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  Archives:  February 2017

Public input sought by Delaware Open Space Council regarding Open Space Program Plan

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Tuesday, February 21, 2017

DOVER – The last of three statewide public workshops for gathering comment about Delaware’s Open Space Program Plan – following amendments made last year to the state’s Land Protection Act (7 Del. C. Chapter 75), and public concern about certain components of the Open Space Program – is set for Thursday, Feb. 23 at the Blue Ball Barn in Wilmington. The workshop begins at 5:30 p.m. at the Blue Ball Barn’s Calving Room, 1914 West Park Drive, Wilmington, DE 19803.



Governor Carney Nominates Commissioner Mary S. Much as Family Court Judge

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, February 20, 2017

Commissioner Much previously served in the Office of Disciplinary Council WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Friday announced the nomination of Family Court Commissioner Mary S. Much to serve as a Family Court Judge in New Castle County. Governor Carney’s nomination must be confirmed by the Delaware Senate. “Commissioner Much is well-prepared to serve […]



Food safety certification course offered to potential on-farm food entrepreneurs

Delaware Health and Social Services | Department of Agriculture | Division of Public Health | Date Posted: Monday, February 20, 2017

Agricultural entrepreneurs who want to produce certain foods in their on-farm kitchens can receive food safety training and become certified under Delaware law at an upcoming workshop jointly sponsored by the University of Delaware Cooperative Extension and the Delaware Department of Agriculture. The eight-hour “Food Safety for Entrepreneurs” program presented by Dr. Sue Snider of the University of Delaware will take place Saturday, March 25, at the Delaware Department of Agriculture, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.



Media Advisory: Delaware Division of the Arts Announces 2017 Delaware State Employee Exhibition

Delaware Division of the Arts | Department of State | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Monday, February 20, 2017

WHAT: This program is designed to give Delaware state employees and their families, at any skill level, a unique opportunity to exhibit their artwork and to compete for cash prizes. New this year: increases to the cash awards as well as additional judges’ choice and special recognition awards. The exhibition is free and open to […]



Pinelands Nature Trail at Cape Henlopen State Park closed temporarily for tree maintenance work

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Friday, February 17, 2017

The Pinelands Nature Trail at Cape Henlopen State Park is closed for arbor maintenance work and will reopen after Division of Parks & Recreation staff have removed a number of trees within the trail for safety purposes.





  Archives:  February 2017

Public input sought by Delaware Open Space Council regarding Open Space Program Plan

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Tuesday, February 21, 2017

DOVER – The last of three statewide public workshops for gathering comment about Delaware’s Open Space Program Plan – following amendments made last year to the state’s Land Protection Act (7 Del. C. Chapter 75), and public concern about certain components of the Open Space Program – is set for Thursday, Feb. 23 at the Blue Ball Barn in Wilmington. The workshop begins at 5:30 p.m. at the Blue Ball Barn’s Calving Room, 1914 West Park Drive, Wilmington, DE 19803.



Governor Carney Nominates Commissioner Mary S. Much as Family Court Judge

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, February 20, 2017

Commissioner Much previously served in the Office of Disciplinary Council WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Friday announced the nomination of Family Court Commissioner Mary S. Much to serve as a Family Court Judge in New Castle County. Governor Carney’s nomination must be confirmed by the Delaware Senate. “Commissioner Much is well-prepared to serve […]



Food safety certification course offered to potential on-farm food entrepreneurs

Delaware Health and Social Services | Department of Agriculture | Division of Public Health | Date Posted: Monday, February 20, 2017

Agricultural entrepreneurs who want to produce certain foods in their on-farm kitchens can receive food safety training and become certified under Delaware law at an upcoming workshop jointly sponsored by the University of Delaware Cooperative Extension and the Delaware Department of Agriculture. The eight-hour “Food Safety for Entrepreneurs” program presented by Dr. Sue Snider of the University of Delaware will take place Saturday, March 25, at the Delaware Department of Agriculture, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.



Media Advisory: Delaware Division of the Arts Announces 2017 Delaware State Employee Exhibition

Delaware Division of the Arts | Department of State | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Monday, February 20, 2017

WHAT: This program is designed to give Delaware state employees and their families, at any skill level, a unique opportunity to exhibit their artwork and to compete for cash prizes. New this year: increases to the cash awards as well as additional judges’ choice and special recognition awards. The exhibition is free and open to […]



Pinelands Nature Trail at Cape Henlopen State Park closed temporarily for tree maintenance work

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Friday, February 17, 2017

The Pinelands Nature Trail at Cape Henlopen State Park is closed for arbor maintenance work and will reopen after Division of Parks & Recreation staff have removed a number of trees within the trail for safety purposes.