Guide for Serving on a Condo or HOA Board :: Community Associations Network

 

Guide for Serving on a Condo or HOA Board :: Community Associations Network

Downed Street Sign at East Brookland & Ferris Road Reported to Del-Dot

 

Downed Street Sign at East Brookland & Ferris Road Reported to Del-Dot

DSWA WASTE COLLECTION EVENT :: SATURDAY, AUGUST 9/ 8 AM-2PM| DELCASTLE HIGH SCHOOL 1417 NEWPORT ROAD, WILMINGTON

 DSWA WASTE
COLLECTION EVENT

 

HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION, ELECTRONIC GOODS
RECYCLING & DOCUMENT SHREDDING (TWO BOXES PER PERSON).

 

 

SATURDAY, AUGUST 9/ 8 AM-2PM| DELCASTLE HIGH SCHOOL
1417 NEWPORT ROAD, WILMINGTON 

There has been issues concerning people's SNAP and SUN Bucks EBT cards. The Division of Social Services is actively working to resolve these issues. In the meantime, affected clients are encouraged to contact DSS directly at 1-866-843-7212 or DHSS_DSSC@delaware.gov for assistance.

 

There has been issues concerning people's SNAP and SUN Bucks EBT cards.

The Division of Social Services is actively working to resolve these issues. In the meantime, affected clients are encouraged to contact DSS directly at 1-866-843-7212 or DHSS_DSSC@delaware.gov for assistance.

Energy Legislation

 

Senate Bill 59 reforms utility rate-setting to prioritize prudent spending over unchecked cost recovery.

 

Senate Bill 60 prohibits use of customer funds for non-utility activities and limits excessive capital spending.

 

Senate Bill 61 requires transparency in Delaware’s participation in regional energy grid governance. 

 

Senate Bill 175, which ensures net-metering customers benefit from excess energy credits.

 

Senate Joint Resolution 3, directing a cost-benefit analysis and pilot program for energy storage systems in Delaware.

House Joint Resolution 3 calls for a comprehensive analysis of grid-enhancing technologies across all Delaware utilities.

 

House Substitute 1 for House Bill 50 establishes the Delaware Energy Fund to provide utility assistance to low- and moderate-income households.

 

House Bill 62 which limits utility cutoffs at critical times and during extreme heat or cold weather.

 

House Substitute 2 for House Bill 116 allows for discounted utility rates for low-income residents. 

 

Via Sen. Spiros Mantzavinos 

Battle of the Badges Our annual Lemonade stand

 

Please share!! Our annual Lemonade stand is this Friday. Each year we help raise funds for childhood cancer research with our Battle of the Badges. 100% of the profit goes to ALSF

Reported to Parks /Public Works : NCC Woodland Run Park : Tree Down at Park Entrance Brookland / North Woodward

 Reported to Parks /Public Works : NCC Woodland Run Park : Tree Down at Park Entrance  Brookland / North Woodward 

 

 

 

NCC Woodland Run - Little Mill Stream Restoration

Good afternoon Chuck, we compiled a summary of questions and answers from the public meeting on October 20th (attached). They will also be added to the project webpage.
 
We’re incorporating changes noted from the public meeting into the plans and specifications. We hope to advertise the project for construction early in the new year. We will continue to update our webpage as the project progresses, but if there are any additional questions, please reach out.
 
V/R,
 
Jason P. Zern, P.E.
Senior Manager
New Castle County Public Works
(302) 395-5780

 

 

Q&A Summary
Public Meeting – Little Mill Stream Restoration
October 21, 2024

• Question: How long will the project take to construct? We have heard it will take 5 years.
Response: Construction has been estimated to take 12 months.

• Question: Are any additional pedestrian bridges proposed besides the two existing bridges to be
replaced?
Response: No additional bridges are proposed as part of the project besides the two existing
bridges that need to be replaced to accommodate grading for the restored floodplain. One of
the new bridges will hold park maintenance equipment/vehicles.

Question: Will construction cause vibrations that will damage structures (walls, fences, etc.) on
adjacent resident properties?
Response: The contractor will be required to take pictures/videos of the area surrounding their
construction zone before construction. These pictures/videos will be used during and after
construction to determine if any structure was damaged. During construction, the contractor will
be required to follow best practices to ensure that vibration is not damaging to structures.

• Question: Will the proposed stream restoration maintain walking access to residents on the west
side of Little Mill Creek north of Rhode Island Avenue? Residents currently access the park
through a cleared area maintained by a local resident.
Response: The County has asked the design engineer to modify the plans in order to maintain a
cleared grass area suitable for walking access from the west side to the bridge near Rhode Island
Avenue.

• Question: Will property owners adjacent to the park need to obtain flood insurance due to the
project?
Response: No change in flood insurance requirements for homeowners adjacent to the project
are anticipated as the project results in net excavation (removal of existing sediment/soil).

• Question: How will the project impact flooding near the intersection of Wagoner Drive and
Centre Road that currently experiences storm drain surcharges during heavy rain events?
Response: Water surface elevations at the downstream limit of the project are controlled by the
Centre Road bridge. No changes are proposed to the existing bridge configuration and only
minor changes at the existing storm drain outfalls are proposed. The minor outfall changes are
proposed to ensure the storm drainpipes can discharge to the restored floodplain and/or
channel. Therefore, it is anticipated that the project will not have noticeable impacts on water
surface elevations near the intersection of Wagoner Drive and Centre Road.

• Question: Will the existing park amenities remain after the project?
Response: Yes, the two existing basketball courts and existing playground will remain after the
project’s completion. Additionally, the proposed trail will increase accessibility to these
amenities.

Q&A Summary
Public Meeting – Little Mill Stream Restoration
October 21, 2024

• Question: How will the use of motorized vehicles be limited on the proposed trail?
Response: The County will place bollards and signage to dissuade motorized vehicles from
traversing on the pathways. Violations will be pursued by NCCPD.

• Question: Why not just excavate the channel in its current location?
Response: Excavating the existing channel would not result in the same ecological uplift as
performing a holistic stream restoration such as the proposed stream-floodplain-wetland
approach and it would not provide the required Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) credits as
required by the MS4 permit. Additionally, excavating the existing channel would be more
detrimental to the channel and park as additional flood flows would be conveyed in the channel,
causing additional streambank erosion and loss of adjacent trees.

• Question: Are “waterfall” features in the existing stream going to be maintained?
Response: The “waterfall” features observed during the 10/21/24 field walk are a result of
concrete encased sanitary sewer pipes being uncovered in the channel which increases the risk
of failure. The proposed stream and floodplain are designed to provide additional cover over the
exposed sanitary sewer lines to limit future maintenance needs for New Castle County and
reduce the risk of a sanitary sewer overflow. So therefore, the existing “waterfall” features will
not be maintained.

• Question: Will residents be able to walk through the restored floodplain?
Response: The restored floodplain will be highly vegetated with native trees, shrubs, and tall
grasses which will make walking through the restored floodplain difficult. However, nothing will
block pedestrians from accessing the restored floodplain.

• Question: When is construction supposed to start?
Response: Spring/Summer 2025

• Question: Will the entire park be under construction at one time?
Response: Though the County cannot dictate the contractor’s means and methods, the intent is
for the contractor to phase the construction by working on a small section of the stream at a
time. The playground and basketball courts will remain available most of the time during
construction.

• Question: Can the property owners be involved in the species selection that will be used for
screening purposes between their property and the proposed trail?
Response: The County will work with interested stakeholders in locations where the trail is in
close proximity to their property.

• Question: Can the “beach” area be preserved?
Response: The “beach” area is a result of sediment depositing on the inside of a tortuous
meander bend. Tortuous meanders result in streambank erosion along the outside of the
meander bends which contribute to lateral migration of the channel. The proposed alignment

Q&A Summary
Public Meeting – Little Mill Stream Restoration

October 21, 2024
for Little Mill Creek and its tributaries aims to eliminate tortuous meander bends to reduce
streambank erosion, lateral channel migration, tree loss, and to meet the TMDL requirements.
Therefore, the “beach” area cannot be preserved.

• Question: Has a wildlife survey been completed, and if not, when will one be conducted?
Response: Wildlife surveys are not typically conducted before stream restoration projects, and
they are not required by regulatory agencies. Wildlife habitat is severely degraded in this stretch
of stream and parkland so the project will only increase biodiversity when the habitat is
improved. Pre and post water quality monitoring surveys will be undertaken which can act as a
surrogate for the health and diversity of aquatic life.

• Question: Will the County install fencing for homeowners as part of this project?
Response: New Castle County is not erecting fencing during this project. Fencing would restrict
access to the parkland. The County will be installing vegetated screening in areas where the
pathway is near property lines.

BTCC Zoom Meeting 7:30 PM Monday June 23th https://bit.ly/3KIt3Uf

 BTCC Zoom Meeting 7:30 PM Monday

June 23th https://bit.ly/3KIt3Uf

Zoom Link

Repost Info on Centre - Ferris Road 14.3.14

14.3.14 Repost

Info on Centre - Ferris Road

12 Owners Using Ferris Road 

10 Owners Using Centre Road 

6 Owners Using Other 

 

In 1920 the road Way was listed as Centre Road 

In 1931 the road was listed a Ferris Industrial School Road

In 1995 NCC Listed As Ferris & Centre Road 

with the break at the Little Mill Creek

Cranston Heights Fire Company Has it both listed as Ferris & Centre Road

with the break at the North Woodward Ave

Cranston Heights Fire Company also has the roadway listed as only Ferris Road

Cranston Heights Fire Company also has the roadway listed as only Ferris Road

In 2007 Del-DOT listed the roadway From North Woodward as as Ferris Road 

The telaphone Marketing has

2401-2711 using Ferris Road 16 households in total

2801-2913 using Centre Road 16 households in total

Missing Flexipost 2800 Ferris Road 141 at North Woodward .:: Reported to (DelDOT)

Missing Flexipost  2800 Ferris Road 141 at North Woodward .

 

 

 

 

 

Your attention in these matters are much appreciated  .

Feel free too reach out 302-463-2239 with any questions or clarification 

BTCC Pres. Charles C Stirk Jr

 

 

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Good morning

Thank you for submitting this concern, this has been forwarded to the signing department for them to handle. 

Workorder 1406652

Thank you

Jon

DelDOT TMC

 

 

Brookland Terrace Community Yard Sale :: Saturday May 17, 2025 (Rain Date Sunday )

 

Brookland Terrace Community Yard Sale ::  Saturday May 17, 2025 
(Rain Date Sunday )

 

brooklandterrace@gmail.com

brooklandterracecivicclub.blogspot.com/

Greenbank Mills & Philips Farm Shearing Day & Herb Sale - 20th Annual! Sunday, April 27th from 10am-4pm.

Greenbank Mills & Philips Farm

 

Shearing Day & Herb Sale - 20th Annual!  

Sunday, April 27th from 10am-4pm. 

 

**UPDATE ALERT** 🚨 We have decided to reschedule our Shearing Day & Herb Sale - 20th Annual! for our 🌧Rain Date☔ of Sunday, April 27th from 10am-4pm. Same awesome events, same awesome activities, same awesome people, just a new date to mark on your calendars! 📅 We hope to still see you there! Weather will be beautiful

McKean FFAPlant sale 2025 :: 50th annual plant sale! :: April 26-May 3. 9am-4pm.

McKean FFAPlant sale 2025!  
 
26 April -3 May 9am-4pm.  
 
50th annual plant sale!

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Spring is FINALLY here!! The students have been busy in the greenhouse… 50th annual plant sale!

 

McKean FFAPlant sale 2025!

  

Our plants are loving this weather! Don’t forget to mark your calendars!

Plant list and pricing coming out next week!! April 26-May 3. 9am-4pm.

BTCC Zoom Meeting 7:30 PM Monday April 7th

 

BTCC Zoom Meeting

7:30 PM Monday April 7th

 

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8986924710?omn=84281255703

 

ParkCleanUp - 12 April 9AM

 

Pay Your  BTCC Dues Via Pay Pal 

 

 https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=33PJEUNHLBMGY&source=qr

316 Brookland Ave :: Tree / Fallen Dead Wood on Utility Lines :: Reported

 316 Brookland Ave Wilmington DE 19805  :: Fallen Dead Wood  on Verizon & XfinityUtility Lines 

Fallen Dead Wood fell from New Castle County Parkland at a Del-Dot Drainage Ditch .

It would be convent if the Fallen Dead Wood could be removed before Verizon & Xfinity is knocked out for entire block .

Your attention in these matters is much appreciate .

If you have any further questions or clarifications needed, feel free to reach out  302.463.2239  brooklandterrace@gmail.com

 

 

 

State of the Troop 6 Meeting at Cranston Heights Fire Hall 6PM Tues 25 March 2025

 

Troop 6 State of the  Meeting at Cranston Heights Fire Hall 6PM Tues 25 March 2025

Closure of Greenbank Road at the Wilmington Western crossing at 5:00 am on Monday, March 24th and will reopen no later than 10:00 pm on Monday, March 31st

 

Traffic

TRAFFIC ALERT - New Castle County - Greenbank Road to Close for Railroad Crossing Repair

The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) announces to motorists the closure of Greenbank Road at the Wilmington Western crossing at 5:00 am on Monday, March 24th and will reopen no later than 10:00 pm on Monday, March 31st. Crews will replace the existing railroad crossing surface, perform sidewalk modifications in the area of the crossing and pave the approaches to the crossing.

Motorists should use caution and expect minor delays in the area. For more information visit the DelDOT website at www.deldot.gov, download the DelDOT app or tune to 1380 am, WTMC.

NCC REASSESSMENT DEADLINE EXTENDED! Submit your appeal by 4PM on MARCH 31st

 

If you believe your new property assessment does not reflect the fair market value of your property and/or you are not satisfied with the informal appeal decision from Tyler Technologies, the only option currently is the formal appeal process under New Castle County. Applications for this formal assessment appeal process began on 2/15 with an extended deadline of MARCH 31st  Even if you did not participate in an informal appeal with Tyler, you can still apply for a formal appeal. The Board of Assessment will also be suspending the rule requiring an appraiser to be present at the appeal hearing. Also, appellants will have the option to submit appraisals at a later date instead of attaching them to the formal appeal application. Deadline to submit appraisal reports will be June 16th.  If you miss the March deadline, you can appeal next year, however, the new assessed tax will need to be paid on this year's property tax bill. If you successfully appeal next year, any taxes you've already paid will not be refundable. Mail completed forms to: New Castle County Assessment Division 87 Reads Way New Castle, DE 19720 Forms may also be emailed as attachments to: BOARAppeals@newcastlede.gov

NEW: ADDITIONAL FAQs

Assessment Appeal Form

Summary of Revisions to BOAR Rules

Board of Assessment Appeals Procedures

Online Version of Appeal Form (requires acct creation)

County Executive Marcus Henry announces New Castle County Board of Realtors' assistance to property owners with reassessment appeals   NEW CASTLE – County Executive Marcus Henry announces a collaboration between the County and the New Castle County Board of Realtors. Volunteer realtors will be available to meet with property owners at libraries across the county over the next two weeks to support those going through the appeal process at no cost. Realtors in New Castle County are well-versed in researching home sale data and can help guide property owners to find comparable data to determine if they want to appeal their reassessed value.   “I’m so excited that the New Castle County Board of Realtors has offered their assistance to property owners,” said New Castle County Executive Marcus Henry. “This is a complicated process, and their expertise will be so valuable to helping folks determine if they want to submit a formal appeal, and how to get best data if they decide to.”   The current schedule of opportunities to meet with a realtor is below, new opportunities will be shared as they become available – all are strictly first come, first serve. Registration is required for realtors to have access to data ahead of time to assist in their research, please use the registration link.   Bear Library (101 Governor’s Place, Bear, DE 19701): Wednesday, March 19th 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, March 29th 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.   Woodlawn Library (2020 W. Ninth St, Wilmington, DE 19805): Saturday, March 22nd 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.   Appoquinimink Community Library (204 E Main St, Middletown, DE 19709): Wednesday, March 26th 4 p.m. to 8:45 p.m.   Property owners can check their new assessed value on the New Castle County Parcel Search. Answers to frequently asked questions about the formal appeal process can be found in our FAQ document. Formal appeals must be submitted by property owners by March 31, 2025 at 4pm. Appeal forms can be submitted via email to the Board of Assessment Review (BOARAppeals@newcastlede.gov) or delivered to the New Castle County Government Center, Assessment Division at 87 Read Way, New Castle, DE 19720. Forms for appeals can be accessed on the County website.   Any of the services described in this release provided to third parties are on a volunteer basis and are not provided on behalf of, at the direction or control of New Castle County, or the officers and employees of New Castle County. Similarly, they are not a substitute for legal services provided by an appropriately licensed Delaware attorney.