Stevens sworn in as Kennett Township supervisor

Scudder Stevens becomes the first Democrat to earn a seat on the Kennett Township Board of Supervisors By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, KennettTimes.com New Kennett Township Supervisor Scudder Stevens takes the oath of office Tuesday night. KENNETT — In front of a packed crowd including residents, committee heads, police and fire officials, and the township government, newly elected Kennett...

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.

Kennett audit — and auditor — raises concerns

The release of the 2009-2010 audit of Kennett Township has been the subject of controversy for some residents and political figures since its introduction in July By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, KennettTimes.com KENNETT — With one side arguing a lack of transparency and questions about how money was spent and the other claiming politics trumping common sense and township employee’s...

Kennett’s Allan Falcoff seeks re-election

Incumbent argues his experience and continuing current course best bet for township’s future [EDITOR’S NOTE:] This is the second of a series of stories about local candidates running for election this November. Falcoffs’ opponent, Scudder Stevens, was profiled yesterday. By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, KennettTimes.com Allan Falcoff KENNETT — Despite the autumn chill...

Kennett Township politics: not up for debate

Kennett Township’s Board of Supervisors Chairman Allan Falcoff declined the offer to publicly debate his chief political rival, Scudder Stevens By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, KennettTimes.com KENNETT — Board of Supervisors chair Allan Falcoff’s rejection to a debate offer proposed by Democratic contender Scudder Stevens served to add fuel to the fire in an already tense political...