E-News Edition - Week of July 7th, 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!
Kennett Fire & EMS Commission (KFERC) The Kennett Fire & EMS Regional Commission will hold a hybrid meeting on Tuesday, July 8th at 5:00pm at Kennett Township in the Public Meeting Room. Topics to be discussed include: Approval of Payments, Reports from the Administrator, Fire Chief and Fire Companies. The Zoom link can be accessed on the agenda.
Planning Commission The Planning Commission (PC) will hold a hybrid meeting on Tuesday, July 8th at 7:00pm at Kennett Township in the Public Meeting Room. Topics to be discussed include: Subdivision and Land Development updates. The Zoom link can be accessed on the agenda.
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ZHB CASE# 536 JULY 30TH AT 7:00PMNOTICE is hereby given that the Kennett Township Zoning Hearing Board will conduct a public hearing on Wednesday July 30, at 7:00 p.m. in the Kennett Township Public Meeting Room to hear the following: ZHB 536: THE APPLICATION OF Deerfield Mowing and Property Maintenance INC, for proposed improvements to the property located at 428 McFarlan Road; being UPI No. 62-4-133, zoned SA (Special Agriculture), consisting of 45 acres. The Applicant is seeking variance relief from Section 240-1102 D. requiring a 50-foot side yard setback to be able to house an agricultural structure with a 16-foot side yard setback. Any member of the public who wishes to participate virtually may do so with the link for the meeting found on the Township’s website: www.kennett.pa.us.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING RECAP: |
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The Kennett Township Board of Supervisors met on Wednesday, July 2, 2025. Township Manager, Alison Dobbins, noted that the Kennett Township flag was at half-staff to honor the passing of a former Kennett Township Supervisor, James Clayton Henderson, who passed away on June 2, 2025. The Board voted to ratify the June 16th bill voucher and approve the July 2nd bill voucher. They also adopted Resolution 2025-11: Right-to-Know Law Policy which documents our current processes and officially names as alternate Right to Know Officer. Resolution 2025-12: Amending Fee Schedule Resolution 2025-3 to modify Rental Registration Fees was also adopted unanimously. The next meeting of the Board of Supervisors will take place on Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 7pm.
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IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT The Yard Waste Debris Center will be CLOSED beginning Wednesday, July 2nd for maintenance. We expect the grinding and disposal of the existing pile to take approximately 4 weeks to complete. Thank you for your patience and understanding. Updates will be posted here and in the weekly e-news. Please contact Kennett Township at (610) 388-1300 or questions@kennett.pa.us with questions.
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KENNETT LIBRARY PRESENTS PUZZLE WEEKGrab a friend and come out to the Kennett Library for Puzzle Week, a relaxing program where you'll hang out and build puzzles! The Library is offering morning sessions from 10 am - 12 pm and evening sessions from 6 pm - 8 pm. You can register for the event HERE |
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MUSEUM EXPLORERS: FAMILY PROGRAMExplore the Brandywine Museum of Art this summer through weekly adventures for families. Each Thursday morning from July 10 through July 31, discover new treasures in art and nature on scavenger hunts through the galleries. Also enjoy live demonstrations by local artists and creative art projects to make and take home. The first event of the summer is this Thursday, July 10 from 10:00 am to 11:30 am.. Participate in one or all four programs for children ages 3 to 10 accompanied by an adult. Registration is encouraged for this drop-in event. For information on this event can be found HERE. |
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BRANDYWINE SUMMER CONCERT SERIESDon't miss out on this FREE Summer Music Series. Held on Thursday evenings July through August. Its free music for the whole family, with a different food truck at each two-hour performance. Gates open at 6 pm and the concert begins at 7:00 pm. Bring your own chair, blanket and cooler! The first concert is this Thursday, July 10th. SCOTT PEMBERTON will be performing and while you're there enjoy some yummy food from ON THE ROLL Food Truck at 1760 Unionville Wawaset Rd, West Chester, PA. More information on this family friendly event can be found HERE. |
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PINTS ON THE PRESERVECome out this Saturday, July 12th to enjoy Pints on the Preserve. ChesLen Preserve's popular pop-up beer garden happens on select Saturdays from May through November. Bring a friend and a chair and enjoy ChesLen’s take-your-breath-away views. The event runs from 3:00pm to 7:00pm. Family edition is from 3:00pm to 5:00pm. Register for the event HERE. |
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YOUTH WORKSHOPS AT LONGWOODLongwood Gardens offers Youth Workshops the second Saturday of each month. The next workshop is this Saturday July 12th. Their Workshops help students (ages 10-16) explore the beauty of the natural word and hidden interests-while learning alongside expert instructors. More information about the Youth Workshops can be found HERE. |
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GIVE THE GIFT OF LIFE-DONATE BLOOD!The Kennett Library is hosting a blood drive in support of the American Red Cross this Saturday, July 12, 9:30am-2:30pm in the Multipurpose Room at the Kennett Library. Participate in the blood drive and help save lives. Your donation can make a life-changing difference for someone in need. Every pint counts! Registration can be found HERE. |
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ARTISAN MARKET AT WINTERTHURSpend a summer day—or the whole weekend—exploring Winterthur while shopping for artisan-made crafts and gifts. Artisan Market reflects the mission of Winterthur by showcasing local artisans through a variety of handmade crafts relating to art, textiles, ceramics, glass, woodworking, antiques, and gardening. Each of these categories connects to Winterthur’s past, and we invite you to share a bit of your own history with us during this special weekend. The event takes place next weekend July 18th-20th, 10:00am-4:00pm. More information on this event can be found HERE. |
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SPY DAY: A FAMILY EVENTSpy Day at the Chester County History Center will give children the chance to learn to read and write in cipher and code, find hidden messages in everyday objects, explore the science of invisible ink, and develop their own secret identity. They'll also learn about real spies who operated in the area during the 18th century. Space will be limited to provide the best atmosphere for our participants. The event takes place next Saturday July 19, 2025 11:00AM-2:30 PM at the Chester County History Center. For information click HERE.
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