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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Christmas Day: Town Hall will be closed…
Date Posted: Wednesday, November 20th, 2013Town Hall will be closed on Wednesday December 25th, 2013 so our employees can share the holiday with their friends and family. Town Council and the employees wish you a very Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
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Happy Thanksgiving: Town Hall Closed Nov 28th & 29th
Date Posted: Monday, November 18th, 2013The Town of Blades will be closed on Thursday November 28th and Friday November 29th so our employees can celebrate and share Thanksgiving with their families. If there is an emergency please contact the Town Administrator Vikki Prettyman at 302-853-0997. If you have a water emergency please contact Brandon Slater at 302-853-2002. Thank you for your understanding and from the Mayor, Council, and all our employees…we wish you a Blessed Thanksgiving.
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Home Christmas Light Contest
Date Posted: Friday, November 15th, 2013The town wishes to announce that we will be having a Home Christmas Light Contest! If you wish to decorate your home the Parks Commission will be assigning a judge to go around the town taking pictures and judging the light display at your home. First place is $100, Second Place is $50.00, and Third Place is $25.00. Merry Christmas!
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Veterans Day!
Date Posted: Monday, November 11th, 2013The Town of Blades Town Council wishes to thank our Veterans. To all who served and continue to serve our deepest gratitude is with you today and every day! Please visit our Blades Park to view our Veterans Memorial with flags flanking in honor of our Armed Forces and POW’s.
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NOW OPEN: Emergency Road Closure
Date Posted: Friday, November 1st, 2013RE-OPENED. Arch and E Second was re-opened late in the afternoon. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused you. The town has had to close Arch Street from E Second Street to High Street due to a large radio antenna from a home has fallen over blocking the road. Crews are on their way to investigate and rectify this situation. If you have any questions please contact town hall at 302-629-7366. Thank you for your patience.
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Kids Christmas Bazaar
Date Posted: Monday, October 28th, 2013Town of Blades Kids Christmas Bazaar The Town of Blades Kids Christmas Bazaar will be held on Sunday December 8th, 2013 from 1pm to 3pm. The first 100 kids ages 3 to 10 will be welcomed to make crafts, play games, get a photo and visit with Santa, receive free age appropriate gifts, and a snack bag. Arrive early, the line fills up quick. The town accepts donations and recognizes all sponsors. Donations are tax deductible. No matter the amount, it all adds up to one special afternoon for some kids and their parents who could use a little holiday cheer. Please contact the Town Administrator, Vikki Prettyman at 302-629-7366 for further information regarding donations and sponsorship. Thank you!
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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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