11.12.15

Food For Fines Week - At NCC Libraries December 14th-20th

Food for Fines Week - offers library fee amnesty, helps feed the needy



New Castle County is offering amnesty from up to $25 per person in its first-ever “Food for Fines Week,” running Dec. 14-20 at all county library branches.

As a holiday gift, the county will – for this one week only – forgive up to $25 in fees or fines for any patron who brings his or her library card and asks for amnesty at a county library branch. At the same time, libraries will collect food donations to support of AFSCME Local Union 459 Needy Family Fund’s annual food drive. Donation bins are at all libraries entrance/exits.

“This concept demonstrates the county’s commitment to the community and the caring nature of our staff,” County Executive Thomas P. Gordon said.

“Food for Fines” was suggested by Youth Services Librarian Elisabeth Simmons of the Kirkwood Library after she read of such a program in Maryland. “I knew immediately this would be a positive initiative, especially going into the holiday season,” said Sophia Hanson, general manager of New Castle County’s Department of Community Services.

Amnesty is expected to restore library privileges including internet access for many who were blocked after accumulating fines or fees of $5 or more, she said.

Donations of canned goods and other nonperishables – not past expiration dates -- will expand Local 459’s longtime effort, President John Spence said. “We have been able to help so many families who may have financial hardships,” he said, adding donations at libraries will help provide more holiday meals for more who cannot afford them.

Noting one in eight Delawareans struggles with hunger, County Councilman George Smiley praised “Food for Fines” as “a perfect opportunity to help others while lowering or eliminating library fines.”
For more information, contact Marlene Esposito at (302) 395-5665 or mesposito@nccde.org

31.10.15

Foxy MISSING Again - Lost Grey Cat

 Foxy MISSING Again




 



Name:  Foxy
Light gray tabby with bushy tail and light green eyes
Very friendly
About 6 months old
Foxy is microchipped and has a collar
Last seen Thursday, Oct 30th on East Brookland Avenue
If anyone has any information, please call  (302) 998-7651 

Thank you, 

Karen & Steve

9.10.15

NCCP Crime Alert: Four Easy Steps to Prevent Theft of Packages

 Crime Alert: Four Easy Steps to 

Prevent Theft of Packages 

  • Opt to require a signature for all package deliveries.  Residents should review the delivery options at “check-out” for there is an option to leave specific delivery instructions for the delivery company on where to leave packages.
  • Consider sending the package to a family member or trusted neighbor who is home during the day to accept the delivery.
      
  • Use the “pick-up at store” option for merchandise or  pick-up packages at a local UPS or FedEx location.
      
  • Sign-up for e-mail or text message alerts from UPS or FedEx.  These alerts will notify customers of when packages were delivered.



 

New Castle County Police Department

 

 

 

New Castle County Police issue a crime alert: Theft of Packages

October 9, 2015

The New Castle County Police would like to warn residents about the risk of having packages delivered to an empty home.

The holiday season is right around the corner and many residents have started online shopping to beat the shopping mall rush.  Unfortunately, “Package Pirates” are on the look-out for an easy grab.

Last year, the New Castle County Police received a total of 98 complaints regarding the theft of packages. Nearly half of the reports were received in the months of November and December.  Recently, there have been reports of suspicious vehicles following delivery trucks.  We have a few tips to keep “Package Pirates” and Grinches from taking your packages.

 

  • Opt to require a signature for all package deliveries.  Residents should review the delivery options at “check-out” for there is an option to leave specific delivery instructions for the delivery company on where to leave packages.
  • Consider sending the package to a family member or trusted neighbor who is home during the day to accept the delivery.
      
  • Use the “pick-up at store” option for merchandise or  pick-up packages at a local UPS or FedEx location.
      
  • Sign-up for e-mail or text message alerts from UPS or FedEx.  These alerts will notify customers of when packages were delivered.

 Remember, if you are a victim of a theft; please call
(302) 395-8172  the New Castle County Police.

20.9.15

Lost Cat - Foxy Found Thanks for your help on this.

 Foxy Found 


We got a call yesterday from a neighbor on Albany Place, who had seen one of the.. flyers. Foxy had been with him since last Friday, and well taken care of. Annie picked her up last night ....

Thanks for your help on this.


 



Name:  Foxy
Light gray tabby with bushy tail and light green eyes
Very friendly
About 6 months old
Is microchipped and has medical condition
Last seen Thursday, September 17 on East Brookland Avenue
If anyone has any information, please call  or email 

Thank you, Annie

19.9.15

Fixed 5 Oct - Dowed No Turn One Way Sign Reported to Del DOT - NB Centerville at WB Green Bank




Fixed 5 October 2015


Dowed No Turn One Way Sign Reported to Del DOT - 
North Bound Centerville at West Bound Green Bank Road

Concrete Patching Will Require Daytime Single Lane Closures on BoxwoodRoad

Concrete Patching Will Require Daytime Single Lane Closures on Boxwood Road     
WHEN: Monday, September 21st through Friday, October 9th, from 8 a.m. until 7 p.m., pending weather.  
WHERE: Boxwood Road between Maryland Avenue and Centerville Road
WHAT: The Department of Transportation’s (DelDOT) contractor, JJID will begin concrete road patching on Boxwood Road.  Flaggers will be on-site to control traffic.
Motorists should be aware that workers will be operating in close proximity to the travel lanes and anticipate lane shifts and slow down. 

6.8.15

Pothole Fixed 600 block Armstrong Ave at Vermont Ave - Brookland Terrace




Pot Hole FIXED week of August 3 rd 2015 



Work order #711415 has been created 7/22/15 to address the pothole. Thank you.

DelDOT TMC

1.8.15

Accepting Bids for Snow Plowing

Brookland Terrace Civic Club is accepting bids for snow plowing  for the up comming season .


Please sent contracts to

Brookland Terrace Civic Club
200 Hillside Ave
Wilmington Delaware 
19805

302.463.2239  

brooklandterrace@gmail.com



If you have any questions feel free to call 302.463.2239  

12.6.15

CLNCC Meeting 6/16/15 7-9 PM - 3601 N. DuPont Highway New Castle, DE 19720 .









7-9 PM Tuesday 16 June 2015

Civic League For New Castle County Meeting

Paul J. Sweeney Public Safety Building
3601 N. DuPont Highway New Castle, DE 19720



http://www.civicleagueforncc.org                   president@civicleagueforncc.org

5.6.15

Spring 2015 Newsletter - 9 JUNE 7 PM Civic Club Meeting

Brookland Terrace Civic Club Meeting 


7:30 PM Tuesday  June 9th 2015
 
Marbrook Elementary School - 2101 Centerville Road