Arnold decision is an embarassment to all of us
District justice admits to lying, covering up complaint, gets a slap on the wrist
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
For some time, it’s been increasingly apparent that there are two Americas. One for most of us, where the law is, at times, harsh and unforgiving — one reason why this country has a larger number of imprisoned people than any other western democracy.
There is an entirely other America...
Birmingham resident seeks support for solar panels
By Nicole Brown, Correspondent, The Times
BIRMINGHAM — Roberta O’Dell, a township resident, requested support last week from the supervisors for her plans to install solar panels on the roof of a small barn on her property. O’Dell’s property, located on Meetinghouse Road, is part of the township’s historical district; therefore, the supervisors said they had concerns regarding the visibility...
Court: Judge subverted justice
Rita Arnold found to have acted improperly to protect son, then herself
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
District Justice Rita Arnold
The Court of Judicial Discipline has found “clear and convincing evidence” that Magisterial District Judge Rita A. Arnold violated the rules of professional conduct.
In a press release issued Friday, the court referenced Arnold’s improper...
Strong support continues for Pocopson Home
Residents urge commissioners not to sell or lease the county facility
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
Commissioner Ryan Costello chats with members of the audience before the start of last night's meeting. At right is Mark Rupsis, the county's chief operating officer.
The message from the commissioners at last night’s third meeting on the fate of the county-owned...
Fighting to preserve Brandywine battle’s legacy
Exhibit offers glimpse of soldiers’ movements throughout area
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
A sheet used by the late historian Chris Sanderson to illustrate troop movement during the Battle of the Brandywine is part of the exhibit at the Chadds Ford Historical Society.
CHADDS FORD — From a “traveling bedsheet” to an interactive computer program: That circuitous...
Birmingham OKs move in ‘green’ direction
Supervisors agree to approve property owners’ projects
By Nicole Brown, Correspondent, UnionvilleTimes.com
BIRMINGHAM — Township supervisors have decided to support a couple of township property owners plans to “go green,” a process that played out over a couple of board of supervisors meetings, but were give supervisors support this week.
At the meeting on April 16, Jim Westwood, a representative...
Birmingham backs Greenway plan
Brandywine Conservancy effort would protect, highlight resources along creek corridor
By Nicole Brown, Correspondent, UnionvilleTimes.com
The Brandywine Creek Greenway project would impact four local municipalities: Pocopson, Birmingham, Pennsbury and Chadds Ford.
BIRMINGHAM — The township’s Board of Supervisors agreed to support the Brandywine Creek Greenway Plan at the township meeting on...
Birmingham supervisors look at septic policies
State DEP is asking townships to require yearly pumping of septic systems
By Nicole Brown, Correspondent, UnionvilleTimes.com
BIRMINGHAM — Township supervisors discussed the Department of Environmental Protection’s (DEP) request to require residents to pump their septic tanks a certain amount of times every year at the township meeting on Monday night.
Two representatives from the DEP recently...
Birmingham considers tax bill ordinance
Banks asking township for proof of duplicate bill charge; supervisors sign off on Rt. 926 bridge plan
By Nicole Brown, Correspondent, UnionvilleTimes.com
BIRMINGHAM — Keeping the meeting short and sweet, township Supervisors addressed a few crucial topics at the township meeting on Tuesday.
The supervisors discussed the $20 fee charged for supplying a duplicate tax bill to mortgage companies. Each...
Birmingham, Pocopson talk 926 bridge replacement
Newest PennDOT plans call for raising roadway approaches to finally end most flooding issues
By Kelli Siehl, Staff Writer, UnionvilleTimes.com
Birmingham and Pocopson officials hope to work closely together on plans to replace the Route 926 bridge over the Brandywine.
POCOPSON — Township supervisors approved revised plans by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) for a new Route...
