Pocopson Founders Day in jeopardy, needs volunteers
Penelope the goat gets an approved ‘pet’ status
By Karen Cresta, Staff Writer, The Times
The Pocopson Board of Supervisors agreed Monday night to designate Penelope the goat — a pygmy goat — as a family pet, not livestock, of a Bragg Hill Road family.
POCOPSON – The township’s Board of Supervisors meeting on Monday night focused on some celebrations and some tribulations.
The tenth...
Brandywine Greenway seeks new path through Pocopson
Underground Railroad Center poised to move into Barnard House
By Karen Cresta, Staff Writer, The Times
Sheila Fleming of the Brandywine Conservancy reviews options for the Brandywine Creek Greenway, during Monday night’s Pocopson Township Supervisors meeting.
POCOPSON – The Brandywine Trail Project came seeking a cooperative relationship with the township at Monday night’s board of supervisor’s...
Pocopson bids farewell to two supervisors, Brutscher and Leonard
Board discusses storm water runoff & Barnard House
By Karen Cresta, Staff Writer, The Times
Long-time Pocopson supervisor Georgia Brutscher looks at flowers she was presented with during her last meeting, Monday night, as a township supervisor.
POCOPSON — The final board of supervisors’ meeting of 2015 was held Monday night in as supervisors Barney Leonard and Georgia Brutscher had their final...
Corn maze comes under Pocopson scrutiny
Township approves contracts for project at Barnard House
By Kelli Siehl, Staff Writer, The Times
POCOPSON —Supervisors heard arguments last week as to why a local corn maze is — or isn’t — a permitted use of a Rt. 842 property, just one of a number of issues discussed in front of a packed house last week.
Once held in front of a largely empty room, Board of Township Supervisors’ meetings...
Pocopson gets $250K grant for Barnard House
Marcellus Shale funds to help pay for exterior work
By Kelli Siehl, Staff Writer, The Times
A $250,000 grant, funded by Marcellus Shale income, will help pay for paving and other projects at Pocopson’s Barnard House, township officials said.
POCOPSON — Sometimes it’s better to receive than to give – especially when it comes to saving taxpayer money. Such was the case at a recent Township...
New Pocopson trail completed
Barnard House update, deer management committee ready for fall
By Kelli Siehl, Staff Writer, The Times
The Brandyridge Trail near West Creek Road in Pocopson is the newest trail completed by the township’s Public Works Department.
POCOPSON — Township officials made quick work of agenda items during Monday’s Township Board of Supervisors’ Meeting.
Mark Knightly, Township Director of Public...
Barnard window repair cost higher than expected
Final costs nearly double of $10,450 estimate
By Kelli Siehl, Staff Writer, The Times
The four lower-level windows of Pocopson’s Barnard House have been repaired, but township officials say the bill for the fix has come in at nearly twice the original estimate of $10,450.
POCOPSON — Although the township paid Chester County just $1 for the historic Barnard House and its 80-acre landscape, officials...
Pocopson plans Open House, May 19
POCOPSON — Did you know that Pennsylvania townships were established to keep residents healthy and safe? Are you familiar with the roles and responsibilities of your township? On May 19, from 2 to 4 p.m., the township will open its doors to residents and the community.
The goal of the open house is to show what resources the township provides, township officials say. Without the natural urban...
Brandywine Ace seeks more sign space
New owners seeking supervisors’ support for additional sign area
By Kelli Siehl, Staff Writer, The Times
The new owners of the Brandywine Ace Hardware, Pet & Farm are seeking support from the Pocopson Board of Supervisors to expand the amount of signage on their newly renovated building, as they prepare for a May 18 grand opening.
POCOPSON — A sign acts as an introduction and handshake...
Emerald Ash Borer threatens local ash trees
Beetle species moving west; said to kill ash trees within 3 to 5 years of infestation
By Kelli Siehl, Staff Writer, The Times
The Emerald Ash Borer, Agrilus planipennis Fairmaire, is a green beetle native to Asia. It is an invasive species, responsible for the loss of millions of ash trees in North America.
POCOPSON — While the stink bug has been a much-despised recent addition to the local insect...
