Consumer Protection Act is aimed at unscrupulous builders

Byline:

Sen. Robert M. Tomlins

Source:

Levittown Bucks County Courier Times (PA) 68467 [Registration Required]

Indexed At:

08/31/2009 8:38 AM 1294532154

Keywords:

builders association (1),Senate Bill 100 (1),contractor NEAR registration (4),contractor NEAR fraud (4)

Abstract:

... July 29). Last year, the General Assembly adopted Senate Bill 100 that established the Act. The purpose of the law is to protect consumers from phony ...

Third Annual Lego Contest Gets Kids Building Early

Source:

News Eagle (PA) 7100

Indexed At:

08/31/2009 4:33 AM 1294343146

Keywords:

builders association (6)

Abstract:

... stage this year at the annual Wayne County Builders Association Home Expo, as they build their own dream homes using nothing but LEGOs and their ...

Watershed initiative offers aid to farmers

Source:

The Daily Item (PA) N/A

Indexed At:

08/31/2009 4:07 AM 1294330311

Keywords:

chesapeake bay (3)

Abstract:

... Daily Item SUNBURY — Farmers operating in the Chesapeake Bay watershed are reminded by local officials to apply for assistance under the state’s Chesapeake Bay ...

Carroll Twp. denies info on development; residents' group appeals

Byline:

Brad p CCSG

Source:

InYork (PA) N/A

Indexed At:

08/30/2009 3:03 PM 1293934387

Keywords:

developer - PA (3),stormwater (1)

Abstract:

... for Sensible Growth for a traffic impact study, stormwater management plan and architectural design standards for the proposed Village at South Mountain, a housing/commercial ...

Past catches up with present on Kiski Valley sewage mandate

Byline:

Mary Ann Thomas

Source:

Tarentum Valley News Dispatch (PA) 29300 [Registration Required]

Indexed At:

08/30/2009 9:36 AM 1293777248

Keywords:

stormwater (9)

Abstract:

... low-interest loans to create separate sewage lines and stormwater lines. A number of other sewer-separation projects are ongoing, according to Bob Kossak, authority manager: ...

High sewer cost brings out crowd in Thornbury

Byline:

DAWN MITCHELLTimes Corresp

Source:

Delaware County Daily News (PA) 44600

Indexed At:

08/30/2009 7:36 AM 1293719567

Keywords:

developer - PA (2)

Abstract:

... are unavailable as negotiations remain under way between developers and the board of supervisors.But officials foresee a reduction. Furthermore, supervisors Chairman Jim Raith ...

Electrician jailed over jobs left unfinished -- themorningcall.com

Source:

Allentown Morning Call (PA) 108800

Indexed At:

08/30/2009 6:05 AM 1293707176

Keywords:

contractor NEAR fraud (4)

Abstract:

... paid up.The new law enacted this summer requires contractors to register with the attorney general's office, an attempt to combat fraud.The office lists registered contractors at 888-520-6680 and http://www.attorneygeneral.gov/hicsearch/ .Contractor...

Protection at a price

Byline:

Barbara S. Miller

Source:

Washington Observer-Reporter (PA) 32600

Indexed At:

08/30/2009 3:42 AM 1293586852

Keywords:

Pennsylvania Builders Association (1),builders association (2),Scott Elliott (1),contractor NEAR registration (24),Pennsylvania Builders Association (1)

Abstract:

... the 8,500 companies that make up the Pennnsylvania Builders Association, said spokesman Scott Elliott. "Our members are talking about this subject a lot," Elliott ...

Bad loans in construction, development hurt banks

Source:

Erie Times & News (PA) 63982 [Registration Required]

Indexed At:

08/29/2009 2:12 AM 1292803796

Keywords:

developer - PA (1)

Abstract:

... loan payments and defaults by commercial and residential developers have surged to the highest levels since the early 1990s, during the S&L crisis. ...

Marion Township supervisors give conditional approval to 21-lot subdivision

Source:

Reading Eagle & Times (PA) 60700

Indexed At:

08/28/2009 2:07 PM 1292287555

Keywords:

developer - PA (1)

Abstract:

... is contingent on several conditions, which include the developer acquiring a financial guarantee. The River Bend Estates development would have homes on 1- to ...

Developer to wait for full Bernville Zoning Hearing Board to hear his request

Source:

Reading Eagle & Times (PA) 60700

Indexed At:

08/28/2009 2:07 PM 1292287559

Keywords:

developer - PA (1)

Abstract:

... Developer to wait for full Bernville Zoning Hearing Board to hear his request The Bernville Zoning ...

Residential development swells in York

Byline:

Jessica Bair 2 hr. ago 73 views

Source:

Central Penn Business Journal (PA) 10100 [Registration Required]

Indexed At:

08/28/2009 11:50 AM 1292171829

Keywords:

developer - PA (1)

Abstract:

... York is ripe for residential development, and area developers are taking full advantage of the situation this summer. Here are three projects that ...