Pennsbury looks to acquire land near U.S.-1

23 acres would be used for open space and recreation By Kris Firey-Poling, Correspondent, The Times PENNSBURY — The township’s Board of Supervisors passed resolutions to start the process to acquire 23 acres of land for open space and recreation at its meeting, Wednesday night. The land includes three parcels, located on U.S. 1 east and west of the township building, and at the corner of U.S....

Talk at EM Supervisors meeting centers on zoning, erosion and basins

Walker declines to address his status following meeting By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times East Marlborough’s zoning map. Changes to the township’s R-B residential zone were the center of the conversation at Monday night’s Board of Supervisors’ meeting. EAST MARLBOROUGH — It was business as usual for the township Board of Supervisors Monday night, as the most intense topics...

Chadds Ford hires new Twp. Manager

Serock to start Oct. 13; Oakland Road proposed development may get new approach By Kris Firey-Poling, Correspondent, The Times Amanda Serock will take over as the new Chadds Ford Township Manager, effective Oct. 13. CHADDS FORD —  The township introduced its new Township Manager, Amanda Serock, at Wednesday night’s Board of Supervisors meeting. Serock, who replaces Judy Lizza, will formally take...

Volunteers thanked for making Pocopson Founders Day biggest ever

Hayride volunteers Maddie Knightly (left) and Bailee Suarez get everyone set for a fun ride through Pocopson as part of the annual Pocopson Founders Day, Sunday, which organizers said broke attendance records. POCOPSON — It took volunteers, and lots of them, to make the annual Pocopson Founders’ Day a record-breaking success. The Sept. 28 event, its organizers say, was completely indebted to more...

Pocopson supervisors talk Founders Day

By Kelli Siehl, Staff Writer, The Times POCOPSON — Township Supervisors Ricki Stumpo and Georgia Brutscher opened Monday night’s Board of Supervisors’ meeting by reminding residents about the activities and entertainment planned for the upcoming Founder’s Day celebration. Supervisors’ Chair, Stumpo, said officials are excited about several new attractions as well as surprise reappearances...

Newlin supervisor responds to horse ordinance coverage

Editors Note: We typically do not run letters responding to the stories written in other publications, in this case, The Kennett Paper. However, as we were unable to cover last week’s Newlin Board of Supervisors meeting — we have limited resources (and yes, we’re seeking to hire additional staff) and felt that covering the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District Board of Education meeting...

Kennett’s finances remain healthy

Report to address whether to consolidate local police departments By Rick Marts, Correspondent, The Times Kennett Township Manager Lisa Moore details the condition of the township’s finances during Wednesday’s Board of Supervisors meeting. KENNETT — Wednesday night’s meeting of the township’s Board of Supervisors was highlighted by Township Manager Lisa Moore’s presentation...

Denton Hollow residents get update on traffic

Pocopson, State Police detail efforts made to slow detour traffic By Kelli Siehl, Staff Writer, The Times State Police Lt. Rich D’Ambrosio addresses Pocopson residents concerning traffic issues on Denton Hollow Road, Monday night. POCOPSON — What has the township done on Denton Hollow Road recently? That was the question…and residents living along the roadway who packed Monday night’s Board...

Pocopson supervisors, Barn officials make their cases

Crowded meeting hears both sides, no resolution reached By Kelli Siehl, Staff Writer, The Times A large crowd of local residents, supports for The Farm at Spring Brook, and media converged on the gym at Pocopson Elementary School Monday night, where the Pocopson Board of Supervisors met — moving the meeting from its normal location at the Township Building. POCOPSON — The auditorium at Pocopson...

Pocopson meeting moved to school

POCOPSON — Monday night’s Board of Supervisors meeting has been moved to Pocopson Elementary School, due to anticipated large crowds related to the issues regarding Spring Brook Farm. The meeting will begin at 7:30.    Send article as PDF