Environmental Advisory Council (EAC) Meeting

The Kennett Township Environmental Advisory Council will hold a meeting on Tuesday, May 28th at 7:00PM in the Public Meeting Room. The link can be found on the agenda which can be accessed on the website.

Memorial Day Parade

Kennett Township Supervisors Geoff Gamble, Richard Leff, and Pat Muller were pleased to participate in the Kennett Square Memorial Day Parade. Thank you to the parade organizers for another wonderful event! We hope everybody had a safe and relaxing Memorial Day!

Pipe Replacement Scheduled Next Week on Old Kennett Road in Kennett Township:

King of Prussia, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced that pipe replacement is scheduled on Old Kennett Road in Kennett Township, Chester County.

Motorists are advised of the following travel restriction:

Wednesday, May 29, and Friday, May 30, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Old Kennett Road will be closed between Route 82 (Creek Road) and Kaolin Road. During the closure, motorists will be directed to use East Hillendale Road and Route 82 (Creek Road).

Local access will be maintained. Drivers are advised to allow extra time when traveling near the work area because backups and delays will occur. All scheduled activities are weather dependent.

Daytime Utility Construction Planned on U.S. 1 (Baltimore Pike) in Kennett, East Marlborough Townships:

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced that utility relocation will continue next week on U.S. 1 (Baltimore Pike) under a $10.4 million project to widen and improve a 1.3-mile section of the highway from the Kennett Oxford Bypass to Greenwood Road in Kennett and East Marlborough townships, Chester County.

Motorists are advised of the following travel restriction:

•Tuesday, May 28, through Wednesday, August 28, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, a weekday lane closure is scheduled on northbound and southbound U.S. 1 (Baltimore Pike) from Greenwood Road to just south of Schoolhouse Road.

Motorists are advised to allow extra time when traveling through the work area because backups and delays may occur. All scheduled activities are weather dependent.

Under this project, PennDOT's contractor will mill and overlay U.S. 1 (Baltimore Pike); construct a third travel lane on certain sections of U.S. 1 (Baltimore Pike) in each direction and use existing shoulders and right turn lanes to create a third lane for the rest of the corridor; build sidewalks along the north side of U.S. 1 (Baltimore Pike) from Schoolhouse Road to the Longwood Village Shopping Center entrance; eliminate the left turn movement from Orchard Avenue onto U.S. 1 (Baltimore Pike); install two new Dynamic Message Signs; and upgrade five signalized intersections within the corridor.

For more information, visit the U.S. 1 Chester County projects page.

Garden Club Week Talk: Native Alternatives to Invasive Ornamentals at Kennett Library

Native Alternatives to Invasive Ornamentals

Non-native invasive plants, like Japanese barberry and English ivy, damage our environment by invading natural areas and outcompeting native plants. To help stop the spread, the Delaware state legislature passed a law that banned the sale of 36 invasive plant species. Join Leah Brooks as she presents native alternatives to invasive ornamentals and explains how making these substitutions helps protect our ecosystems.

About Leah Brooks:

Leah Brooks graduated from the University of Delaware with dual bachelor's degrees in Environmental Science and Wildlife Ecology. She's an avid contributor to the Delaware Native Plant Identification and Exchange group on Facebook. Her passion is sharing the joy of nature and navigating gardening with others.

The Kennett Heritage Center & Kennett Township Historical Commission Proudly Present: 2024 Speaking of History

A FREE lecture series with a focus on Kennett area history: Funded by Hadley Foundation

June 22 Juneteenth Celebration at the Kennett Library

11AM - 1 PM Members of Company B, 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Regiment will display Civil War artifacts and ephemera and give a short talk on the provisions of the Emancipation Proclamation, US Order #3, and the 13th, 14th & 15th Amendments to the Constitution.

1 PM Featured Speaker: Bryan Cheeseboro, National Park Service Ranger & Historian will present a brief History of the 1st United States Colored Infantry; the only African American Civil War regiment raised in Washington, DC. Myths about the US Colored Troops will be debunked or clarified.

Kennett Square Farmers Market

We’re so excited to kick off the new market season this Friday in our NEW LOCATION! Come find your favorite local farmers + producers (+ some new favorites!) at 600 S Broad St from 3-6pm EVERY FRIDAY. 

Locals may know 600 S Broad as Kennett’s Borough Hall… or where you enjoy Brewfest… or that spot where Clover Market pops up . It’s that big ol’ parking lot at the corner of South + Union, right across from Kennett High School. Being a big ol’ parking lot, there is plenty of on-site FREE PARKING.

We can’t wait to see you on May 3 and...
Every Friday / 3-6pm
600 S Broad St, Kennett Square PA.

Rotary Club of Kennett Square Announces Second Annual "Kennett On Top" Fundraiser

The Rotary Club of Kennett Square announces its second annual signature fundraiser, “Kennett on Top,” on Saturday, June 22. Last year, the inaugural event was a huge success held on top of the parking garage in downtown Kennett Square! Partygoers couldn’t have asked for better weather, and with the dressy casual atmosphere, great food, fabulous wine, beer, and a signature cocktail from local merchants, the party was a big hit. Patrons danced to the popular 2uesday Nite Band while soaking in the ambiance of vibrant Kennett Square. It was a party like no other in our area!

“Last year, we were especially grateful for our sponsors who helped support our event,” says Susan Minarchi, President of The Rotary Club of Kennett Square. “If it weren’t for their philanthropic outreach, we wouldn’t have had such a successful party,” says Minarchi. The club anticipates the sponsorships to increase this year since the event was such a big hit and over 200 attendees enjoyed a nice evening in Kennett Square. The party will again be epic!

All proceeds benefit the Kennett Rotary Foundation that supports nonprofit agencies in the community, such as Young Moms, Family Promise of Southern Chester County, Maternal Health Child Consortium, Kennett Area Community Service, local police and emergency personnel, and more.

“We can’t wait and look forward to welcoming even more partygoers on June 22”, says Minarchi. For sponsorship and event information, check out their website www.kennettsquarerotary.org or follow them on Facebook.

ABOUT THE ROTARY CLUB OF KENNETT SQUARE

Chartered in 1949, The Rotary Club of Kennett Square is the first and longest-standing club in Kennett Square. We serve the community by actively seeking service projects, especially for children and education and to improve the lives of those who live in the area.