Future of KT Police Department - Budget:

Board of Supervisors Meeting

At the October 18th Board of Supervisors meeting, Chief of Police Matthew Gordon will be giving a presentation to the Board and public on his recommendation for the future of policing in Kennett Township. In short, Chief Gordon, with the support of the Township Manager, will be recommending that the Kennett Township Police Department be expanded over the next several years to meet policing needs of the Township while also ensuring Officer safety. The growth of the Police Department has long-term costs which the Board of Supervisors and community need to consider. For context, in the Chief’s proposal, the all-in cost for all emergency services in Kennett Township (Police, Fire, and EMS), is estimated to be $1,400 per household in the year 2027. These would be funded by Earned Income Tax and Real Estate taxes.

The Chief’s presentation is the beginning of a discussion about policing in Kennett Township. The Board is not slated to make any decisions about this proposal at the October 18th meeting and welcomes community feedback during the meeting as well as through direct communication.

The 2024 budget is expected to be preliminarily adopted at the Board of Supervisors’ November 1st meeting.

If you are unable to make it to the meeting tomorrow night at 7:00PM, you can access the Zoom link on the agenda which can be found on the website.

Environmental Advisory Council Meeting

The Kennett Township Environmental Advisory Council will hold a hybrid meeting on Tuesday, October 24th, 2023, at 7:30PM in the Public Meeting Room. The link can be found on the agenda which can be accessed on the website.

Yard Waste UPDATE

The grinding of yard waste has been underway since October 2nd. We understand the community’s frustration. We were hoping to be finished sooner than October 27th. Please be mindful of what you are disposing at the site once it reopens. The grinding company lost a week due to the grinder breaking because of the undesirable material being dropped off and mixed in with what can be grinded at the site. It is expected to remain closed until Friday, October 27th. Thank you for your patience and cooperation.

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.

Utility Improvement: October 19-24

PennDOT announced that Kennett Square Borough will be performing utility improvements on Route 82 (South Street) in Kennett Square Borough, Chester County.

Motorists are advised of the following travel restriction:

Thursday, October 19, through Tuesday, October 24, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Route 82 (South Street) will be closed weekdays between Broad Street and 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.