Only modest revisions to final Kennett budget
Longtime supervisor Michael Elling retires from Kennett BOS
By Rick Marts, Staff Writer, The Times
Kennett Township Board of Supervisors chair Michael Elling is retiring after serving 18 years as a supervisor. Monday evening was his final public meeting as a member of the board.
KENNETT — Township Manager Lisa Moore opened Monday evening’s public meeting by saying, “The final 2014 operating...
Time for common sense on both sides of cliff talk
Both sides seem more focused on talking points than facts
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Before, we get started here, my thoughts and prayers to the people of Newtown, Conn. It is a community so much like so many parts of Chester County, it is impossible not to feel both sympathy and horror.
As a parent, it chills the blood. I’m not sure there was anything different that could have been done...
Kennett schools to save $670K on bond re-fi
Savings help as property tax revenues continue to slide
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
KENNETT — A series of bond refinancing moves is expected to save the Kennett Consolidated School District some $670,000 over the next fiscal year, offsetting continuing drops in local tax revenue.
The moves were formally approved by the Board of Education, Monday night.
The district will issue two sets of...
KCSD approves 2012-2013 ‘Status Quo’ budget, outlook dubious
Kennett Consolidated School District Board passes budget, calls for 3.89% tax hike
By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, KennettTimes.com
KENNETT SQUARE — With proposed changes in state education funding system and the elimination of the Accountability Block Grant by Gov. Tom Corbett — some school districts were hit harder than others.
While neighboring Unionville is feeling very little...
Kennett releases quarterly financial report
Township officials review first quarter numbers
By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer Kennetttimes.com
KENNETT — During the township Board of Supervisors meeting for the month of May, the township’s treasurer, Lisa Moore, delivered a quarterly financial report — not to be confused with the full 2011 audit expected to be presented during the June meeting — to residents and officials gathered...
Residents voice nearly unanimous plea not to privatize Pocopson Home
More than 200 attend county commissioners’ 2nd information session
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Special to KennettTimes.com
About 230 local residents turned out for a meeting Monday night about the future of the Pocopson Home, with most supporting continued Chester County operation of the 275-bed facility.
DOWNINGTOWN — The venue was larger and the crowd a bit smaller, but the message to the...
No 2012 tax hike for Chester County
Spending cuts offset losses of tax revenue, federal funds
WEST CHESTER — The Chester County Commissioners approved today a budget for 2012 that results in a zero tax increase for county residents.
“This budget reflects the county’s ongoing commitment to provide the best services at the lowest burden to the taxpayer,” said Commissioners’ Chair Terence Farrell.
The operating budget for...
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...
Keeping it fresh: 30 days, 30 different looks
By mixing and matching your wardrobe items, you can extends your fashion palate& budget
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, KennettTimes.com
“I have an irrational fear of wasting a good outfit on an insignificant day.”
Don’t know who said this….but, it makes me laugh and I concur wholeheartedly!
Back in high school a few friends and I kept a “clothes journal.” We would document...
