Board of Supervisors 

If you missed any of the meetings from September to November when the 2024 budget was discussed and presented, you can access the recordings and the presentation documents on the website.  The following links are provided for easy access: 2024 Capital Projects from September 20th, 2024 Budget Review from October 4th, KTPD Strategic Analysis from October 18th and 2024 Budget Recap from November 1st.  The 2024 Budget will be voted on at the next meeting, Wednesday, December 6th at 7:00PM in the Public Meeting Room.  There is a virtual option.  Please check the agenda for the link, which can be accessed on the website.  

Trails & Sidewalks Committee 

The Kennett Township Trails & Sidewalks Committee will hold a meeting on Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at 1:30PM in the Public Meeting Room.  The agenda can be found on the website once it becomes available.  

Historical Commission 

The Kennett Township Historical Commission will host a hybrid meeting on Thursday, December 7, 2023 at 7:00PM in the Public Meeting Room.  The link can be found on the agenda which can be accessed on the website.  

Kennett Fire & EMS Regional Commission 

The Kennett Fire and EMS Regional Commission will hold a meeting on Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at 5:00PM at the Pennsbury Township Building.  The agenda can be found on the website, once it becomes available.  

Planning Commission 

The Kennett Township Planning Commission will hold a hybrid meeting on Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at 7:00PM in the Public Meeting Room.  The link can be found on the agenda once it becomes available.  

Environmental Advisory Council  

The Kennett Township Environmental Advisory Council will host a hybrid meeting on Tuesday, December 19, 2023 at 6:30PM in the Public Meeting Room.  This meeting was originally scheduled for Tuesday, December 26th when the Administrative Office is Closed.  The link can be found on the agenda once it becomes available on the website.   

Holiday Village Market 

Enjoy the festive season in Kennett Square!  On December 2nd & 3rd and December 9th & 10th: shop dozens of curated artisan and vintage vendors while enjoying live music, festive cocktails, food trucks and more in the magical setting of The Creamery with the Kennett Square Holiday Village Market! 

PECO Telephone Pole Update

We received an update from PECO on the telephone pole project along Burrows Run Road, Norway Road, McComb Lane, Statler Road, Williams Lane, Milkwood Drive, Longwood Drive, Arrowwood Lane, Cedarwood Lane, Whitetail Drive, Burrows Mill Road and Orchard Drive.  Construction and pole setting will begin late November of 2023.  We do not have exact dates, but please be aware that crews may need to temporarily interrupt service to safely complete some of the work.  PECO plans to work with local residents to ensure you are informed in advance of the activities and any planned interruptions.  

The Naked Olive Serves Food with a Side of Environmental Consciousness

The Kennett Township Environmental Advisory Council recently wrote an article regarding communities who have chosen to ban the use of plastic bags.  Below is a snippet of the article. To read the full article, Click Here.  

"Many communities in our region (including the state of Delaware) have chosen to ban the use of plastic bags at retail establishments.  The intention is to reduce the amount of plastic disposed into the environment, both in landfills and litter.   Plastic bags can take 1,000 years to decompose, and they can be difficult to recycle because they can become stuck in and jam recycling machinery.

 Kennett Township is not currently banning the retail use of plastic bags.  However, some retailers are proactively choosing to avoid plastics as part of their businesses.  One such example is The Naked Olive, a Mediterranean-themed restaurant on West Cypress Street.  Owner Dimitris says that when it came time to decide if they should use paper bags, “…we never considered anything else. Plastic is harmful to the environment, and we do not wish to contribute to its decline. We can’t single-handedly save the world, but we can certainly do our part, both at home and in our business.”

 Glice Skating at The Creamery

‘Winter Park’ returns to The Creamery, December 1st, including the popular attraction: Glice Skating rink! Starting RIGHT NOW, you can visit their website and purchase tickets throughout the Winter Park season (12/1-3/3). Tickets without skates are just $10, and $15 with skate rental.  

Red Streams Blue: December 13th 

Brandywine Red Clay Alliance, along with contractor, Clauser Environmental, has completed a comprehensive assessment and restoration plan for the West Branch of Red Clay Creek from Route 1 south to the confluence with the East Branch at Marshall’s Bridge. The plan targets reductions in sediment, nitrogen and phosphorous pollution.

On Wednesday, December 13th at 7:00pm at the Kennett Public Library: learn about the watershed assessment and highlights from the restoration plan. This plan covers the West Branch Red Clay Creek in this focus area and its tributaries in New Garden, East Marlborough and Kennett Townships and Borough of Kennett Square.