Longwood FD considers adding Pocopson sub-station
Location and funds for new facility seen as hurdles
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
Pocopson could become home to some Longwood Fire Company equipment — the company's Ladder 25 is pictured here.
POCOPSON — Longwood Fire Company could be reaching out to the township — literally.
While the fire company has long served about 70% of the township for fire protection and all of its...
Three local candidates among county-wide slates
County, school board and township officials up for election in 2011
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
While local and school board candidate slates are still taking shape, it appears that the two major party list of candidates for county-wide office are now largely complete and provide a pretty good idea of who will be squaring off in November.
The Chester County Republican Committee announced...
Newlin opens bids for Powell Road drainage work
12 bids for new culvert, to be awarded Feb. 15
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
Powell Road, in Newlin.
NEWLIN — The township Board of Supervisors opened and reviewed a total of 12 bids Tuesday night for the repair of a culvert on Powell Road.
While the final bid will not be awarded until Feb. 15, after review by the township’s engineering firm, Yerkes Associates, to determine whether...
E. Marlborough supervisors quiz owners on La Tolteca license transfer
New Mexican restaurant slated to open in June in Schoolhouse Crossing
By Jessica Chermack, Staff Writer, UnionvilleTimes.com
With approval of a liquor license, the final barrier to the opening of La Tolteca in the Schoolhouse Crossing plaza has been cleared. The much-anticipated Mexican eatery is slated to open in June.
EAST MARLBOROUGH – The Township Board of Supervisors formally approved the transfer...
926 bridge meeting may offer answers
Local officials to quiz PennDOT on changes to bridge replacement plan
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
The bridge over the Brandywine is slated for replacement. Officials from local townships are concerned that new plans no longer addres the constant flooding issues on either side of the bridge.
Local officials aren’t expecting a quick fix to their concerns about revisions to the state’s...
State Police warn about car break-ins
Series of robberies in Concord appear to be moving west
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
CHADDS FORD — State police are warning local residents about a series of car break-ins in the township and neighboring Concord.
Trooper Greene from the Media Barracks addressed the township Board of Supervisors Wednesday night and as part of a normal update on police activity in the township noted...
Local officials seek answers from PennDOT on 926 bridge
New bridge replacement plans won’t address flooding problems
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
The Rt. 926 bridge over the Brandywine has been slated fro replacement since at least 2001, but now local officials are frustrated that a new state plan won't address the flooding problems at the site.
You may have heard of the “bridge to nowhere” but some local officials are frustrated...
Eagle Scout project would put markers on Barnard trail
Pocopson Scout plans historical signs, mileage markers
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
Chris Hartsky, a Pocopson Boy Scout, makes his presentation to the township Board of Supervisors Monday night.
POCOPSON — As the old saying goes, “no matter where you go, there you are.”
But now, thanks to the work of a local Eagle Scout candidate, those walking and running along the trail near...
Pennsbury could get new crest
Eagle Scout project will install new crest in township building, could be adopted as new logo
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
Unionville High School junior Connor McShane presents his concept for a crest for the Pennsbury Township Building during Wednesday nights Township Supervisors meeting.
PENNSBURY — Thanks to the work of an Eagle Scout candidate, the township will be getting a new...
E. Marlbough set to hike some fees
Costs to install pools, seek zoning variance to increase in 2011
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Those thinking about installing a pool in 2011 are likely to face higher fees from the township, although it’s possible Monday night’s decision to raise fees from $175 to $250 might be revisited, along with a number of other fee increases approved during the township’s...
