East Marlborough Historical Commission / Historic Architectural Review Board

610-444-0725
East Marlborough Township

Historic Commission / Historic Architectural Review Board

2026 Meeting Minutes

East Marlborough Township

                                                          HISTORIC COMMISSION &
                               UNIONVILLE HISTORIC ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD
                                                      Chester County, Pennsylvania
                        721 Unionville Road / Kennett Square, Pennsylvania 19348
                                     Phone (610) 444-0725 / (610) 444-1380
              
                   Meeting Minutes EMT HC/Unionville HARB Meeting on January 13, 2026

Call to Order: 6:57 pm
 
1. Welcome, Quorum, Approve Draft Agenda
Members Present
   o John Rosecrans, Frank McGrail, Chris McDougall, Susan Beach, Phoebe Turner, Charles
     Streitwieser
Members Absent
    o Martha Walls-Brown
   o Quorum was declared
Visitors and Associates: Susan Beech – HC Member Emeritus/Associate of Archives/Research and
Township Liaison, Jim Chance - BOS Liaison
2. Approval of Prior Meeting Minutes
   a. Approved EMT HC/Unionville HARB Meeting Minutes of November 11, 2025, F. McGrail
      motioned and P. Turner second the motion.
3. HC Review of HR Class 1 Applications and/or Demolition Permit Requests
   a. None
4. Old Business
   a. EMT 2026 Newsletter
Action: Ask L. Kinter to pull an article from the archive
   b. EMT Historical Commission: Update
     i. HC Inventory List Documentation. J. Rosecrans made full sized hard copies of the CCPC
        Historic Resource Map with the intention of adding Historic Resource numbers. It was agreed to
       use Chesco Views to identify the resource address.
Action: S. Beach and Lew Kinter to work with J. Rosecrans to add historic resources numbers to
the map and to finalize updated Inventory List.
     ii. HC Documentation of Historic Resources per HR. There are 166 official historic resources
        approved by the BOS and protected by the township ordnance.
Action: HC to continue to document each historic resource.
     iii. HC Design Guidelines. PENDING
     iv. HC Ordnance revisions. C. Streitwieser received a copy of the current updated Caln Township
HC Ordnances. Caln HC worked with State Historic Preservation Organization (SHIPO).
Action: Create a list of what needs to be updated in our current ordinance. When ready, reach
out to the County and State for guidance and the assistance of the Historic Legal Attorney.
     v. HC Website. 125 visits (136 unique) and 206 pages viewed. Domain renewal is automatic.
     vi. HC Montague Historic Documents and Furniture.
Action: Filing cabinets to be donated by J. Rosecrans and D. Mooberry
     vii. Chester County Preservation Network (CCPN) Spring Workshop. Township paid for
          membership to CCHPN
     viii. America 250 Chester County. F. McGrail to reach out to a professor about performing a
           reading of Dare to Declare - Declaration of Independence.
     ix. Historic Trolley Marker – The marker for the Trolly Stop is ready to be installed. Additional
         markers are planned for Unionville and Marlborough Villages.
Action: J. Rosecrans to speak with Jeff Simpson, Road Supervisor, concerning installation.
     xx. Deed Restriction Template. Template to place on our website, for homeowners to use and
          modify, if they choose, when selling a historic resource.
Action: J. Rosecrans will send original document to P. Turner to update the boiler plate.
     xi. CLG Report 2025
Action: J. Rosecrans and L. Kinter to review the updates made by F. McGrail.
6. New Business
   a. EMT Historical Commission.
     i. Sales and Changes to Properties on HR list
        1. 222 East Street Road. Possible demolition request for HR No.: 44
   b. Commission Movement
        1. Based on the BOS recent decision to remove Lew Kinter from our Commission, C. McDougall
            made a motion to confirm L. Kinter as a Member Emeritus/Associate Archives/Research. P.
           Turner second the motion.
        2. N. Lovekin to advertise for a new HC Board Member, resumes to be reviewed by HC, and
            Board of Supervisors will be asked to approve.

Meeting Adjournment: 7:53 pm

Next Meeting: February 10, 2026

East Marlborough Township

                                                   HISTORIC COMMISSION &

                          UNIONVILLE HISTORIC ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD

                                            Chester County, Pennsylvania

                           721 Unionville Road / Kennett Square, Pennsylvania 19348

                                    Phone (610) 444-0725 / (610) 444-1380

                 Meeting Minutes EMT HC/Unionville HARB Meeting on February 10, 2026

Call to Order: 7:01 pm

1. Welcome, Quorum, Approve Draft Agenda

Members Present

   o EMT HC: John Rosecrans, Frank McGrail, Chris McDougall, Phoebe Turner

Members Absent

   o EMT HC: Martha Walls-Brown, Charles Streitwieser

Quorum was declared

Visitors and Associates: Susan Beach- HC Member Emeritus/Associate of Archives/Research and

Township Liaison, Jim Chance - Board of Supervisor Liaison

2. Approval of Prior Meeting Minutes

   a. Approved EMT HC/Unionville HARB Meeting Minutes of January 13, 2026. F. McGrail motioned

       and P. Turner second the motion.

3. HC Review of HR Class 1 Applications and/or Demolition Permit Requests

   a. Application is in-complete for 222 East Street Road. Status is pending.

4. Old Business

   a. EMT 2026 Newsletter

No update

   b. EMT Historical Commission: Update

     i. HC Inventory List Documentation. The property list was updated with all known historic

         resources.

       Action: S. Beach, J. Rosecrans and C. McDougall to confirm tax parcel numbers and Chesco View

             address for each property.

     ii. HC Documentation of Historic Resources per HR. None

     iii. HC Design Guidelines. None

     iv. HC Ordnance revisions. None

     v. HC Website. 124 visitors, 88 new visitors, 150 unique visits, and 26 pages viewed. History of

         Unionville is the favorite page. Board members were updated on the site.

     vi. HC Montague Historic Documents and Furniture. Doug Mooberry’s team moved

          Montague’s donated furniture to the Unionville Presbyterian Church. D. Mooberry installed

          filing cabinets for the Montague’s documentation. The Church provided heavy glass tops on all

          the pieces.

     vii. Chester County Preservation Network (CCCPN) Spring Workshop. None

     viii. America 250 Chester County. Possible Dare to Declare Program.

     ix. Historic Trolley Marker – Trolley Stop, Unionville Village, Marlborough Village.

          Action: J. Rosecrans to send an email to N. Lovekin requesting HC budget include two new

             markers.

     xx. Deed Restriction Template.

           Action: P. Turner to email the updated template to J. Rosecrans

     xi. CLG Report 2025

        Action: J. Rosecrans and L. Kinter to review the updates made by F. McGrail.

6. New Business

    a. EMT Historical Commission.

     i. Sales and Changes to Properties on HR list

1. The owners of HR # 59A (Charles Patton House) are asking for advice before they

     complete their design plan.

    b. Board Movement

     1. Martha Walls-Brown’s board position will not be renewed due to health issues. The

         position has been advertised.

     c. Other- Tenant House

1. Owner of 231 E Doe Run Road (HR# 29B) sent an email to the Historic Commission

    and Township Manager brainstorming ideas on what to do with the property.

    Action: J. Rosecrans to contact C. Shock as to whether it is rentable?


Meeting Adjournment: 8:00 pm


Next Meeting: March 10, 2026

East Marlborough Township


                                                   HISTORIC COMMISSION &
                          UNIONVILLE HISTORIC ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD
                                            Chester County, Pennsylvania
                           721 Unionville Road / Kennett Square, Pennsylvania 19348
                                    Phone (610) 444-0725 / (610) 444-1380

Meeting Minutes EMT HC/Unionville HARB Meeting on April 14, 2026

Call to Order: 7:03 pm
1. Welcome, Quorum, Approve Draft Agenda
Members Present
   o John Rosecrans, Frank McGrail, Chris McDougall, Charles Streitwieser
Members Absent
   o EMT HC: Phoebe Turner, Anneliese Strube
   o Quorum was declared
Associates and Visitors: Susan Beach- HC Member Emeritus/Associate of Archives/Research and
Township Liaison, Jim Chance - Board of Supervisor Liaison, Robert Reilly, Donald R. Kinsley, Esq.
2. Approval of Prior Meeting Minutes
   a. Approved EMT HC/Unionville HARB Meeting Minutes of December 9, 2025, and EMT HC
       February 10, 2026. F. McGrail motioned to approve the minutes and C. Streitwieser second the
       motion.
3. HC Review of HR Class 1 Applications and/or Demolition Permit Requests
   a. Application is in-complete for 222 East Street Road. Status is still pending.
4. Old Business
   a. EMT 2026 Newsletter. L.Kinter sent 4 articles titled Four Historians of Unionville and requested
       an EM HC member to review and edit the articles.
      Action: S. Beach to review, edit, and send recommendations to L. Kinter
   b. EMT Historical Commission: Update
     i. HC Inventory List Documentation.
       Action: May 9, 2026, S. Beach and C. McDougall to confirm tax parcel numbers and the address
      of each property using the Chesco View .
     ii. HC Documentation of Historic Resources per HR. None
     iii. HC Design Guidelines. None
     iv. HC Ordnance revisions. None
     v. HC Website. 83 visitors, History of Unionville is the favorite page. Link added to Visit
        250America PA - Chester County Page Call to Action
     vi. HC Montague Historic Documents and Furniture. None
     vii. Chester County Preservation Network (CCCPN) Spring Workshop. None
     viii. America 250. At the Unionville High School on Saturday July 25th @ 1pm, EMT and HC will
           present Ned Hector, a black revolutionary soldier from Conshohocken portrayed by Noah Lewis.
          Action: F. McGrail to find readers for a Dare a Declare presentation on the same day.
     ix. Historic Trolley Marker – Trolley Stop, Unionville Village, Marlborough Village. Non
     xx. Deed Restriction Template. None
     xi. CLG Report 2025
         Action: The Certified Local Government (CLG) report was sent to the State in March of 2026
6. New Business
   a. EMT Historical Commission.
     i. Sales and Changes to Properties on HR list
1. For sale is a John Milner reconstructed home on Cannery Road on 29 acres with 2
    barns.
   b. Other- Review resumes open HC position
       1. Samantha Marcus
       2. Donald Kinsley
       3. Robert Reilly
All three candidates sent their resumes to EM HC. Present at the meeting was Don Kinsley and
Robert Reilly. J. Rosecrans explained the responsibilities of the EM HC Robert and Don both
spoke about their background and interest in being part of the EM HC.
     c. McDougall made a motion to recommend all 3 candidates and Charles Streitwieser second
        the motion - MOTION APPROVED.
       Action: J. Rosecrans to send an email to Neal Lovekin, EM Township Manager, recommending all
                   3 candidates to the EM HC.

Meeting Adjournment: 8:18 pm

Next Meeting: May 12, 2026

East Marlborough Township


                                                        HISTORIC COMMISSION &
                                UNIONVILLE HISTORIC ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD
                                                     Chester County, Pennsylvania

                                 721 Unionville Road / Kennett Square, Pennsylvania 19348
                                               Phone (610) 444-0725 / (610) 444-1380

Meeting Minutes EMT HC/Unionville HARB Meeting on May 12, 2026 
Call to Order: 7:00 pm 
1. Welcome, Quorum, Approve Draft Agenda 
Members Present: John Rosecrans, Frank McGrail, Chris McDougall, Charles Streitwieser, Phoebe Turner, Anneliese Strube 
Members Absent: Susan Beach (Emeritus/Associate) Associates and Visitors: Jim Chance o Quorum was declared 
2. Approval of Prior Meeting Minutes 
a. P. Turner made a motion to approve the April 14, 2026 meeting minutes and C. Streitwieser second the motion – Motion approved 
3. HC Review of HR Class 1 Applications and/or Demolition Permit Requests:  
a. None to Review  
4. Old Business 
a. EMT 2026 Newsletter. Two articles submitted. America 250 plans for July 25, 2026. Waiting on final draft from the Township to review. (Four articles referenced will be put on webpage.) 
b. EMT Historical Commission: Update 
i. HC Inventory List Documentation. Final review of historic inventory list is in process. 
ii. HC Documentation of Historic Resources per HR. PENDING iii. HC Design Guidelines. PENDING iv. HC Ordnance revisions. PENDING 
  v. HC Website. 93 visitors. 92% were first visitors. History of Unionville is the favorite page. vi. HC Montague Historic Documents and Furniture. No Update 
vii. CCPN Workshop/Continued Education: May 18, 2026 at 7pm When the Declaration of Independence Was News. A lecture presented by Dr. Emily Sneff.  
viii. America 250: F. McGrail, engaged Dr. Haydan, an American Professor from St. Joseph’s 
University to present the Dare to Declare program in Unionville on Saturday July 25th @ 1pm. Also on the same day, Noah Lewis will portray Ned Hector, a black revolutionary war hero from Conshohocken, PA. 
ix. Historic Trolley Marker – Trolley Stop, Unionville Village, Marlborough Village. C. Streitwieser sent S. Beach a draft write up for the Marlborough Village marker. 
xx. Deed Restriction Template. PENDING 
5. New Business 
a. EMT Historical Commission.  
i. Sales and Changes to Properties on HR list. None 
b. Other- Review resumes open HC position. Board of Supervisors to pick one candidate. 
Remaining candidates will be asked if interested in working on various projects as a volunteer. 
c. New – Chester County Preservation Network (CCPN) will be hosting a volunteer recognition event on June 28th 5pm-8pm Nottingham Park 
 
Meeting Adjournment: 7:58 pm 
 
Next Meeting: June 9, 2026 
721 Unionville Road / Kennett Square, Pennsylvania 19348 Phone (610) 444-0725 / (610) 444-1380 
 

East Marlborough Township


HISTORIC COMMISSION &
UNIONVILLE HISTORIC ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD
Chester County, Pennsylvania
721 Unionville Road / Kennett Square, Pennsylvania 19348
Phone (610) 444-0725 / (610) 444-1380

Meeting Minutes EMT HC/Unionville HARB Meeting on June 9, 2026

 Call to Order: 7:00 pm
1. Welcome, Quorum, Approve Draft Agenda
Members Present: John Rosecrans, Frank McGrail, Chris McDougall, Anneliese Strube, R. Reilly,
Susan Beach (Emeritus/Associate)
Members Absent: Phoebe Turner, Charles Streitwieser
o A quorum was present and declared.
Associates and Visitors: Jim Chance
2. Approval of Prior Meeting Minutes
a. F. McGrail made a motion to approve the May 12, 2026 meeting minutes and J. Rosecrans second
the motion.
3. HC Review of HR Class 1 Applications and/or Demolition Permit Requests
a. New owner of HR#019, Wall/Brown Property starting the permit process.
4. Old Business
a. EMT 2026 Newsletter. Final draft of Four Histories of Unionville.
b. EMT Historical Commission:
i. HC Inventory List Documentation. Three properties need their outer buildings labeled A-B-C.
ii. HC Documentation of Historic Resources per HR. None
iii. HC Design Guidelines. None
iv. HC Ordnance revisions. None
v. HC Website. 119 visitors. Updated HC and HARB membership lists and Homepage -250 PA
vi. HC Montague Historic Documents and Furniture. None
vii. Chester County Historic Preservation Network (CCHPN): Workshop 2026. F. McGrail will be
attending the Volunteer Recognition meeting on June 23, 2026.
viii. America 250: F. McGrail said the E. Marlborough event will be listed in County Line
Magazine and on the Chesco.org calendar. J. Chance will post signs outside.
ix. Historic Trolley Marker – Trolley Stop, Unionville Village, Marlborough Village. Not waiting
for the memorial rails. Actions: F. Rosecrans to contact Neil Lovekin. S. Beach to look for the
article about the trolley. F. McGrail to check if HC budget paid for the cost of the past markers.
xx. Deed Restriction Template. None
xi. CLG Report 2025. None
5. New Business
a. EMT Historical Commission.
i. Sales and Changes to Properties on HR list. None
b. Other
i. Budget and Election Process. During the September meeting to discuss 2027 budget.
Action: J. Rosecrans and F. McGrail to meet in August 2026 to discuss a preliminary budget.
ii. Marker Cost. Action: S. Beach to find out the cost of a new marker and shipping
Meeting Adjournment: 8:10 pm
Next Meeting: July 6, 2026 (Special Meeting). Next Scheduled Monthly Meeting is September 8, 2026

East Marlborough Township

HISTORIC COMMISSION &

UNIONVILLE HISTORIC ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD

Chester County, Pennsylvania

721 Unionville Road / Kennett Square, Pennsylvania 19348

Phone (610) 444-0725 / (610) 444-1380

Meeting Minutes EMT HC on July 6, 2026 (Special Meeting)

Call to Order: 7:03pm

1. Welcome, Quorum, Approve Draft Agenda

Members Present: John Rosecrans, Frank McGrail, Chris McDougall, Charles Streitwieser, R. Reilly,

Anneliese Strube

Members Absent: Phoebe Turner, Susan Beach (Emeritus/Associate)

o Quorum was declared

Associates and Visitors: Jim Chance and Bill McGivney (Property Owner)

2. Approval of Prior Meeting Minutes

a. R. Rielly made a motion to approve the June 9, 2026 meeting minutes and F. McGrail second the

motion.

3. HC Review of HR Class 1 Applications and/or Demolition Permit Requests

a. Class I Barn Renovation McGivney – Walls Brown Residence, 418 Marlborough Road, H.R. #019.

New owner, B. McGivney, wants to convert the barn into a workshop. Roof will be replaced with

standing seam metal commonly found in the area, stone foundation will be repaired, existing

post and beam timber frame is to be reused, repaired, or replaced in-kind as needed, windows

replaced and added, doors to be replaced in-kind, board and batten siding to be removed and

replaced in-kind. No increase in the size of barn footprint, height, or volume.


HC reviewed submitted plans and elevations. HC requested the height of the board and batten

siding match that on the existing barn in the center (original) bay. Thus, duplicating the look of

the original barn which had several additions added over the years.

Recommend the Zoning Officer allows work to proceed as noted. R. Reily made a motion and C.

Streitwieser, second the motion

Meeting Adjournment: 7:27 pm

Next Meeting: September 8, 2026
East Marlborough Township

Historical Commission &

Unionville Historic Architectural Review Board

Chester County, Pennsylvania

721 Unionville Road / Kennett Square, Pennsylvania 19348 Phone (610) 444-0725 / (610) 444-1380 Meeting                                   

Meeting Minutes EMT HC/Unionville HARB Meeting on March 11, 2025
East Marlborough Township

Historical Commission &

Unionville Historic Architectural Review Board

Chester County, Pennsylvania

721 Unionville Road / Kennett Square, Pennsylvania 19348 Phone (610) 444-0725 / (610) 444-1380 Meeting                                   

Meeting Minutes EMT HC/Unionville HARB Meeting on February 11, 2025