Pennsbury Village settlement could be close
Supervisors weigh new stipulations, changes to previous development plan
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTImes.com
The two primary parcels slated for resiential development on either side of Pennsbury's Township Building.
PENNSBURY — More than a decade of litigation and acrimony could finally come to an end — as early as Friday — if the township supervisors agree to a stipulation for a...
School officials outline $1.7 mil. in possible cuts to budget
Slash in state funding could mean higher local taxes, bigger class sizes, layoffs and furloughs in Unionville
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
EAST MARLBOROUGH — The cuts are deep, wide ranging and would mean less employees working in the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District during the 2011-12 school year and even furloughs for the remaining employees.
But it remains probable that not...
Communication issues take center stage on Locust Grove School House
Pocopson supervisors, historical commission work to iron out issues before grant money expires
Pocopson Township purchased the Locust Grove School House in 2004 with plans to renovate it and use it for various community and educational purposes.
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
POCOPSON — Communication issues between the township’s board of supervisors and its historical committee may...
Houghton, Lincoln students decry proposed higher ed. cuts
Former State Rep. Tom Houghton
LOWER OXFORD — Former State Rep. Tom Houghton joined with the Lincoln University Student Government Association and nearly 100 students packed into the Student Union Theater on Lincoln University’s campus today to hold a press conference and rally against the drastic budget cuts proposed by Republican leadership in Harrisburg.
“If this Governor chooses to balance...
Barrar’s town hall: budget takes center stage
Residents ask questions on a wide range of issues, but the bottom line reigns supreme
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
State Rep. Steve Barrar (R-160) answers questions from local residents during Wednesday night's Town Hall session at the Chadds Ford Municipal Building.
CHADDS FORD — Gov. Tom Corbett’s new budget may or may not be popular, but it sure seems to have gotten people’s...
Sides split on progress of Unionville teacher talks
Health care plan, changes in seniority rules remain major stumbling blocks
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
POCOPSON — Talks continue between the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District and its teachers union, but whether progress in those talks is being made depends on who is doing the talking.
“The discussions are hard, but progress is being made,” said board Vice President Frank...
Unionville to get bids on outsourcing busing
Board of Education members say no decision has been made, bids needed to get detailed financial information
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
POCOPSON — Stressing that the final decision had not been made, most members of the Unionville-Chadds Ford Board of Education expressed support for putting the district’s school bus services out to bid for outsourcing in the next couple of weeks,...
Drohan beats personal best at states
LEWISBURG, PA — Swimmers from Unionville High School had a big weekend at the PIAA State Championships over the weekend at Bucknell University.
Matt Drohan broke his own school record in the 500 free and placed eighth overall. Kendall Somer placed 18th in the 100 breaststroke, Mackenzie Hornibrook placed 15th in the 100 free, Laura Stephens placed 22nd in the 200 Individual Medley. The girls medley...
Dinniman suggests entreprenuers seek free business counseling
State Sen. Andrew Dinniman with volunteers from SCORE Chester County on the Senate floor during a recent visit to the State Capitol in Harrisburg. Pictured (from left to right) Barbara Forslund, Chief Operating Office of Advanced Geo Services, Senator Dinniman, Bob Wingerter, chairman of the Chester County SCORE Chapter, and David Paxton, Vice Chairman of the Chester County SCORE Chapter.
WEST CHESTER...
Unionville school officials worried about $1 million loss in state funding
Lesser-known proposal to slash FICA reimbursement could cost schools more than $600,000 if passed by legislature
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
The fate of more than $1 million in proposed state funding cuts is in the hands of the state legislature.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Few were shocked by Gov. Tom Corbett’s proposal to cut state aid to public education — cuts that amount to a loss...
