The New Garden Township Police Department is looking for a man they say robbed the PCS Metro Cellular Store at 345 Scarlett Rd. in Kennett Square on July 3 at 5:16 p.m. A store employee told police that the suspect brandished a black handgun that was partially covered with a bandana and demanded cash. He … Continue reading »
KAU Little League announces District 28 award winners
The KAU Little League recognized several baseball and softball players and volunteers at the recent District 28 Little League Banquet in West Chester. Each year, District 28 presents awards to players, parents, and other volunteers from every league to recognize them for their athletic achievements, sportsmanship, and dedication to their respective teams and organizations. KAU … Continue reading »
Shop locally this holiday season
Along the bucolic avenue of State Street in Kennett Square lay Ashley Austin, a smart and sassy and sophisticated haven for women’s clothing and accessories. It’s not alone. Neighbors Pink Lily, Torelli’s, Green Eyed Lady, Chantilly Blue and the Frolic! Boutique are also paens for fashion, tucked within a few blocks of each other, in … Continue reading »
Budget talks in Kennett Square
By Steve Hoffman Staff Writer With no tax increase in the offing, there was a sparse turnout for the special meeting convened on Monday night to discuss the Kennett Square Borough budget. Under the proposed 2012 spending plan, the millage rate will remain at 4.85 mills for another year as the borough works within the … Continue reading »
Township historical group given achievement award
By Richard L. Gaw Staff Writer The Kennett Township Historical Commission was presented with an award of achievement for its work on completing the township’s 2011 Historical Resource Atlas Project, a yearly yardstick measure of the township’s historical buildings. The recognition was given by The Chester County Historic Preservation Network (CCHPN) at the township’s board … Continue reading »
New life for buildings in Anson B. Nixon Park
Archer & Buchanan Architecture, Ltd., has completed a master plan for the adaptive reuse of three historic structures located in Anson B. Nixon Park in Kennett Square. “These old buildings formed the nucleus of the municipal water works system when they were constructed in the 1920s,” said architect Daniel Russoniello of Archer & Buchanan. “One … Continue reading »
Kennett Square officials unveil 2012 budget
By Steve Hoffman Staff Writer Kennett Square Borough officials unveiled the proposed 2012 budget on Monday night and, as expected, there will likely be no tax increase necessary to balance the budget. The millage rate will remain at 4.85 mills for another year as the borough works within the confines of a budget that is … Continue reading »
Lessons from Election Day
Here are a few things that we learned from the Nov. 8 election: ✔ It’s never a good idea to repeat a referendum after it gets rejected by voters. There’s something inherently disrespectful about giving voters the opportunity to have their say on an issue… and then putting that exact same issue on the ballot … Continue reading »
Stevens’ victory sends clear message for township’s future governance
By Richard L. Gaw Staff Writer On the evening of the election night of November 8, moments after he had just defeated incumbent Allan Falcoff, current township board supervisor, by a vote of 1,225 to 795 – in a virtual sweep of all four precincts – Scudder Stevens, the newest member of the Kennett Township … Continue reading »
Food drive helps families and pets
By John Chambless Staff Writer This is the season of giving, but at Blitz Automotive in Kennett Square, that season never ends. For the past four years, owner Bob Blittersdorf has made his business a drop-off point for food donations that go right back to the Kennett Square community. Donations may increase at this time … Continue reading »
