Municipal Garage Dedication
Date Posted: Monday, June 24th, 2013At 6pm Thursday June 27th, 2013 the Town of Blades will dedicate the municipal garage to Russell Joseph. We invite the town to attend. There will be light refreshments served. Please RSVP to town hall at 302-853-0997.
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2012 Consumer Confidence Report
Date Posted: Monday, June 17th, 2013The 2012 CCR is available at Town Hall or here by clicking on the link below. 2012 Blades Water Quality Report PDF
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Hydrant Flushing
Date Posted: Monday, June 10th, 20132013 TOWN OF BLADES HYDRANT FLUSHING The Town of Blades is required to flush all fire hydrants within the town limits to determine flow and pressure. The Blades Water Department will be flushing hydrants the week of June 24th, 2013 to June 28th, 2013. Once the fire hydrants are flushed, dirty water may be seen when first turning on faucets. To correct this, turn on cold water faucet and let water run until clear water appears. This may take two or three minutes, depending on the length of pipe for the water main. All questions should be directed to the town hall at 302-629-7366.
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Annexation Committee Appointed
Date Posted: Wednesday, June 5th, 2013At the May 13th, 2013 Council Meeting the Mayor appointed the annexation committee to review possible annexation. The town has received a petition from property owners wishing to be annexed into town limits. R2013.05.13 R01 Appointing Annexation Committee PDF
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Missing and Exploited Children Proclamation
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US & State Flags to half-staff
Date Posted: Wednesday, June 5th, 2013/* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:”Table Normal”; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-priority:99; mso-style-parent:””; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:”Times New Roman”,”serif”;} Governor Markell today ordered both the U.S. and State flags to be flown at half-staff in memory of U.S. Army Warrant Officer Sean W. Mullen, a native of Dover. Warrant Officer Mullen died Sunday in Afghanistan of injuries sustained from an improvised explosive device. Warrant Officer Mullen served his country valiantly for almost two decades, completing tours of duty in both Iraq and Afghanistan. Flags will remain at half-staff until the close of business on Friday, June 7.
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Town Hall Closed for Memorial Day
Date Posted: Thursday, May 9th, 2013Town Hall will be closed in observance of Memorial Day.
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Seaford/Blades Bridge
Date Posted: Monday, April 15th, 2013Nanticoke River Marina Blades, Delaware Dockmaster: Ed Cranston 302-628-8600
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Cemetery Care Bid Awarded
Date Posted: Tuesday, April 9th, 2013The town received two bids for the Market Street Cemetery Care for cutting and trimming for the 2013 season. The town administrator read the bids on Monday’s Council meeting. ~Affordable Lawn Care $220.00 per cut and all documents were received making this an eligible bid. ~Distinctive Landscaping $199.00 per cut and all documents were received making this an eligible bid. Councilman Russell Joseph made a motion to accept the bid from Distinctive Landscaping for $199.00 per cut and trim; motion seconded by Councilman David Ruff; motion accepted. The contract has been awarded to Distinctive Landscaping, PO Box 205, Harbeson, Delaware; Patrick Olsen, President. Any questions please contact the Town Administrator, Vikki Prettyman, 302-629-7366.
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2013 Election Results
Date Posted: Monday, April 1st, 2013April 1st, 2013 Town of Blades Municipal Elections The result for the two (2) Town of Blades Council positions is as follows: Incumbent Russell T Joseph 39 Votes Incumbent Earl E Chaffinch Sr. 32 Votes Lee Benningfield 9 Votes Town of Blades two (2) Councilmen are Russell T Joseph and Earl E Chaffinch Sr.. They will be sworn in on April 8th, 2013.
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