Corn maze comes under Pocopson scrutiny

Township approves contracts for project at Barnard House By Kelli Siehl, Staff Writer, The Times POCOPSON —Supervisors heard arguments last week as to why a local corn maze is — or isn’t — a permitted use of a Rt. 842 property, just one of a number of issues discussed in front of a packed house last week. Once held in front of a largely empty room, Board of Township Supervisors’ meetings...

State police end brief Pocopson standoff

Rt. 842 briefly closed after domestic dispute POCOPSON — A township man was taken into custody following an alleged domestic dispute Wednesday night, in an event that ended up closing Route 842 for a period of time while police worked to resolve the situation, state police said. State police were called to a township home on a report of a domestic dispute, and when the male half of the couple refused...

Pocopson asked for school house work approval

By Kelli Siehl, Staff Writer, The Times Pocopson’s Locust Grove School House, where the township’s Historical Committee is seeking permission to continue restoration work on the building, which would be paid for with grant funds. The Township’s Historical Committee gave officials an update on plans to place a tree and marker in Pocopson Park in memory of Bill Sellers, who dedicated countless...

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...

Read sworn in as Pocopson supervisor

New Pocopson township supervisor Matt Read accepts congratulations from State Rep. Steve Barrar during the township’s annual reorganization meeting. By Kelli Siehl, Staff Writer, The Times POCOPSON — Change is coming to the township. State Representative Steve Barrar came to the township reorganization meeting this week to support township officials and Matt Read, who begins his first term...

Pocopson roundabout construction now slated for Jan. 20

In phase one, Wawaset Road to be closed Construction is slated to begin on the roundabout at Route 52, Unionville-Lenape Road and Wawaset Road. The $2.15 million project is expected to be completed by Sept., 2014. POCOPSON — Delayed in part by utilities issues, construction work on the roundabout at Route 52 and Unionville-Lenape Road is expected to start Jan. 20,  Pennsylvania Department of Transportation...

Pocopson to allow ed. programs at The Barn

Board of supervisors put 33 conditions on continued use of Locust Grove site By Kelli Siehl, Staff Writer, The Times The Barn at Spring Brook Farm will still be allowed to be used for educational sessions for disabled children, but with conditions, after neighboring properties expressed concerns about the use in a residential neighborhood in Pocopson. POCOPSON — Township officials had just two choices...

Area roadwork may spur traffic delays

Regional projects include utility installation, vegetation removal Area roadwork has been scheduled this week, said an announcement on Friday, Dec. 27, from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT). PennDOT wants motorists to be mindful of possible delays. Utility installation on U.S. 1 in Concord Township will result in lane closures between Brinton Lake Road and Rt. 322 through Jan....

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...

Roundbout construction could stall traffic

Traffic grinch: Rt. 52 project slated to start construction week of Dec. 23 By Kelli Siehl, Staff Writer, The Times Temporary road closures to allow for the construction of the Route 52/Unionville-Lenape Road Roundabout could start as early as Dec. 23, Pocopson officials say. POCOPSON — Looks like driving through the township will be a challenge for the better part of 2014, according to township...