Water Bills for January's Usage will be late due to inclement weather
Date Posted: Monday, February 3rd, 2014The water bills for January’s usage will go out a few days late due to snow still being on the ground on Friday. The staff will make every effort to get the bills out by Thursday February 6th, 2014. If you have any questions please contact town hall at 302-629-7366.
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Severe Weather Alert
Date Posted: Tuesday, January 21st, 2014National Weather Service Alert for Sussex County Delaware Emergency Management Agency Update: This morning’s latest from the National Weather Service. A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect from 10am this morning to 6am Wednesday. A Wind Chill Advisory is in effect until 11am Wednesday. Snow accumulations in New Castle County are forecast to be 8 to 12 inches. 6 to 10 inches of snow are forecast for Kent and Sussex Counties. Snow will spread over the area toward mid-to-late morning, then continue through this evening. Travel will become hazardous due to snow covered roads and periods of very low visibility. Areas of blowing and drifting snow will develop especially this evening and tonight. The afternoon and evening rush hour will be significantly impacted. Winds from the northeast 15-25 MPH with gusts up to 35-40 MPH, becoming north and northwest overnight. Temperatures will be mainly in the teens to 20s today, […]
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Town Hall will be Closed Monday January 20th, 2014 for MLK Day
Date Posted: Thursday, January 16th, 2014The Town Hall for the Town of Blades will be closed on Monday January 20th, 2014 in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. “Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.” — Martin Luther King, Jr
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Friday January 3rd, 2014 Town Hall Closed Due to Inclement Weather
Date Posted: Friday, January 3rd, 2014Friday, January 3rd, 2014, the Town Hall is closed due to inclement weather. The state recommends those to stay off the roads due to poor road conditions. The town employees are out plowing the town roads. If you must venture out please do so with extreme caution. If you have a town emergency and need to reach maintenance personnel, please call Brandon Slater at 302-853-2002, for the town administrator, please call Vikki Prettyman at 302-853-0997. Again, please be safe if you must be out!!
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Town Hall Closed New Years Day
Date Posted: Tuesday, December 24th, 2013Town 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!
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Suspicious Solicitors requesting to see your power bill…
Date Posted: Friday, December 13th, 2013We have received several complaints regarding suspicious door to door solicitors requesting to see your power bill and some citizens have received phone call regarding power bills. I have contacted Delmarva Power for comment and they are asking for people who have received the solicitations to please contact their customer service department to report the activity, their phone number is 800-375-7117. Also, please be aware of the “GREEN DOT” scam currently being committed. please see www.delmarva.com/welcome/news/releases/archives/2013/article.aspx?cid=2416 Thank you, Vikki Prettyman Town Administrator
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Resolution2013.12.09 R03 FY2014 Budget
Date Posted: Thursday, December 12th, 2013The 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
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Resolution 2013.12.09 R02 Water Rates
Date Posted: Thursday, December 12th, 2013The 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 […]
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Resolution 2013.12.09R01 Administrative Processing Fee for Collection of Taxes
Date Posted: Thursday, December 12th, 2013At 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.
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Employee Christmas Luncheon
Date Posted: Tuesday, December 10th, 2013On 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!
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