Pennsbury OKs purchase 23 acres of open space

No property tax increase in 2015 Pennsbury Township supervisors discuss a purchase of 23 acres of land for open space preservation. From left, Scotty Scottoline, Wendell Felton and Aaron McIntyre. By Kris Firey-Poling, Correspondent, The Times The township’s Board of Supervisors approved to purchase 23 acres of land at Wednesday’s meeting. Supervisors Chairman, Scotty Scottoline explained that...

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....

Longwood Fire Co. open house under the stars, Oct. 23

EAST MARLBOROUGH — Longwood Fire Company’s annual open house will be held for the first time under the stars. “We wanted to give our constituents a chance to visit our facility and to meet all of our wonderful personnel,” said Chief A. J. McCarthy. “In the past we’ve held the event on a weekend and we know that families have many activities in the fall. We feel it is important for the community...

E. Marlborough declines to fund new Longwood truck

$300K private grant for vehicle could be lost By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times East Marlborough officials declined to fund the purchase of a replacement for Longwood Fire Company’s Rescue 25 Monday night, putting a planned replacement of the vehicle, and a $300,000 private grant, in limbo. EAST MARLBOROUGH — The township’s Board of Supervisors declined to pay for a share of the replacement...

Longwood Fire Co. announces 2014 officers

President calls on community to continue support in challenging times The Longwood Fire Company has announced the election of its officers for 2014. Brad Bowman will serve as president, and Marianne McCarthy as vice president. Joe Gaultney will assume the duties of treasurer, Mike Leventry will fulfill the post of secretary, and Lauren LaBare as financial secretary. Chris Keenan was elected delegate. “We...

Daniels wins UCFSD seat, Sarro, Read post wins

Hicks, Flores DeWilde knocked off By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times Although there were only a handful of contested election races in the greater Unionville area, two incumbents were knocked off in Tuesday’s elections. In the Unionville-Chadds Ford Board of Education race, in Region C, Leticia Flores DeWilde, a Democrat appointed to the board in July, failed in her bid for two more years on the...

Patching scheduled for U.S. 1 in both directions

Work expected to require daytime lane restrictions The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has scheduled road maintenance in the area this week and wants to warn drivers about possible delays. U.S. 1 in both directions will require lane restrictions Monday through Thursday between the Maryland state line and the Brandywine Creek for patching. The work, expected to affect motorists in...

Kaluzny named office manager for Longwood Fire Co.

Lori Kaluzny KENNETT — Lori Kaluzny, a former employee of the Kennett Consolidated School District, has been named as new office manager at Longwood Fire Company. “Most people consider a fire company just a place that responds to emergencies and don’t realize that it is also a business” Kaluzny said.  “My work includes the day-to-day operations of the fire company, including accounts receivable...

Longwood Fire Co. kicks off annual fundraising campaign

Open house planned for Oct. 20; demonstrations and activities featured KENNETT — Longwood Fire Company has kicked off its annual fundraising appeal to help meet the expenses of running a 24-hour-a-day operation. “We need the public’s financial support,” said Chief A. J. McCarthy. “Day and night, 24 hours a day, we are on duty. Last year we answered 512 calls from the public. Those calls...

PennDOT: Spray-patching planned for U.S. 1

Lane closures likely this week in East Marlborough, Kennett and Pennsbury The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) wants residents to be aware of possible traffic delays as a result of area road projects scheduled this week. Crews will be doing spray-patching on U.S. in both directions in East Marlborough, Kennett, and Pennsbury Townships. Lane closures will be needed Monday through...