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County Executive signs new EV ordinance to enable electric future
County Executive Matt Meyer signed a new ordinance aimed at modernizing New Castle County for a future filled with electric vehicles. The ordinance will require new building construction to ensure they're capable of supporting EV charging. While the ordinance does not require an EV charger to be present, ensuring the ability to add one will means greater access to home charging. To see video from the signing, CLICK HERE.
County launching series of town halls focused on future of parks
New Castle County will host a series of town halls across the month of November focused on the future of county parks. The town halls will give the public the chance to express what they'd like to see as the county looks to the future of park amenities and services. If you'd like playgrounds, pavilions, flower beds, pickle ball courts, walking paths or other amenities, this is the chance to voice that. To see video of the announcement, CLICK HERE.
County using ARPA funding to invest in nurse and family partnerships
County Executive Matt Meyer was joined by Children & Families First CEO Kirsten Olsen as he announced a new $3 million investment proposal of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding over the next three years to support the Nurse-Family Partnership and expand it to 120 first-time mothers, ensuring children's health and wellness. To see video from the announcement, CLICK HERE.
Frank Graves receives drive-by retirement send-off after 50 years
After 50 years working for New Castle County, Frank Graves retired last week. On Friday, he was honored with a drive-by retirement parade from his coworkers at the New Castle County Department of Public Works. Despite the rain, dozens of trucks made the afternoon a special one and County Executive Matt Meyer stopped by to deliver a proclamation. To see video of the event, CLICK HERE.
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Meetings & Events


Saturday, November 6th
Tree Planting - Middle Run Valley Natural Area

Monday, November 8th
Parks Town Hall - 6pm, Route 9 Library

Wednesday, November 10th
Tree Planting - Szczerba Park

Thursday, November 11th
County Offices Closed - Veteran's Day

Monday, November 15th
Parks Town Hall - 6pm, Bear Library

Tuesday, November 16th
Parks Town Hall - 6pm, Appoquinimink Library

Thursday, November 18th
Parks Town Hall - 6pm, Kirkwood Highway Library

Friday, November 19th
Virtual Parks Town Hall - 6pm

Monday, November 22nd
Parks Town Hall - 6pm, Claymont Library
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87 Read's Way
New Castle, DE 19720
Phone: 302-395-5555