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East Bradford approves permit actions, authorizes PennDOT right‑of‑way agreement and adopts open‑space resolution
Summary
The Board approved a range of land‑use and community items on June 4, including authorization for the Township Manager to execute a PennDOT right‑of‑way agreement for 1065 Boot Road, approval of a reconstruction permit for a fire‑damaged home, a property‑maintenance agreement for a foreclosed lot, adoption of Resolution 14‑2026 urging full county open‑space funding, and authorization of a $12,000 PFM study to evaluate bringing trash/recycling services in‑house.
At its June 4 meeting, the East Bradford Township Board of Supervisors took several actions affecting land use, historic properties, open‑space funding and internal services.
On 1065 Boot Road, the Board summarized prior enforcement that led to a Zoning Hearing Board proceeding and described outstanding permit requirements involving DEP, PennDOT and Amtrak. PennDOT requires that the Township become a co‑applicant for the Highway Occupancy Permit and assume maintenance responsibility for stormwater facilities within the PennDOT right‑of‑way. Jeremy Voeglie of Ron Smith Excavating was present; Member Debbie Maynard moved to authorize the Township Manager to execute the required right‑of‑way agreement and the motion passed unanimously.
The Board approved a permit to reconstruct the fire‑damaged home at 992 Centennial Drive per the Historical Commission's May 26 recommendation, and approved an Agreement and Release allowing Township staff to enter and maintain the vacant foreclosed property at 1333 Circle Drive with a lien recorded for expenses. The Historical Commission also recommended outreach to owners of 849 Shenton Road about the building's historical classification and apparent deterioration; the Board expressed support for sending that letter.
Member Maynard introduced and the Board adopted Resolution 14‑2026 urging Chester County Commissioners to restore and fully fund county farmland, open‑space and park preservation grant programs, noting East Bradford has benefited from such funding over the years. The Board also reauthorized the Brandywine Valley Archery Club's affiliated deer archery hunting program for the 2026–2027 season as a wildlife management tool.
On internal planning, staff updated the Township Campus Master Plan schedule and budget (about $4,100 remaining on the master‑plan contract and roughly $32,000 available for the remainder of the year). The Board authorized a $12,000 proposal from PFM Group Consulting to evaluate the fiscal and operational implications of bringing trash and recycling services in‑house; the motion to authorize the work passed unanimously.
The Board appointed Linda Thomas to the Historical Commission to fill an unexpired term through December 31, 2026. An executive session later in the meeting covered real‑estate matters on Creek Road and Downingtown Pike.
