Planning Commission Meeting - CANCELLED

A friendly reminder that the Kennett Township Planning Commission meeting that was scheduled for Tuesday, July 11th at 7:00PM has been CANCELLED. We hope to see you in August.

Board of Supervisors Meeting

The Kennett Township Board of Supervisors will hold a hybrid meeting on Wednesday, July 19, 2023 at 7:00PM in the Public Meeting Room. The Zoom link can be found on the agenda which can be accessed on the Township website.

Kennett Fire and EMS Regional Commission Meeting

The Kennett Fire and EMS Regional Commission will hold a meeting on Tuesday, July 11th at 5:00PM at the Pennsbury Township building (702 Baltimore Pike, Chadds Ford).

Volunteers & Cases of Water Needed

Due to the extreme heat & humidity, Kennett Area Community Services is in need of cases of water, if you are able to donate please visit the website for additional details: click here. KACS is also in need of volunteers, click here to access the volunteer form. If you are interested in becoming a Board Committee Volunteer, please reach out to Leah Reynolds at leah@kacsimpact.org.

Emergent Abundance Farming Collective

A quick update from EAFC who has been able to make several donations of beautiful, fresh picked produce to both KACS and one of their other community outreach organizations: Free Food For All. Workshops and presentations for the community are being planned for the winter through the Kennett Library! Check out EAFC for a series of Table Talk with the Kennett Library at the Kennett Farmers Market in August! Interested in learning more about EAFC? Click here.

KAPA 2023 Summer Concert Series

KAPA's Musical Guest on Wednesday July 12th will be The Bullets! Starting at 6:30PM, come enjoy music and brews in the Park! See below for the remaining line up of musicians and check out the website for additional details! Don't forget to SAVE THE DATE for Rock the Park on Saturday, August 26th!

Third Thursdays on State Street

The next Third Thursday on State Street will be on July 20, 2023 from, 5:30PM to 9:00PM. Third Thursdays bring the community together and support restaurants and small businesses on State Street. State Street is closed from Broad to Center Streets from 5:00PM to 10:00PM every third Thursday from May to October. To ensure an outdoor table, please make a reservation. Mark your calendars for August's Third Thursday, which will be August 17, 2023! Check out the website for additional details.

Kennett Arts Festival

July is already underway, and soon it will be September! Join the Kennett Library & Resource Center for a weekend full of art, live music, family programming and local food & beverages. Saturday, September 23rd and Sunday, September 24th! Purchase Tickets Here! Check out the website for additional details!

DEP declares Drought Watch

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has issued a statewide drought watch. While not required, residents and businesses are encouraged to voluntarily conserve water by reducing their nonessential water use. Tips and fact sheets on reducing water use can be found on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Drought and WaterSense website.