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  Category: New Castle County


2018 Urban and Community Forestry Grant Program Now Open

Department of Agriculture | Forest Service | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, January 5, 2018

The Delaware Urban and Community Forestry Program is offering up to $5,000 in grants for community-based tree projects throughout the First State.  The program is open to all Delaware municipalities, homeowner associations, and certified nonprofits. Applications are limited to one project in one category (tree planting or tree management), and all funds must be utilized on publicly owned land or community open space. Grant recipients must also provide a 50-50 cost-share match, which can be met through a combination of volunteer labor, donated materials and services, or cash from non-federal sources.
This year’s application deadline is March 2, 2018. Winners will be notified by April 2.




Jan. 5: State offices closed in Sussex until 4:30 p.m., employees are to report for 4:30 p.m. shifts

Department of Human Resources | Governor John Carney | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Weather | Date Posted: Friday, January 5, 2018

State of Delaware – Severe Weather Conditions & Emergencies (SWCE) Alert State of Delaware offices in Sussex County will remain closed through 4:30 p.m. on Friday, January 5, 2018. Non-essential employees who live or work in Sussex County are not to report to work for this period. Non-essential employees who work other shifts are to […]




DelDOT Winter Storm Update #5

Department of Transportation | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Weather | Date Posted: Friday, January 5, 2018

Governor John Carney has terminated the Level 2 Driving Restriction in Sussex County, effective at 12:00 p.m. The State of Emergency will remain in effect in Sussex County until further notice to allow the Delaware National Guard to continue assisting local and state authorities with response to the winter storm. While the Level 2 Driving […]




DelDOT Winter Storm Update #4

Department of Transportation | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, January 4, 2018

Based on conditions in Sussex County, no DART First State bus service will operate on Friday, January 5, 2018, with the exception of dialysis paratransit trips. All services in Kent and New Castle Counties are expected to operate with likely delays on Friday. Road Conditions Update: With the ongoing State of Emergency and the Level […]




DelDOT Winter Storm Update #3

Department of Transportation | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Weather | Date Posted: Thursday, January 4, 2018

With roadway conditions continuing to deteriorate, Governor Carney on Thursday issued a State of Emergency for Sussex County and Level 2 Driving Restriction. The State of Emergency for Sussex County took effect at 2:00 p.m., and the Level 2 Driving Restriction took effect at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 4. Governor Carney also authorized the […]







  Category: New Castle County

2018 Urban and Community Forestry Grant Program Now Open

Department of Agriculture | Forest Service | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, January 5, 2018

The Delaware Urban and Community Forestry Program is offering up to $5,000 in grants for community-based tree projects throughout the First State.  The program is open to all Delaware municipalities, homeowner associations, and certified nonprofits. Applications are limited to one project in one category (tree planting or tree management), and all funds must be utilized on publicly owned land or community open space. Grant recipients must also provide a 50-50 cost-share match, which can be met through a combination of volunteer labor, donated materials and services, or cash from non-federal sources.
This year’s application deadline is March 2, 2018. Winners will be notified by April 2.




Jan. 5: State offices closed in Sussex until 4:30 p.m., employees are to report for 4:30 p.m. shifts

Department of Human Resources | Governor John Carney | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Weather | Date Posted: Friday, January 5, 2018

State of Delaware – Severe Weather Conditions & Emergencies (SWCE) Alert State of Delaware offices in Sussex County will remain closed through 4:30 p.m. on Friday, January 5, 2018. Non-essential employees who live or work in Sussex County are not to report to work for this period. Non-essential employees who work other shifts are to […]




DelDOT Winter Storm Update #5

Department of Transportation | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Weather | Date Posted: Friday, January 5, 2018

Governor John Carney has terminated the Level 2 Driving Restriction in Sussex County, effective at 12:00 p.m. The State of Emergency will remain in effect in Sussex County until further notice to allow the Delaware National Guard to continue assisting local and state authorities with response to the winter storm. While the Level 2 Driving […]




DelDOT Winter Storm Update #4

Department of Transportation | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, January 4, 2018

Based on conditions in Sussex County, no DART First State bus service will operate on Friday, January 5, 2018, with the exception of dialysis paratransit trips. All services in Kent and New Castle Counties are expected to operate with likely delays on Friday. Road Conditions Update: With the ongoing State of Emergency and the Level […]




DelDOT Winter Storm Update #3

Department of Transportation | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Weather | Date Posted: Thursday, January 4, 2018

With roadway conditions continuing to deteriorate, Governor Carney on Thursday issued a State of Emergency for Sussex County and Level 2 Driving Restriction. The State of Emergency for Sussex County took effect at 2:00 p.m., and the Level 2 Driving Restriction took effect at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 4. Governor Carney also authorized the […]