Pocopson OKs grant application to plant 800-850 new trees
By Karen Cresta, Staff Writer, The Times
The green outlined areas are where trees are planned to be planted in Pocopson in 2018.
POCOPSON – Township supervisors expressed excitement on Monday evening, unanimously approve a grant application to plant 800-850 trees on township property. Chair Ricki Stumpo, Vice-Chair Elaine DiMonte and Supervisor Alice Balsama were quick to approve the motion for the...
Pocopson: So far, so good on bridge replacement
Strode’s Mill restoration supported by township
By Karen Cresta, Staff Writer, The Times
Contractors work on removing the bridge supports, Wednesday, now that the entire deck of the Rt. 926 bridge has been removed. The new bridge is expected to be open on or about Sept. 1.
POCOPSON – “Well, the bridge is out!” exclaimed Pocopson supervisor Elaine DiMonte as soon as the public comment portion...
Pocopson supervisors ponder future of Barnard House
Kennett Underground Railroad Center could occupy portion soon
By Karen Cresta, Staff Writer, The Times
Pocopson Supervisors Elaine DiMonte and Ricki Stumpo discuss the future of the Barnard House during Monday night’s Board of Supervisors meeting.
POCOPSON – Discussions continued about the historic 1800’s Barnard House at the Pocopson township meeting on Monday night – as it remains...
Better watch out: Santa Claus to visit area
St. Nick is touring communities served by Longwood Fire Co.
Santa Claus, who will be making pre-Christmas visits in the area, will be chauffeured by a Longwood Fire Company truck.
Santa Claus is making pre-Christmas calls throughout the area, courtesy of a Longwood Fire Company truck.
Jolly ol’ St. Nick himself will be touring the area served by Longwood’s fire and rescue service. The trips will...
Longwood cottages destined for wrecking ball
Kennett supervisors voted 2-1 to grant demolition permit
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
The Kennett Township Supervisors voted 2-1 Tuesday night to grant Longwood Gardens a permit to raze these three 1920s cottages along U.S. 1.
For more than half an hour Tuesday night, planners, preservationists, and members of the public urged the Kennett Township supervisors to delay a decision...
Art bash draws hundreds to Pocopson ‘castle’
Painting frenzy prompts Bam Margera to open his gates to appreciative crowd
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Bam Margera (center) poses with two fans from West Chester University: Brian Whitehead (left) and Mike Dattalo.
The nattily-dressed government leader looked a tad out of place in the mainly heavy-metaled, multi-pierced crowd. But the presence of Chester County Commissioners’...
County’s emergency radio system closer to overhaul
Commissioners authorize finalizing of contract for $42.1 million
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
County Commissioners Terence Farrell (from left), Ryan Costello, and Kathi Cozzone authorized the completion of a $42.1 million contract to replace the county’s emergency radio system. It is expected to be signed at the commissioners’ Feb. 14 meeting.
As expected at Thursday’s...
