State, local officials bring Mariner East II construction under scrutiny
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times @mikemcgannpa
The Mariner East II pipeline is facing closer scrutiny from state and local officials after sinkholes developed in West Whiteland and noise complaints prompted a cease and desist order in Uwchlan. Times file photo.
The Mariner East II pipeline faced government intervention on two fronts this week, as local officials in Uwchlan informed Energy Transfer/Sunoco...
Corbett moves to reappoint Powelson to PUC
Kennett Square resident has chaired utilities commission since 2011
Robert F. Powelson
HARRISBURG — Gov. Tom Corbett moved Tuesday to reappoint Robert F. Powelson of Kennett Square to the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, or PUC. Powelson has served as a PUC chairman since February 2011.
“As chairman, Rob Powelson has worked tirelessly for Pennsylvania ratepayers and consumers,”...
PUC approves water rate hikes
Settlement means no further hikes for three years, some residents to save
Update: 9:40, Dec. 24: Corrects to note reduction in waste water fees.
The costs of water for local residents who use Pennsylvania American Water is going up for the second time in four years next week — but, thanks to a settlement announced with the state Public Utilities Commission, it will be the final rate hike for the...
