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...
Kennett Senior Center Yard Sale, June 7
KENNETT SQUARE — The Kennett Area Senior Center sponsors its “Annual Indoor Yard Sale” on Saturday, June 7 from 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. The Yard Sale is getting better and better! Come pick up decorations for the home, kitchen supplies, appliances, puzzles, toys, clothing and much, much more! Hamburgers, hot dogs, chili dogs, chips and drinks will be available for purchase.
Happy to shoulder blame for ‘Jack’s Fault’
Kennett music teacher one of many local ties to area band
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
The members of Jack’s Fault, a local rock and blues cover band, include Sean Patton (from left), Jo Huxster, Ken Genovesi, and Robert Huxster.
A Kennett Square resident who visited the borough’s La Verona restaurant last month did so at the urging of friends who recommended the...
New Garden gets report on permanent police station
Supervisors hear array of options, challenges for new facility
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Former New Garden Township Supervisor Bob Norris (right) addresses the board as Police Chief Gerald R. Simpson, who assisted him in compiling a report on a new police facility, looks on.
Whether the provisionally-housed New Garden Township Police Department remains on its own or becomes...
Thousands turn out for Kennett Run
Annual run raises money for area charities
By Hannah Christopher, Road running columnist, The Times
Runners take off from the start of The Kennett Run, Saturday. The annual road racing in Kennett Square race event helps raise funds for a number of local charities.
KENNETT SQUARE — On Saturday, the borough was taken over by a lively and sporty event involving thousands of people in our area.
Route...
Community members invited to build bridges
Bi-monthly meetings promote growth of peaceful, inclusive community
The public is invited to join a group of Kennett-area citizens committed to “Bridging the Community” on Wednesday, May 14, at 7 p.m. at The Market at Liberty Place.
This community group, which has been meeting for more than 15 years, promotes the philosophy of creating a peaceful, progressive and inclusive community. Meetings...
New Garden Police: Worker stole from employer
24-year-old man accused of defrauding company of more than $500
Dale Cole
On Tuesday, April 22, at 1:39 p.m., the New Garden Police Department responded to the report of an employee theft discovered in the 900 block of West Cypress Street, police said. Upon arrival, the regional loss prevention manager had the employee, Dale E. Cole, 24, of Nottingham, in his office, accused of individual acts...
Kennett’s Cinco De Mayo is area’s best
13th annual festival of food, music and fun looks bigger than ever
By Denny Dyroff, Correspondent, The Times
The food, music and pageantry of Kennett Square’s annual Cinco De Mayo festival will be on full display, Sunday.
If you’re in search of the best Cinco de Mayo celebration in the United States, the most logical place to look would be downtown Los Angeles — especially along...
