Kennett supervisors host roundtable to discuss Anson B. Nixon Park
Approvals given for easement payments, parking ordinance advertising, and bikeway payments
Representatives of the Kennett Area Park Authority, Kennett Square Borough Council, and the Kennett Township Board of Supervisors and manager met on Monday evening to discuss the past, present, and future of Anson B. Nixon Park.
By Rick Marts, Correspondent, The Times
KENNETT — The highlight of Monday night’s...
Letter: Let’s change the conversation
To The Editor,
The possible closure of The Barn at Spring Brook Farm has been portrayed in social media and The Kennett Paper as a situation of “The Good Guys vs. the Bad Guys.” This is unfair to the community of Pocopson Township, the Township Supervisors, and is not true. The conversation should instead focus on “Good Neighbors: A Community Effort”.
I am a big fan of The Barn at Spring Brook...
Future of ‘The Barn’ to be decided by Sept. 1
Non-profit group gets extension to comply with Pocopson code, but may choose to shut down
By Kelli Siehl, Staff Writer, The Times
Pocopson supervisors have granted an extension to The Barn at Spring Brook Farm to meet requirements of a conditional use approval for the facility which allows disabled children to interact with animals, but organization officials say the conditions may be too difficult...
Leonard appointed to Pocopson supervisors
Replaces Matt Read who moved just months after taking office
Barney Leonard was appointed to the Pocopson Board of Supervisors to replace Matt Read, who resigned after getting a job out of state. Leonard will serve through 2015, when his seat will be up for election.
POCOPSON — After serving less than six months, Pocopson Township Supervisor, Matt Read tendered his resignation at the recent Board...
Ways Lane: Kennett will fix potholes to improve access
Longer term: Twp. will propose rehab options for private road
By Rick Marts, Staff Writer, Kennett Times
Kennett Township has come up with a short term solution to dealing with the nearly impassable Ways Lane: fixing the numerous potholes on the private road, so that emergency vehicles can safely access the area. The long-term solution, township officials, will be largely up to the 18 owners of the...
Pocopson roundabout work may see delays
Colleagues offer farewell to retiring Conary
By Kelli Siehl, Staff Writer, The Times
Pocopson Township Board of Supervisors Chair Steve Conary is retiring, and was praised during his final regular meeting on the board.
POCOPSON — It looks like construction of the Route 52, Lenape-Unionville and Wawaset Road roundabout will go into the 2014-15 school year, township Public Works Director Mark Knightly...
Abandoned Pocopson house to be torn down
Lenape site to be cleared by township, ending multi-year struggle to address property
By Kelli Siehl, Staff Writer, The Times
Although obscured by overgrowth and years of neglect, this Lenape Road house will be torn down by the township after years of attempting to get its owners to maintain the property.
POCOPSON — A collective sigh of relief was heard during Monday’s Township Board of Supervisors...
Residents express worries about robberies, Corrine Rd. safety
Safety and security concerns overshadow no-tax hike announcement
By Kelli Siehl, Staff Writer, The Times
Local residents say that motorists are speeding and ignoring stop signs at Corrine and Locust Grove roads in Pocopson.
POCOPSON — Residents’ safety concerns overshadowed the “no tax increase for 2014” announcement during a recent Township Board of Supervisors’ meeting.
Supervisor’s Chair,...
Birmingham examines new stormwater rules
Impact of Act 167 is expected to be minimal, officials say
By Liz Brown, Staff Writer, The Times
BIRMINGHAM —Although township officials have been outspoken in the past about coming storm water rules, at least it appears the first-round of compliance will have minimal impact on residents and potentially some additional needs for record keeping by the township.
Township Solictor Kristen Camp discussed...
New Pocopson trail completed
Barnard House update, deer management committee ready for fall
By Kelli Siehl, Staff Writer, The Times
The Brandyridge Trail near West Creek Road in Pocopson is the newest trail completed by the township’s Public Works Department.
POCOPSON — Township officials made quick work of agenda items during Monday’s Township Board of Supervisors’ Meeting.
Mark Knightly, Township Director of Public...
