Scenic byways proposed in New Garden
Red Clay Valley Association asks New Garden for consideration of scenic designation for area roads
By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, UnionvilleTimes.com
The proposed Red Clay Scenic Byway includes roadways in Delaware and in the Kennett and Unionville areas.
NEW GARDEN — Red Clay Valley Association (RCVA) Executive Director James Jordan approached the New Garden Township Board of Supervisors Monday...
Deal reached on HS auditorum dispute
Township, school district agree, but Zoning Hearing Board must approve variance
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
A tentative deal to end a dispute over the height of the new auditorium at Unionville High School is place, pending approval from the East Marlborough Zoning Hearing Board.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Those of you hoping a wrecking ball might be lurking to tear down the new auditorium...
Unionville completes focus group process in new Super search
Community input, following sessions with students, teachers, employees and parents will help shape the interview process
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Now, the tough part comes.
The Unionville-Chadds Ford School District completed the final phase Wednesday night of a series of focus groups to determine the qualities needed in a new Superintendent of Schools to replace...
Despite funds restoration, Unionville unlikely to rehire layoffs
Administrators preparing plan for $827K; teacher contract talks seen as stalled again
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
EAST MARLBOROUGH — While the restoration of some $827,000 in state funds gives the Unionville-Chadds Ford Board of Education some options in the coming weeks, it appears that one option won’t be restoring any of the support positions slashed in the 2011-12 budget.
Superintendent...
Coming up at the Kennett YMCA: Kids’ Triathlon, Benefit Bike Ride, Kids Golf Classic
KENNETT SQUARE — The Kennett YMCA has a number of fun and exciting events coming in the coming weeks, in addition to the wide range of programs and activities for members. Here’s just a small sample:
Kennett Area Good Kids Triathlon – Nurturing Potential: Sunday, July 24th @ 7am @ the Kennett YMCA Outdoor Pool (636 South Walnut Street). 125 yard swim, 2.2 mile bike, .4 mile run. Open...
State budget restores funding to Unionville
Board of education faces choices on saving, cutting taxes, saving jobs or a mix of all three after some $827,000 restored
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
Gov. Tom Corbett is expected to sign a new state budget of $27.15 billion that comes which much smaller school funding cuts than expected for Unionville-Chadds Ford.
Finally, some good news from Harrisburg, at least for the Unionville-Chadds...
Toll Bros. signs irk Pocopson officals
Township has complained multiple times, but home builder keeps posting roadside signs officials say are illegal
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
Complaints about roadway signs is the latest chapter in what have been ongoing disputes between Pocopson officials and Toll Brothers over a pair of developments in the township, Riverside and The Preserve.
POCOPSON — Like daisies in a spring meadow,...
YMCA’s pullout from Gateway Project won’t doom it, officials say
Y needs to expand faster than project’s timeline would allow — but it still supports many of elements of the plan
By Ginna Goodall, Correspondent, UnionvilleTimes.com
Although the Kennett YMCA needs to expand more quickly than the Gateway Project would have allowed, it will remain in support of the project to improve Anson B. Nixon Park and build a new Bayard Taylor Library.
KENNETT SQUARE...
Unionville High band to play at BCS title game
Five-day trip approved by Board of Education means halftime performance, chance to compete on national stage
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Unionville is going to the Bowl Championship Series championship game in New Orleans!
Before you find yourself showering your screen with coffee or some other beverage, no it’s not because every major Division I college football...
Unionville to restore free drivers ed.
Board of ed. moves to make in-class instruction available for 2011-12 school year
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
EAST MARLBOROUGH — For the first time since the early 1990s, Unionville High School will offer a free drivers’ education course to students.
The Unionville-Chadds Ford Board of Education voted Monday night to fund the program — which had previously been filled by a class...
