E-News Edition - Week of June 16th, 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!
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Please be advised that the Kennett Township Board of Supervisors Meeting scheduled for Wednesday, June 18th has been CANCELLED. Business will be deferred until the next meeting which will take place on Wednesday, July 2nd. Thank you for understanding.
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Kennett Township Offices will be closed on Thursday, June 19th in observance of Juneteenth. Celebrated on June 19th, Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. It marks the day in 1865 when Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas, and announced that all enslaved people were free-more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed. Juneteenth is a powerful reminder of resilience, liberation, and ongoing journey toward equality and justice. Recognized as a federal holiday, it's a time for reflection, education, celebration of Black culture and a renewed commitment to freedom for all. Looking for ways to celebrate this holiday? Check out this notice from Kennett Collaborative: The community is invited to join in a powerful celebration of freedom and unity at the Juneteenth Jubilee on Thursday, June 19, 2025, from 5:00–9:00 PM along State Street in uptown Kennett Square. This uplifting event coincides with Third Thursday, a beloved monthly tradition hosted by Kennett Collaborative, where State Street is transformed into a vibrant pedestrian hub filled with dining in the streets, live music, and community spirit. The Juneteenth Jubilee honors the historical significance of June 19, 1865—the day when the last enslaved African Americans in the U.S. finally learned of their freedom—and celebrates Black culture, resilience, and achievement through a dynamic and inclusive program. Local organizations joined forces to plan this year’s Juneteenth Jubilee in Kennett, including members from Kennett Heritage Center, Kennett Underground Railroad Center, Kennett Flash, Kennett Area Community Services, Kennett Library, New Garden UAME Church, Martin Luther King Community of Greater Kennett Area, Kennett Area Park Authority, and Kennett Collaborative.
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Zoning Hearing Board NOTICE is hereby given that the Kennett Township Zoning Hearing Board will conduct a hybrid public hearing on Thursday, June 26th at 7:00 p.m. in the Kennett Township Public Meeting Room to hear the following: ZHB 535: THE APPLICATION OF BEN HILL, for proposed improvements to the property located at 101 Richardsons Brook Drive; being UPI No. 62-4-772 and zoned R-S (Residential Suburban) in the Bayard Estates development; an Open Space Design Development. The Property consists of 0.45 acres and currently features a total of 5,985 square feet of impervious coverage which is 30.2% of the allowable 30% lot coverage. Variance relief from section 1704.C.6 (d) of the Zoning Ordinance is sought for a proposed 715 square feet of additional impervious coverage related to a pool and patio for a total of 6700 square feet or 33.8% of lot coverage on the Property. 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.
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Yard Waste Debris Center Reminders:Please be sure to review our updated rules to ensure compliance and avoid any violations. Located at 557 Bayard Road. Hours are Monday through Saturday: Dawn to Dusk and Sunday 10am to Dusk. Additional information can be found here. - The Yard Waste Debris Center is for Kennett Township Residents only
- All Contractors must be accompanied by the property owner
- No large stumps
- No dirt, stones, brick or concrete
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The Chester County Solid Waste Authority is hosting a free Household Hazardous Waste Collection event on Friday, June 20, at the Coatesville CCIU Learning Center, 1635 E. Lincoln Hwy., Coatesville. A list of accepted items can be found here. TVs, electronics, latex paint, and freon appliances will not be accepted. Registration is required.
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Take a Survey to Help Improve Chester County Trailfinder AppChester County is updating its Trailfinder app to make it more user-friendly and is seeking community feedback on how individuals and families use the many trails located all around the county. The survey takes less than five minutes to complete. Click HERE to take the survey.
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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.
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2025 Speaking of History Lecture Series A FREE program sponsored by Hadley & presented by Kennett Heritage Center and Kennett Township Historical Commission. Bruce Mowday and Mark Bowden Talk History Author and journalist Mark Bowden will explore with local author Bruce Mowday the inspiration behind his long list of books on our area’s history. What do Andrew Wyeth, a murderous family, the Brandywine River, General Lafayette, and the recent international fascination with Danilo Cavalcante all have in common? They have been topics of Bruce’s ongoing fascination with and portrayal of Chester County’s history - much of which happened near our own Kennett Square. Due to limited seating (in the Kennett Library Auditorium), seat reservations are necessary/required/highly recommended. Reservations can be made here. Saturday, June 28th at 3 pm at the Kennett Library: Auditorium
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Natural Lands presents: Friday Night Lights Live music, wine and beer, s’mores toasting, star gazing, and sunset socializing at one of the most beautiful settings in all of Chester County. Friday Night Lights is the must-not-miss event of the summer. More information on this family friendly event can be found here. Friday, June 20th, 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm, 1199 Cannery Road, Coatesville, PA
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THE BRANDYWINE NATIVE GARDEN HUBDesigned to inspire gardeners of all levels, the Brandywine Native Garden Hub is your new go-to guide for getting started with native plants in Pennsylvania and northern Delaware. Created by the Brandywine Conservancy, this free, interactive website helps you find, save, and learn more about native plants perfect for your home. Browse through more than 250 native plant profiles or filter your searches by growing conditions, attributes, and other benefits. To help you visualize and plan, you can also save your favorite plants to personalized Garden Boards and browse through a suite of educational resources to help enhance your gardening success.
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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.
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Solstice Celebration
Join Emergent Abundance Farming Collective on Friday, June 20th at the garden to gather and celebrate the longest day of the year! Members, friends, family and neighbors are all welcome to join in welcoming Summer! Bring chairs or blankets for sitting, and food or drink to share if you feel so called. Rain Date: 6/21. Open Garden Days Interested in volunteering with Emergent Abundance Farming Collective (EAFC)? Need to get reoriented around the garden? Come along to one of the Open Garden Days, happening every third Sunday from May to October at the farm! EAFC will casually greet members and potential members, give tours and review garden basics. The next Open Garden Day is Sunday, July 20th!
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Brandywine Battlefield Summer Rally Join us for a fun evening celebrating completion of specific Brandywine Battlefield study that was done over 12 years in three phases – northern, southern, and eastern Battlefield study areas! Acknowledgments will be given to attendees from the three Battlefield study areas! Hear about battle discoveries and rediscoveries from archeologist & military historian Wade Catts! This is a free event and celebration on June 26th starting at 5:00pm at Thornbury Farm. RSVP to jspeirs@chesco.org or via the Facebook event by clicking on the graphic above. See news post on phased study completion in DLN and https://www.chesco.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=1630.
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