Borough of Kennett Square

Borough of Kennett Square A sense of history, a commitment to progress. The official page of the Borough of Kennett Square I. II. III. IV.

The Borough of Kennett Square shares news, information, and images with the public through its official website and through Facebook in an effort to reach the growing number of online visitors. While Facebook is intended to help distribute information to a wider audience, the information may become outdated or may be incomplete. In many cases, links are provided to pages on our official website with more details. If questions arise regarding items found on this site, please reference www.kennett-square.pa.us for all official information. General Information
Borough of Kennett Square
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The official page of the Borough of Kennett Square. An online community to learn and communicate with your local government, neighbors & visitors. Policy of Behavior

a) Profanity of any kind shall not be permitted on the webpage. b) Statements and comments of a harassing or threatening nature shall not be permitted on the webpage. c) Discriminatory statements and comments regarding age, gender, race, ethnic origin and/or sexual orientation are not permitted on the webpage. c) Illegal activity of any type shall not be permitted on the webpage. d) Comments singling out individual employees in a negative or unprofessional manner shall be removed. e) Employees and other parties associated with the Borough of Kennett Square shall not engage in self-promotion. Any statements or comments of the above nature shall be removed immediately upon discovery by any of the Facebook administrators. Borough of Kennett Square employees involved in any activity of this nature shall be disciplined by the Borough Manager’s office. Persons who engage in any of the activities described in the “policy of behavior” are subject to being banned from the Borough of Kennett Square page. Responding to Comments

a) Employees shall not engage in comments without the prior approval of their department manager. b) Only the original author of a posting shall respond to comments unless another staff member has been authorized by either the author or the department manager. Borough of Kennett Square – page Ownership

The Borough of Kennett Square is the owner of any and all information contained or freely posted on this webpage. Any comments posted which are deemed disrespectful, derogatory, harassing or unlawful shall be removed without warning. Information posted that may be considered unlawful shall be given to local law enforcement.

After the The Mushroom Festival this weekend, join the Borough Council meeting on Monday, September 14 at 7pm. Meanwhile...
09/11/2026

After the The Mushroom Festival this weekend, join the Borough Council meeting on Monday, September 14 at 7pm. Meanwhile, Celebrate and enjoy the festival weekend 🍄‍🟫🍄🍄‍🟫! We hope to see you Monday, either in person or online via zoom.

Upcoming Borough of Kennett Square Meetings Below is a list of all upcoming KSQ Committee & Council Meetings (as well as...
09/11/2026

Upcoming Borough of Kennett Square Meetings

Below is a list of all upcoming KSQ Committee & Council Meetings (as well as the dates and times of the Mushroom Festival).

All meetings are open to the public and held at Borough Hall (600 S. Broad Street) unless specified otherwise.

Mushroom Festival (State Street)- Saturday, September 12, 10:00am-6:00pm

Mushroom Festival (State Street)- Sunday, September 13, 10:00am-6:00pm

Borough Council Meeting- Monday, September 14 at 7:00pm

Public Safety Committee- Tuesday, September 15 at 5:00pm

Historic Architecture Review Board (HARB)- Tuesday, September 15 at 5:30pm (as needed)

Planning Commission- Tuesday, September 15 at 6:30pm

Shade Tree Commission- Wednesday, September 16 at 4:00pm

Revolving Loan Fund- Thursday, September 17 at 3:00pm

Finance Committee Meeting- Thursday, September 17 at 3:30pm

Zoning Hearing Board- Monday, September 28 at 7:00pm

Important information about this weekend's The Mushroom Festival below.
09/11/2026

Important information about this weekend's The Mushroom Festival below.

At this 25th anniversary of the horrors of 9/11/01, may we never forget, and may we honor with love and remembrance.
09/10/2026

At this 25th anniversary of the horrors of 9/11/01, may we never forget, and may we honor with love and remembrance.

Borough of Kennett Square Notifications (Upcoming Council/Committee Meeting Schedule & Road Closures for the Mushroom Fe...
09/08/2026

Borough of Kennett Square Notifications (Upcoming Council/Committee Meeting Schedule & Road Closures for the Mushroom Festival)

Below is a list of all upcoming KSQ Committee & Council Meetings. All meetings are open to the public and held at Borough Hall (600 S. Broad Street) unless specified otherwise.

Borough Council Meeting- Wednesday, September 9 at 7:00pm

Borough Council Meeting- Monday, September 14 at 7:00pm

Public Safety Committee- Tuesday, September 15 at 5:00pm

Historic Architecture Review Board (HARB)- Tuesday, September 15 at 5:30pm (as needed)

Planning Commission- Tuesday, September 15 at 6:30pm

Shade Tree Commission- Wednesday, September 16 at 4:00pm

Revolving Loan Fund- Thursday, September 17 at 3:00pm

Finance Committee Meeting- Thursday, September 17 at 3:30pm

Zoning Hearing Board- Monday, September 28 at 7:00pm

Below is information on the road closures for the upcoming Mushroom Festival.

Starting Friday, 9/11/26, at 4:30 PM, roads in Kennett Square Borough will be shut down in preparation for the 2026 Mushroom Festival, which will occur on Saturday, 9/12/26, and Sunday, 9/13/26. Please expect significant traffic delays throughout the weekend.

The parking garage, located at 100 E. Linden Street, will be open for parking on Saturday and Sunday for a $20 fee.

All meters in the Borough will be blocked off for parking starting 9/11/26 at 4 PM.

East and West State Street will be closed from Race Street to Garfield Street from Friday at 4:30 PM through Sunday at 11:45 PM.

Union Street will be closed from West Linden Street to Cypress Street from Friday at 4:30 PM through Sunday at 11:45 PM.

S. Broad Street will be closed between State and Cypress from Friday at 4:30 PM through Sunday at 11:45 PM.

Center Street will be closed between State and Cypress from Friday at 4:30 PM through Sunday at 11:45 PM.

Meredith Street will be closed between State and Cypress from Friday at 4:30 PM through Sunday at 11:45 PM.

Lincoln Street will be closed between State and W. Linden Street from Friday at 4:30 PM through Sunday at 11:45 PM.

Lafayette Street will be closed between State and Cypress from Friday at 4:30 PM through Sunday at 11:45 PM.

If you come into town via North Union Street, you will be detoured to either West or East Linden Street, depending on your direction of travel.

South Broad Street from Cypress Street to Mulberry Street and Juniper Street from Church Alley to Sycamore Alley will have no parking signs on Saturday, 9/12/26, for the Car Show, which will occur between 7 AM and 5 PM.

09/08/2026

Come to Anson B Nixon Park to learn what wild fungi grows along our trails.

Join a guided walk through the park led by members of the Philadelphia Mycology Club on Saturday, September 19 at 10:00am and discover the beauty of the many types of fungi growing in the park.

You can register and to see all the learning opportunities offered at the park at the link below.

After your Labor Day Holiday Weekend... Check out the Borough Council meeting on Wednesday, September 9 at 7pm at 600 S....
09/04/2026

After your Labor Day Holiday Weekend... Check out the Borough Council meeting on Wednesday, September 9 at 7pm at 600 S. Broad Street! Take part in what is happening in your Borough! You can join the meeting in person or via Zoom.

09/03/2026

Below are three notifications from the Borough of Kennett Square regarding the garbage/recycling pickup schedule for the week of September 7, a lane closure on E. State Street on Tuesday, September 8, and a Borough Council meeting scheduled for Wednesday, September 9:

Leaf bag and limb collection, as well as garbage/recycling pick up the week of September 7 will be delayed one-day due to Labor Day. For the week of September 7, leaf bag and limb collection will be Tuesday, September 8 and garbage/recycling pickup will be Wednesday, September 9.

On Tuesday, September 8, beginning at 7:00am, crews will conduct tree maintenance to remove hazardous trees and limbs along E. State Street (between S. Willow Street and Union Street). Traffic will be reduced to one lane for most of the day, with brief full-lane closures as needed. Drivers should anticipate delays and plan for additional travel time. The Borough apologizes for any inconvenience and appreciates the community's cooperation and patience.

A Borough Council meeting will take place on Wednesday, September 9 at 7:00pm at Borough Hall (600 S. Broad Street).

09/03/2026

There are openings on several Borough Boards and Commissions including the Planning Commission, Kennett Library Board, Finance Committee, and Revolving Loan Fund Committee.

Anyone interested in serving on one of these Boards can apply at the link below.

https://us.openforms.com/Form/14b84b41-0b51-4665-bf3a-2f10fd2f8cc4

09/02/2026

The Borough, in partnership with the Mayor’s Office, is launching a community-wide competition inviting artists and designers to submit new concepts for the Borough’s official logo and seal.

The submission period for the competition is from September 1 until October 15. The community will be able to vote on the designs from October 16-November 15.

More information about the contest can be found at https://cms8.revize.com/revize/kennettsquarepa/Logo%20Contest%20Press%20Release.pdf?t=202609021347410.

The link to submit designs and to vote can be found https://pollunit.com/polls/KennettSquareLogoCompetition.

Address

600 S Broad Street, Suite 110, Kennett Square
Kennett Square, PA
19348

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+16104446020

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