O’Leary named Exec. Dir. of Chesco Planning Commission

Brian O’Leary WEST CHESTER — The Chester County Commissioners said Wednesday that they have appointed Brian O’Leary as Executive Director of the Chester County Planning Commission. He starts in his new post on Oct, 5 and replaces Ronald Bailey who retired earlier this year. O’Leary has nearly 30 years of public planning experience with Montgomery County Planning Commission, and his move...

Chandler Mill Bridge: A controversial future

Open space advocates face off against Planning Commissioners By Rick Marts, Staff Writer, The Times Kennett Township supervisors (from left) Scudder Stevens, Richard Leff and Robert Hammaker listen to public comment on the future of the Chandler Mill Bridge, during a special meeting Wednesday night. KENNETT — After dozens of witnesses, from engineers to emergency services and school transportation...

Letter: Chester County shows strong support for Coatesville

To The Editor, I experienced firsthand the pride of the Coatesville community when walking in their Christmas Parade a few weeks ago. More important than my personal participation, though, has been the continued support by Chester County of Coatesville organizations.  Specifically, through our Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) allocation this year, the Chester County Commissioners have awarded...

Weer says there’s opposition to Unionville bike path

E. Marlborough supervisor argues that a majority of residents don’t support Rt. 82 plan By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times EAST MARLBOROUGH — While the township is in line to get some $1.4 million in state and federal funding to build a bike path — and has spent more than $200,000 of township money on the project — at least one Township Supervisor is arguing that a majority of township residents...