Brandywine Valley Scenic Byway seeks Birmingham participation

Supervisors Approve Flashing Light on US-202  By Kris Firey-Poling, Correspondent, The Times John Snook presents the Brandywine Valley Scenic Byway’s Corridor Management Plan to Birmingham supervisors and residents, Monday night. Monday night’s Board of Supervisors meeting was jam-packed with agenda items and an above average Birmingham crowd. The Brandywine Valley Scenic Byway Commission...

Birmingham supervisors want historic home maintained

2015 road program goes out for bid  By Kris Firey-Poling, Correspondent, The Times Birmingham Township Supervisors approved construction of a new home on a 10-acre lot, but with the condition that this 1837 structure on the property be preserved and maintained as part of the plan, Monday night. BIRMINGHAM — Sometimes it’s easier to build a house on historic land than deal with the old house already...

Birmingham hires two part-time police officers

Supervisors adopt 2015 budget By Kris Firey-Poling, Correspondent, The Times Birmingham Police Chief Thomas Nelling (center) introduces new part time police officers John Pot (left) and Kevin Urbany (right) during Monday night’s township Board of Supervisors meeting. BIRMINGHAM — In many ways, it was a night for the township’s police force! Township Secretary/Treasurer Quina Nelling opened...

Birmingham car dealer seeks to use property in Thornbury

No tax increase expected in 2015 budget By Kris Firey-Poling, Correspondent, The Times Edward Stillman of Stillman Volvo makes his case with Birmingham Township Supervisors, Monday night, over a proposal to use a nearby property in Thornbury for car storage. BIRMINGHAM — At Monday night’s Board of Township Supervisors meeting, Edward Stillman presented documents pertaining to Stillman Volvo’s...

Birmingham looks at hiring new auditing firm

Possible buyer found for township-owned Birmingham Road property By Kris Fiery-Poling, Correspondent, The Times BIRMINGHAM — Secretary/Treasurer Quina Nelling recommended the accounting firm of BBD for Township Auditor at Monday night’s Township Board of Supervisors Meeting. According to Nelling, “BBD charges $5,000, has excellent references, and can retain this cost for two additional years.” The...

Four make their case to join UCFSD board

Would replace Elieen Bushelow through December, 2015 By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times Four candidates to join the Unionville-Chadds Ford Board of Education made their case last night to be appointed for a seat from Region B, to placed Eileen Bushelow, who resigned last month. From left, Bennett Baird of Newlin, Arnie Klingenberg of Birmingham, Robert Sage of Pocopson and Hsinte (James) Yen of Birmingham. EAST...

PennDOT reveals bridge plans for Rt. 926

Residents express concern about Lenape Bridge, traffic worries  By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times A rendering of the proposed new Rt. 926 bridge over Brandywine Creek, which could start construction as soon as Jan. 2015. In addition to the new span, the level of the adjoining roadway would be raised some nine feet to reduce flooding issues. POCOPSON — After more than two decades of plans, debate...

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...