Frederica

Public Hearing – Water Rates & Metered Billing

There will be a public hearing on September 21, 2016 at 6:30 at Town Hall.  All are welcome and are encouraged to come and ask questions to be informed about the changes to metered billing that are proposed by the end of 2016.   Notice of Public Hearing September 21, 2016

Crime Watch Alert from the Delaware State Police

This is an alert message from the Delaware State Police A few hours ago the Kent County Crime Watch of Delaware received this important message from Cpl. Heather Imhof of the Delaware State Police Troop 3. It has been reported that throughout the State of Delaware there is a band of thieves going through communities checking for unlocked cars and taking valuables and merchandise.  Please remember (and remind your community) to LOCK ALL VEHICLES!!!   Even if your vehicle is outside and locked, be sure to remove all valuables and merchandise from sight.  Do not leave temptation in plain view! If you see anything, CALL 911 IMMEDIATELY!!! If you have any questions or comments, please contact Cpl. Heather Imhof atheather.imhof@delaware.gov or call her at 302-672-5431.

Water Alley Closed 8/10/16

Water Alley will be closed to traffic on Wednesday August 10, 2016 to allow work to be performed on one of the Town’s Wells.

Water Quality – Scale Deposits and Hardness

There has been a growing interest in questions about the hardness of our water.  The following link will take you to a file that explains some information about hard water and how it is tested/determined.  Our water is regularly tested, and falls right in the middle of the chart under “moderately hard”. There are some useful links as well to learn more about water quality.  And as always, if you have any questions, Town Hall and its staff will do their best to answer you! This link is also available on our Water Department/Public Works page. Water Quality – Hardness

Ad for Part-Time Police Officer

The Town of Frederica is seeking a part-time police officer to join our team.  The ad is running in the Delaware state news from June 26, 2016 to July 3, 2016.  Please have all applications submitted by July 11, 2016.  See below link for a copy of the running ad and application details. Ad for Part Time Police Officer

Public Notice – Public Workshop(s)

Public Workshop(s) Notice There will be a series of workshops open to the public on the following dates: Monday June 27, 2016 Tuesday July 5, 2016 Monday July 11, 2016 Monday July 18, 2016 Town Council along with Planning and zoning will use these workshops in order to discuss, update and reorganize the Town of Frederica Ordinances. Workshops will take place at 7:00 PM at Town Hall, located at 2 West David Street, Frederica DE 199467 **Please note that workshops may be cancelled if they are no longer needed.  Notices will be posted.

LDO Amendment – Ordinance 16-02

Ordinance 16-02 amending the Land Development Ordinance was read and passed at the May 18, 2016 meeting by the Town Council.  This ordinance will go into effect 30 days from this date. Also published in the Delaware State news May 23, 2016.

TPO Magazine Article – Dustan Russum

Our very own Dustan Russum has been featured in the May  2016 issue of TPO Magazine! Please take a moment to read the article and join us in congratulating the hard work and accomplishments of our Water/Public Works Department! “MULTITASKER – Dustan Russum built an award-winning career as ‘one-person DPW’, managing water and multiple public works jobs in tiny Frederica, Delaware.  What do you do when you need your town’s water well up and running? How do you get an old municipal building floor torn up? Who can spell the mayor when he wants to take a break? In Frederica, Delaware, it’s a no-brainer: Ask Dustan Russum. Nominally, Russum serves as public works water operator for this town of 812 near the Murderkill River in Eastern Delaware.  In reality, he’s much more.  Since he joined the Frederica Water Department in 2014, Russum has brought creative, money saving ideas, strong technical […]

Invitation to Bid – Fencing – Due May 14, 2016

Sealed bids will be received by the Town of Frederica to supply and install 269 linear feet of standard 6′ chain-link fence… See full Advertisement and Specifications   **Ad posted in the Delaware State News May 6, 2016 & May 8, 2016.

Public Notice – Public Hearing – LDO Amendment

Public Hearing – LDO Amendment   There will be a public hearing on Wednesday May 18, 2016 to discuss a change to the Land Development Ordinance regarding use of Billboard structures.