welcome
Kennett Township, located in Chester County, is known to many as the Mushroom Capital of the World.
alarm registration forms
Alarm registration forms are located under the "General Information" tab and can be accessed by clicking on "Forms." If you have an alarm system, please print out the form, fill it out and either mail it in to the township or drop it off at the Township Building. If you do not have an alarm system, you do not need to fill out a form.
burning permits
As of March 1, 2009, no more burning permits will be issued in response to the PA DEP requirements. This includes downed tree limbs, twigs and brush. All burning will be prohibited, except for Agricultural business with a permit. Ceremonial burning will be handled on a case basis. Trash haulers are expected to provide three curbside pickups a year; one each in Spring and Fall and the third in January for Christmas trees. Additionally, there will be a dumpster at the Township maintenance garage for residents who wish to dispose of this debris at other times.
per capita tax exemption
Residents 65 years of age and older are exempt from paying the Township Per Capita Tax. Please notify the Township office, in writing or by phone no later than November 1st, to have your name removed from the tax list and to ensure that you will not receive a per Capita tax bill.
hunting season guidelines
The Pennsylvania Game Commission details the types of permitted hunting by Wildlife Management Units (WMUs) or Regions. Kennett Township is located in WMU or Region 5C.
deer management
To report dead deer on PennDOT roads, call 484-340-3201; on township roads, call 610-926-3136.
ready notify PA
ReadyNotifyPA.org is a website that enables local officials in Southeastern Pennsylvania to send emergency text alerts and other important notifications to your cell phone, pager, BlackBerry, PDA and/or email.