Kennett Township

06/08/2026

The Trails & Sidewalks Committee Meeting scheduled for Wednesday, June 10th has been CANCELLED. All business will be deferred until the next regularly scheduled meeting on Wednesday, July 8th at 3:00 pm in the Public Meeting Room.

06/03/2026

📅 Kennett Township June 2026 Meeting Schedule 📅

Stay informed and get involved in your community! Here are the upcoming Township meetings for June:

🏛️ Board of Supervisors – June 3 & 17 at 7:00 PM
🏛️ Historical Commission – June 4 at 7:00 PM
🚒 Kennett Fire & EMS Commission (KFERC) – June 9 at 5:00 PM
📋 Planning Commission – June 9 at 7:00 PM
🚶 Trails & Sidewalks Committee – June 10 at 3:00 PM
❌ Zoning Hearing Board Meeting (June 11) – Cancelled
🌿 Environmental Advisory Council – June 23

🔔 Please remember that meeting dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Be sure to check the Township calendar for the latest updates and details before attending.

🌐 Visit the Township calendar for meeting information and any schedule changes.

05/30/2026

📜 SPEAKING OF HISTORY 📜

Hear Ye! Congress Declares Independence! A Semi-quincentennial Commemoration

Join the community on Saturday, June 6 at 2:00 PM at Kennett Library for a special event commemorating the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States and the approval of the Declaration of Independence by the Continental Congress.

Experience the Declaration as it may have been heard 250 years ago. Listen to the powerful words that united the colonies and shaped a nation during the Revolutionary War.

Doors open at 1:30 PM. Reserve your seat by visiting the event page.
🇺🇸 Celebrate history, reflection, and the enduring spirit of independence.

05/29/2026

🚧 The Chandler Mill Road bridge is now CLOSED.

🚧 Chandler Mill Road Bridge Closure 🚧

The temporary reopening period for the Chandler Mill Road Bridge has concluded, and the bridge is now CLOSED to all traffic.

Drivers should expect the closure to remain in place. Please do not attempt to drive around barricades or traffic control devices.

Safe travels!

05/29/2026

Codes Corner:

Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance
Ever wonder who decides where neighborhoods, parking lots, landscaping, and sidewalks go; or why do some projects seem to take forever? Behind nearly every new development in the Township is a process called Subdivision and Land Development, the rulebook that shapes the future of the community around us. It’s more than paperwork and engineering plans; it’s the reason emergency vehicles can access homes or neighborhoods don’t flood after heavy rains. This process acts like the Township’s quality-control system for growth, balancing private property rights with the long-term needs of the community.

The Township received a grant in 2024 from Chester County Planning Commission (CCPC) to support updates to the 2006 Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance. Township staff and Planning Commission have worked closely with CCPC over the last 18 months to develop an updated ordinance that examines the existing rules and proposes revisions where appropriate. Drafting is nearly complete and is expected to be referred to the public comment and adoption consideration process before the end of 2026. The Board of Supervisors must hold a public hearing and vote to adopt the proposed ordinance before any changes are enacted.

Have questions? Please call at 610-388-1300 or email at [email protected]
Katelynn Morgenstern, PP, AICP, Director of Planning & Zoning

05/27/2026

☀️ READYCHESCO EXTREME HEAT ALERTS ☀️

Stay informed and prepared this summer by signing up for ReadyChesCo, Chester County’s official emergency notification system. Subscribers can receive important emergency and non-emergency alerts directly to their phone or email.

NEW in 2026: Public Health subscribers can now receive Extreme Heat Health Alert notifications when dangerously high temperatures are forecasted in Chester County and may impact public health.

Residents can register today at ReadyChesCo.org and choose to receive Chester County Health Department notifications by selecting:
My Subscriptions > County Services > Public Health
Stay safe, stay informed, and be prepared this summer! 🌡️

05/26/2026

🌿 ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COUNCIL MEETING 🌿

The Kennett Township Environmental Advisory Council will hold a hybrid meeting today, Tuesday, May 26 at 7:00 PM in the Public Meeting Room.
The complete agenda and Zoom link can be found on the Township website. We encourage residents to stay informed and participate!

05/25/2026

The Kennett Township Supervisors are ready for the Memorial Day Parade!

05/25/2026

The Kennett Township Administrative Offices are closed today, Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day. Offices will reopen and resume normal business hours on Tuesday, May 26.

Today, we honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. We also extend our gratitude to all who have served. Wishing everyone a safe and meaningful Memorial Day.