Letter: a call for action in Kennett
To The Editor,
Last week, at the Kennett Township Board of Supervisors meeting, dozens of concerned residents came to voice their concerns about repeated, annoying and unsafe discharges of firearms in township neighborhoods. The residents had called the police on numerous occasions and spoke with the homeowner, all to no avail, despite dangerous, high-powered rifles being fired with no berm to...
Kennett residents petition for restoration of work sessions
Residents argue cancelled meetings should come back, board defers decision
By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, The Times
The Kennett Township building used to host midday work sessions of the Board of Supervisors, but the sessions were suspended by a voter of the board. More than 100 residents filed a petition asking them to be reinstated.
KENNETT — During Monday night’s Kennett Township Board...
Stevens claims Elling violated Sunshine Act
Supervisors spar over easement; residents ask why trail requirement was dropped
By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, The Times
Kennett Township Supervisors chair Michael Elling listens as residents ask how the final terms on a conservation easement for the Schmidt property on MacFarlan Road.
KENNETT — For a second time this year, a township supervisor has accused one of his colleagues of misconduct...
New Garden debates importance of audio recordings
Township supervisors discuss the fate of audio records from past Board meetings
By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, The Times
NEW GARDEN — What started as an aid to a new township secretary will now serve as a full audio archive of the township’s Board of Supervisors, after the board voted last week to formally change a policy that previously directed the recordings of board meeting...
MacFarlan easement sparks more debate
Stevens asks that Elling recuse himself from vote; questions continue about procedure
By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, KennettTimes.com
Kennett Township Supervisors Scudder Stevens (left) and Robert Hammaker discuss a potential easement, Monday night.
KENNETT — At first, it seemed to be just another run of the mill vote. However, when Supervisor Scudder Stevens asked that Board of Supervisors...
Right to Know dispute still rages in Kennett
The legal battle between Stevens and supervisors colleagues over the right to view records continues
By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, KennettTimes.com
Stevens claimed that his right to view financial documents as a supervisor is being suppressed by the Township.
KENNETT — During Monday night’s Board of Supervisor’s meeting, old issues stemming from the release of the 2009-2010 audits and...
Kennett Twp. discusses conduct policy, task forces
Dialogue regarding new meeting conduct policies and the proposed task forces in the Township reveals divisions between supervisors
By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, KennettTimes.com
Chairman Michael Elling presented two tentative proposals pertaining to meeting conduct and citizen task forces Monday night.
KENNETT — Following the raucousness of an emotional citizenry during last month’s...
Do-over: Kennett Twp. will redo controversial 2009-10 audits
Under intense pressure by residents, supervisors agree to a re-audit of the township’s questioned 2009-2010 fiscal records
By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, KennettTimes.com
Kennett Township Supervisors Robert Hammaker (left) and Michael Elling answer quesrions from residents about the 2009 and 2010 township audit, Monday night. Supervisors, under some public pressure, agreed to authorize a...
Ordinance requires homeowners’ consent for hunters
A new ordinance enacted by Kennett Township requires hunters to obtain written consent from property owners whose lands are being traversed
By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, KennettTimes.com
KENNETT — The list of safety measures has been lengthened for local deer hunters as the Kennett Township Board of Supervisors enacted a new hunting ordinance Monday night geared toward protecting local...
