‘Ghost’ auditor still haunts Kennett
Old financial questions still remain unanswered in the township, prolonging the debate
By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, KennettTimes.com
KENNETT—It started months ago with the release of the township’s 2009-2010 audit. It escalated when questions were raised concerning the authenticity of the audit. Finally, it grew into a wildfire when—after months of petitioning and citizen inquiries...
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...
Headlines of 2011: a retrospective
A look back at a year in local news from the greater Kennett area
By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, KennettTimes.com
Scudder Stevens became the first Democrat elected Township Supervisor in Kennett Township in generations — just one of many news headlines that we saw in 2011.
The New Year: a time for new beginnings, a time for fresh perspectives, but also a time for recollection. From its...
Unionville, Kennett to team up on MLK food drive
KENNETT SQUARE — A massive food collection for the benefit of the Kennett Area Community Service’s Food Cupboard is planned by the Martin Luther King, Jr. CommUNITY Breakfast Committee. Committee organizers are reaching out for food donations and seek volunteers to assist with distribution and collection of the boxes and to organize the donations.
Collection boxes will be placed in local...
Kennett Township nationally recognized
Kennett Township and key residents honored with first place award from Keep America Beautiful
By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, KennettTimes.com
KENNETT — Officials and key residents from Kennett Township were honored nationally for their endeavors to revamp a selected area of the township.
Kennett Township was nominated for their work to beautify the abandoned area between the entrance and...
County announces new emergency assistance registry
The Chester County Emergency Services Department has released new information to local municipalities regarding the new Special Needs Registry
By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, Kennetttimes.com
WEST CHESTER — Bucks,Chester and Montgomery Counties have jointly developed a new emergency service, the Special Needs Registry, in order to better accommodate handicapped and elder residents in their...
Kennett Township wraps up 2011
Kennett Township officials talk infrastructure, employment, and public safety in their last meeting before the New Year
By P.J. D’Annunzio Staff Writer, KennettTimes.com
KENNETT — Monday saw the Kennett Township Board of Supervisors meet for the last time before their Reorganization Meeting on January 3rd, 2012.
“The supervisors met with residents from the Willow Glen subdivision to discuss...
Most of Kennett area to change congressional district
Kennett township to be split, borough to stay in Pitts’ district, New Garden to 7th
By Mike McGann, Editor, KennettTimes.com
The new proposed Congressional redistricting map splits townships and would move much of the area from U.S. Rep. Joe Pitts' district to that of U.S. Rep. Pat Meehan's.
Assuming new redistricting maps released Tuesday withstand likely court challenges, U.S. Rep....
Kennett Historical Commission honored
Chester County Parks and Recreation Department recognizes Kennett Township Historical Commission in atlas project effort
By PJ D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, KennettTimes.com
The Kennett Township Historical Commission accepts recognition by the county.
KENNETT—Karen Marshall, the Heritage Preservation Coordinator for Chester County’s Parks and Recreation Department , gave special recognition...
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...
