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Newsletter Oct / Nov / Dec 2014
Newsletter Oct / Nov / Dec 2014
Welcome to Bridgeville, Delaware
Welcome. It is our goal to provide you, the citizens of Bridgeville, with the information you need to make you more familiar with your city and the services provided by us.
The Town is located in Sussex County in the southwestern part of Delaware. Bridgeville is located on U.S. 13, approximately 30 miles south of Dover, the capital of Delaware. Bridgeville is also 26 miles north of Salisbury, Maryland, the biggest shopping area south of Dover on the Delmarva Peninsula. The population of Bridgeville is approximately 2,568. The Town logo, posted at all entrances, is “If you lived here, you would be home now.”
Bridgeville is one of the oldest surviving communities in western Sussex County. Long before Sussex County was subdivided into hundreds, a community in the 1680′s began to develop along the small waterway known as Bridge Branch. A bridge was built across the stream, and it served as the nucleus of the community. The name Bridgeville was adopted around 1810, and the Town was incorporated in 1871. Today, Bridgeville is a pleasant agricultural-oriented community known for fine homes and broad tree-lined streets.
Delaware AG Warns of Typhoon Charity Scams
Delaware AG Warns of Typhoon Charity Scams
Updated: Nov 14, 2013 8:50 AM EST
Victims line up for food and water in the aftermath of super typhoon Haiyan in Tacloban city, central Philippines, Nov. 14, 2013. (Photo: AP)
WILMINGTON, Del.- Delaware Attorney General Beau Biden is urging the public to be on the lookout for fraudulent charitable solicitation scams related to the devastation caused to the Philippines this past week by Typhoon Haiyan.
“Delawareans are always quick to answer the call for help, and we know from experience that fraudsters will try to take advantage of that generosity by setting up bogus relief organizations that claim to provide aid,” Biden said. “Many legitimate charities, however, are properly soliciting donations to help the victims of Typhoon Haiyan and I urge Delawareans to help ensure their money goes to that intended purpose by following a few basic rules.”
To protect themselves against solicitation fraud, Biden recommends the following:
• Make sure a charity is legitimate by visiting the Better Business Bureau at www.bbb.org, Charity Navigator at www.charitynavigator.org, or the American Institute of Philanthropy at www.charitywatch.org where you can view lists of verified charities. Ensure that the solicitation website and the purported charity match and that the website is secure.
• Hang up on aggressive cold callers and delete unsolicited e-mail. Fraudulent solicitors may sound convincing and will do their best to appeal to your emotions; legitimate charities will inform you of their charitable mission and the ways your donation will be put to good use.
• Ask whether your donation is tax-deductible. You have a right to know how your donated funds are used and you are entitled to ask questions and get answers about the charity that will be receiving your money.
• Avoid clicking on links received via email or online pop-ups and do not provide any personal information to anyone you suspect is attempting to fraudulently solicit you. Providing even your address or zip code may allow fraudsters to take advantage of you.
• Do not give cash donations and do not supply your credit card number or other personal financial information. If you wish to make a donation, you should pay by check and make the payment out to the charity’s full name. Avoid using initials or abbreviations in making out the check and do not make it payable to anyone except the legitimate charity you want the funds to go to.
• Contact the charity directly before making any donations and ask questions about the percentage of your donation that will be put to use on the ground in the Philippines and surrounding areas of devastation.
Anyone who suspects they have been scammed or have received a suspicious solicitation, Biden said, should immediately call the Attorney General’s toll-free Consumer Hotline at 1-800-220-5424 or email the Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Unit at consumer.protection@delaware.gov.
The types of scams the public should be especially aware of in the wake of Haiyan include:
• Relief organizations that have popped up overnight
• Solicitations for cash-only donations
• Highly emotional solicitations, including high-pressure tactics to compel you to donate.
NOTICE TO RESIDENTS: INCORRECT WM GARBAGE BILLING
To All Bridgeville Residents with Waste Management Garbage Pick-Up
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
Garbage Pick-up continues to cost $14.00 per month and you are not responsible for charges over $42.00 on your most recent quarterly bill.
We have been assured that all excess charges will be removed; however, if you have any questions, please contact Waste Management directly.
Waste Management
1-800-877-7531
Veterans Job Fair
August 2, 2013
10 AM – 2 PM
Bridgeville Library
600 S Cannon St
Bridgeville, De 19933
(Photo Credit: US Chamber of Commerce)
2012 Drinking Water Quality Report
The 2012 Town of Bridgeville Drinking Water Quality Report is now available: 2012 Drinking Water Quality Report
Road Closure Notice- RAILROAD AVENUE
Please be advised that during the week of June 17th, the Town will be completing a street paving project with the first block of Railroad Avenue. No vehicle will be permitted to park within the first block of Railroad Avenue and trucks should be re-routed around the paving area.
We greatly appreciate your cooperation. Thank you for allowing the Town of Bridgeville to meet the needs of our growing community.
Respectfully,
Rick Passwaters, Street Superintendent
2002 Dodge Caravan for Sale
The Town of Bridgeville is accepting bids for:
2002 Dodge Caravan
SE Minivan
7 Passenger Cruise Control
Automatic Radio/Cassette
V6 AC
ABS PS / PL
107K Mileage
For more information call:
302-337-7135
Deadline to bid:
Wednesday, June 26, 2013
Planning & Zoning Meeting Publice Notice
TOWN OF BRIDGEVILLE
101 North Main Street,Bridgeville, DE 19933 (302) 337-7135 Fax (302) 337-7817
www.bridgeville.delaware.gov
June 13, 2013
PUBLIC NOTICE
The Planning and Zoning Commission of the Town of Bridgeville will meet on Wednesday, June 19, 2013 at 7:00 P.M., at the Bridgeville Public Library meeting room at 600 S. Cannon St. to hear an application and consider several proposed Ordinances concerning Heritage Shores.
1) Discussion of the Heritage Shores Landscaping Plan.
2) Discussion and Public Hearings concerning 3 Ordinances.
An Ordinance to increase the maximum height limit for accessory buildings
An Ordinance concerning street standards, off-street parking and shared parking in RPC’s.
An Ordinance to permit recreational facilities, spas, swimming and tennis clubs in RPC’s and to decrease the minimum lot size and width in RPC’s.
If you are unable to attend the meeting, you may submit your comments in writing to the Bridgeville Planning and Zoning Commission at the address below no later than Monday, June 17, 2013.
Sincerely,
COMMISSIONERS OF BRIDGEVILLE
Jesse Savage
Town Manager