Brandywine Ace Grand Re-Opening celebrates best of the old and the new, Sat.

Brandywine Ace Pet and Farm has all-new look, inside and out, but features the same great service that has made the store a staple in the area for than 150 years. Saturday, they celebrate their grand reopening, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. POCOPSON — The old bromide suggests “everything old is new again.” And while that might seem unlikely in this world of smartphones, social media and the like, the true...

Sign of the times: supervisors remind about rules

Those placing signs are asked to follow the rules, officials say By Kelli Siehl, Staff Writer, The Times Although only a few campaign signs have popped up on the grass triangle at Route 52, Unionville-Lenape Road and Wawaset Road, township officials are reminding those placing the signs that rules govern where — and when they can be placed. POCOPSON — Along with warm weather, Spring brings outdoor...

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...

Work begins on Red Bridge replacement

After delays, bridge project gets started this week By Kelli Siehl, Staff Writer, The Times Workers begin to install new red bridge rails at the opening of Red Bridge Farms. POCOPSON — Plagued by material delays, replacement of the rails on the Red Bridge Farm development’s namesake bridge has finally begun. Director of Township Public Works, Mark Knightly, reluctantly reported to officials during...

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...

Murphy to resign school board seat

Will run for supervisor in Chadds Ford Frank Murphy By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times PENNSBURY — Frank Murphy, the Unionville-Chadds Ford Board of Education member who oversaw the renovation of Unionville High School as the board’s Facilities Committee chair, announced Monday night he would resign in June. Murphy, whose resignation takes effect on June 17, is running for Township Supervisor in...

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...

Pocopson to hold Comprehensive Plan meeting, Wed.

Public comment sought on new plan for township’s future By Kelly Siehl, Staff Writer, The Times POCOPSON — Township residents are urged to consider their views for the future of the community, at a meeting Wednesday night. What should be done about recreation, parks and scenic resources? How can open space, historic and natural resources be further protected? Who will benefit from facilities...

Area road projects to prompt lane restrictions

 Work ranges from spray patching to bridge overhaul The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced upcoming and ongoing road projects on Friday. Intermittent lane closures are expected from Monday through Friday on U.S. 1 in both directions for spray patching. The work, which will be done from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., will occur from the Maryland state line to Pennsbury Township, also...

Closure of Pocopson’s Bragg Hill Rd. an uphill climb

New gates closing former roadway have been damaged, forced open By Kelli Siehl, Staff Writer, The Times The gate closing Bragg Hill Road near Northbrook Road. Pocopson officials have been trying to close the roadway for a number of years and recently ordered the installation of gates at both ends. The gates have been forced open and damaged in recent weeks, township officials said, prompting a State...