March’s water bills will be delayed…
Due to the ground still being covered in snow, the water bills will be doing out late. Some accounts will even be estimated because we could not get to your meter to read it. Thank you for your understanding.
Reduced Impact Fees
Blades Town Council voted to reduce the impact fees for 6 month to encourage growth in town.
Resolution:430Resolution.Reduced Fees for 6 months
Martin Luther King Jr. Day January 19th, 2015 Town Hall Closed
Town Hall will be closed on Monday, January 19th, 2015 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Christmas Light Winners!
1st Place: 9 W Fourth Street
2nd Place: 209 Market Street
3rd Place: 607 Arch Street
2014 Blades Kids Christmas Bazaar
On Sunday, December 7th, 2014, the Town of Blades held it’s annual “Kid’s Christmas Craft Bazaar”. Over 100 lucky children left with armfuls of toys and holiday crafts. There were games, lunch, and of course pictures with Santa. Coordinated with the help of his elves, these fun loving volunteers give up their day to help manufacture smiles. Their unselfish, heartfelt assistance is priceless. And a special thanks to our sponsors, for without their generous support, the event would not be successful. They are…
Town of Blades
Blades Economic Development (BEDCO)
Senator Robert Venables
Sussex County Councilman Mike Vincent
Sussex County Councilman Vance Phillips
Donald Birch
Blades Development, LLC
Colonial East Development
Ron & Jean Dejewski
Dukes Lumber Company
Final Step Cleaning
Fuqua, Yori, and Willard
Henry & Betty Hastings
Norma Jones
Rick & Debbie Marvel
Miller-Lewis, Inc.
Regional Builders, Inc.
Sussex Printing
Sussex Tech Education Fund
Christopher Vane
Watson-Yates Funeral Home
Jane Webb
December water bills
Due to the Thanksgiving Holiday the water bills for December may be a few days late getting to you. Thank you for understanding! Any emergencies please contact Vikki Prettyman at 302-853-0997.
2015 Little Miss, Junior Miss, and Miss Blades Crowned…
November 14th, 2014: Friday evening at Blades United Methodist Church, 2015 Little Miss, Junior Miss, and Miss Blades were crowned. We are very proud of all the young ladies that participated. We look forward to our Miss Blades winners representing Blades in various Christmas pageants and other anniversary activities planned leading up to our 100th Anniversary celebration the weekend of May 16th. Thank you to all our sponsors and businesses that donated to the goodie bags. Thank you to our judges and volunteers for your time!
2015 Little Miss-Junior Miss-Miss Blades Pageant
Age Groups:
Little Miss: 4yrs to 7yrs
Junior Miss: 8yrs to 12yrs
Miss: 13yrs to 17yrs (18 if still in High School)
Must live in the Blades Fire District (Proof with Driver’s License of Parent/Guardian and a utility bill)
Competition: Pretty Party Dress/Evening Gown, Talent, and Question & Answer Session
Registration Fee: $15
Each registered contestant receives 2 tickets to the pageant.
Registration ends on October 24th, 2014 (on October 24th we extended the registration to October 31st, 2014)
Tickets sold at the door:
$5 for Adults, Free for kids 12yrs and under
Veterans Day
Veterans Day: A celebration to honor America’s veterans for their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good. The Town of Blades celebrates all our veterans and we thank you for serving your country!
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Go Pink! The Town of Blades supports Breast Cancer Awareness! Early Detection is vital to saving lives! Ladies get your mammograms!
Nanticoke Health Services: Mammography
Nanticoke Health Services: Outreach
Breast Cancer Awareness Month Fundraiser
Pink Calendar 2014 Events for the Month Supporting and Raising Awareness
Make Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk October 19th
Railroad Bridge over the Nanticoke River
The Norfolk/Southern Railroad Bridge crossing over the Nanticoke River is now open. OPEN DAILY from 5am to 11pm. The bridge does need additional work and may have periodic closings and we will do our best to notify you when we find out!
Railroad Bridge Operators:
Tim: 302-650-2023
Norfolk Southern: 717-541-2158
Any further information or questions please call Ed Cranston, Dock Master, at 302-628-8600.
Complaints regarding the function of the SEAFORD Railroad Bridge please call the Coast Guard at 215-271-4807 and ask for the bridge complaint duty officer!
