Report: Unified emergency services may offer benefits
E. Marlborough plans no tax hike in 2017
By Karen Cresta, Staff Writer, The Times
East Marlborough Township Planning Commission Chair Cuyler Walker discusses a report on potentially unifying emergency services for six area towns with Township Supervisor Bob Weer.
EAST MARLBOROUGH – A first step toward unifying a crazy quilt of emergency services for six area towns may have taken a step forward this...
Barrar thanks Gov. Wolf for quick work on Burnt Mill bridge
State Rep. Stephen Barrar (R-160).
KENNETT — As construction began yesterday to replace the Burnt Mill Road bridge over a branch of the Red Clay Creek in Kennett Township, Rep. Steve Barrar (R-160) expresses his gratitude and appreciation to Gov. Tom Wolf and his staff for their assistance in prioritizing the project.
“This bridge carried more than 500 vehicles each day, and Commonwealth citizens...
Kennett unveils proposed community park
New park would be built in five phases, supervisors OK concept
By Kelly O’Hara, Staff Writer, The Times
Erin Gross, landscape designer, presenting plans for Barkingfield Farm Community Park during Wednesday night’s Kennett Township Board of Supervisors meeting.
KENNETT — The plans for Barkingfield Farm Community Park, the first community park in Kennett Township, were front and center...
National Night Out, Aug. 2 in Kennett Sq.
The Carter Community Development Corporation along with the police forces of The Borough of Kennett Square and Kennett Township will celebrate the 6th National Night Out Celebration on Tuesday August 2nd from 5:00 – 7:00 pm in the 200 & 300 Block of East Linden Street in Kennett Square.
For five years, the Kennett Square Police Department and school age members of the community have gathered...
Kennett swears in new part-time police officer
Southridge residents argue against emergency entrance
By Kelly O’Hara, Correspondent, The Times
New Kennett Township Police Officer Brandi McCoy is sworn in by District Justice Gwenn Knapp, Wednesday night, during the Board of Supervisors meeting.
KENNETT — The township welcomed a new part-time police officer to the force at the Board of Supervisors meeting on Wednesday.
Officer Brandi McCoy,...
Kennett honored with Growing Greener award
The Natural Lands Trust and the Chester County Association of Township Officials (CCATO) honored Kennett Township with the Growing Greener Communities Award, Thursday. This award recognizes a Chester County township that has engaged in a dynamic initiative designed to save land, steward natural resources, and connect people to nature. Natural Lands Trust and CCATO presented the award to representatives...
Restricted travel on Route 52: Jan 19 – 26th
Gas main installation scheduled
KENNETT TOWNSHIP – Travel restrictions are scheduled on eastbound Route 52 (Kennett Pike) between Hillendale Road and Byron Road in Kennett Township beginning Tuesday, January 19, for utility construction by PECO Energy, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) said today. Utility crews will work weekdays from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM through...
Letter: Hoffman is the right choice for Kennett
To the Editor:
While every election is an important event, an opportunity to renew our individual commitment to our individual and community values, this election in Kennett Township is especially so. This is a year where the electorate nationwide is confused and frustrated. Outsiders with bombastic promises and outlandish charges promise unrealistic and inappropriate change. This approach at the state...
Letter: Plenty of sunshine in Kennett Township
To The Editor,
As the most recently elected Kennett Township Supervisor, and I am responding to Chief McCarthy’s retirement agreement and some residents’ statements and concerns about transparency in Kennett Township.
I want to review the publically available information regarding the agreement signed on May 6, 2015 by Chief McCarthy. There was a news article (Chester County Press, May...
Kennett Twp BOS seeks PA Multimodal matching grant
Matching grant’s focus paves the way for increased trails and walkways
By Kim Chiomento, News Editor, The Times
KENNETT – The township’s Board of Supervisors held a special meeting last week to discuss a Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Multi Modal Grant application. The need for a special meeting was determined by the grant application’s July 31st deadline.
The township will apply...
