PennDOT: Construction planned on Kennett Pike

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has announced the following roadwork in the area for the upcoming week so that motorists can anticipate travel delays.
Crews will be working on utility installation on Kennett Pike in Kennett Township on Wednesday, Jan. 29, and Thursday, Jan. 30, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Lane restrictions will be in effect between Maple Lane and Hamorton Cutoff...
PennDOT: Road spruce-ups continue through holidays

Scheduled work includes Kennett, New Garden Townships
Area roadwork has been scheduled this week, said an announcement on Friday, Dec. 20, from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT). PennDOT wants motorists to be mindful of possible delays.
Utility installation on U.S. 1 in Concord Township will result in lane closure between Brinton Lake Road and Rt. 322 through Jan. 17. The...
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...
Better watch out: Santa Claus to visit area

St. Nick is touring communities served by Longwood Fire Co.
Santa Claus is making pre-Christmas visits throughout the area, courtesy of a Longwood Fire Company truck.
You better watch out: Santa Claus will benefit from the services of a Longwood Fire Company truck to make some pre-Christmas calls.
Jolly ol’ St. Nick himself will be touring the area served by Longwood’s fire and rescue service....
PennDOT: Scheduled maintenance may delay drivers

Crews will be working on U.S. 1, Birmingham and Street Roads
Area roadwork has been scheduled this week, said an announcement from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), which wants motorists to be mindful of possible delays.
Crews will be working to remove vegetation on southbound U.S. 1 in Kennett Township between Parkersville Road and Rt. 52. The maintenance will be done from...
Kennett reports large surplus, healthy finances

Township’s assets exceed liabilities by $18.9M, includes fund surpluses
By Rick Marts, Staff Writer, The Times
KENNETT — Township Manager Lisa Moore reported Monday night in her quarterly financial report that the township continues to be in a very healthy financial state, with assets surpassing liabilities by $18,912,124.
Almost half of this positive balance is in the township’s General...
Letter: Leff says thank you to Kennett

To The Editor,
To the Residents of Kennett Township:
I’d like to thank the residents of Kennett Township for electing me to the Board of Supervisors. The broad range of support for my platform and the wonderful effort of all those who helped my campaign were evident in my winning all four precincts. I’d also like to thank my opponent, Jim Przywitowski, “P12”, for his dedication and...
Leff wins in Kennett; GOP sweeps county races

Democrats get control of Kennett Board of Supervisors
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Kennett Township Democrat Richard Leff won his Township Supervisor race against Republican Jim Przywitowski, effectively giving Democrats control of the township Board of Supervisors for the first time in recent memory, in one of the area’s few contested local races in Tuesday’s elections.
Leff defeated...
Letter: Stevens supports Leff in Kennett

To The Editor,
I’ve known and worked with both Richard Leff and Jim Przywitowski for several years. I have been asked by various residents whether I will endorse either for election on November 5th as Supervisor of Kennett Township. It is now time to publicly declare my choice: I support Richard Leff.
Here’s my main reason why. Since becoming involved in township affairs I’ve been amazed...
Letter: Experience doesn’t tell whole story in Kennett

To The Editor,
‘Experience’ is not the whole story in Kennett Township Supervisors election
On November 5, either Richard Leff or Jim Przywitowski will be elected to replace Michael Elling, retiring Kennett Township Supervisor.
Mr. Elling has become an increasingly unpopular and divisive figure of late, and Mr. Przywitowski is his long-time political ally. Therefore, Mr. Przywitowski is now...