E-News Edition - Week of August 11, 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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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
NEWS RELEASE: KENNETT SQUARE MAN CHARGED WITH MURDER FOLLOWING AN ATTEMPTED CAR THEFT
The Chester County District Attorney’s Office and the Kennett Township Police Department announce the arrest of Javier Rivera, 33, of Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, for First Degree Murder and related charges. The Defendant was arrested during the early morning hours of August 11, 2025, and is currently held without bail in Chester County Prison.
The criminal complaint (the Defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty) filed by the Chester County Detectives and Kennett Township Police Department indicates that during the evening of August 10, 2025, the Defendant attempted to steal a BMW from a residence driveway in Kennett Township. The victim, a 69-year-old resident of the home and owner of the car, began to argue with the Defendant. The victim chased the Defendant up the driveway, and at some point, the Defendant stabbed the victim in the torso and neck, killing him.
Read the full Press Release HERE.
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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING RECAP: The Kennett Township Board of Supervisors met on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. Some of the action taken at this meeting includes: - Ratification of the July 16th Bill Voucher and approval of the August 6th Bill Voucher.
- Enacting Resolution 2025-13 which approves a Memo of Understanding between the Kennett Township Police Department and the Kennett Consolidated School District. This is a standard MOU and no changes were made since the last approval.
- Adopted Resolution 2025-14 which accepted the donation of K9 Broc and transfers ownership of K9 Broc to Kennett Township.
- Approved proposal for survey and design work for the Five Points Intersection Improvement Project.
- Voted to cancel the Wednesday, August 20th Board of Supervisors meeting.
In addition, Rachel Roberts of the American Mushroom Institute provided an update on new strategies being used to combat phorid flies. The full meeting recording can be accessed here.
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Expansion of the Municipal Facility At the August 6th Board of Supervisors Meeting, there was also a presentation on the potential expansion of the Municipal Facility. The full presentation is included in the meeting recording. A section of the Kennett Township website has been added to provide information to the public. You can view the slides from the presentation and see the rendering of the potential building HERE. This presentation was simply informational and residents are encouraged to submit questions regarding this plan to questions@kennett.pa.us.
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Kennett Fire & EMS Commission (KFERC) The Kennett Fire & EMS Regional Commission will hold a hybrid meeting on Tuesday, August 12th at 5:00pm at Pocopson Township (664 S. Wawaset Road; West Chester, PA 19382). Items on the agenda include: Updates from Regional Fire Department, Administrator's Report, Hiring Committee Updates, Consider having Emergency Vehicle Response consultant provide detailed costs for planned apparatus. The Zoom link can be accessed on the agenda.
Planning Commission The Planning Commission (PC) will hold a hybrid meeting on Tuesday, August 12th at 7:00pm at Kennett Township in the Public Meeting Room. Topics to be discussed include: Director's Report, Demo Permit-Historic Resource 416 Wharton Street, Kydd Subdivision and the Sketch Plan for 600 McFarlan Road. The Zoom link can be accessed on the agenda.
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Join our small, dedicated team at Kennett Township. We're looking for a Full-Time Accounting Assistant to support our Finance & HR Department. This role involves a variety of accounting tasks—A/P, A/R, reconciliation, billing, banking, and more. If you're detail-oriented, tech-savvy (hello Excel wizards!), and love being part of a collaborative team, we want to hear from you! Bachelor’s in Accounting/Finance preferred and 3–5 years of relevant experience. Additional Information can be found here.
Send your resume and cover letter to: HRTeam@kennett.pa.us |
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ROAD CLOSURE NOTICE: McFarlan Road Improvement Project Phase One of the work on McFarlan Road continues this week. The Kennett Township Department of Public Works is leading an important road improvement project as explained in previous emails and on our website. Phase one began, Tuesday, July 29th. Portion of the road will be closed for the duration of work. Phase One: McFarlan Road closed from E. Hillendale Road north to Boulder Way. - Emergency services and local residents will have necessary access.
- The public is encouraged to avoid McFarlan Road from E. Hillendale to Rosedale for the duration of the project.
Phase Two: McFarland Road will be closed from New Granite north to Rosedale Road - Will begin after the completion of Phase One. We now anticipate Phase Two to begin the week of August 18th.
Please contact us at 610-388-1300 or questions@kennett.pa.us with any questions.
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LOCATION: The Kennett Township Recycling Center is located at the Township Maintenance Garage at 557 Bayard Road. HOURS: The Recycling Center is open DAWN to DUSK, Monday through Saturday and 10:00 am to Dusk on Sundays. For more information visit kennett.pa.us |
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Please be sure to review our updated rules to ensure compliance and avoid any violations. Located at 557 Bayard Rd. The Yard Waste Debris Center is open Monday -Saturday, dawn to dusk and on Sundays from 10 am 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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SUPPORT THE VETERANS IN YOUR LIFE!Come out to the Kennett Library this Saturday, August 16th from 12:30-3:30 for a viewing and discussion of the film "The Journey Home, a film about Veterans, their community and PTSD. The journey home for Veterans struggling with PTSD can be crippling, leading to isolation, depression and hopelessness. This film seeks to tell this bigger story by focusing on the lives of Veterans, their families, and caring community members in small town Pennsylvania. This film discusses suicide, trauma, and other topics that may be upsetting. For viewers under the age of 18, parental discretion is advised. View a short preview of the film here! The film screening will be followed by an expert panel discussion. Then, join the American Legion Post 491 of Kennett Square just up the street for more community support, including information about and distribution of free gun locks. 24/7, confidential crisis support for Veterans and their loved ones is available. Contact the Veterans Crisis Line: Dial 988 then Press 1, chat online, or text 838255. More information on this event can be found HERE.
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CELEBRATE NATURE AT THE FALL TREE FESTIVAL! Join us as we celebrate the many benefits of trees! Discover how planting trees helps combat climate change, provides vital habitat for wildlife, and reduces stormwater runoff. Explore the beauty of trees, their power to lower stress, and the positive impact they have on our environment and well-being. Come plant, play, and grow with us this fall! Additional information about this family friendly event can be found HERE.
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HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE EVENT SET FOR AUGUST 23rd The Chester County Solid Waste Authority will host a free Household Hazardous Waste Collection event on Saturday, August 23, at the Oxford School District Administration Building (125 Bell Tower Lane, Oxford). Registration is required, and a list of accepted items can be found here. TVs, electronics, latex paint, and freon appliances will not be accepted.
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BRC SUMMER CONCERT SERIES Don't miss out on this FREE Summer Music Series. Held on Thursday evenings July through August. Its free music for the whole family, with a different food truck at each two-hour performance. Gates open at 6 pm and the concert begins at 7:00 pm. Bring your own chair, blanket and cooler! The next concert is this Thursday, August 14th. BONE BRIGADE (GRATEFUL DEAD TRIBUTE BAND) will be performing and while you're there enjoy some yummy food from ON THE ROLL Food Truck. The event is happening at 1760 Unionville Wawaset Rd, West Chester, PA. More information on this family friendly event can be found HERE.
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🌿 EXPLORE THE BEAUTY OF THE BRANDYWINE! 🎨 Discover over 4 miles of scenic trails winding through native gardens, meadows, woodlands, and wetlands at the Brandywine Conservancy & Museum of Art in Chadds Ford, PA. Nestled on 15 acres along the beautiful Brandywine Creek, their campus is a place where art and nature come together. They have five unique trails that are open daily from sunrise to sunset—perfect for a peaceful walk, birdwatching, or capturing nature through your camera lens. Free parking is available at the Museum and Chadds Ford Township building (Route 1). Additional, information can be found HERE.
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📚 STORYTIME AT THE NATURE NOOK! 🌿
Come out for Storytime at the Delaware Museum of Nature and Science. This event takes place daily at 10:30 a.m. Come enjoy a fun and engaging story session in our cozy Nature Nook! Perfect for little ones and their grown-ups to enjoy a short story surrounded by nature-themed wonder. Come for the story, stay for the adventure! ✨
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🧺 SHOP LOCAL. EAT FRESH. BUILD COMMUNITY. 🌱 Since 2000, the Kennett Square Farmers Market has connected our community with the best of local agriculture and food artisanship. Every market day is a celebration of: Fresh, locally grown and produced food, Direct relationships with farmers and makers, Community spirit and local pride, and Vibrant downtown Kennett Square life. The market is a proud program of Kennett Collaborative, a nonprofit dedicated to making Kennett a thriving place to live, work & play. Come support local, taste the difference, and be part of something rooted in purpose. The next Market is this Friday, August 15th. Additional information can be found HERE.
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EMERGENT ABUNDANCE OPEN GARDEN DAYS Interested in volunteering with Emergent Abundance Farming Collective? Need to get reoriented around the garden? Come along to one of the Open Garden Days, Happening every 3rd Sunday from May to October at the farm. The next Open Garden Day is this Sunday, August 17th from 10-11:00 am at 434 Burnt Mill Rd, Chadds Ford, PA 19317. Additional information can be found HERE.
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Reminder: This Friday, August 15th is the last day to drop off donations.
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*This newsletter was made with the assistance of AI* |
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