2013 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report
Date Posted: Tuesday, July 1st, 2014Please click on the link below to access our 2013 Water Quality Report (CCR). 2013 Blades CCR
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History: A Town Called Blades
Date Posted: Friday, June 27th, 2014The Town of Blades is one of Sussex County’s last incorporated areas — but in point of time, the town itself is possibly as old as its sister community–Seaford. In the early years of this century, when Concord to the East was developing as a village, this area which is now Blades had become sparsely settled with farmers. The soil was sandy and the shoreline was marshy. The early farmers chose to clear the land a mile or so back from the river. Trade was attracted to stores at Concord and at Laurel. In 1832 Samuel Laws, Jacob Wright, Henry Cannon, Henry Little, Dr. John Gibbons and Curtis Ross were authorized by an Act of the State Legislature to build a bridge from Seaford to the South bank of the Nanticoke River. This 1st bridge — which was a toll crossing — proved to be unsuccessful; and in 1843 Capt. […]
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Nanticoke Riverfest Boat Parade Friday July 11th
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Town Hall Closed for Memorial Day Monday May 26th
Date Posted: Saturday, May 17th, 2014Town Hall will be closed in honor of Memorial Day. Any emergencies please call the Town Administrator Vikki Prettyman at 302-853-0997. For water emergencies please call Brandon Slater at 302-853-2002.
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Flag Day Retirement Ceremony
Date Posted: Saturday, May 17th, 2014The town wishes to thank everyone involved in the Flag Retirement Ceremony. Boy Scout Cub Scout Pack 182 did a marvelous job in presenting our country’s colors for retirement. We were joined by State Representative Danny Short, Sussex County Council President Mike Vincent, and City of Seaford Councilwoman Grace Peterson. Several veterans, citizens, and families of our Scouts were also proudly present for this somber ceremony. A very special thank you to our awesome Blades Volunteer Fire Company for helping and participating in the retirement ceremony. To view pictures of the event please click on View Gallery to the left of the webpage. Town of Blades 2nd Annual Flag Day Ceremony Conducted by Boy Scout Cub Scout Pack 182 Please join the Town of Blades and Cub Scout Pack 182 as we retire our Flags on June 14th, 2014 at 6:30pm Blades Park, 100 E Seventh Street, Blades, DE 19973 […]
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Tree Planting at Blades Volunteer Fire Company
Date Posted: Wednesday, April 30th, 2014The town has donated two Celestial Dogwood Trees to be planted on the grounds of the fire hall on Friday May 9th, 2014 at 6:30pm. The trees are in memory of members of the Blades Volunteer Fire Company and Ladies Auxiliary members that have passed away. You are welcome to join the town and the fire company as we plant these two trees in an informal ceremony. We thank all the members of the fire company and ladies auxiliary for their service to our town and citizens.
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URGENT: RED FLAG WARNING FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
Date Posted: Thursday, April 24th, 2014Red Flag Warning URGENT – FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOUNT HOLLY NJ 406 AM EDT THU APR 24 2014 NEW CASTLE-KENT-INLAND SUSSEX-DELAWARE BEACHES-(and E MD, E PA, and all NJ) RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND STRONG WIND FOR EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA…MOST OF NEW JERSEY…DELAWARE AND THE EASTERN SHORE OF MARYLAND… * WINDS…NORTHWEST 10 TO 20 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 MPH. * TIMING…STRONGEST WINDS WILL BE LATE THIS MORNING INTO THE EARLY AFTERNOON… WITH THE LOWEST HUMIDITIES FROM LATE MORNING INTO THE EARLY EVENING. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY…IN THE TEENS AND 20S. * TEMPERATURES…MAINLY IN THE LOWER TO MID 60S. * IMPACTS…THE COMBINATION OF WINDY CONDITIONS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY VALUES WILL LEAD TO A MORE RAPID SPREAD RATE OF ANY FIRES THAT MAY DEVELOP. RESIDENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO EXERCISE FIRE PREVENTION […]
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Live for Chocolate Friday May 2nd, 2014 5pm to 8pm
Date Posted: Wednesday, April 16th, 2014Live for Chocolate Flyer PDF Scavenger Hunt Map PDF Live for Chocolate Event Site
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Bid Awarded: Cemetery Cutting & Trimming
Date Posted: Monday, April 14th, 2014The bid for the cutting and trimming was awarded on April 14th, 2014. The town received two bids. Harris Preservations, Seaford, DE $305 per cut and Distinctive Landscaping, Harbeson, DE $195 per cut. This is a three (3) year contract. Awarded to Distinctive Landscaping at $195 per cut for a three (3) contract. Bids will be read at the Council Meeting on April 14th, 2014 and notice will be given here on April 15th, 2014. NOTICE Town of Blades The Town of Blades will be accepting bids for the mowing and trimming of the grass at the Town Cemetery on Market Street. All bids must be submitted by April 11th, 2014 by 4:30pm to the Town Administrator. Acceptable bids will be for a three (3) year contract only. Copy of your State Business License and Insurance Certificate must be attached with the bid. For further detailed information please contact the […]
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"If I was the Mayor of Blades I would" Essay Contest
Date Posted: Wednesday, March 26th, 2014Blades Elementary School will be holding an essay contest for their Fifth graders. The title of the essay is “If I was the Mayor of Blades I would”. The Mayor has been asked to assist in the reading and picking of 2 winners. The Mayor will then accompany the children and guardian to a lunch at Cafe Milano’s courtesy of the Blades PTO. The essay contest will be 200 words and coincides with the last marking period lessons on understanding the government, as well as the field trip that they have planned to Philadelphia. For the children, the essay contest will start March 17th and will end on March 31st. Each essay will be coded so as to not know the students name to make for a fair grading. Winners will be announced April 14th. The PTO is hoping this will be an annual event. The Mayor was very pleased […]
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