Death of a Gangster

Fundraiser Event for Rockwood Park & Museum fundraiser being held on Sunday afternoon, April 19, 2026, 2pm-5pm at the Rockwood Park & Museum Carriage House.

The proceeds from this fund raising event are being used for interior and exterior improvements to the Rockwood Park Museum and surrounding grounds.

To purchase tickets, please go to RockwoodPreservation.org and select the drop down menu on the upper right and select the “events” option to purchase a ticket. The tickets are $75pp which includes two complementary beverage coupons (beer, wine, soft drinks, water) and a charcuterie board at each table.  The actors performing the “Murder Mystery” play are professional actors with the The Murder Mystery company.

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Know Your Rights Town Hall

Know Your Rights Town Hall

When: Wednesday, March 4
Where: Arden Buzz Ware Village Center, 2119 The Highway, Wilmington, DE 19810
Time: 6PM – 7:30PM

Friends and neighbors,
In light of the troubling environment we are seeing around the United States regarding ICE, it is more important than ever that our communities are informed and prepared.

Knowing your rights as a Delawarean helps maintain safety, accountability, and security for everyone involved. 

For more information on ‘Knowing Your Rights,’ please continue reading below. 
You can contact Jaci through her email, jaci.hugg@delaware.gov, or by calling (302) 744-4314.

Please do not hesitate to reach out to my office with any questions, comments, community concerns, or just to say hi. I can be reached by email at ray.seigfried@delaware.gov, on Facebook, or by calling my Senate office at 302-744-4137.

Ray Seigfried Senator, District 5

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When the Yellow Sign Goes Up

When the Yellow Sign Goes UP

When: Wednesday, April 1st, 2026 at 6:00pm

Location: First Unitarian Parish Hall, 730 Halstead Rd, Wilmington DE 19803

Presented by: Richard Forsten, a Delaware land use and Real Estate attorney with over 25 years experience and Robert J. Valihura Jr. Esquire & CCOBH President

What are those “Yellow Signs” I see in my daily travels? What changes are happening to the property there?

In New Castle County, any property that is the subject of a development plan or is scheduled for public hearing before the Board of Adjustment, Planning Board, Resource Protection Area Technical Advisory Committee, Historic Review Board or Design Review Advisory Committee must post a sign.

These mandatory signs, regulated by the Department of Land Use, provide details of the proposed project, contact information for the applicant, and instructions for finding more information on the county’s website.The signs are 4 feet by 4 feet (unless it is a residential application to the Board of Adjustment) and are posted on each right-of-way adjacent to the subject property. The Board of Adjustment signs are much smaller and are posted by the Department of Land Use.

CCOBH hopes to see you on Wednesday, April 1st, 2026, 6:00pm at the 1st Unitarian Parish Hall. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn what you need to know, about changes to the developments in your community, “when the yellow sign goes up”.

PARKING: Parking is available along Whitby Road and across the street from the main entrance of the church in UNLIGHTED parking lots. Bringing a flashlight is suggested. See aerial map. Here is the entrance walkway to the facility.

Signage will be posted to lead you to the meeting room.

Please share this Seminar notice with your community officers.

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“Love Your Neighbor Donation Drive”

Senator Dan Cruce (Senate District 1) and Bellevue Lions Club Invite you to join the "Love Your Neighbor Donation Drive"

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CCOBH Seminar – Homeowners and Civic Associations: Beyond The Basics_Monday, November 3rd – Slide Presentation PDF

CCOBH (The Council of Civic Organizations of Brandywine Hundred) thanks to everyone who attended our November 3rd Seminar, “Homeowners and Civic Associations:  Beyond The Basics”, a repeat of the 2nd of its series of seminars for assistance to current or future board members of Civic Associations in Brandywine Hundred.

This seminar, led by CCOBH President, Robert J. Valihura, Jr., Esquire, included the fiduciary duties imposed on board members, reporting obligations, the limitation of liability of directors and many of the “beyond the basics” of addressing the Board’s role in overseeing deed restriction enforcement.

We are pleased that many of our member associations took this opportunity to learn what you needed to know, to more confidently, effectively and knowledgeably represent your community.

As promised, here is a PDF of the Seminar Slide Presentation. Please share this with your Community Members.

Stay tuned for announcements of future Seminars and Events.

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Public Meeting for Foulk Manor South

Join the New Owners for a public discussion of their planned renovations and the continued use of Foulk Manor South (407 Foulk Road) as Senior Housing.
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CCOBH Seminar – Homeowners and Civic Associations: Beyond The Basics_Monday, November 3rd at 6:00 PM at the First Unitarian Parish Hall

As promised, CCOBH (The Council of Civic Organizations of Brandywine Hundred) is pleased to present, a repeat of its well-received advanced seminars for assistance to current or future board members of Civic Associations in Brandywine Hundred: “Homeowners and Civic Associations:  Beyond The Basics”

This seminar is intended to provide Civic Association Board members with information and processes beyond the basic legal and structural aspects of serving on a non-profit Board of Directors.

 This seminar, to be led by CCOBH President, Robert J. Valihura, Jr., Esquire, will cover the structures of Civic Associations and Homeowner Associations, the integration of Delaware law and a community’s controlling documents, the role of the Board of Directors, including fiduciary duties imposed on board members, reporting obligations, the limitation of liability of directors and some of the basics of addressing the Board’s role in overseeing deed restriction enforcement.

A former State Representative and a current Adjunct Professor of Law teaching the Delaware Corporate law applicable to corporations and Civic Associations, Bob focuses his practice on representation of communities up and down the state concerning these types of structural Board issues.  

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn what you need to know, to more confidently, effectively and knowledgeably represent your community.   CCOBH hopes to see you on Monday, November 3rd 6:00pm at the 1st Unitarian Parish Hall.

PARKING: Parking is available along Whitby Road and across the street from the main entrance of the church in UNLIGHTED parking lots. Bringing a flashlight is suggested. See aerial map. Here is the entrance walkway to the facility.

Signage will be posted to lead you to the meeting room.

Please share this important Training Seminar notice with your community officers. Here is the link to the flyer.

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Spookebration-Claymont Library

CCOBH is pleased once again to help sponsor and promote Spookebration at the Claymont Library on Thursday, October 30th from 6:00-7:00PM

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CCOBH Seminar – Homeowners and Civic Associations: The Basics_Monday, September 22nd – Slide Presentation PDF

CCOBH (The Council of Civic Organizations of Brandywine Hundred) thanks to everyone who attended our September 22nd Seminar, “Homeowners and Civic Associations:  The Basics”, a repeat of the first of its series of seminars for assistance to current or future board members of Civic Associations in Brandywine Hundred.

This seminar, led by CCOBH President, Robert J. Valihura, Jr., Esquire, covered the structures of Civic Associations and Homeowner Associations, the integration of Delaware law and a community’s controlling documents, the role of the Board of Directors, including fiduciary duties imposed on board members, reporting obligations, the limitation of liability of directors and some of the basics of addressing the Board’s role in overseeing deed restriction enforcement.

We are pleased that many of our member associations took this opportunity to learn what you needed to know, to more confidently, effectively and knowledgeably represent your community.

As promised, here is a PDF of the Seminar Slide Presentation. Please share this with your Community Members.

We are in the process of exploring dates for a 2nd Seminar:Homeowners and Civic Associations: Beyond the Basics”. We will share that information in a future post. Possibly  October or November. Stay tuned!

 

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CCOBH Seminar – Homeowners and Civic Associations: The Basics_Monday, September 22nd at 6:00 PM at the First Unitarian Parish Hall

CCOBH (The Council of Civic Organizations of Brandywine Hundred) is pleased once again to present, “Homeowners and Civic Associations:  The Basics”, a repeat of the first of its series of seminars for assistance to current or future board members of Civic Associations in Brandywine Hundred.

This seminar, focusing on the fundamentals, is intended to introduce Civic Association Board members to the legal and structural aspects of serving on a non-profit Board of Directors.  This seminar, to be led by CCOBH President, Robert J. Valihura, Jr., Esquire, will cover the structures of Civic Associations and Homeowner Associations, the integration of Delaware law and a community’s controlling documents, the role of the Board of Directors, including fiduciary duties imposed on board members, reporting obligations, the limitation of liability of directors and some of the basics of addressing the Board’s role in overseeing deed restriction enforcement.

A former State Representative and a current Adjunct Professor of Law teaching the Delaware Corporate law applicable to corporations and Civic Associations, Bob focuses his practice on representation of communities up and down the state concerning these types of structural Board issues.  
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn what you need to know to more confidently, effectively and knowledgeably represent your community.   CCOBH hopes to see you on Monday, September 22nd 6:00pm at the 1st Unitarian Parish Hall.

PARKING: Parking is available along Whitby Road and across the street from the main entrance of the church in UNLIGHTED parking lots. Bringing a flashlight is suggested. See aerial map. Here is the entrance walkway to the facility.

Signage will be posted to lead you to the meeting room.

Please share this important Training Seminar notice with your community officers. Here is the link to the flyer.

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