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County Executive announces $30 million housing initiative
County Executive Matt Meyer announced a $30 million dollar affordable housing program at the Hope Center on Monday. Meyer was joined by County Council president Karen Hartley-Nagle, Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester, Senator Tom Carper, Senator Chris Coons, Councilman Penrose Hollins and DSHA director Eugene Young. To see video fo the announcement, CLICK HERE.
County Rain Barrel program returns for Fall
New Castle County is offering rain barrels while supplies last for county residents at a steep discount. The 50-gallon rain barrels typically retail for $120 and are offered for $50 for those interested. Pick-up dates will be Friday, October 15th from 9-11am and Saturday, October 16th from 10am-12pm. To order your rain barrel while supplies last, CLICK HERE.
County Executive participates in River Towns ride challenge
New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer participated in the River Towns Ride on Saturday morning, making the 16-mile trip on his bike from Wilmington to New Castle along the Jack A. Markell Trail and on to Delaware City along Route 9. After meeting with Delaware City Mayor Paul Johnson, he biked back to Wilmington, earning a silver medal in the challenge for the trip. To see video from the event, CLICK HERE.
Col. Bond gets walkout ceremony to mark retirement as chief
New Castle County Police Department Chief Vaughn Bond was given a walk-out ceremony at the New Castle County Public Safety Building last week to mark his official retirement as the chief of police. Bond will begin a new role as the New Castle County Director of Public Safety following confirmation by the New Castle County Council. To see video of the event (in two parts due to connection issues), CLICK HERE and, CLICK HERE.
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Meetings & Events

Thursday, October 7th
26th Citizen's Police Academy Opening

Saturday, October 9th
Fiesta Latina - LACC, New Castle

Saturday, October 9th
Ugandan Association 59th Independence Celebration

Monday, October 11th
Dover Federal Credit Union Day of Service at the NCC HOPE Center

Thursday, October 14th
Delaware State Chamber of Commerce Developing Delaware Conference
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