Birmingham residents question landscaping business
Neighbors tell township supervisors they’re unhappy about business near residential area
By Larhonda Swales, Correspondent, UnionvilleTimes.com
BIRMINGHAM — Even after months of mediation and agreements, township residents are still wary about the Board of Supervisors’ mediation plan with the Leonard’s landscaping property, which has been operating adjacent to a residential neighborhood...
Unionville finalizes tax hike at 1.1%
Compromise wins unanimous support from board members; district still has to lay off staff
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
EAST MARLBOROUGH — When it came to picking between tax increases of 1.0% and 1.4%, in Chester County, the Unionville-Chadds Ford Board of Education came up with an interesting pick: neither.
Instead, during Monday’s Board of Education meeting, the board opted unanimously...
Write-Ins certified for school board, supervisor races
Five candidates will vie for three seats in Region C of Unionville-Chadds Ford; two Democrats to square off for Pocopson supervisor seat
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
It took more than a month, but now, it’s official: a pair of write-in candidates won the Unionville-Chadds Ford School Board Region C Democratic nomination, setting up a November race with five candidates running for three...
Crosslands unveils renovation plans
Renovations would reduce number of beds, improve facilities
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
Preliminary plans for renovations for Crosslands, presents to the Pennsbury Board of Supervisors.
PENNSBURY — Crosslands, long a staple of the township, hopes to make more than a few changes in the coming years, one that should improve the lives of all of its residents, but particularly those in...
UHS students collect food for Kennett Food Bank
Many of the Unionville High School students who helped to organize a food drive for the Kennett Food Bank, after they saw a story in The Unionville Times noting the food banks need for donations.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Thanks to a lot of hard work, Unionville High School staff and students collected food for the Kennett Food Bank.
The students and staff saw the article in The Unionville Times explaining...
Barrar backs unemployment compensation compromise
State Rep. Steve Barrar (R-160).
HARRISBURG – Rep. Stephen E. Barrar (R-Chester/Delaware) joined his House colleagues from both sides of the aisle to unanimously pass legislation that will protect the unemployment benefits of 45,000 Pennsylvanians. Barrar released the following statement regarding the bill:
“Senate Bill 1030 is the result of Republicans and Democrats in both the House and Senate...
Longwood Gardens dedicates new solar field
Innovative topography and design for system expected to generate 3KW by 2018
Longwood Gardens' new solar field is expected to generate some 1.5 KW of power by year's end, doubling by 2018.
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
KENNETT — No one has ever accused Longwood Gardens of not being green. But sometimes, having acres and acres of lush plant life isn’t enough — and for Longwood,...
Unionville tax increase rate less certain
Board president signals support for higher rate, but it remains unclear whether there are enough votes to go from 1.0% to 1.4%
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
EAST MARLBOROUGH — What had seemed to be a firmly decided tax increase — 1.0% in Chester County — became just a tad less secure when Unionville-Chadds Ford Board of Education president Timotha Trigg said Monday that she now...
E. Marlborough to oversee crossing guard training
Township adopts ordinance to bring it into compliance with state code; supervisors agree to support regional bike path grant application
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Crossing guards that work for the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District will now have their training overseen by the township, after the Board of Supervisors passed an ordinance bringing into compliance...
Route 52/U.S. 1 work shifts to high gear
As roadway is moved and new intersections built, the disruption of traffic could play havoc locally.
By P.J. D’Annunzio and Mike McGann, Staff Writers, UnionvilleTimes.com
Signs like these may become common sights as roadways, such as Route 926, are likely to be closed for extended periods during the Route 52 realignment project.
For area residents, it’s going to be a classic “good news-bad...
