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NCC Administration Proposal to Dramatically Weaken Development Rules

Dear Neighbors, As you’ve likely heard, the County Administration is proposing to dramatically weaken the development rules that protect us from crippling traffic congestion. Shockingly, the County is proposing to create 2 new types of Districts — which can be declared in any … Continue reading

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2019 Governor’s Youth Volunteer Service Award

The State Office of Volunteerism through Friday, April 5, 2019 is accepting nominations for the Governor’s Youth Volunteer Service Awards. These awards recognize the important contributions that Delaware’s Youth volunteers, 17 years old and younger, make to their communities. Award … Continue reading

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Monthly Community Coffee

Hollywood Grill, 1811 Concord Pike, Wilmington, DE  19803 Join New Castle County District 2 Councilwoman Dee Durham (dee.durham@newcastlede.gov) for conversation & discuss any issues of concern on the first Wednesday of each month April 3, 2019           8:00AM – 9:30AM May 1, … Continue reading

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DelDOT’s Public Workshop for the I-95 Viaduct Corridor Project WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27th @ 4:00 pm

Public WorkshopRehabilitation of I-95 from I-495 to North of Brandywine River Bridge The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) would like to invite residents from in and around Wilmington and all other interested parties to a Public Workshop to discuss the … Continue reading

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Community Meeting for INCYTE’s Proposed Expansion MONDAY, MARCH 25th @ 6 pm

COMMUNITY MEETING NOTICE:INCYTE’s Redevelopment of 1701 & 1703 Augustine Cut Off DATE: March 25, 2019PLACE: Blue Ball Barn, Alapocas Run State ParkTIME: 6:00 pm INCYTE is pleased to host a community meeting on March 25, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. at … Continue reading

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Creative Living Landscapes

The Gardeners Gild of the Arden Club with the Arden Forest Committee are presenting a lecture featuring Doug Tallamy, author of “Bringing Nature Home”. The lecture entitled CREATING LIVING LANDSCAPES will be presented MONDAY, April 22nd, 2019 7:00 pm at the Arden … Continue reading

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CCOBH Seminar with NCC Officials

CCOBH is pleased to continue the agenda from our previous New Castle County Seminars. This seminar will be held Wednesday, March 6th, 6:00 PM-7:45 PM at the Claymont Library. The details are still being finalized but topics will include: using … Continue reading

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Annual Christina Watershed Cleanup

The 28th Annual Christina Cleanup is scheduled for Saturday, April 6, 2019 (8:00 AM to 12:00 PM) Naamans Creek Watershed Association (NCWA) has been coordinating its annual cleanup with that of the Christina Conservancy for the past 20 years. The … Continue reading

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Household Hazardous Waste/Paper Shredding

The next Household Hazardous Waste/Paper Shredding Event will take place on Saturday, March 2nd from 8:30am to 2:00pm. This recurring event is available on the 1st Saturday of each month at the Delaware Recycling Center Household Hazardous Waste- Product containers … Continue reading

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DSWA Recycling Plant Tour

Have you ever seen a single stream recycling plant in operation?  Delaware Solid Waste Authority has kindly offered to host members of local civic associations on a tour of its facility at 1101 Lambson Lane on Tuesday, March 12 and/or Wednesday, … Continue reading

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