Please be advised that the Kennett Township Planning Commission meeting scheduled for Tuesday, June 10th has been CANCELLED.  All scheduled business will be deferred until the next meeting which will take place on Tuesday, July 8th.  Thank you for understanding. 

The Kennett Fire & EMS Regional Commission (KFERC)

The Kennett Fire & EMS Regional Commission (KFERC) will hold a hybrid meeting on  Tuesday, June 10th at 5:00pm at East Marlborough Township.  Topics to be discussed include the Administrators Report and Reports from Fire Chief and Fire Companies. The Zoom link can be accessed on the agenda.

Kennett Township Board of Supervisors Meeting Recap:

Kennett Township is hiring a full-time Public Works Crew Member.  Applicants can apply online at kennett.pa.us or submit your resume directly to dina.mcilvaine@kennett.pa.us. Additional details and a full job description can be found by clicking on the graphic above.

Friends of Kennett Township Police, Inc. and KTPD K-9 Unit

At the June 4^th Board of Supervisors meeting, Police Chief Gordon presented on the benefits of a K-9 unit and the new 501(c)3 nonprofit, “Friends of Kennett Township Police, Inc.” A K-9 Unit is cost effective, deters criminal activity, enhances drug detection, improves response times, aides in search and rescue operations, and enhances community relations. You can view the slides from the presentation here or watch the June 4th Board of Supervisors Meeting here.

Kennett Township Police Department is uniquely situated to start a K-9 unit because Officer Brian Bolt has been a K-9 handler since 2010 and a certified K-9 Trainer since 2018. A K-9 unit for Kennett Township Police Department would consist of one officer and one dog; no additional hires would be required.

Friends of Kennett Township Police, Inc., an independent 501c3 nonprofit, was established to help defray K-9 expenses, in addition to supporting other policing operations and purchases, through community-based funding. This ensures that the implementation of the K-9 unit will have minimal impact on to the Police/Township budget.

Friends of Kennett Township Police is initiating a campaign to support the K-9 unit! Questions about Friends of Kennett Township Police can be directed to FriendsofKTPD@gmail.com.   Click here to Donate!

Protein Unveiled: Myths and Facts About the Building Blocks of Our Body

Come for lunch and learn at Kennett Library to view a presentation with Penn Medicine and Julie Alliger, RD, LDN, CDCES. Lunch from Sovana Bistro is available for purchase. Registration for this event is required and can be found here.  Wednesday, June 11, 2025, from 12:30pm to 1:00 pm at the Kennett Library: Oak Classroom.

HOW HEALTHY IS CHESTER COUNTY?

A Community Health Assessment (CHA) is a comprehensive report that explores the current health and well-being of Chester County residents. This collaborative effort evaluates key health indicators to identify challenges and opportunities for improving community health. The CHA examines a wide range of factors, including chronic disease rates, infectious diseases, access to healthcare, health behaviors, and social determinants of health such as income, education, housing, and environmental conditions. You can read the Community Health Assessment online here.

UWSCC Summer Music Festival 

Kick off summer with the United Way of Southern Chester County at the Summer Music Festival on Thursday, June 12 from 5:30 to 8:30 PM at The Creamery in Kennett Square. This is a family-friendly event aimed at raising funds and awareness for local programs that are helping to bridge critical gaps for our neighbors in need. Don’t miss it! Enjoy live performances by Max & Denise, Last Minute Changes, and Jefe, plus food, drinks, raffles. General Admission tickets $20; VIP tickets $80.Tickets can be purchased here. Learn more about United Way of SCC: https://unitedwayscc.org/

Event Details

Date: Thursday, June 12, 2025 

Time: 5:30 - 8:30 PM, doors open at 5:00pm

Location: The Creamery, Kennett Square, 401 Birch St., Kennett Square, PA

Kennett Square Farmers Market: Bringing together farmers and neighbors.

The next Market is this Friday, June 13th. The KSQ Farmers Market has been serving the community since 2000.  It is a program of the Kennett Collaborative.  Consumers have the opportunity to connect directly with small growers and producers, build relationships, trust and a stronger local food economy. Additional information can be found here. 

Sounds of Summer FREE Concert Series

The Kennett Area Park Authority is pleased to present the 2025 Sounds of Summer FREE Concert Series! Be sure to save the dates and join us for a good time in Anson B. Nixon Park! Performances will take place on Wednesday evenings from 6:30 - 8:30pm beginning June 11th and running through August 6th. They have a great line-up this year! Food & beverage vendors will open for business beginning at 6pm each week. Sponsorships are available. Donations to support daily operations in Anson B. Nixon Park are encouraged and appreciated. Please send an email to Info@AnsonBNixonPark.org for more information.

BRC Summer Nature Camp

Our weekly summer day camps include programs for kids ages four to fifteen. We inspire appreciation and knowledge of the natural environment by getting outside away from modern day technology.  The 2025 season of camp begins June 23rd and runs through August 15th. Camp is from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM with limited before and after care available.  More information on BRC Summer Nature Camp can be found here.

Chester County Health Department is launching an educational campaign to increase public awareness of the rabies virus and reduce the number of animal bites and scratch incidents in Chester County.  More information can be found here or by clicking on the graphic above.