E-News Edition - Week of May 19th, 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!

Kennett Township Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors (BOS) will hold a hybrid meeting Wednesday, May 21st at 7:00pm in the Public Meeting Room. Join us for important discussions on initiatives affecting our community. Topics to be discussed include: Consideration of Ordinances 311: Adopting Regulations for Bamboo, considering advertisement of Ordinance 312: Municipal Claims for Delinquent Accounts, Resolution 2025-8 Authorizing the execution of PennDOT agreement for Tourist Oriented Directional Signing, will also be discussed. In addition, former Kennett Township Manager, Eden Ratliff will be accepting a Kennett Township Medal of Merit. The Zoom link can be accessed on the agenda.

NOTICE is hereby given that the Kennett Township Zoning Hearing Board will conduct a public hearing on Thursday May 29, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. in the Kennett Township Public Meeting Room to hear the following:

ZHB 534: THE APPLICATION OF JOHN & KIM SAGRATI, for proposed improvements to the property located at 116 Pleasant Bank Lane; being UPI No. 62-6-10.6D, zoned R-R (Rural Residential), consisting of 3.1 acres. The Applicant proposes a 768 square foot detached garage in the front yard. The Applicant requests a special exception as required by Kennett Township Zoning Code Section 240-1901.A.2f to exceed the maximum allowable size and a variance from Section 240-1901.A.2b to construct the proposed structure in the front yard.

Any member of the public who wishes to participate virtually may do so with the link for the meeting found on the Township’s website: www.kennett.pa.us.

KENNETT TOWNSHIP

ZONING HEARING BOARD

Amy Ferris, Zoning Officer

Additional information can be found here.

Join us in recognizing the vital role public works professionals play in keeping our communities running smoothly.  From maintaining roads and water systems and ensuring public safety, their work supports the foundation of our daily lives. Let's take a moment to thank the dedicated individuals who make Kennett Township a better place to live!

Sip & Learn Stormwater: BRC & Workhorse Brewery

Brandywine Red Clay Alliance and Penn State Extension Master Watershed Stewards are partnering on an exciting endeavor to certify properties as watershed friendly. Participants will learn how they can make a difference for the watershed, see stormwater measures in action at the Myrick Center, enjoy samples of Workhorse Brewery's limited-edition Speckled Stream IPA, and come away with either a free native tree or shrub to plant on their own property.  Advance registration is required by Wednesday May 21.

There will be a native plant giveaway and Tasting of Workhorse Brewery's new Speckled Stream IPA, which benefits BRC! More Information on the event can be found here.

The Kennett Square Markets will feature 100 carefully curated vendors with a wide variety of handmade and vintage goods along with food trucks, live music, beer and wine, free kids' crafts, and many additional shopping and dining options in town. The Market is produced in partnership with Kennett Collaborative and the Borough.

The Market vendors will be set up in the parking lot at 600 S. Broad Street, right across from Kennett High School. The entire lot will be closed for the Market. The Market is just a very short walk drive from the downtown shopping and restaurant district and close to additional dining options and activities on Birch Street. For more information click here.

Additional Events & Information can be found on the Township Calendar