Environmental Advisory Council Meeting

The Kennett Township Environmental Advisory Council will hold a hybrid meeting on Tuesday, August 22, 2023, at 7:30PM in the Public Meeting Room. The Google Meet link can be found on the agenda.

Kennett Square Borough Utility Improvement

PennDOT announced that Kennett Square Borough will be performing utility improvements on Wednesday, August 30, and Thursday, August 31, from 6:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Route 82 (South Street) will be closed at the intersection with Walnut Street. During the closure, motorists will be directed to use Birch Street, Broad Street, Route 82 (South Street), Taylor Street, Chestnut Street, and Hornblende Avenue.

KAPA- Rock The Park- CANCELLED

To anyone who purchased tickets or were thinking about purchasing tickets, Rock the Park has been cancelled. Stay Tuned for Anson B. Nixon's next event coming soon!

Household Hazardous Waste Event

There will be a Household Hazardous Waste Event on Saturday, August 26th at the Oxford School District Administrative Building: 125 Bell Tower Lane, Oxford. Check the Township Calendar for additional details. Registration is required: Click Here!

KACS is HIRING!

KACS has two opportunities open for full-time employment: Program Director and Emergency Assistance Advocate. To learn more about the positions click here. To apply, please email the following materials: Resume, Cover Letter, Diversity Statement, (3) Professional References to Shannon Waterkotte, shannon@KACSImpact.org.

Kennett Library & Resource Center Grand Opening

The celebration will begin at 1:00PM on Sunday, August 27th with a ceremonial book pass down State Street, followed by a land acknowledgment by the Lenape Nation of Pennsylvania, brief remarks by local dignitaries, and a ribbon cutting.

Community members are encouraged to participate in the book pass (more details to come on that soon). The day will be filled with activities for the whole family. Explore the maker spaces, preview the upcoming programs, and enjoy face painting, food trucks, and more.

September's Third Thursdays on State Street

The next Third Thursday on State Street will be Thursday, September 21, 2023 from, 5:30PM to 9:00PM. Third Thursdays bring the community together and support restaurants and small businesses on State Street. State Street is closed from Broad to Center Streets from 5:00PM to 10:00PM every third Thursday from May to October. To ensure an outdoor table, please make a reservation. Check out the website for additional details.

Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority

The Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority is hosting public engagement activities to support the development of the Commonwealth’s Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) and Digital Equity (DE) program plans. As part of this initiative, a community survey has been crafted to help assess connectivity and digital access, as well as identify barriers. Residents are encouraged to take the community survey which can be found here.

Kennett Mushroom Festival

Mark your calendars for the 38th Annual Mushroom Festival. Starting on Saturday, September 9th at 10:00AM through September 10th at 4:00PM. You can also show off your Antique or Classic Car at this year's Mushroom Festival Antique & Classic Car Show: Saturday, September 9th ONLY. Registration closes for the car show on August 27th. Click the links to learn more about the festival and the car show,

Kennett Arts Festival

Join the Kennett Library & Resource Center for a weekend full of art, live music, family programming and local food & beverages. Saturday, September 23rd and Sunday, September 24th! Purchase Tickets Here! Check out the website for additional details!

Kennett Brewfest - October 7th

This year marks the 26th Annual Kennett Brewfest, being held on Saturday, October 7th—the epic celebration of community, friendship, and all things craft beer. Get your tickets today: kennettbrewfest.com. Not only an annual local favorite, Brewfest is a major fundraising event for Kennett Collaborative. Funds from Brewfest support community programs and initiatives such as the KSQ Farmers Market, Third Thursdays, and Christmas in Kennett and more.

Unionville Community Fair

Mark you calendars this Fall for the 99th Unionville Community Fair kicking off for the first time ever on Thursday, October 12th at 5:00PM with a Tailgate at the Fair!  The Fair runs from Friday, October 13th through Sunday, October 15th.  Additional details can be found on their Facebook Page and website.  