County approves $2.9M in revitalization grants
Kennett Sq., Coatesville, So. Coatesville among grantees
WEST CHESTER — The Chester County Commissioners approved $2.9 million in Community Revitalization Program (CRP) grants, Tuesday.
“Over the years, CRP grants have helped to improve communities across Chester County, focusing on urban areas,” said Commissioners’ Chair Ryan Costello. “In addition to improving the public health and...
Borough Council agenda shows Kennett Square is thriving
Municipal tax rate may be high, but Borough Manager says service quality makes it worth it
By Rick Marts, Correspondent, The Times
KENNETT — While international and national news reports show the Mideast in dangerous disarray and our own borders being flooded with homeless refugee children from Latin America, the Borough of Kennett Square is moving forward at full speed with infrastructure improvements,...
Kennett supervisors host roundtable to discuss Anson B. Nixon Park
Approvals given for easement payments, parking ordinance advertising, and bikeway payments
Representatives of the Kennett Area Park Authority, Kennett Square Borough Council, and the Kennett Township Board of Supervisors and manager met on Monday evening to discuss the past, present, and future of Anson B. Nixon Park.
By Rick Marts, Correspondent, The Times
KENNETT — The highlight of Monday night’s...
Police Blotter: Two hurt in Cypress crash
KENNETT SQUARE — Borough police said two people were injured in a serious car accident, in the early morning hours Sunday on West Cypress Street.
Police said an SUV was allegedly traveling at a high rate of speed, eastbound, when it went off the roadway and hit a utility pole. After striking the pole, the vehicle overturned and spun, police said, ejecting one of the occupants. The vehicle then...
Kennett artist’s work to be highlighted at World Meeting of Families
Neilson Carlin at work in his Kennett Square studio.
KENNETT SQUARE — Kennett Square artist Neilson Carlin has been commissioned to create the focal artwork for the Eighth World Meeting of Families to be held in Philadelphia, Sept. 22 to 27, 2015.
Carlin was contacted by Bishop John McIntyre and commissioned by the Archdiocese of Philadelphia to create a painting of the Holy Family for the...
Kennett Council appoints Thomas to Architectural Review Board
Council President highlights graduation and landscaping work of Kennett High School students
By Rick Marts, Correspondent, The Times
John Thomas and Police Chief Zunino discuss life in Kennett Square before Monday night;s meeting of the Borough Council at the Red Clay Room in Kennett Square.
KENNETT — Monday night’s 20-minute meeting of the Kennett Square Borough Council was a relatively subdued...
Police blotter: DUI, Fleeing charges for Oxford man
KENNETT SQUARE — Borough police report the following incidents in recent weeks:
Borough police report arresting Miguel Perez, 26, Oxford, on May 31 at Baltimore Pike and Onix Drive. He was charged with for Fleeing or Attempting to Elude Police, False Identification to Law Enforcement, driving while under the influence, and traffic related offenses. Perez, police said, was video-arraigned by the...
Letter: Library board has failed on relocation
To The Editor:
Two decades ago, the Bayard Taylor Memorial Library Board announced the need for a new library facility. This facility still does not exist and apparently will not be available for at least another decade. The Boards over the years have made decisions and proposals that the community simply does not support.
The community rejected the Board’s current suggestion to use the...
Winter of 2013-2014 yields nine borough heroes
Council approves ‘3rd Thursdays on State Street’ to help merchants recoup lost sales
Kennett Square Borough employees and officials were honored this week for their exceptional efforts during this past winter’s extreme weather. From left: These recipients included John Vernon, department assistant director; John Morris, streets department foreman; Eric Petrucci; Mark “Jake”...
Born Sisters CD release party a hometown affair
Country roots for so. Chester County siblings at Flash, May 31
By Denny Dyroff, Correspondent, The Times
Born Sisters, the Chester County duo of Kristen and Kara Zack, will celebrate the release of their new CD with a special show at The Flash, May 31.
When the Born Sisters headline a “CD Release Show” at The Flash in Kennett Square on May 31, it will be a hometown event for the sweet-singing...
