Letter: Stevens says thanks to Kennett

To the Editor: I want to extend my thanks and sincere appreciation to all Kennett Township voters for exercising their privilege by coming out to vote on November 8th. The voters sent a very clear message that there is a need for change in the governance of the Township. As your newly elected Supervisor, I look forward to serving the residents and meeting the challenges confronting Kennett Township...

Stevens wins in Kennett landslide

Democratic challenger Scudder Stevens ousted incumbent Allan Falcoff, 1,226 to 795 after heated supervisor race By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, KennettTimes.com Democrat Scudder Stevens is in a celebratory mood Tuesday night after defeating incumbent supervisor Allan Falcoff in Kennett. KENNETT — In a time when the nation’s citizens are occupying cities left and right in the name of justice,...

Kennett supervisor race still heated with one day left

Election Day is tomorrow and both contenders—Allan Falcoff and Scudder Stevens—continue to exchange broadsides over the issues each considers the most pressing By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, KennettTimes.com KENNETT — The heated words between Kennett Township’s incumbent Allan Falcoff and Democratic challenger Scudder Stevens have reached a fever pitch, with both candidates and their...

Letter: Kennett has crisis of credibility

To the Editor: I must disagree with former Supervisor Charles Shoemaker who recently asserted that “[t]here is no crisis in Kennett Township.” I assert that there is a critical crisis of credibility, performance, transparency and integrity, by the current Supervisors. While it is true that I have been provided some of the documentation that I requested, the guts of it has been denied me. It...

Letter: Kennett needs a qualified leader

To The Editor: This Election, I’m going to vote for a Qualified Leader! A good leader knows how and when to listen. A good leader knows he can never be right all of the time.

Letter: Falcoff has been a benefit to Kennett

To The Editor, For many decades my family and I have lived in Kennett Township and have been closely involved with its governance. I was part of the group that helped to establish the Anson B. Nixon Park and am a member of the Kennett Area Park Authority. I take great pride in being an active participant in Kennett Township affairs. I have always felt Kennett Township was a desirable place to live.

Letter: Kennett Township needs transparent supervisors

To The Editor: The PA Sunshine Law clearly states, the actions and deliberations of municipal officials are public business. Passed in 1986/ amended in 1998, the Law’s purpose is to protect the rights of citizens to know what is occurring in their municipality and governing agencies.  In the preamble of the Sunshine Law is written  “openness keeps residents more informed and allows for increased...

Letter: Kennett hiding financial information

To The Editor Robert Listerman, who is Allan Falcoff’s campaign manager, wants you to believe that the big issue in Kennett Township is an outrageous request for the Township’s financial data that he claims will expose the private information of township employees.  According to Intuit, the software company that created their Quickbooks software, protected information can be easily...

Kennett supervisors, public wrangle over Right to Know dispute

Monday evening’s Board of Supervisors meeting saw fire from residents over lack of answers regarding audit By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, KennettTimes.com The Kennett Township Board of Supervisors reacts to public complaints about financial records during Monday night's board meeting. From left, Robert Hammaker, Michael Elling and Allan Falcoff. KENNETT — Most fires start as small...

Letter: Falcoff spending tax money to prevent release of public information

To The Editor: Kennett Township Supervisor Allan Falcoff has already spent $14,000 of your tax money and will spend upwards of $60,000, in order to contest the ruling of the Hearing Officer in the Right To Know request.  Mr. Falcoff directed  the Township Solicitor to file suit in Common Pleas court to appeal the decision of the Hearing Officer which ordered Kennett Township to release the requested...