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  Archives:  October 2018

ICYMI: Governor Carney Highlights $4 Billion Infrastructure Investment Plan

Department of Transportation | Governor John Carney | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | The Economy | Date Posted: Tuesday, October 30, 2018

DOVER, Del.— Governor John Carney joined Secretary of Transportation Jennifer Cohan on Monday to highlight infrastructure investments that will be made throughout the state as part of the FY20 – FY25 Capital Transportation Program. Currently, more than $3.2 billion in infrastructure work is planned for Delaware’s transportation network over the next six years. When including […]



DNREC encourages Delawareans to take action for National Weatherization Day Oct. 30

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy | Date Posted: Tuesday, October 30, 2018

DNREC is encouraging Delawareans to mark National Weatherization Day, Oct. 30, by taking action to weatherize their homes which will help save energy, reduce their energy costs, and contribute to improving air quality by reducing their carbon footprint.



DNREC Division of Parks & Recreation Observation Tower in Cape Henlopen State Park to undergo repairs beginning Nov. 5

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Monday, October 29, 2018

DNREC has announced that Tower 7, also known as the Observation Tower, at Cape Henlopen State Park will be closed for repairs from November 5 through the end of the year.



DNREC announces availability of Community Environmental Project Fund grant applications

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Community Affairs | Date Posted: Monday, October 29, 2018

DNREC Secretary Shawn M. Garvin has announced the availability of grants under the Community Environmental Project Fund. The grant program, created by the general Assembly in 2004, enables DNREC to withhold 25 percent of all civil or administrative penalties collected by the Department as funds to benefit communities where civil or administrative violations occurred, and provides for the restoration of these affected communities.



Flags to half-staff for victims of shooting in Pittsburgh

Flag Status | Office of Management and Budget | Date Posted: Sunday, October 28, 2018

Late last evening, President Trump ordered American flags at all U.S. government buildings and facilities to be flown at half-staff until sunset on October 31, 2018 as a mark of solemn respect for the victims of the senseless act of violence at the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh. In concurrence with the President’s order […]





  Archives:  October 2018

ICYMI: Governor Carney Highlights $4 Billion Infrastructure Investment Plan

Department of Transportation | Governor John Carney | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | The Economy | Date Posted: Tuesday, October 30, 2018

DOVER, Del.— Governor John Carney joined Secretary of Transportation Jennifer Cohan on Monday to highlight infrastructure investments that will be made throughout the state as part of the FY20 – FY25 Capital Transportation Program. Currently, more than $3.2 billion in infrastructure work is planned for Delaware’s transportation network over the next six years. When including […]



DNREC encourages Delawareans to take action for National Weatherization Day Oct. 30

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy | Date Posted: Tuesday, October 30, 2018

DNREC is encouraging Delawareans to mark National Weatherization Day, Oct. 30, by taking action to weatherize their homes which will help save energy, reduce their energy costs, and contribute to improving air quality by reducing their carbon footprint.



DNREC Division of Parks & Recreation Observation Tower in Cape Henlopen State Park to undergo repairs beginning Nov. 5

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Monday, October 29, 2018

DNREC has announced that Tower 7, also known as the Observation Tower, at Cape Henlopen State Park will be closed for repairs from November 5 through the end of the year.



DNREC announces availability of Community Environmental Project Fund grant applications

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Community Affairs | Date Posted: Monday, October 29, 2018

DNREC Secretary Shawn M. Garvin has announced the availability of grants under the Community Environmental Project Fund. The grant program, created by the general Assembly in 2004, enables DNREC to withhold 25 percent of all civil or administrative penalties collected by the Department as funds to benefit communities where civil or administrative violations occurred, and provides for the restoration of these affected communities.



Flags to half-staff for victims of shooting in Pittsburgh

Flag Status | Office of Management and Budget | Date Posted: Sunday, October 28, 2018

Late last evening, President Trump ordered American flags at all U.S. government buildings and facilities to be flown at half-staff until sunset on October 31, 2018 as a mark of solemn respect for the victims of the senseless act of violence at the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh. In concurrence with the President’s order […]