UCF tax hike likely, but no referendum
Proposed preliminary budget calls for 4.01% take hike
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
EAST MARLBOROUGH — After Monday night’s vote to adopt a proposed preliminary budget for the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District, the only two things that appear assured are that there won’t be a voter referendum to approve hikes beyond the Act 1 limits but local school taxes will increase.
The budget document...
E. Marlborough expected to hold the line on taxes
Beyond planned hike in Fire tax, no increase expected for 2014
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Thanks to a bit of frugality and an improving real estate market, township officials expect to hold the line on municipal use taxes for 2014, based on the preliminary budget revealed Monday night.
The budget will get a formal public hearing in December, but the basic outlines of the...
Board questions proposed new visitor system for schools
Vote on Raptor system delayed until July; budget, CBA get final OK
A new proposed visitor check-in system for the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District would require visitors to show their state-issued ID on their first visit, and would create photo sticker badges for the visitors.
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Adoption of a new visitor check-in system for the schools of...
Time for common sense on both sides of cliff talk
Both sides seem more focused on talking points than facts
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Before, we get started here, my thoughts and prayers to the people of Newtown, Conn. It is a community so much like so many parts of Chester County, it is impossible not to feel both sympathy and horror.
As a parent, it chills the blood. I’m not sure there was anything different that could have been done by...
School district to evaluate programs for potential future cuts
With projected budget gaps looming starting in ’13-’14, administration looks for savings options if needed
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
EAST MARLBOROUGH — While the process to develop the 2012-13 school year budget for the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District has been among the quieter and least controversial in years, district officials say they worry that the following...
Residents voice nearly unanimous plea not to privatize Pocopson Home
More than 200 attend county commissioners’ 2nd information session
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Special to UnionvilleTimes.com
About 230 local residents turned out for a meeting Monday night about the future of the Pocopson Home, with most supporting continued Chester County operation of the 275-bed facility.
DOWNINGTOWN — The venue was larger and the crowd a bit smaller, but the message to the...
Year in Review, Part II: Parker retirement headlines busy spring in Unionville
Election race heats up with write-ins, teachers talks get testy and HS project comes under zoning scrutiny
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
The retirement of Unionville-Chadds Ford Superintendent of Schools Sharon Parker led to a multi-month process to find her replacement — and led to some exchanges on why she opted to retire during the fall election campaign.
The second quarter of 2011...
No 2012 tax hike for Chester County
Spending cuts offset losses of tax revenue, federal funds
WEST CHESTER — The Chester County Commissioners approved today a budget for 2012 that results in a zero tax increase for county residents.
“This budget reflects the county’s ongoing commitment to provide the best services at the lowest burden to the taxpayer,” said Commissioners’ Chair Terence Farrell.
The operating budget for 2012...
Keeping it fresh: 30 days, 30 different looks
By mixing and matching your wardrobe items, you can extends your fashion palate& budget
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, UnionvilleTimes.com
“I have an irrational fear of wasting a good outfit on an insignificant day.”
Don’t know who said this….but, it makes me laugh and I concur wholeheartedly!
Back in high school a few friends and I kept a “clothes journal.” We would document the...
Fashion without busting the bank
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, UnionvilleTimes.com
I have always aspired to a designer wardrobe.
There are pictures of me in lucite Cinderella kitten heels at the tender age of four. Even as a toddler, I was a drawn to the stiletto.
Looking back, one of my fondest fashion memories was getting my first pair of Jordache. It was a monumental event! I can vividly remember pairing them with my favorite...
