McCarthy addresses crash, hears residents’ worries
Following Kennett Police Chief Albert McCarthy’s seizure-induced crash, township residents gathered to hear his side of the story, ask questions
By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, KennettTimes.com
Kennett Police Chief Albert McCarthy.
KENNETT — As a police chief, Albert McCarthy is constantly under the microscope of the public eye.
Knowing this all too well, and as a result of his Oct....
Kennett loses close one to Great Valley, 12-14
Despite the excellent weather on Saturday, the Demons were unable to pull out a win at the Patriots’ homecoming game
By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, KennettTimes.com
Kennett's Jordan Lardani dives for yardage against Great Valley, Saturday. Lardani led the Demons with 112 yards rushing.
MALVERN — At the onset of Saturday’s contest between the Demons and the Patriots, many thought...
Kennett Police Chief’s crash raises safety, practicality concerns
Supervisors: no plan to add additional permanent police officers
By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, KennettTimes.com
KENNETT — In the wake of this month’s incident involving the township police chief colliding with a Delaware woman and leaving the scene of the accident — both attributed to the chief’s medical issues — township officials said this week that the long-term plan...
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...
Job Fair in Kennett, Oct. 19
KENNETT — Our second annual free community job fair is being held on Wednesday October 19th from 10 am – 2 pm at the Kennett Friends Meeting House ~ 125 West Sickle Street ~ Kennett Square, PA 19348
Sponsored by Susan Rzucidlo, Executive Director of SPEAK Unlimited Inc. There is NO COST attend or to reserve a table but companies need to call no later than Tuesday October 18th, 2011.
A few of...
Letter: Kennett taxes too high
To The Editor:
Kennett Township residents, our taxes are too high! Our Township Supervisors, led by Allan Falcoff, claim our taxes are the 4th lowest of the surrounding Townships. Don’t be fooled. The Supervisors conveniently do not include the .5% Earned Income Tax (EIT), which dwarfs our Township property taxes, in their figures.
The Township’s 2011 budget projects that property taxes...
Chester County Futures fights poverty through education
Chester county futures seeks to increase opportunities for students by preparing them for college
By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, KennettTimes.com
EXTON—In this day and age it’s easy to take education for granted. But for some, a college education is a more elusive asset.
Otherwise bright students struggle in school or do not consider college as a possibility because of low economic status;...
‘Nailing’ the right look with polish
Dos and donts for happy, classy nails
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, KennettTimes.com
I have written about my obsessive behavior many times before. And, every time I shed light on the intensity of my compulsions, I understand that it reveals a little bit more of my craziness. HOWEVER, it just goes to show the level of dedication to this column.
That being said, I tend to have a slight preoccupation...
Kennett outruns Sun Valley, 52-33
Back and forth battle keeps Demons in hunt for playoff berth
By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, KennettTimes.com
Kennett's Barry Tomasetti Jr. breaks into the open field against Sun Valley.
ASTON — Tennis or football? It was hard to tell due to the back and forth scoring. And with the amount of questionable calls from the officials — enough to turn even the mildest Kennett fan into...
Stevens: ‘the system is not working’
Supervisor candidate alleges lack of transparency in Kennett operation
[EDITOR’S NOTE:] This is the first of a series of stories about local candidates running for election this November. Stevens’ opponent, Allan Falcoff, will be featured tomorrow.
By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, KennettTimes.com
Scudder Stevens
KENNETT — The issues facing the township are as vast as they are...
