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E-News Edition - Week of March 24th, 2025
Happy Monday! We're delighted to bring you the latest updates, news and happenings around our community. From local events to important announcements, this week's newsletter is your guide to staying connected and informed about what's going on in Kennett Township. Don't forget to check the Township's website and Calendar for up to date information as well as Facebook. Enjoy your week ahead! |
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The Kennett Township Environmental Advisory Council is working to identify priority climate actions in the community. Please help by completing this survey to help them better understand your concerns, priorities, and ideas for our community. Two lucky winners will win a $50 gift card to a local business of their choice selected on 4/22. The survey is available in English and Spanish.
Link for English survey: https://forms.office.com/r/8ggfYA37d4 Link for Spanish survey: https://forms.office.com/r/UGFLyLfme4
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Environmental Advisory Council:The Environmental Advisory Council will hold a hybrid meeting Tuesday March 25th at 7:00pm in the Public Meeting Room. Join us for an important discussion on key initiatives affecting our community. Topics to be discussed include: LCAP Survey, Revolving Water Fund Update, Watershed Certification Requirements and upcoming events. The Zoom link can be accessed on the agenda.
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March 19th Board Meeting Recap The Kennett Township Board of Supervisors met on Wednesday, March 19th at 7pm to handle a range of business including approving an amendment to the design agreement for the firm that is conducting the feasibility study for the municipal facility for the Administration & Police. The board also approved the March 19, 2025 bill voucher and heard monthly reports from the Township Manager and Department Heads. A full recording of the meeting is available on the Township website: here.
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Kennett Township Police Dept.: PSAChief Matthew Gordon of the Kennett Township Police Department announced at the Board of Supervisors Public Meeting on Wednesday, March 19th in his Department Head Report that he number of reported thefts from mailboxes continues to rise. It appears that residents are being targeted when mailbox flags are up to alert mail carriers that mail needs to be picked up. We ask that our residents exercise caution when putting checks in the mail and, as always, report suspicious activity! If you have a security camera, consider aiming it to capture your mailbox and make sure it is functioning properly.
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Old Kennett Pike & Kaolin Road RoadworkBeginning this week (March 24th), PennDOT will begin operations to mill and pave Old Kennett Pike from the Delaware state line to Kaolin Road (Five Points intersection). Weather dependent, PennDOT’s contractor will mill (grind off) 1.5” of existing asphalt and will then pave a new 1.5” layer of asphalt. Traffic will be maintained through the work zone with alternating one-way traffic. Motorists are advised to allow extra time while work is being performed. Alternatively, motorists could avoid the work zone altogether via alternate routes. The work is anticipated to last three weeks.
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New Traffic Signal Pole At Five Points The traffic signal pole replacement at the Five Points intersection will begin this week. On Tuesday, March 25th, the contractor will excavate and place the steel reinforcement for the foundation. On Wednesday, March 26th, concrete will be poured for the foundation. Next week, the new pole will be installed on the new/relocated foundation. The new traffic signal pole is being installed in a new location, further offset from the existing pole which has been hit three times in the past year. The revised traffic signal pole location will be compatible with the future intersection improvement project which will include the installation of left turn lanes on several of the approaches. The Township continues to coordinate with PennDOT for the intersection improvements. The updated Five Points Intersection Analysis Report was presented to the Board of Supervisors on June 19, 2024. The report can be viewed here: https://kennett.pa.us/DocumentCenter/View/7713/Agenda-Item-7_b-Five-Points-Analysis-Report
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Recycling ReminderThe Recycling Drop Off Center is for residents of Kennett Township ONLY. Proof of residency may be required. 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.
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Yard Waste Reminder New Rules for Yard Waste Drop-off area are in effect. - Yard waste area closed from sunset to sunrise.
- No Contractors
See below for additional information. Violators will be fined!!! |
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The Kennett Bike Project: Sunday, March 30th, Repair Session, 1:30-5 pm. Bike refurbishing, pay-what-you-wish repairs and bike donations. This event will take place the last Sunday of each month (except May 18th). Click HERE for more details.
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2025 PA Climate Action Plan State Representative Christina Sappey is hosting a 2025 PA Climate Info Session on Monday, April 14th from 6-7pm at the Kennett Township Building. All are welcome to attend this free event but RSVP is required. Please call State Rep. Sappey's Office at 484-200-8264 or email RepSappey@pahouse.net to sign up. |
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Annual Red Clay Valley Clean Up The Brandywine Red Clay Alliance is holding their annual clean up on Saturday, March 29, 2025. Groups must register at the link below. |
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18th Annual Jonathan Beech Memorial ConcertApril 5th at Kennett High School
The Eighteenth Annual Jonathan Beech Memorial Concert will take place on Saturday, April 5, at 2:00 PM in the auditorium of Kennett High School in Kennett Square, PA. The featured work this year is Kim Andre Arnesen’s Requiem for Solace, for chorus and orchestra. Donations collected will benefit the Neuro-Oncology Unit of the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. More information can be found at jonathanbeechmemorialconcert.org.
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KACS: Venetian CarnevaleStep into a world of enchantment and intrigue as KACS transports you to the heart of Venice. The Venetian Carnevale: Illuminating Dreams and Fostering Hope is coming your way on April 26th from 6:00-9:00pm at the Yellow House of Willowdale. Immerse yourself in the glamour of Venice with spectacular performances, tarot readings, and a lavish feast perfectly paired with local wine and craft cocktails. Tickets, Sponsorship and Information can be found by visiting: www.KACSImpact.org/Carnevale
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