Town Hall Closed New Years Day
Town Hall will be closed on New Years Day so our employees may enjoy the new year with their families. Please be safe and Have a Blessed New Year!
Resolution2013.12.09 R03 FY2014 Budget
The Town Council, at the December 9th Council meeting read and adopted the resolution #2013.12.09 R03 FY2014 Budget. Please click here to view the resolution 2013.12.09R03 FY14 Budget
Resolution 2013.12.09 R02 Water Rates
The Town Council meeting on December 9th, resolution #2013.12.09 R02 A Resolution adopting the rates to be charged for the supply of water, was passed unanimously. Please click on the link to view the resolution. 2013.12.09R02 Water Rates.
The new water rates are $21.50 which include up to 2000 gallons and $6.15 per thousand gallons after. The rates are effective for the January usage which will be billed in February. It is important to note that the town’s water rates are based on an equivalent dwelling unit (EDU). For those apartments and duplexes that only have one water meter you will be charged the per EDU rate for every unit in your complex/duplex. You will receive the minimum gallon allowance per EDU also. Example: If you have 2 units on one meter your base charge will be $21.50 x 2 = $43.00, if you have 6,000 gallons used, the first 4,000 gallons are the allowance (2,000 x 2 = 4,000), so you will be charged for 2,000 gallons at $6.15 x 2 = $12.30, your bill will be $43.00 + $12.30 = $55.30. Please contact Vikki Prettyman, Town Administrator, for any questions regarding the charges. Her email is vikkiprettyman@bladesde.com or town hall at 302-629-7366.
Resolution 2013.12.09R01 Administrative Processing Fee for Collection of Taxes
At the December 9th meeting of Town Council, resolution #2013.12.09 R01 Administrative Processing Fee for the Collection of Taxes, was passed by Council unanimously. Please click on the link to review the resolution. 2013.12.09R01 Admin Processing Fee PDF.
Employee Christmas Luncheon
On December 18th, 2013 from 12pm to 2pm the town hall will be closed for our Annual Employee Christmas Luncheon. Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience this may cause you. Our payment drop box is at the front entrance and you can always use our online payment option to process your payment.
Thank you for your understanding and the employees of the Town of Blades would like to wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas!
Christmas Day: Town Hall will be closed…
Town Hall will be closed on Wednesday December 25th, 2013 so our employees can share the holiday with their friends and family. Town Council and the employees wish you a very Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
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.
Town Hall Closed for Labor Day
The town hall will be closed on September 2nd, 2013 in honor of the Labor Day Holiday. Any emergencies please contact the Town Administrator Vikki Prettyman at 302-853-0997, water emergencies contract Brandon Slater at 302-853-2002.
Public Meeting about the Water & Sewer Extension Project
HELP US GROW
The Town of Blades and Sussex County are moving forward with utility extensions to help the Town grow. Both water and sewer extensions are being proposed in order to extend utilities and provide services for future development. Join the Town of Blades and Sussex County in an open discussion on the future projects.
August 8th, 2013 at 6pm at Hardin Hall, 18 W Fourth Street, Blades, Delaware 19973
Any questions please contact town hall at 302-629-7366
Spraying for Mosquitos
Weather permitting; the Mosquito Control Section is planning the following insecticide application between the hours of 5:00am and 8:00am on Thursday, July 4th, 2013 and 5:00am to 8:30pm Friday, July 5th, 2013. Application of Trumpet EC (Naled) with an airplane (registration numbers #N4001A and #N5552A) to control adult mosquitoes in the following areas:
In and near Marydel, Sandtown, Seaford, and Blades and near Georgetown, Harbeson, and Milton.
For the purpose of beekeeper notification, spraying will be done in spray block numbers: 87, 89, 151, 152, 153, 158, 159, 162, and 172.
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.
