Revised legislative districts revealed
Big changes for Birmingham, Pennsbury from first plan; Pocopson to stay in 160th
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
The new proposed state house districts for the area would move a number of local towns into new districts including Pennsbury and Birmingham.
HARRISBURG — Maybe the second time is the charm.
The state Legislative Redistricting Commission announced its second plan for redistricting...
EIT stirs comment in Pocopson
Resident complains that earned income tax passed in 2010 came as a surprise
By Kelli Siehl, Staff Writer, UnionvilleTimes.com
POCOPSON — On paper, Monday night’s Township Board of Supervisors’ meeting appeared rather light. However, during public comments, one township resident stood and accused Supervisors of passing the Earned Income Tax (EIT) ordinance in 2010 without proper public...
Romney comes to southern Chester County
Likely GOP presidential nominee talks economy, women’s issues in speech at Mendenhall Inn
By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, UnionvilleTimes.com
Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney — the likely Republican nominee for president — speaks at Tuesday night's Chester County Republican Committee Spring Dinner, after being introduced by U.S. Sen. Pat Toomey (R-PA).
PENNSBURY — Just...
School board set to adopt 1.83% tax increase
District drops blended tax increase from 2.85%, likely to give preliminary approval Monday, final in June
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Unlike some governmental bodies, it appears that the Unionville-Chadds Ford Board of Education is ahead of schedule in its annual budget process and appears likely to give preliminary approval to the final budget and tax rate at next...
Romney coming to Unionville
Mitt Romney
PENNSBURY — Likely Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney is expected to attend tonight’s Chester County Republican Committee Spring reception at the Mendenhall Inn on Route 52.
Romney is expected to speak at about 7:45 p.m. tonight, following U.S. Senator Pat Toomey, the planned keynote speaker at the event. Chester County Democrats plan a counter demonstration with a number...
W. Marlborough wants to take 842 back
Asking East Marlborough to join it in taking roadway back from PennDOT
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Time was, local townships were happy to have the state take over local roads and the costs to pave and maintain them. But increasingly, local governments are looking to regain control over roadways — in part to slow expansion, better control traffic and to maintain...
Legislature proposes fines for ignoring flood barriers
Local state rep.’s committee OKs fines as high as $500 for driving into flood waters
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
Driving into flood waters like these — on roads with temporary barriers — might cost you a lot more than a stalled car and wet shoes. Proposed legislation calls for a fine as high as $500 for motorists who ignore barriers and get stuck.
HARRISBURG — If you’ve...
Whitewing wedding dispute could go to court
Supervisors reject deal to have seven events at E. Marlborough property, owners to appeal to zoning board, courts if needed
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
East Marlborough supervisors rejected a deal that would have allowed seven weddings to take place at the Inn at Whitewing.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — The township board of supervisors opted to fight a local property owner in court if need...
Howard blasts Pileggi after Orie conviction
State Sen. Jane Orie
EAST MARLBOROUGH — The GOP primary challenger to state Sen. Dominic Pileggi blasted the Senate Majority Leader and his fellow leaders for not calling for the resignation of state Sen. Jane Orie, who was convicted this of 14 counts related to using state employees to work on her election campaigns.
The once powerful Republican state Sen. Orie — her sister Joan Orie Melvin is...
Land Conservancy plans busy spring
EAST MARLBOROUGH — The Land Conservancy for Southern Chester County’s (TLC) mission is to ensure the perpetual preservation of open space, natural resources, historic sites, and working agricultural lands throughout southern Chester County. TLC encourages residents to spend time outside enjoying nature whether it is on one of our nature preserves or the many other open spaces throughout the county. ...
