Kennett supervisors salute McCarthy on retirement
Long-time police chief served area for 42 years
By Jacquelyn Kennedy, Correspondent, The Times
Retiring Kennett Police Chief Albert McCarthy (left) is saluted by the township’s Board of Supervisors (back from left, Robert Hammaker, Richard Leff and Scudder Stevens with Township Manager Lisa Moore) with acting township Police Chief Lydell Nolt (right).
KENNETT — The township’s Board of Supervisors...
Pennsbury continues Springdale Farm debate
Representatives of the buyer, neighbors, and Board of Supervisors discuss property’s future
By Kris Firey-Poling, Correspondent, The Times
Rachael Gallagher and Andrea Connors discuss how a potential Springdale Farm buyer proposes to use the old Mendenhall Farm property.
PENNSBURY — Township residents discussed how to best use their land at Wednesday night’s well-attended Board of Supervisor’s...
Spring Meadow residents seek third access point to neighborhood
Supervisors remind residents to get building permits before starting projects
By Kris Firey-Poling, Correspondent, The Times
Birmingham’s Board of Supervisors addressed a number of resident issues Monday, including access into the Spring Meadows neighborhood and building permit issues.
BIRMINGHAM — Requests from township residents dominated Monday’s Board of Supervisors meeting.
Robert...
Eagle Scout project to improve Pennsbury Park
Discussion continues with Springdale Farm buyer
By Kris Firey-Poling, Correspondent, The Times
Bradley Heacock displays his proposal for projects at Pennsbury’s township park as part of an Eagle Scout project, Wednesday night.
PENNSBURY — Have you ever visited the township’s 54-acre park? At Wednesday’s Board of Supervisors meeting, resident and Unionville High ninth grader Bradley Heacock...
Chadds Ford supervisors take up busy agenda
Senior townhouse project, changes to Wegman’s plan weighed
By Kris Firey-Poling, Correspondent, The Times
Developer Ed Morris presents his plan for an assisted living facility at Wednesday’s Board of Supervisor’s meeting in Chadds Ford.
CHADDS FORD — Creating ordinances and granting requests is tough work, as demonstrated by the Board of Supervisors at Wednesday’s long township...
Kennett residents debate joining regional police department
Residents unsure whether proposed 7-town force is right for township
By John Gondol, Correspondent, The Times
KENNETT — At Wednesday night’s township Board of Supervisors work session supervisors sought input from residents on a proposal to merge police services for seven area municipalities.
Despite poor weather and a light turnout, township officials used the more informal forum of a work...
Belrose residents demand answers on water issues
HOA members say E. Marlborough hasn’t been responsive
By Karen Cresta, Correspondent, The Times
Resdients of Belrose at Longwood filled Monday night’s East Marlborough Board of Supervisors meeting asking for answers about the development’s water system.
EAST MARLBOROUGH – There was not an empty seat at the township’s board of supervisors’ meeting on Monday night as many of the...
Brandywine Valley Scenic Byway seeks Birmingham participation
Supervisors approve flashing light on US-202
By Kris Firey-Poling, Correspondent, The Times
John Snook presents the Brandywine Valley Scenic Byway’s Corridor Management Plan to Birmingham supervisors and residents, Monday night.
Monday night’s Board of Supervisors meeting was jam-packed with agenda items and an above average Birmingham crowd.
The Brandywine Valley Scenic Byway Commission...
Pocopson supervisors question timber cut
New access road may mean other approvals required
By John Gondol, Correspondent, The Times
Jeff Stover explains the alternate access route for a proposed timber cut to the Pocopson Board of Supervisors, Monday.
POCOPSON – The township’s Board of Supervisors is awaiting an amended application regarding the a timber harvest plan after the owner of the Marlborough Road tract challenges the board’s...
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...
