And…right back into campaign season

No rest for the weary, as Election 2014 kicks into high gear, already By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times Now that we’ve gotten that pesky election out of the way, it’s time for the campaign to get started. Think I’m kidding? Then why is Gov. Tom Corbett in the county today, kicking off his 2014 campaign? And why has the jostling for state legislative and congressional seats already begun? Traditionally,...

Few shakeups in county on Primary day

A handful of incumbents bounced at municipal level; county slates set By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times Tuesday’s Primary election largely set up this November’s election slate — although in a handful of municipal races, incumbent supervisor candidates were knocked off their party’s ballot. Turnout for the election was very light: just 10.45% of voters registered as Republican or Democrat...

Kennett Sq. Council approves lighting amendment

Vote means lights can be installed at high school football field; neighbors may sue  By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, The Times The Kennett Square Borough Council, by amending the borough’s zoning ordinance, appeared to clear the way for Kennett High School installing lights like these at the school’s football stadium, but neighbors are considering filing suit against the...

KCSD and residents tackle stadium lights

Borough Council could decide lighting issue Monday night By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, KennettTimes.com The fate of these lights — shown last summer as the model originally slated to be installed at Kennett High School’s football field — may be decided at Monday night’s Kennett Square Borough Council meeting. KENNETT SQUARE — During Monday night’s KCSD Board meeting, Kathy...

Troop 619 explores good citizenship

Kennett Square’s only Hispanic Boy Scout troop sat in on Tuesday night’s Kennett Square Borough Council meeting By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, KennettTimes.com Boy Scouts from Troop 619 attended this week's Kennett Square Borough Council meeting as part their work on citizenship. Pictured: (back row) Scout Master Joseph Leightner. Jesus Melendez, Jose Luna, Asst. Scout Master Ed...

Leon Spencer returns

The beloved former Mayor of Kennett Square returns to fill a new role as borough councilman By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, KennettTimes.com Leon Spencer KENNETT SQUARE — Leon Spencer’s work is not done. The man who was at the helm of Kennett Square as mayor for a decade is back in the newly elected station of borough councilman. In that role he seeks to continue a lifetime of service to...

Kennett Square’s Zunino honored

Police Chief Edward Zunino was recognized for 35 years of dedicated poilce work to Kennett Square on Monday night By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, KennettTimes.com Kennett Square Police Chief Edward Zunino as honored Monday night for his 35 years of service to the borough. From left Zunino, Mayor Matthew Fettick and Chster County Deputy District Attorney Steve Kelly KENNETT SQUARE — Borough...

KS Council overrules board on Senior Center windows

Vinyl windows given OK for alley install; residents offer complaints about parking in the borough By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, KennettTimes.com KENNETT SQUARE — Sometimes, it’s better to be warm, safe and energy efficient than historically accurate. Borough Council moved Monday night to overrule the borough’s Architectural Review Board and allow the installation of vinyl windows...