Ending Veteran’s Homelessness
Date Posted: Tuesday, November 10th, 2015Opening Doors: Federal Strategic Plan to Prevent and End Homelessness set a bold and audacious goal to end Veteran homelessness in the United States before the end of 2015. Over the last three years, the Obama Administration and our partners in states and communities across the country have achieved a 24 percent decrease in homelessness among Veterans, during a time when our country was facing the worst recession since the Great Depression. Several communities, such as Phoenix, Salt Lake City, Houston, New Orleans and others are already on track to meet or beat this goal. On June 4, 2014, as part of the Joining Forces initiative, First Lady Michelle Obama announced that a growing coalition of mayors, governors, and county officials are committed to ending Veteran homelessness in their communities by the end of 2015, and called on additional mayors and local leaders to join this effort. Through the Mayors […]
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Invitation to Bid: Public Sale Real Estate
Date Posted: Wednesday, October 28th, 2015Invitation to Bid Town of Blades Notice of Public Sale Real Estate Title to the property will be conveyed by special warranty deed subject to all restrictions and easements of record. Lots 132-1.11-50 Land Locked off High Street and Lot 132-1.11-55 Lot on High Street (unbuildable in its current square footage). The Town is selling the Properties in an “AS IS” condition subject to the Town’s land use ordinance and resolutions. The Successful Bidder will be responsible for paying all escrow fees, title fees, recording costs and any and all other costs associated with the closing of the sale of the properties. The sale is exempt from reality transfer tax. If the Successful Bidder fails to pay the balance of the Purchase Price in a timely manner as required, time being of the essence, the Successful Bidder will forfeit any right to acquire the Properties. This notice is an invitation […]
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Red Ribbon Week October 23rd to October 31st
Date Posted: Tuesday, October 27th, 2015Red Ribbon Campaign Seaford Young Marines Red Ribbon Week Proclamation October 23rd to October 31st, 2015 WHEREAS, communities across American have been plagued by the numerous problems associated with illicit drug use and those that traffic in them; and WHEREAS, there is hope in winning the war on drugs, and that hope lies in education and drug demand reduction, coupled with the hard work and determination of organizations such as the Young Marines of the Marine Corps League to foster a healthy, drug free lifestyle; and WHEREAS, governments and community leaders know that citizen support is one of the most effective tools in the effort to reduce the use of illicit drugs in our communities; and WHEREAS, the red ribbon has been chosen as a symbol commemorating the work of Enrique “Kiki” Camarena, a Drug Enforcement Administration Special Agent who was murdered in the line of duty, and represents the […]
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FLU CLINIC OCT. 28th
Date Posted: Thursday, October 22nd, 2015Blades Volunteer Fire Company FLU CLINIC Wed., October 28th 3:30pm to 7:00pm Delaware Division of Public Health For more information visit Delaware Division of Public Health
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Annexation Vote Passes 54 to 1
Date Posted: Tuesday, September 15th, 2015PRESS RELEASE September 15, 2015 Contact: Vikki Prettyman, Town Administrator cell #302-853-0997 RESULTS OF THE SPECIAL ELECTION ON Tuesday, September 15th, 2015 from 12pm to 7pm at Hardin Hall, 18 W Fourth Street, Blades, DE 19973 to determine whether the Town of Blades shall annex five parcels located contiguous to the present corporate limits of the Town of Blades; Two Farms, Inc., 132-1.00-21.00 (Royal Farms) Marie Bennett, 132-1.12-6.00 Ralph & Violet Moore, 132-1.12-22 Ronald Waller, 132-1.12-10.00 Ronald Waller, 132-1.12-10.01 Votes received FOR the annexation of all parcels: 54 Votes received AGAINST annexation of all parcels: 1 Voters approved the annexation of all parcels. ###
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21st Annual Nanticoke Riverfest & Boat Parade
Date Posted: Friday, July 10th, 2015The Seaford-Blades Bridge will be closed starting Friday, July 10th at 3:00pm till Saturday, July 11th at 11:30pm. Please be cautious coming through town with the traffic back-ups that are expected. NANTICOKE RIVERFEST TRAFFIC REMINDER: The Seaford-Blades Bridge will be closed starting today, Friday at 3pm till Saturday, Evening at 11:30pm. The Marina and our businesses: Uncle Willies, Peninsula Oil, Seaford Florist, Day Spa at the Marina, and BJ’s Pizza, Pasta, and Grill will be open so please patronize them!!!! Also, adhere to all “NO PARKING” signs at Peninsula Oil and Uncle Willies!!! Please be respectful that these businesses need to continue providing for their customers and no blocking the gates and tanks for Peninsula Oil. THANK YOU AND HAVE A GREAT RIVERFEST WEEKEND!
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Town Hall Closed Friday, July 3rd 2015
Date Posted: Thursday, July 2nd, 2015Town Hall will be closed Friday, July 3rd in observation of July 4th. We wish you all a very Happy Independence Day! Please be safe!
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Blades CCR 2014
Date Posted: Wednesday, July 1st, 2015Copies can be picked up at town hall ccrblades2014 PDF Annual Drinking Water Quality Report for 2014 Town of Blades 20 West Fourth Street, Blades, Delaware 19973 PWSID# DE0000865 May 18, 2015 We’re pleased to present to you this year’s Annual Water Quality Report. This report is designed to inform you about the quality water and services we deliver to you every day. Our constant goal is to provide you with a safe and dependable supply of drinking water. We want you to understand the efforts we make to continually improve the water treatment process and protect our water resources. We are committed to ensuring the quality of your water. Our water source is groundwater. Our wells draw from the Columbia Aquifer. The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control in conjunction with the Division of Public Health has conducted a source water assessment. If you are interested in reviewing […]
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Flag Day Reschedule for Friday, June 19th at 6PM
Date Posted: Wednesday, May 27th, 2015DUE TO THE INCLEMENT WEATHER WE RECEIVED ON SUNDAY EVENING WE HAVE RESCHEDULED THIS EVENT FOR FRIDAY, JUNE 19TH AT 6PM. FLAG DAY RETIREMENT CEREMONY Town of Blades 3rd Annual Flag Day Ceremony Conducted by Boy Scout Cub Scout Pack 182 The American Creed states… “We retire flags with dignity and respect when they become worn, torn, faded, or badly soiled.” Please join the Town of Blades & Cub Scout Pack 182 as we retire our Flags on SUNDAY, JUNE 14TH, 2015 @ 6:30PM BLADES PARK 100 E SEVENTH STREET BLADES, DELAWARE Light refreshments will be served after the ceremony. Town Hall will be collecting your worn, torn, faded, or badly soiled flags until 4:30pm Friday, June 12th, 2015. Please contact the Town Hall at (302) 629-7366 with any questions.
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Blades 100th Anniversary Celebration! May 15th & 16th
Date Posted: Monday, May 4th, 2015Come and Join the FUN! Friday, May 15th 2015 at the Blades Park from 6pm to 7pm the town is having a “Homecoming Dinner”. Tickets are $8 and children 12 and under eat for free. Proceeds of every ticket sold will go to the Blades Volunteer Fire Company Building Fund. Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Potato Salad, Cole Slaw, Pasta, Sodas, Water, and Rita’s Ice! 🙂 Call town hall at 302-629-7366 with any questions. Tickets can be purchased at Town Hall Monday through Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm. Detailed information can be found here along with Parade Forms: Blades 100th Anniversary Celebration Saturday, May 16th 2015 at the Blades Park from 9am to 7pm the town will be celebrating our 100th Anniversary with a variety of activities and entertainment. 9am is opening ceremonies with Mallory Lankford singing the National Anthem.
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