Trails & Sidewalks Committee Meeting

The Kennett Township Trails & Sidewalks Committee will hold a meeting on Tuesday, October 3rd, 2023 at 1:00PM in the Public Meeting Room. The agenda can be found on the website.

Board of Supervisors Meeting

The Kennett Township Board of Supervisors will hold a hybrid meeting on Wednesday, October 4th, 2023 at 7:00PM in the Public Meeting Room. The link can be found on the agenda which can be accessed on the website.

Historical Commission Meeting

The Kennett Township Historical Commission will hold a hybrid meeting on Thursday, October 5th, 2023 at 7:00PM in the Public Meeting Room. The link can be found on the agenda which can be accessed on the website.

Planning Commission Meeting

The Kennett Township Planning Commission will hold a hybrid meeting on Tuesday, October 10th, 2023, at 7:00PM in the Public Meeting Room. The link can be found on the agenda which can be accessed on the website.

Kennett Fire & EMS Regional Commission Meeting

The Kennett Fire and EMS Regional Commission will hold their monthly meeting on Tuesday, October 10th at 5:00PM at the Pennsbury Township Building. The agenda can be found on the website.

Lawn to Meadow Workshop

Lawn to meadow conversions are gaining strong interest for their benefits in reducing storm water run-off and providing wildlife habitat for birds, butterflies and pollinators. This is a repeat of the workshop offered last fall that filled quickly, so register early.

Register at: https://bvarcva.formstack.com/forms/lawntomeadow

This workshop is open to municipalities, landowners with 1/2 acre planned meadow, HOA's and landscapers to learn the how to install and maintain a meadow. The workshop will be held on Tuesday, October 3rd from 9:00AM to 12:00PM (noon) at Shadyside Park: 1645 Shadyside Road, West Chester, PA 19380. For additional information: Click Here!

Yard Waste Drop Off Area

The Kennett Township Yard Waste Lot will be closed starting today, Monday, October 2nd so the accumulated pile can be ground into wood chips. We will update everyone as work progresses. It is expected to remain closed until Friday, October 27th. Thank you for your patience.

Household Hazardous Waste Event

There will be a Household Hazardous Waste Event on Saturday, October 7th at the Government Services Center Building: 601 Westtown Rd. West Chester. Check the Township Calendar for additional details. Registration is required: Click Here!

Kennett Library Fall Plant Share

Bring a plant, take a plant! (or just bring a plant or just take a plant).

Either way, please come enjoy the FREE plants!

Meet out front on the Kennett Library Plaza on Saturday, October 7th from 9 am - 12 pm.

Kennett Brewfest - October 7th

IT'S FINALLY HERE! This year marks the 26th Annual Kennett Brewfest, being held this 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

October is HERE! Mark you calendars 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.  

October's Third Thursday on State Street

The final Third Thursday on State Street for the 2023 season will be Thursday, October 19, 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.

October is National Fire Prevention Month

October is Fire Prevention Month! The goal of Fire Prevention Month (and week October 8th - 14th) is to raise fire safety awareness and help protect homes and families. In 1922, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) named the second week of October Fire Prevention Week in commemoration of the Great Chicago Fire in 1871. Both the Kennett Fire Company and Longwood Fire Company are holding Open Houses, check out one or both as they are on different days!

Sanderson Museum Event - November 5th

This event will feature large scale projection installations of photographs and artwork related to the life of Christian C. Sanderson. These installations are part of an on-going initiative by artists Michael Lynch and Matt Nelson entitled Projected in Place – a historical research and conceptual art project that superimposes photographs and paintings to life-scale. To learn more about the event and to purchase tickets, CLICK HERE.