Coyote Spotted in Brookland Terrace

My name is Susan and I live in 500 block of  Hillside Avenue in Brookland Terrace.  I wanted to write to you to let you know that last night I saw a coyote in our neighborhood!!!!  I was sitting on my front porch at about 10:45 p.m.  I had just thrown some stale hot dog roles in my yard for the birds/squirrels and walked over to sit down on a chair on my porch.  I left the porch light off so it wouldn't attract bugs.  It was nice and quiet with a cool breeze so I sat quietly for a few minutes.  All of the sudden, I saw something running down the street.  I thought it was odd the way it ran, almost like a gallop.  At first I thought it was a tall slender dog with short hair, then once I saw it closer I thought is that a fox?  But it was much taller then the fox I have seen wandering around.  Once it got up close enough for me to see it under the street lights, I could see as plain as day it was a single coyote.  I screamed loudly since it was headed right for my front yard and it ran off.  I thought this e-mail should be brought to the attnetion of small dog/cat owners, etc. I knew there were a few coyotes in Delaware, just not in Brookland Terrace!!!!  You have been warned, lol.  Below is a list of a few things I learned online re coyotes (I see bread is listed here, yikes):

1.  Eliminate standing sources of water,elevate bird feeders so that coyotes can't get at them.
2.  Coyotes are attracted by bread, table scraps, and even seeds. They may also be attracted by birds and rodents that come to the feeders.
3.  Do not discard edible garbage where coyotes can get to it. Also: secure garbage containers.
4.  Don't allow pets to run free. Keep them safely confined and provide secure nighttime housing for them.
5.  Discourage coyotes from “cohabitating” with humans. If you see them around your home or property, chase them away by shouting, making loud noises, or by throwing rocks at them.

Take care,
Susan Robinson
(302) 588-0520Call: (302) 588-0520

2014 Brookland Terrace Del-DOT Maintenance Issues List - Updated

2014 Brookland Terrace Del-DOT Maintenance Issues List

Storm Drains

106 Hillside Ave at Brookland  FIXED 11 JULY

EB 2900 Block Centre Ferris Road at Armstrong - at Gettier  - Reported March 2014

SB Centerville Road at Greenbank Road - Reported March 2014 FIXED 17 JULY

300 Armstrong Mid Block - Reported April 2014

400 NB Centerville Road  - Reported April 2014

400 NB Centerville Road  - Reported April 2014

Pot Holes

Albany Place - Reported April 2014 FIXED 16 JULY

Maryland at Ohio - Reported April 2014

Armstrong 300 Block at Speed Bump - Reported April 2014

Sink Hole

Armstrong Middle of 300 Block - Reported April 2014 - work order # 622469

Curb Issues

Sinking Curb 100 Armstrong Ave -  Reported April 2014

Uncompleted Utility Repaving



200 Vermont Ave Reported May 2014 FIXED wo 10 JULY

400 block Ohio - Reported May 2014

400 Armstrong Ave - Reported May 2014

605 Hillside Ave   - Reported May 2014 FIXED 17 JULY


Signage

Brookland Terrace Sign replaced Wrong spelling of Brooklyn Terrace -  incorrect spelling Reported 11 July 2014 - signage down reported March 2014

Guard Rail

141 Centre -Ferris Road at North Woodward Ave - Reported 5 July 2014

Bridge Lights Out

BR1-640 Route 2 at Centerville - Reported March 2014

BR1-606 141 at Centerville - Reported March 2014

Email to Del-DOT Secretary Shailen P. Bhatt - Regarding multiple outstanding Del-DOT maintenance issues in & near Brookland Terrace .

Secretary Bhatt

We have multiple outstanding Del-Dot maintenance issues in & near Brookland Terrace  .

We have reported the below list reported to Del-DOT Traffic Maintenance Control .

The majority of these 17 Del-Dot maintenance issues have been outstanding for months & we are continuing to get complaints from residents .

How long will it take for these maintenance issues to be fixed ?

Brookland Terrace Del-DOT Maintenance Issues List

Storm Drains



EB 2900 Block Centre Ferris Road at Armstrong - at Gettier  - Reported March 2014

SB Centerville Road at Greenbank Road - Reported March 2014

300 Armstrong Mid Block - Reported April 2014

400 NB Centerville Road  - Reported April 2014

400 NB Centerville Road  - Reported April 2014

Pot Holes

Albany Place - Reported April 2014

Maryland at Ohio - Reported April 2014

Armstrong 300 Block at Speed Bump - Reported April 2014

Sink Hole

Armstrong Middle of 300 Block - Reported April 2014 - work order # 622469

Curb Issues

Sinking Curb 100 Armstrong Ave -  Reported April 2014

Uncompleted Utility Repaving

400 block Ohio - Reported May 2014

400 Armstrong Ave - Reported May 2014

605 Hillside Ave   - Reported May 2014


Signage

Brookland Terrace Sign replaced Wrong spelling of Brooklyn Terrace -  incorrect spelling Reported 11 July 2014 - signage down reported March 2014

Guard Rail

141 Centre -Ferris Road at North Woodward Ave - Reported 5 July 2014

Bridge Lights Out

BR1-640 Route 2 at Centerville - Reported March 2014

BR1-606 141 at Centerville - Reported March 2014

Thank you for you attention with these ongoing Del-Dot maintenance issues in Brookland Terrace .

I am confident that with your attention these issues can be resolved quickly .

Charles C Stirk Jr.

Incorrect spelling of community on signage should be Brookland Terrace NOT Brooklyn Terrace EB Faulkland Road just past Centerville Road .

Incorrect spelling of community on signage should be Brookland Terrace NOT Brooklyn Terrace EB Faulkland Road just past Centerville Road .

REPORTED TO DEL-DOT 11 JULY 2014

Fallen Tree in Little Mill Creek reported to NCC Parks - Tree cleaned up by NCC Parks 11 July 2014

Fixed - Tree cleaned up by NCC Parks 11 July 2014

Fallen Tree NCC Woodland Run Park in Little Mill Creek at Faulkland Road reported to NCC Parks