Happy Thanksgiving: Town Hall Closed Nov 28th & 29th
The Town of Blades will be closed on Thursday November 28th and Friday November 29th so our employees can celebrate and share Thanksgiving with their families. If there is an emergency please contact the Town Administrator Vikki Prettyman at 302-853-0997. If you have a water emergency please contact Brandon Slater at 302-853-2002. Thank you for your understanding and from the Mayor, Council, and all our employees…we wish you a Blessed Thanksgiving.
Home Christmas Light Contest
The town wishes to announce that we will be having a Home Christmas Light Contest! If you wish to decorate your home the Parks Commission will be assigning a judge to go around the town taking pictures and judging the light display at your home. First place is $100, Second Place is $50.00, and Third Place is $25.00. Merry Christmas!
Veterans Day!
The Town of Blades Town Council wishes to thank our Veterans. To all who served and continue to serve our deepest gratitude is with you today and every day!
Please visit our Blades Park to view our Veterans Memorial with flags flanking in honor of our Armed Forces and POW’s.
NOW OPEN: Emergency Road Closure
RE-OPENED. Arch and E Second was re-opened late in the afternoon. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused you.
The town has had to close Arch Street from E Second Street to High Street due to a large radio antenna from a home has fallen over blocking the road. Crews are on their way to investigate and rectify this situation. If you have any questions please contact town hall at 302-629-7366. Thank you for your patience.
Kids Christmas Bazaar
Town of Blades Kids Christmas Bazaar
The Town of Blades Kids Christmas Bazaar will be held on Sunday December 8th, 2013 from 1pm to 3pm. The first 100 kids ages 3 to 10 will be welcomed to make crafts, play games, get a photo and visit with Santa, receive free age appropriate gifts, and a snack bag. Arrive early, the line fills up quick.
The town accepts donations and recognizes all sponsors. Donations are tax deductible. No matter the amount, it all adds up to one special afternoon for some kids and their parents who could use a little holiday cheer. Please contact the Town Administrator, Vikki Prettyman at 302-629-7366 for further information regarding donations and sponsorship. Thank you!
National Prescription Drug "Take-Back" Day Saturday October 26th, 2013
National Prescription Drug “Take-Back” Day Saturday October 26th, 2013
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and local law enforcement agencies are working together to sponsor National Prescription Drug “take-back” day tomorrow Saturday, October 26th, 2013.
Between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm designated police agencies will accept any outdated or unused medications for proper disposal.
Flushing or tossing away the medication in the trash is not recommended since many drugs can persist an cause environment damage. They can also impair the proper operation of septic systems.
Experts say periodically disposing of unneeded prescriptions reduces the chances of abuse of confusing medications. According to DEA officials, over half of teens abusing medicines get them from a family member or friend, often without their knowledge.
There is no cost for the service and the collections are anonymous.
The collection site closest to the Town of Blades is:
DNREC – Environmental Crimes Unit, Nanticoke Mears Health Campus, 200 Rawlins Drive, Seaford
Dollar General is OPEN!
The Blades Dollar General is now OPEN!
View our PHOTO GALLERY to see some pictures from the Grand Opening on November 2nd, 2013.
Trick-Or-Treating
Trick-Or-Treating will be Thursday October 31st, 2013 6:00pm to 8:00pm for children 12 years of age and younger. See our events page for helpful Child Safety Tips.
Changes to Ordinance 412 and Ordinance 416
The penalties for violating Ordinances 412 and 416 have increased. The amendments were read at three council meetings. First reading on July 8th, 2013, second reading on August 12th, 2013, and final reading on September 9th, 2013. The adobe pdf files are below. Any questions please contact the Town Administrator at town hall.
412-Swimming Pools 09.09.2013 PDF
416-Prohibiting Abandoned Vehicles 09.09.2013 PDF
Mosquito Control Spraying Notice
Weather permitting; the Mosquito Control Section is planning the following insecticide application during the evening hours of Wednesday, September 4th, 2013 and during the morning hours of Thursday, September 5th, 2013.
Application of Anvil 10+10 (Sumithrin/PBO) with truck mounted sprayer to control adult mosquitoes in the following areas:
In and near Camden-Wyoming, Laurel, Blades, and Milford and near Seaford, Bridgeville, Farmington, Harrington, Delmar, Millsboro, and Frankford
All insecticides to be used are registered with the USEPA for mosquito control and will be applied according to USEPA approved label instructions. The USEPA has determined that the insecticides to be used do not pose unreasonable risks to human health, wildlife, or the environment.
