Kennett moves to acquire Chandler Mill Bridge

Township to join suit against PA law allowing municipalities to be sued over local gun laws By Rick Marts, Correspondent, The Times Kennett Township’s Board of Supervisors voted Wednesday night to acquire the historic Chandler Mill Bridge from Chester County. KENNETT — At Wednesday night’s “working public meeting,” township supervisors voted to obtain ownership of Chandler Mill Road Bridge...

Kennett supervisors to decide Chandler Mill Bridge fate at Nov. 5 meeting

Longwood Gardens undertakes 2-year effort to restore its main fountain garden By Rick Marts, Correspondent, The Times Longwood Gardens Executive Direct Paul Redman details the fountain renovation project planned for the facility during Wednesday night’s Kennett Board of Supervisors meeting. KENNETT — At Wednesday’s Board of Supervisors meeting, Township Manager Lisa Moore announced that the...

Kennett approves 1st step toward one-lane Chandler Mill Bridge

Could letter from 7-year-old Kyle McCarron have tipped the balance? By Rick Marts, Correspondent, The Times Kennett Township supervisors took the initial steps Wednesday night that could lead to the Chandler Mill Bridge being rehabbed and reopened as a one-lane bridge, if it can get the bridge back from Chester County. Kyle McCarron, his mother Tracy, and sister Allie are proud of contributing to the...

Trio of Longwood cottages spared – for now

Kennett Township supervisors agree to table demolition decision By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times The Kennett Township supervisors tabled a vote on a demolition permit from Longwood Gardens for three bungalows it owns on Rt. 1 near the entrance to the gardens. Three 1920s bungalows commissioned by Pierre S. du Pont to house some of his Longwood Gardens’ staff got at least a temporary...