Officials celebrate opening of Unionville Park
20-year process results in walking paths, beautiful vistas
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Local and state officials gathered Monday to celebrate the formal opening of Unionville Park in East Marlborough. From left: state Sen. Dominic Pileggi, State Rep. Chris Ross, Township Supervisor John Sarro, Township Supervisors Chair Cuyler Walker, Township Supervisor Bob Weir and Township Supervisor Buzz...
Unionville Park grand opening, Sept. 1
EAST MARLBOROUGH — The grand opening and ribbon cutting for the formal opening of Unionville Park will take place Monday, Sept. 1.
The ceremony is scheduled to start at 11 a.m. — formally opening the first first phase of the park. Light refreshments will be served.
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Longwood fountains to undergo renovation
Two-year project slated to begin this fall, will preserve historic details
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
An undated photo of the historic fountain at Longwood Gardens, slated for a two-year renovation project.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — The iconic fountains at Longwood Gardens are about to get a 21st Century makeover, but fans of the historic landmark shouldn’t worry: most of the upgrades planned over...
The coming public safety crisis
If we don’t deal with it now, fire, EMS and police issues could cost us dearly
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
You’ve probably heard about the pension crisis, maybe the school funding crisis or any number of other challenges facing the commonwealth in the coming years.
But let me clue you in to one that might just have you up nights thinking about it: the coming public safety crisis.
The...
E. Marlborough declines to fund new Longwood truck
$300K private grant for vehicle could be lost
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
East Marlborough officials declined to fund the purchase of a replacement for Longwood Fire Company’s Rescue 25 Monday night, putting a planned replacement of the vehicle, and a $300,000 private grant, in limbo.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — The township’s Board of Supervisors declined to pay for a share of the replacement...
Officials ‘preview’ Unionville Park
Volunteers gather to plant trees as park nears formal opening
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Shovel Ready! Volunteers, including numerous township residents and officials, gather Saturday to plant trees at the new Unionville Park. Residents were also offered a ‘preview’ of the park, which is expected to be completed and formally opened later this spring.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Numerous...
Unionville Park opens Sat. a.m.
Tree planting planned as first phase of park opens
EAST MARLBOROUGH — The installation of the first phase of the Unionville Community Park is nearly complete. The park will be open to visitors for the first time on Saturday morning, May 10 (although there are still a few parts of the construction that will remain to be completed). You are invited to join us on May 10 so that you can see the results...
Longwood Fire Co. announces 2014 officers
President calls on community to continue support in challenging times
The Longwood Fire Company has announced the election of its officers for 2014.
Brad Bowman will serve as president, and Marianne McCarthy as vice president. Joe Gaultney will assume the duties of treasurer, Mike Leventry will fulfill the post of secretary, and Lauren LaBare as financial secretary. Chris Keenan was elected delegate.
“We...
Area roadwork may spur traffic delays
Regional projects include utility installation, vegetation removal
Area roadwork has been scheduled this week, said an announcement on Friday, Dec. 27, from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT). PennDOT wants motorists to be mindful of possible delays.
Utility installation on U.S. 1 in Concord Township will result in lane closures between Brinton Lake Road and Rt. 322 through Jan....
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...
