Kennett Board of Supervisors thinking big, acting local
By Eliza Mohler, Staff Writer, The Times
Real estate developer John Lynch (standing, far left) and Kennett Township Chief of Police Lydell Nolt (seated, far right) discuss plans for the Sinclair Springs development with residents.
KENNETT – The Board of Supervisors looked to the future during Wednesday night’s meeting as they agreed to move forward with some initiatives to enhance life in the township.
Chief...
Kennett going to the dogs — for bark park
Some of the handcrafted benches and seating being created for Barkington Park in Kennett. Image courtesy Kennett Township.
By Eliza Mohler, Staff Writer, The Times
KENNETT – Wednesday’s Board of Supervisors meeting went to the dogs, as Township Manager Lisa Moore gave an update on the benches that are being created by a local woodworker for installation in Barkingfield Park.
Caitlin Abate, from...
Kennett backs fight against Gerrymandering
Township swears in two new police officers
By Eliza Mohler, Staff Writer, The Times
Governor Tom Wolf presents Kennett Township staff with the 2017 Local Government Excellence in Building Community Partnerships award, in recognition of the creation of Barkingfield Park. Courtesy: Kennett Township.
KENNETT – The room was packed during Wednesday’s Board of Supervisors meeting as dozens of citizens...
KHS Robotics team makes winning pitch for Kennett funding
By Eliza Mohler, Staff Writer, The Times
Kennett High School Demon Robotics team member Molly Hunter and mentor Christina Gorman gave a presentation about the team to request funding from Kennett Township for competition support.
KENNETT TOWNSHIP – Kennett High School’s Demons Robotics team were big winners at Wednesday night’s meeting of the Kennett Township Board of Supervisors, securing $5,000...
Kennett Arts Alliance presents plan to boost local arts
By Eliza Mohler, Staff Writer, The Times
Abe Hughes presents plans for the proposed Kennett Arts Alliance to the Kennett Township Board of Supervisors.
KENNETT – The Kennett Arts Alliance presented its initial plan to help cultivate the local art scene at Wednesday night’s meeting of the Kennett Township Board of Supervisors.
Presenter Abe Hughes said the newly formed group is working closely...
Kennett detective honored; police union recognized
Potential for growth of police dept. discussed
By Eliza Mohler, Correspondent, Kennett Times
Kennett Township Detective Amanda Wenrich (right) receiving a special commendation from Chief of Police Lydell Nolt for her extensive work on a home burglary investigation, which led to the arrest of the suspects.
KENNETT – Much of the discussion at the Wednesday night meeting of the Kennett Township Board...
Pegasus announces plans for indoor ag hub in Kennett
SINGAPORE — Half a world away, an international indoor agriculture firm announced plans to build a hub for indoor agriculture in the Kennett Square area — already the nation’s leading source of indoor grown mushrooms.
Monday, at Indoor Ag Con Asia, the indoor agriculture industry’s premier trade conference, international hydroponics expert Pegasus Agriculture Group reinforced its recent...
Kennett Supervisors praise Barrar on bridge project
By Eliza Mohler, Correspondent, The Kennett Times
Kennett Township Supervisor Whitney Hoffman cuts the ribbon to celebrate the opening of Burnt Mill Road bridge, last Friday, as Township Manager Lisa Moore, right, looks on. Photo courtesy Kennett Township.
KENNETT – Wednesday night’s brief meeting of the Kennett Township Board of Supervisors was a mix of old and new business, including an announcement...
Report: Unified emergency services may offer benefits
E. Marlborough plans no tax hike in 2017
By Karen Cresta, Staff Writer, The Times
East Marlborough Township Planning Commission Chair Cuyler Walker discusses a report on potentially unifying emergency services for six area towns with Township Supervisor Bob Weer.
EAST MARLBOROUGH – A first step toward unifying a crazy quilt of emergency services for six area towns may have taken a step forward this...
Kennett unveils proposed community park
New park would be built in five phases, supervisors OK concept
By Kelly O’Hara, Staff Writer, The Times
Erin Gross, landscape designer, presenting plans for Barkingfield Farm Community Park during Wednesday night’s Kennett Township Board of Supervisors meeting.
KENNETT — The plans for Barkingfield Farm Community Park, the first community park in Kennett Township, were front and center...
