After 80 years, Chester County golf club closes
“The sign in the window reads, “Save Meadow Brook Golf Club,” but there seems to be no fight left. The carts are gone. The pro shop is a vacant stretch of green carpet. The phones…
Judge rules against Meadow Brook in Phoenixville eminent domain case
“A Chester County judge decided against a group of Meadow Brook Golf Club’s owners who filed objections against Phoenixville Area School District’s acquisition of their property through eminent domain. Bruce Campbell and Patricia Young make…
Chesco judge hears Phoenixville eminent domain arguments
“A Chester County judge will mull how she’ll decide in the eminent domain dispute she heard Friday between the Phoenixville Area School District and a pair of Meadow Brook Golf Club’s owners. “We just have…
Hampstead and Oakmont Green in talks over eminent domain settlement
“Attorneys from both sides are in talks over the possibility of ending a years-long eminent domain dispute between Oakmont Green Golf Course and Hampstead. Oakmont Green attorney Charles Hollman passed out a memo to the…
Phoenixville school district’s eminent domain acquisition delayed
“With a legal challenge filed, the Phoenixville Area School District’s acquisition of Meadow Brook Golf Course is on hold until a Chester County Judge can review the case. According to the school district’s executive director…
Rep. Kampf Calls for Civility on Hot Issue: Op-Ed
“It’s Time to End Uncivil Discourse As State Representative, I am accustomed to hearing from constituents as they present their views and positions on issues being addressed in Harrisburg and here at home. Some agree…
No heroes, many villains in Phoenixville eminent domain dispute
“So it is no wonder that the recent vote by the Phoenixville Area School Board to start the eminent domain process to buy the Meadow Brook Golf Club land for construction of a new elementary…
Protesters oppose golf course acquisition
“Carrying signs, Gadsden flags and a bullhorn, opponents of the Phoenixville Area School District’s eminent domain acquisition of Meadow Brook Golf Club protested at the intersection of Route 724 and Kimberton Road Saturday afternoon. “What…
Questions continue regarding Phoenixville school district eminent domain acquisition
“With the Phoenixville Area School District a little more than two weeks away from officially taking control of the Meadow Brook Golf Club property, local citizens continue to air their questions and concerns. “I’m encouraged…
Phoenixville School Board moves to acquire Meadow Brook Golf Club through eminent domain
“With a majority of board members feeling they were out of options for a site for a new school building, the Phoenixville Area School Board voted Thursday to acquire Meadow Brook Golf Club through eminent…