Pocopson residents push for delay on floodplain ordinance

A map showing much of the flood plain in Pocopson near the Brandywine Creek. Courtesy, Federal Emergency Management Agency. POCOPSON – Many residents from Lenape Cabin Club, Inc., who live along the Brandywine River, attended the public hearing portion of Monday night’s township meeting. The purpose of the meeting was to ultimately adopt floodplain ordinance provisions in accordance to the Federal...

EM Residents express concern about apartment development

Worries that proposed 20-unit development would worsen flooding issues in Willowdale By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com A 20-unit apartment development is proposed for this empty wooded lot next to the Willowdale Town Center. EAST MARLBOROUGH — A proposed 20-unit apartment development in Willowdale has local residents worried that it could worsen local storm water runoff and increase flooding...