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Nov 28th, 2013 · Comments Off on Plans on hold for a new hangar at New Garden Airport
Final work to compete Lyceum House work approved
By Rick Marts, Staff Writer, The Times
Members of the New Garden Board of Supervisors learned Monday that a proposed deal to build a new hanger at New Garden Flying Field collapsed, leaving the board to look into new options for building the facility.
NEW GARDEN – At Monday night’s public meeting, Jon Martin, New Garden Airport manager, was expected...
Nov 6th, 2013 · Comments Off on GOP sweeps county races, many close local races
One-vote margins in So. Coatesville and Downingtown council races
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Republicans in general fared very well in countywide elections, but local and school board races told a somewhat different story, as Democrats won seats on some of local school boards and local government bodies in Tuesday’s elections.
Based on unofficial numbers from Chester County Voter Services,...
Sep 24th, 2013 · Comments Off on New Pocopson Township 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...
May 20th, 2013 · Comments Off on Make sure someone is paying attention: vote
Rambo incident underscores lack of supervision of supervisors by voters; you can fix that
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
That it took his resignation, rather than his firing, should give all involved, especially voters in West Brandywine Township, some pause.
In case you missed it, Rambo was the long-time township manager who was arrested last month and charged with stealing nearly $500 from...
May 20th, 2013 · Comments Off on Make sure someone is paying attention: vote
Rambo incident underscores lack of supervision of supervisors by voters; you can fix that
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
The good news, I guess, is that Ron Rambo is finally out of a job.
That it took his resignation, rather than his firing, should give all involved, especially voters in West Brandywine Township, some pause.
In case you missed it, Rambo was the long-time township manager who was...
Apr 1st, 2013 · Comments Off on 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...
Aug 9th, 2012 · Comments Off on Supervisors address Barnard House funding worries
Pocopson officials say building renovation won’t boost taxes
By Kelli Siehl, Staff Writer, The Times
Pocopson officials say that a planned renovation of the Barnard House into a new township building and home of the Kennett Underground Railway Museum will not lead to an increase in local taxes.
POCOPSON — During Monday night’s township Board of Supervisors’ meeting, residents expressed...
Aug 8th, 2012 · Comments Off on Signs proposed to commemorate Battle
Rec. committee want to recognize 235th anniversary of Battle of the Brandywine
By Nicole Brown, Staff Writer, The Times
A Revolutionary War-era Prussian map shows details of the Battle of the Brandywine, fought largely in Birmingham and Chadds Ford townships. Birmingham’s Parks, Recreation and Open Space committee wants to put up signs including maps to teach about the battle to commemorate its...