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E-News Edition - Week of February 3rd, 2025


Happy Monday! We're delighted to bring you the latest updates, news and happenings around our community.  From local events to important announcements, this week's newsletter is your guide to staying connected and informed about what's going on in Kennett Township.

Don't forget to check the Township's website and Calendar for up to date information as well as Facebook.  

Enjoy your week ahead!
Phorid Fly

Phorid Fly Mitigation Order

State Rep. Christina Sappey has circulated details about the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture's order for a mandatory treatment procedure for mushroom houses to help combat the Phorid fly infestation that has plagued residents in the area. The order requires mushroom farmers in Kennett and New Garden to undergo post-crop steaming procedures to kill adult flies and their eggs at the source. In addition, it sets aside $500,000 in grants through the Chester County Conservation District to help farmers implement the required treatments. You can read Rep. Sappey's entire statement HERE.

Kennett Township's Board of Supervisors unanimously passed Resolution 2024-34 in December and it was sent to State Rep. Sappey who has been a long-time advocate for the residents and farmers impacted by Phorid flies. We appreciate her hard work on this issue. It is nice to see that the resolutions passed by the municipalities in the region got the attention they deserved. Chairman Richard Leff noted, “Neighbors working together, whether individuals, municipalities, states or nations, can accomplish more by working together than apart.”

Kennett Township is grateful that the Governor and the Department of Agriculture have taken these steps. We are thankful that the Shapiro Administration recognized the negative impact the phorid flies have on the quality of life for our residents. You can read full details of the mitigation order HERE.
Homes with History

Kennett Township Trails & Sidewalks Committee Meeting:

The Kennett Township Trails & Sidewalks Committee will hold a hybrid meeting on Wednesday, February 5th at 1:00pm in the Public Meeting Room.  The zoom link for the meeting can be found on the agenda. 

Kennett Township's Board of Supervisor's Meeting:

The Kennett Township Board of Supervisors will hold a hybrid meeting on Wednesday, February 5th at 7:00pm in the Public Meeting Room. Topics include: deciding whether to move forward with an ordinance to increases future Supervisors' compensation rate by $1,690 per year, the monthly bill voucher and more.  The zoom link can be found on the agenda. 

Kennett Township Historical Commission Meeting:

Kennett Township Historical Commission will hold a hybrid meeting on Thursday, February 6th at 7:00pm in the Public Meeting Room.  The zoom link can be accessed on the agenda. 
Monthly Meeting Post It Feb. 2025

Kennett Township Building Code Appeals Board

The Kennett Township Board of Supervisors is currently seeking applicants who are interested in serving on the Building Code Appeals Board.  The Township intends to hold interviews with interested volunteers with a panel.  Anyone interested is asked to fill out a Volunteer Form which can be accessed here and send an optional resume to kennett.twp@kennett.pa.us. 

Public Works Crew Member: Opening 

The Public Works department is moving from exclusively maintenance and response to one that is proactive and “let’s do it.”  Full Job Description can be found here.   Please e-mail applications and/or resumes to dina.mcilvaine@kennett.pa.us.  Applications can be found here.  
JOB OPENING: PUBLIC WORKS


Ordinance 307


Recycling

Recycling Reminder

The Recycling Drop Off Center is for residents of Kennett Township ONLY.  Proof of residency may be required.  

Location: The Kennett Township Recycling Center is located at the Township Maintenance Garage, 557 Bayard Road, between Rosedale and Hillendale Roads.

Hours: The recycling and yard waste center is open dawn to dusk Monday through Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to dusk.  
How Can I Dispose of__________?

HOW DO I DISPOSE OF ________________?

The Chester County Solid Waste Authority (CCSWA) receives many inquiries each year about what can and can't be recycled or disposed of. Examples of unusual questions include whether items like credit cards, water filters, taxidermy, and plastic soda rings can be recycled (they cannot and should go in the trash). Items like road flares, pepper spray, and nail polish remover require registration for a Household Hazardous Waste event. The CCSWA encourages residents to consider whether an item can be repaired, donated, or reused before disposal.

The CCSWA operates the Lanchester Landfill for the northern part of Chester County, offering an A-Z list for disposal options, including recycling, composting, hazardous waste, electronics, and more. The Southeastern Chester County Refuse Authority (SECCRA) operates the SECCRA Landfill for the southern region. Both landfills provide resources and contact information for residents seeking specific disposal guidance.

Be "Trash Smart" and follow local guidelines for waste disposal.  For more information click here.
Police Car Door smashed

Close Call for Kennett Township PD Corporal:  Reminder to Observe the Move-Over Law

In 2024 there were 147 Police Officer line-of-duty deaths. Of those, 46 were traffic related.

On Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 5:30 pm, a Kennett Township Police Corporal was nearly killed while she was standing outside her marked police vehicle. While backing up another officer on a traffic stop on Kennett Pike (Route 52 South), another motorist struck her police car’s open door while traveling at a high rate of speed. The Corporal was knocked to the ground and miraculously only suffered minor injuries. “This close call was a matter of inches between life and death,” stated Kennett Township Police Chief Matthew Gordon.

This is another example why Move Over Laws have been enacted. On PennDOT’s website, it states the following:

Pennsylvania’s Move Over Law requires drivers approaching an emergency response area who are unable to safely merge into a lane farther away from the response area to “pass the emergency response area at a speed of no more than 20 miles per hour less than the posted speed limit and reasonable for safely passing.” An emergency response area is where an emergency vehicle has its lights flashing, or where road crews or emergency responders have lighted flares, posted signs, or try to warn travelers. 

We urge you to move over and slow down. Gordon added, “Your efforts in this regard do save the lives of Police, Fire, EMS, Road Crew workers, and tow truck operators.”

NEWS FROM THE COMMUNITY 

Winter Park at The Kennett Creamery

The Glice-Skating Rink will be open to the general public until February 16th. Winter hours for public skating: Saturdays 12:30-6:00 & Sundays 12:30-4:00. To reserve your tickets click here!

*This is not a Kennett Township sponsored event.
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Craft Day at the Kennett Library

Join Your Friends at the Kennett Library for Craft Day!

This is perfect for kids who love to explore and be creative! Children under eleven must be under direct supervision of a responsible caregiver at all times while on the Library premises.


The event is from 10-11:00 am every Saturday at the Kennett Library, in the Pine Room.

*This event is not sponsored by Kennett Township.
Kennett Winterfest

KENNETT WINTERFEST

The winter-warming craft beer event the last Saturday in February features over 60 hand selected local and regional craft breweries, food trucks, and live music. You can reserve your tickets here.

February 22, 2025, 12:30-4:00 PM at 600 South Broad Street Kennett Square, PA 19348

This is and many other events are sponsored by Kennett Collaborative. Stay informed by signing up for their newsletter at: https://kennettcollaborative.org/initiatives/around-the-square-newsletter/.

FROM RSVP 

RSVP Volunteers is recruiting for a full or part time Bilingual Digital Navigator for a role within a 4-mile radius of Kennett Square. The digital navigator’s work is part of RSVP’s efforts to empower clients to participate fully in accessing education, workforce development and healthcare resources throughout the community. Role requires bilingual proficiency in both Spanish and English. The ideal candidate will be a trusted guide who assists community members with ongoing, individualized support for accessing affordable and appropriate connectivity, affordable internet-capable devices, and coaching in introductory digital skills. Learn more or apply at: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4136526922


Additional Events and Information can be found on the Township Calendar 
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