Supervisor decries ‘Great Wall of China’ at The Preserve
Brutscher expresses frustration at Toll Brothers’ changes to housing development
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
Although approved by township supervisors Monday, the board expressed frustration Monday night at Toll Brothers' changes to The Preserve site plan.
POCOPSON — It might not be visible from space, but a series of walls planned for The Preserve have township supervisors...
Newlin’s Claire Werkiser named Pa. Fair Queen
The 2011 Pennsylvania Farm Queen: Claire Werkiser from Newlin.
HERSHEY — Claire Werkiser, a senior at Unionville High School from Newlin, was crowned Pennsylvania Farm Queen, Saturday night.
Werkiser won the the title of Unionville Fair Queen in September, 2010. She beat out more than 60 other contestants from around the state in winning the title, Saturday night.
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Mushroom Festival now accepting grant applications
Some of the 33 organizations receiving grants in 2010 rode the Grant Recipient float in the 2010 Mushroom Festival Parade.
KENNETT SQUARE — Each year the Mushroom Festival awards thousands of dollars to local, community-based non-profit organizations based on the proceeds from the previous year’s Festival. After a successful 2010 Festival, our 25th festival, we’ll be able to help many local organizations...
Oh Snow! Storm closes schools, postpones sports
The snow makes the valley between Birmingham and Pocopson townships look like a picture postcard — unless you had to fight through slippery roads during the morning rush to get to work.
Winter continued its march through the Unionville area, dumping another four inches and closing schools in the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District for the second time in a week.
Although neighboring school districts...
Pennsbury could get new crest
Eagle Scout project will install new crest in township building, could be adopted as new logo
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
Unionville High School junior Connor McShane presents his concept for a crest for the Pennsbury Township Building during Wednesday nights Township Supervisors meeting.
PENNSBURY — Thanks to the work of an Eagle Scout candidate, the township will be getting a new...
District, teachers union make case for contract proposals
One director suggests current teacher proposal could lead to layoffs while union says it’s unfair for teachers to be blamed for HS renovation costs
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
Unionville school board finance chair Keith Knauss presents his take on the implications of the teacher contract talks, Tuesday night.
PENNSBURY — In the end, it will come down to numbers.
When representatives...
Icy roads: UCF Schools closed; board meeting still on
After initially opting for a two-hour delay, the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District decided to close for the day after a wintry mix of snow, sleet and rain fell on the area during the overnight period.
Chester County offices are running on a two-hour delay.
The Board of Education meeting, scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Chadds Ford Elementary School is still on, school officials say.
The storm,...
Unionville students, parents, staff take a day ‘On’ for MLK
Volunteers team up to improve their communities to honor the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
Sewing machines are lined up, one after another, as volunteers complete hand-made quilts for local childrens hospitals, Monday, at Pocopson Elementary School as part of the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District Day of Service in honor of Dr. Martin Luther...
Unionville set to standardize activity fees
Four-tiered system likely to be presented Tuesday night for middle, high school student sports, clubs
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
While football an other sports will be at the top of fee range — $75 — most middle school and high school activities will come with a fee.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — After months of focus groups, studies and analysis, the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District...
Barrar to renew push for voter ID
State Rep. will get behind new effort to combat voter fraud, vetoed by Rendell in 2010
State Rep. Steve Barrar said he make another attempt in 2011 to gain passage of bill that would require voters to show photo ID, such as pictured above, when voting. A similar measure was vetoed by Gov. Ed Rendell.
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
Although the initial headlines may be only about finance...
