairs won’t wait
Supervisors mull more fixes, but express concern about constant work needed on roadway
By Nicole Brown, Correspondent, UnionvilleTimes.com
The Birmingham Township Board of Supervisors is looking for repair options for Meetinghouse Road, which was against damaged during the series of extensive rains in the last few weeks.
BIRMINGHAM — “Where we’re going, we don’t need roads.” Many residents...
Motorists warned after police mishap
Supervisors express concern about location of school bus stop on Rt. 926
By Nicole Brown, Correspondent, UnionvilleTimes.com
BIRMINGHAM — At the Township Board of Supervisors meeting on Monday night, Chief of Police Thomas Nelling reported an accident involving a police cruiser. Last Tuesday, September 13, a police officer was driving west on 926 and was caught off guard by the stopped traffic just...
Birmingham debates emergency timing
Supervisors also announce rescheduling of 325th Anniversary event for Oct.
By Nicole Brown, Correspondent, UnionvilleTimes.com
BIRMINGHAM — Hurricane Irene not only brought heavy rains and gusts of wind to Birmingham Township, she also stirred up debate within the Board of Supervisors.
Irene hit the area on Saturday, August 27. The township declared a state of emergency the next day.
The debate at...
Library seeks help from Birmingham
West Chester branch hard hit by economy, cuts in state funds
By Nicole Brown, Correspondent, UnionvilleTimes.com
The West Chester Public Library.
BIRMINGHAM — In the midst of this economic recession, the West Chester Public Library reached out to the township for assistance. At the supervisors meeting on Monday night, two representatives from the library formally requested an annual donation from...
Historic permitting process takes center stage in Birmingham
Methods sought to simply coordination between historic bodies
By Nicole Brown, Correspondent, UnionvilleTimes.com
BIRMINGHAM — At the township supervisors meeting on Monday night, representatives from the Chester County Historical Commission discussed the simplification of a long-standing process.
Other than approvals of a resident enlarging his deck, the township renewing an franchise agreement...
Birmingham ready to celebrate 325th anniversary
Volunteers needed for Aug. 27 celebration honoring oldest township in Chester County
By Larhonda Swales, Correspondent, UnionvilleTimes.com
BIRMINGHAM — Over the past 325 years, the Township of Birmingham has economically evolved and reshaped, after serving as the battlefield of the Revolutionary War, the Battle of Brandywine.
In fact, Birmingham is older than Chester County itself, dating nearly...
Birmingham reaches deal on landscaping property
By Nicole Brown, Correspondent, UnionvilleTimes.com
BIRMINGHAM — After nearly a year of negotiations, a resolution to the Leonhard landscaping mediation agreement was reached Monday night at the Board of Supervisors meeting. The business has been operating on the Birmingham property for 25 years; however, recent debate focused on the Leonhard’s selling firewood on the property.
At the Township...
