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Would you like a free tree – plus free planting services?
Posted on: 2010-03-06
Do you own a house or property in the City of Wilmington?
Would you like to volunteer to help us bring more trees to Delaware?
Just fill out a tree request form to get things started. We’ll make a
recommendation for the best spot and best type of tree for your location. These trees are not little seedlings – most varieties are 7 to 12 feet tall. For planting this spring, request forms are due by APRIL 15.
Questions? Call Annie Acton at (302) 658-6262, ext. 106,
or email to learn more about the benefits of trees
Website: dehort.org/freetrees.php
Email: aaton@dehort.org
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SMOKE AND CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS
Posted on: 2010-02-15
The City of Wilmington requires that residents have a carbon monoxide detector in their home and a working smoke detector on each floor of their residence.
Firefighters will install donated smoke detectors in resident's homes upon request. No age limit applies here; if detectors continue to be available, residents of limited means may request to have one or more installed in their homes.
Website: 76.12.60.78/departments/fire_carbon.htm
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2010 Academic Scholarship
Posted on: 2010-02-15
Mayor James M. Baker established this scholarship program to assist Wilmington’s young adults in achieving their post-secondary educational goals. Scholarships are awarded based upon academic achievement, leadership qualities and financial need.
Website: www.wilmingtonde.gov/scholarships/2010-Academic-Scholarship-Appl-college.pdf
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H1N1 and SEASONAL FLU INFORMATION
Posted on: 2010-01-12
H1N1 flu vaccinations are now widely available to the general public. Click the link below:
Website: dhss.delaware.gov/dhss/dph/index.html
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Hand-held Cell Phone Ban
Posted on: 2010-01-12
Beginning January 1, 2010, mobile telephone use while operating a moving motor vehicle or while riding a bicycle will only be allowed when equipped with built-in speakers or a hands-free accessory. The ban also prohibits placing or receiving text messages, sending or receiving emails on mobile telephones or other electronic devices; and establishes penalty for this civil violation with a $50.00 assessment.
Website: www.wilmingtonde.gov/cellphones/index.htm
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Urban Bike Project
Posted on: 2009-09-22
We are a not-for-profit bicycle shop located in Wilmington, Delaware with a focus on education and mechanical self-reliance. We have a full compliment of shop quality tools and provide educational programs and mechanical assistance to City of Wilmington residents and youth in need.
A note to donors of bicycles. Please do not leave donations outside the shop!!! Instead drop any bikes or parts off during our open hours. We may be able to arrange a pickup if it is not convenient for you to drop off.
Have mechanical aptitude and a desire to get your hands greasy? Want to become a better mechanic but need some more practice? Come by and help us fix up bikes that will go towards our free bike program and sales.
Website: urbanbikeproject.org/
Email: info@urbanbikeproject.org
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Homeowners Save Energy, Cash with Tax Breaks
Posted on: 2009-09-08
Click Here for Full Article
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Seniors 65+ Property Tax Exemption Program and Other Senior Citizen Programs Offered by the City
Posted on: 2009-08-10
The City provides a property tax exemption up to $565 dollars per year to homeowners aged 65 and over who qualify based on income. If you qualify, you also receive a discount on your water and sewer bills.
Website: 76.12.60.78/departments/seniortax.htm
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DE Motor Vehicle...DID YOU KNOW?
Posted on: 2009-05-12
Effective January 1, 2009, the Division of Motor Vehicles has stopped sending registration renewal notifications by mail. Customers who wish to receive registration renewal notifications via email and/or automated telephone calls must complete an online form at the DMV website.
Before completing the online form you will need to have your driver's license and vehicle registration card. The vehicle owner's drivers license number, license plate number and title date are required in order to submit the form. The title date can be found on your vehicle registration card.
citizen.de.gov/public.ejs?command=PublicNotificationHome
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Report burned-out street lights to Delmarva Power
Posted on: 2009-04-07
Call 800-375-7117, press '0' for Customer Service, then give the street address and the 5 digit pole numbers found on the 2 metal tags on the pole. Or you can report by using this link.
Website: www.delmarva.com/contact/streetLight/
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This Old House!
Posted on: 2009-03-05
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Yard Waste Procedures
Posted on: 2009-02-10
Put leaves and yard waste out with your trash on regular trash day in the paper bags that you can get from the city. The bags are available from Constituent Services in the City County Building or 2nd Neighborhood Planning Council office at 2205 North Jefferson Street.
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'SAVE THE DREAM'
Posted on: 2008-10-14
There are now hundreds of thousands of families all across America facing foreclosure because they simply cannot afford their mortgage payments, or they owe far more than their house is currently worth. To make matters even worse, the Mortgage Bankers Association reports that approximately 50% of home owners who do loose their homes to foreclosure have never once contacted their lender.
If you know a family in this unfortunate position, who may be facing foreclosure encourage them to reach out to their lender or a housing counseling agency so that they can begin the process of exploring a loan workout solution and hopefully stay in their homes.
Here are direct links to two of the best resource sites available that you can use both to educated yourselves and to share with people in need of learning more about how they can help themselves avoid foreclosure:
- Guide to Avoiding Foreclosure (U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development)
- The HOPE NOW Alliance
Here is the Homeowner’s HOPE Hotline
(1-888-995-HOPE)
America got into this foreclosure crisis one house at a time, and we need to resolve it one house at a time. Please help 'Save the Dream' for someone today. Thank you.
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DON'T DRINK & DRIVE!
Posted on: 2008-03-11
VOLUNTEERS DRIVE YOU HOME
IN YOUR OWN VEHICLE
FRI & SAT 10pm - 2am
IT’S FREE !
Call: (302) 999 - 9079
or
(877) 999 - 9079
Website: www.delawaredd.org
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