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Between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm designated police agencies will accept any outdated or unused medications for proper disposal.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
Road Closure: No thru-way E Fourth Street
E Fourth Street is closed due to a water leak at 100 and 101 E Fourth Street. Please use Cannon to access addresses beyond the 100 block and please use Arch to access E Fourth to Market Street. Any emergencies please call Brandon Slater at 302-853-2002.
2012 Consumer Confidence Report
The 2012 CCR is available at Town Hall or here by clicking on the link below.
2012 Blades Water Quality Report PDF
Annexation Committee Appointed
At the May 13th, 2013 Council Meeting the Mayor appointed the annexation committee to review possible annexation. The town has received a petition from property owners wishing to be annexed into town limits.
R2013.05.13 R01 Appointing Annexation Committee PDF
US & State Flags to half-staff
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Governor Markell today ordered both the U.S. and State flags to be flown at half-staff in memory of U.S. Army Warrant Officer Sean W. Mullen, a native of Dover. Warrant Officer Mullen died Sunday in Afghanistan of injuries sustained from an improvised explosive device. Warrant Officer Mullen served his country valiantly for almost two decades, completing tours of duty in both Iraq and Afghanistan. Flags will remain at half-staff until the close of business on Friday, June 7.
Seaford/Blades Bridge
Nanticoke River Marina
Blades, Delaware
Dockmaster: Ed Cranston 302-628-8600
