Business Expo at Fire Hall March 5, 2020
The Middletown Area Chamber of Commerce will be celebrating its 12th Annual Expo with over 100 vendors, networking, fabulous fare and prizes, not to mention complimentary food and beverages, wine tastings, and samples of some of the menu items from the area’s newest restaurants
Admission is FREE to the public and last year over 1,500 attended.
When: Thursday, March 5, 2020 Time: 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Inclement Weather Date: March 12, 2020
Scheduled Town Events for 2020
Mayor & Council hope you will enjoy the Town events that have been scheduled for this year:
2020 TOWNSEND EVENTS
MARCH 29 Easter Egg Hunt (Rain Date April 5)
APRIL Autism Awareness Event (Date TBA)
JUNE 12 Movie Night Under the Stars (Rain Date June 13)
JULY 10 Movie Night Under the Stars (Rain Date July 11)
AUGUST 14 Movie Night Under the Stars (Rain Date August 15)
SEPTEMBER 26 Town Fair & Parade (Rain or Shine Event)
OCTOBER 31 Trunk or Treat
DECEMBER 6 Christmas Caroling/Tree Lighting
DECEMBER Holiday Lighting Contest (Date TBA)
Contact Town Hall at 302-378-8082 if you would like additional information.
Craig Tufts Educational Scholarship Fund
ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS: The Craig Tufts Educational Scholarship Fund and the National Wildlife Federation announce the 11th annual essay contest for the Craig Tufts Educational Scholarship Award.
The essay competition is open to kids ages 8-18. The award recipient and a parent or guardian, will receive a once-in-a-lifetime experience to attend an outdoor adventure camp at the 2020 Redwood Coast Family Summit July 11-17. Entries are due by Friday, March 20.
Encourage your young naturalist to enter today! www.nwf.org/craigtufts
Applications for Camp Barnes will be open March 1, 2020.
Camp Barnes is a recreational summer camp that is run and operated by the Delaware State Police. Camp Barnes is an overnight camp that is FREE to those attend. Children between the ages of 10-13, who are residents of the State of Delaware, are eligible to apply.
Applications for Camp Barnes will be available online or at any Delaware State Police Troop on March 1st 2020. Applications can be downloaded at the camp’s website www.campbarnes.net starting March 1st. Dates for the camp and camp orientation dates will be included with the application and listed on the website.
Some of the many activities campers participate in throughout the week include the following:
* Swimming in an Olympic size pool
* Kayaking in Millers Creek
* Archery
* Basketball
* Soccer
* Lacrosse
* Arts and Crafts
* Nature Walk
* Fishing/Crabbing
* Talent Show
* Camp Olympics
Camp Barnes has a staff of 16 counselors (eight male and eight female). All Counselors are required to submit to a criminal background and are interviewed prior to being hired. The staff also includes one on site nurse, one head cook, and one assistant cook. A Delaware State Trooper will be on duty at all times when the camp is in session.
Camp Barnes is NOT a boot camp or intended for youth with behavior or disciplinary problems.
It is encouraged that all parents get an updated physical for their children as soon as possible, because spots fill up quickly. Campers will not be assigned a week until an up-to-date physical is received.
If you have any questions please contact Cpl/3 Shawn Hatfield at 302-752-3834, or at James.Hatfield@delaware.gov
Town Hall Closed Monday, February 17, 2020
Town Hall will be closed on Monday, February 17, 2020 in observance of Presidents’ Day. Trash & recycling will be picked up on Monday per the usual schedule.
National Wildlife’s 2020 Photo Contest
NATIONAL WILDLIFE magazine is excited to announce the opening of its 49th annual photo contest. Be one of the first to enter the National Wildlife Photo Contest today! Deadline for entries is March 29, 2020.
Whether you’re an amateur or professional photographer, they would love to see some of your best images of wildlife and wild lands, from around the world or your own backyard. Cash prizes will be awarded.
Details may be found at: https://photocontest.nwf.org/menu-home.aspx…
Road Work on Commerce Street
Repair work began January 13, 2020 on the curbs and sidewalks on Commerce Street. The project will improve our community and enhance safety. The work will last approximately two weeks, conditional on the weather. This work should have minimal impact on traffic in the area.
1st Quarter 2020 Newsletter
Councilman Patrick Miller announced at the January 8, 2020 Town Council Meeting that newsletters would be prepared quarterly. The 1st Town Newsletter of 2020 may be found here.
Town Hall Closed January 20, 2020 for MLK Holiday
Town Hall will be closed on Monday, January 20, 2020 in observance of the Martin Luther King Holiday. Trash and Recycling will be picked up Monday per the normal schedule.
Road Construction – Karins Blvd. @ Hwy. 71
The Town has just been advised that CIRILLO BROS will begin installing the sanitary sewer tie-in work on Karins Blvd. for Lifehouse Church and removing the top several inches of roadway surface on the following date: ___ Thursday January 2nd, 2020 – weather permitting.
UPDATE: Installation has been rescheduled for Monday, January 6, 2020 due to predicted rain over the next few days.
Parking and through-vehicular-traffic will be affected during this time.
All work will be performed within the States Right-of-Way (ROW). During this time, all vehicles will need to be moved out of the limits of construction. If vehicles are not moved by the start of construction, an employee will attempt to make contact with you. If the attempt is unsuccessful,***The contractor reserves the right to have the vehicle towed out of the construction limits.***
For construction schedule questions and concerns please contact: Cirillo Bros. Inc. (302) 326-1540
Thank you in advance for your assistance and cooperation.
