KENNETT TOWNSHIP: Lisa Moore's preliminary hearing set for April 21

If all goes as planned, you'll be able to watch Lisa Moore's preliminary hearing at 9 a.m. Tuesday, April 21, via video feed. Moore is accused of embezzling more than $3.2 million from Kennett Township, where she worked as township manager.

At the April 15 Board of Supervisors video meeting, Moore's replacement, township manager Eden Ratliff, said, "We're working with our team to get the information to make available to our citizens on our website if you wanted to log in and view the proceeding." 
The hearing will be held before Kennett Square District Judge Al Iacocca. Ratliff explained that the hearing will involve "a review of the evidence to determine if there is enough to proceed to trial."
Moore is currently free on $500,000 unsecured bail.

(Just an FYI: in my experience, preliminary hearings are sometimes postponed at the last minute.)

Also at the supervisors' meeting, township zoning officer Diane Hicks asked homeowners to contact the township before proceeding with any home improvements. She said the staff would determine if a permit would be needed for the work. The township is reviewing permits but cannot issue them until the governor lifts the moratorium.

Board of Supervisors chairman Dr. Richard Leff reminded residents that although the township building is closed to the public, residents can still reach the staff via email or phone. He said there have been five reported cases of COVID-19 in the township so far and encouraged residents to contribute to the local PPE drive at Longwood Fire Co. or one of the local nonprofits like the Kennett Area Community Service or the United Way.

Ratliff thanked the township employees and police for their dedication and hard work throughout the pandemic. Thanks to the road crew's efforts, he said, "We're the best-looking township around. But don't tell the others!"