E-News Edition - Week of October 14, 2024

Welcome to 🕷️ SpOoKy SeAsOn! 🕸 Below you will find a list of fun activities that are this upcoming week/weekend. Grab the family and check them out!

If you missed the Capital Project Priorities presentation on September 18th or the Operating Budget review from October 2nd, you can watch the replay and view the presentation, here.

At Kennett Township, we strive to provide relevant information and exciting upcoming events happening within the community. Don't forget to check the Township's website and Calendar for up to date information as well as Facebook.

Enjoy your week ahead!

Kennett Township Board of Supervisors Meeting

The Kennett Township Board of Supervisors will hold a hybrid meeting on Wednesday, October 16th at 7:00PM in the Public Meeting Room. If you missed the previous two budget meetings, this meeting will recap both the Operating & Capital Projects for 2025. Other topics that will be covered are Barkingfield Maintenance, Yard Waste Debris drop off ordinance and more. Click Here to access the agenda. The Zoom link can be found on the agenda.

Kennett Township Historical Commission

A Special Announcement from the Historical Commission:

If your home was built in previous centuries, or even in the last few years, The Kennett Township Historical Commission is planning a workshop in early February, 2025, that will assist homeowners in researching your home’s history (even if your home is relatively new, it might be interesting to find the owner of your land in the 18^th century). Jeff Marshall and HISTORY ATTIC RESEARCH will help by giving you research tips. Please email Fredda Pennock at Pennockfredda@yahoo.com, if you would be interested in attending. The date will be announced in the future.

Kennett Township Environmental Advisory Council

A Message from the EAC: Invasive Plants: Japanese Stiltgrass

Invasive plants outcompete native plants by taking over available space, absorbing sunlight or shading, using nutrients efficiently and sometimes even changing the soil chemistry. Japanese Stiltgrass, Microstegium vimineum, grows in almost every condition, sun to shade, moist to dry. It is an annual, meaning it produces foliage, flowers and seeds in one year and then dies. However, one plant can produce between 100 to 1000 seeds. Each stem is supported by small stilt like prop roots, giving the species its name. It can form a dense tangled mat that smothers desirable plants. The plant flowers and produces seed from early September through October. These seeds can be dispersed accidentally on contaminated surfaces, such as vehicles, shoes, soil, and animals.

To read the complete article: Click Here.

Recycling Reminder

The Recycling Drop Off Center is for residents of Kennett Township ONLY. Proof of residency may be required. The Recycling Drop Off Center on Bayard Road takes plastic containers No's 1, 2, 4, 5 and 7. All recycling is now commingled or "Single Stream," which means that all recycling, with the exception of shredded paper, can be collected in a single collection box. Aluminum, Metal Food Containers, Glass, Plastic Bottles, and Paper Products can be recycled at the Kennett Township Recycling Center.

Location: The Kennett Township Recycling Center is located at the Township Maintenance Garage, 557 Bayard Road, between Rosedale and Hillendale Roads.

Hours: The recycling and yard waste center is open dawn to dusk Monday through Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to dusk.

NEWS FROM THE COMMUNITY

Kennett Regional Fire Department Fall Festival

Join the Kennett Fire Co., Longwood Fire Co., and Po-Mar-Lin Fire Co. on Saturday, October 19th from 2pm-6pm at 36 Firehouse Drive, Kennett Square for the first ever Fall Festival. Additional Details can be found on the Township calendar & Facebook.

Kennett Area Community Services

KACS is looking for an Administrative Assistant! You can find additional information on the position Here.

🍂 HELP KACS Collect 700 Thanksgiving Bags for Families in Need. Additional Information can be found Here.

Additional Events and Information can be found on the Township Calendar