Hoffman will run for Kennett supervisor

Seeks to create all-Democratic Board of Supervisors By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times Whitney Hoffman KENNETT — Whitney Hoffman is seeking to do something that would have been all but unthinkable a decade ago: win election to the township’s Board of Supervisors and make the board entirely Democratic. Hoffman announced her intention to run for the supervisor seat currently held by Robert Hammaker...

Kennett residents debate joining regional police department

Residents unsure whether proposed 7-town force is right for township By John Gondol, Correspondent, The Times KENNETT — At Wednesday night’s township Board of Supervisors work session supervisors sought input from residents on a proposal to merge police services for seven area municipalities. Despite poor weather and a light turnout, township officials used the more informal forum of a work...

Belrose residents demand answers on water issues

HOA members say E. Marlborough hasn’t been responsive By Karen Cresta, Correspondent, The Times Resdients of Belrose at Longwood filled Monday night’s East Marlborough Board of Supervisors meeting asking for answers about the development’s water system. EAST MARLBOROUGH – There was not an empty seat at the township’s board of supervisors’ meeting on Monday night as many of the...

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...

Pocopson supervisors question timber cut

New access road may mean other approvals required By John Gondol, Correspondent, The Times Jeff Stover explains the alternate access route for a proposed timber cut to the Pocopson Board of Supervisors, Monday. POCOPSON – The township’s Board of Supervisors is awaiting an amended application regarding the a timber harvest plan after the owner of the Marlborough Road tract challenges the board’s...

Kennett may allow apartments in biz zone

Moore introduces final map of trails and sidewalks in township By John Gondol, Correspondent, The Times Kennett Township Manager Lisa Moore reviews a new map of the township’s trails and sidewalks during last week’s Board of Supervisors meeting. KENNETT — The board approves an amendment allowing the development of apartment facilities on top of land zoned specifically for businesses,...

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...

E. Marlborough police chief to retire

Concerns voiced about cell tower’s flashing red lights By Karen Cresta, Correspondent, The Times EAST MARLBOROUGH – The Board of Supervisor’s meeting on Monday night was preempted by the announcement that Gerald Davis, the township’s Chief of Police, was retiring after 40 years of service. Davis was the first Chief of Police for the township police department.  Prior to this appointment,...

New Garden honors Volunteer of The Year

Supervisors recognize Rickerman resident for efforts on township trail projects By John Gondol, Correspondent, The Times NEW GARDEN — Without the efforts of numerous township residents who give their time and passion, life in many area municipalities would suffer greatly. The township took time Monday night to honor a resident for their efforts. Dave Rickerman stood before an applauding room of his...

Walker remains as chairman of East Marlborough supervisors

Amendment to cluster zoning section of zoning ordinance adopted, 5-0 vote  By Karen Cresta, Correspondent, The Times EAST MARLBOROUGH – A new year doesn’t look to bring much in the way of change to township government. The first order of business on Monday night at the township Board of Supervisors’ meeting, prior to the public hearing to adopt an amendment to the cluster zoning ordinance,...