National Prescription Drug "Take-Back" Day Saturday October 26th, 2013
Date Posted: Friday, October 25th, 2013National 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 Between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm designated police agencies will accept any outdated or unused medications for proper disposal.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 […]
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Dollar General is OPEN!
Date Posted: Friday, October 25th, 2013The Blades Dollar General is now OPEN! View our PHOTO GALLERY to see some pictures from the Grand Opening on November 2nd, 2013.
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Trick-Or-Treating
Date Posted: Wednesday, October 9th, 2013Trick-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.
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Changes to Ordinance 412 and Ordinance 416
Date Posted: Thursday, October 3rd, 2013The 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
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Mosquito Control Spraying Notice
Date Posted: Wednesday, September 4th, 2013Weather permitting; the Mosquito Control Section is planning the following insecticide application during the evening hours of Wednesday, September 4th, 2013 and during the morning hours of Thursday, September 5th, 2013. Application of Anvil 10+10 (Sumithrin/PBO) with truck mounted sprayer to control adult mosquitoes in the following areas: In and near Camden-Wyoming, Laurel, Blades, and Milford and near Seaford, Bridgeville, Farmington, Harrington, Delmar, Millsboro, and Frankford 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. http://www.dnrec.delaware.gov/fw/Lists/Mosquito%20Spraying%20Announcements/DispForm.aspx?ID=856&Source=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Ednrec%2Edelaware%2Egov%2Ffw%2FLists%2FMosquito%2520Spraying%2520Announcements%2Fcalendar%2Easpx
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Town Hall Closed for Labor Day
Date Posted: Wednesday, August 21st, 2013The 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.
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Public Meeting about the Water & Sewer Extension Project
Date Posted: Thursday, July 25th, 2013HELP 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
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Road Closure: No thru-way E Fourth Street
Date Posted: Wednesday, July 17th, 2013E 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. https://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msid=206510026678890952747.0004e1b70b74a053f3f59&msa=0&ll=38.634103,-75.606859&spn=0.006914,0.009645
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Spraying for Mosquitos
Date Posted: Wednesday, July 3rd, 2013Weather 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.
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Town Hall Closed for July 4th
Date Posted: Monday, June 24th, 2013Town Hall will be closed on Thursday July 4th. Any emergencies please call the Town Administrator at 302-853-0997. For a water emergency please call Brandon Slater at 302-853-2002.
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