Blood drive, Friday, in New Garden
New Garden Township is partnering with American Red Cross to hold a blood drive here at the township building.
TO REGISTER: please visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter: newgarden to schedule an appointment.
When: Friday, January 13th, 2023
Where: 299 Starr Road, Landenberg, PA 19250
Time: 10:00 am.m to 3:00 p.m.
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...
New Garden Twp. Police seeking input
Online survey available for residents, business owners
New Garden Township residents can’t say the police aren’t interested in their opinions. The department has announced its first online survey, and is seeking feedback on a host of issues from residents.
“We are always looking for ways to improve our service. We believe this effort will help us achieve this goal,” said Police Chief Gerald...
Alleged longtime vandal arrested in New Garden
Police say juvenile defaced buildings with “VANE” and “MOVE” tags
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
A vandal who has systematically defaced property in New Garden Township since the summer of 2012 has been arrested, police said on Thursday, May 1.
In a news release, police said the graffiti tags “VANE” or “MOVE” have been prominently displayed on...
Deteriorating bridges to cause woes for motorists
Collapse in New Garden spurs closure, rust in Kennett prompts another
As weather and age continue to take their toll on the area’s infrastructure, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced a bridge closing in Kennett Township, and New Garden Township has notified residents that a road will be closed due to a bridge collapse.
PennDOT said it would close the state-owned...
Possibility of regional police force advances
Borough Council vote sets up free state study on feasibility
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Kennett Square Borough Manager Brant Kucera (from left) discusses finances as Borough Council President Leon R. Spencer Jr. and Mayor Matt Fetick listen.
A quarterly assessment of finances, an update on the proposed historic district map and ordinance, and an analysis of the feasibility...
Police: Time to clean out medicine cabinets
Area departments participating in National Prescription Drug Take Back
For the fifth year in a row, the Kennett Square Police Department will join other area departments in partnering with the U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration for the next National Prescription Drug Take Back on Saturday, April 26.
The event will be held at the police station – 115 N. Broad St., Kennett...
New Garden police make 2 DUI arrests within hours
Separate incidents occur in early morning of Friday, March 28
Newell Everett
On Friday, March 28, at 12:58 a.m., a New Garden Township officer observed a Toyota being driven erratically in the 9100 block of Gap Newport Pike, crossing the center double line several times, police said. A traffic stop was conducted in the 8700 block of Gap Newport Pike, and contact was made with the driver, Newell...
Ex-New Garden Twp. supervisor enters guilty plea
Warren E. Reynolds admits to 5 counts of possessing child pornography
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Warren E. Reynolds
A former New Garden Township supervisor pleaded guilty on Tuesday, March 4, in Chester County Court to five counts of possession of child pornography.
Warren E. Reynolds, 52, of Avondale, who had originally been charged with more than 500 counts, entered the...
New Garden grapples with shortage of salt, money
Supervisors vote to approve $186,000 loan for capital expenditures
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Public Works Director Kenneth Reed discusses the toll that recent storms have taken on the township.
Attendees at Monday night’s New Garden Township meeting learned that road salt and money remain in short supply – conditions that paved the way for the supervisors’ reluctant...
