CCOBH is pleased to provide access to the new and improved “Weeds Gone Wild” brochure for Brandywine Hundred provided by the Naamans Creek Watershed Association.
Do your part to stop the spread of invasive plants in Brandywine Hundred.Â
Get your copy of the Weeds Gone Wild here.
The Council of Civic Organizations of Brandywine Hundred (“CCOBHâ€) invites you to its next public meeting Thursday, Feb. 21st at 7:00 PM, Springer Middle School.
CCOBH is pleased to announce a presentation which will include a question and answer session with our new County Executive, and former CCOBH President, Tom Gordon.
Come prepared to ask questions of the County Executive as he and his administration embarks on a second tour of duty governing New Castle County.
Hear about the County Executive’s plans for the next four years, and how his administration intends to address important issues facing the County, including shrinking revenue sources, crime and land use and development projects which affect you and your family.
Understand how County Executive Gordon’s community governing initiatives will impact you and your neighborhood.
This is your opportunity to have input into the important decisions that are going to be made by our County Government, and you do not want to miss participating in this open government opportunity made available to you by our County Executive Tom Gordon and your civic umbrella group, The Council of Civic Organizations of Brandywine Hundred.
We hope you can be present with us on February 21st for this important event.
You may ask yourself, “Well, I have done my part and separated my trash into recyclables for pick up by my waste management service. Now where the heck does it go? Am I making a difference?”
Here are some videos that will help you to understand what happens to the material when it enters the recycle stream:
A bi-state coalition of groups and individuals have joined together under the banner of the “Beaver Valley Conservancy” to address the proposal to develop property owned by Woodlawn Trustees in Concord Township, Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
Located just over the Delaware State line and adjacent to Beaver Valley Road, the land is proposed be developed into upscale housing, age restricted housing and an over 200,000 square foot shopping center. The land is contiguous to Woodlawn’s landholdings in Brandywine Hundred, and because of the size, location and scope of the project, CCOBH has agreed to join with our neighbors to the north to take action to see if alternatives to the development of this property can be achieved.
CCOBH is concerned not only with the loss of the open space, but also with the traffic that this project will create on Route 202 and the roads in and through the Brandywine Valley. It is the hope of the Beaver Valley Conservancy that the land can somehow be included in those lands that are now being discussed to encompass a proposed National Park along the Brandywine River.
As currently proposed, the 318 acre mixed use residential and commercial development proposal, as it was last submitted to Concord Township, would have residential access to homes on both sides of Beaver Valley Road in Pennsylvania and access to the shopping center across from Pyles Ford Road on Route 202 just north of State Line Road.
Contact: Michael Globetti, DNREC Public Affairs, 302-739-9902
DNREC announces Executive Order 36 public hearing schedule for review of agency regulations
DOVER (Dec. 18, 2012) – The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced today that it will hold public hearings next month in all three counties as part of Governor Jack Markell’s effort to strengthen Delaware’s economy by modernizing and streamlining regulations that may be outdated or unnecessarily burdensome, while maintain the state’s commitment to improving public health and environmental performance.
DNREC’s public hearings are being conducted in connection with Gov. Markell’s Executive Order No. 36, a statewide review by all agencies to identify and remove regulatory hurdles.
The Department’s hearings are scheduled for:
· Monday, Jan.7, 2013, 6 p.m. at the Sussex Central High School auditorium, 26026 Patriots Way, Georgetown, DE 19947
· Monday, Jan. 14, 2013, 6 p.m., at the Delaware State University Bank of America Building, Longwood Auditorium, 1200 N. DuPont Highway, Dover, DE 19901
· Monday, Jan. 22, 2013, 6 p.m., at the Carvel State Office Building, 2d Floor Auditorium / Mezzanine Level, 820 N. French Street, Wilmington, DE 19803
Executive Order 36 provides an opportunity for state agencies such as DNREC to review regulations on their books, and streamline or eliminate those that might be outdated, inconsistent or no longer serve their intended purpose. After formal comment, DNREC will consider the input received in addition to its own evaluation and begin the process for amending or repealing regulations accordingly. The Governor will submit a report to the General Assembly detailing regulatory changes in all state agencies in June 2013.
“We have taken significant steps in recent years to make our permitting programs more efficient, while continuing to improve environmental outcomes,†said DNREC Secretary Collin O’Mara. “Through this review, we will build upon these efforts and conduct a comprehensive assessment of opportunities to modernize and streamline existing regulations. We look forward to receive specific and thoughtful comments from the public and business community to assist us in this effort.â€
In addition to participating in the public hearings, members of the public are also encouraged to submit comments in writing – they may be mailed to DNREC/ Executive Order 36, 89 Kings Highway, Dover, DE 19901. Comments also may be submitted via an online submission form located here. Comments relative to EO 36 will be accepted through March 1, 2013.
CCOBH serves as a solid and trusted resource for our members in critical issues facing their communities. Recently, Tavistock and Edenridge III communities requested CCOBH’s assistance in connection with a proposal by the future developer of the Pilot School site on Garden of Eden Road regarding storm water retention/discharge that would have profound impacts on State Park land adjacent to their communities. CCOBH formed a subcommittee, and provided assistance to the communities in addressing the problems that this proposal would have engendered for the neighborhoods involved and the park land. The matter was recently resolved when the Division of State Parks rejected the proposal. The communities, through their spokesperson, Frank Maderich, sent the attached letter expressing their thanks for CCOBH’s assistance in the matter.
CCOBH is pleased to congratulate Marion C. Stewart, who will receive the Public Service Achievement Award from Common Cause Delaware, tonight November 15th, 2012.
She has been a tireless advocate for the public interest and the promotion of open and accountable government in New Castle County as well as state government for more than 50 years.
Her extensive involvement with CCOBH, Civic League for New Castle County and numerous other good government, land use and transparency groups was key in raising these issues and bringing about positive change. Her long-time involvement in the AAUW (American Association of University Women) included terms as chairperson of the federal and state policy committee, as well as State Legislative Chairman.
CCOBH celebrates and applauds her many years of public service. Thank you Marion!
The following information was shared by County Councilman Bob Weiner
Attention civic leaders: You may want to share this important information with your neighbors
Concord Pike is alive and well despite the deterioration of other commercial areas. Unlike most other markets, Brandywine Hundred’s main commercial street, Concord Pike, continues to attract many new customers and brands and existing brands are expanding. This is a sign of a healthy market, which helps protect our residential property values; as well as protecting against crime that blight invites. The vibrancy of the center of a community is a GOOD character measurement of the overall community.
Some of the Concord Pike proposed projects are “by right plans†… which means projects are permitted under their current zoning category and do not permit any County Council approval. “By right plans†are approved administratively by the County Land Use Department, and do not require public hearings. Other projects are “tenant fit out†projects which utilize the existing structure with changes only to the building’s interior. The County Land Use Department approves “tenant fit-outs”…when an existing commercial property closes and a new commercial use replaces the old commercial use. Neither New Castle County Council nor the district councilperson receives any notice or is involved in this decision-making process. Once a property is commercial, it can morph to a different commercial use as long as the new use conforms with the New Castle County Building Code and the property is properly licensed by the State; if a license is required for the new business.
In our effort to keep you up to date on what is happening in your neighborhood, I am sending to you information that I have been able to glean about projects filed with our Department of Land Use. These are short descriptions of the projects.
Route 202 and Garden of Eden Road – Quality Inn & Suites 4000 Concord Pike
We learned that this site will be occupied by several entities .. WAWA with gas pumps and canopy, a medical office and one other undetermined business. Construction is set to begin this fall and WAWA will be operational in the spring of 2013.
Golden Castle Diner
I was informed that the new tenant of the former Golden Castle Diner will open a Med Express, An Urgent Care Center. Urgent care offers treatment to patients of all ages for injury and illness, like the flu, asthma attacks, broken bones, cuts requiring stitches and more, providing you a one-stop option for unscheduled, time-sensitive care. Here is a link to the exploratory plan report on this page: http://www.nccde.org/Project/Details/Default.aspx?ProjectKey=
Convenience/Pantry One store
I learned that this site will be occupied by MidCoast Community Bank, a full-service community bank offering banking products and personal service in Delaware, and the surrounding counties of Pennsylvania and Maryland.
Shell Gas Station (next to Charcoal Pit)
Louis Capano’s office advised my office that they are working with a local restaurateur to develop the property as an upscale casual restaurant. The restaurateur would prefer to remain anonymous at this time. The Capano organization is working out some issues with DelDOT. Once those are resolved, they look to forward to proceeding.
The Old Circuit City Building
Ashley Furniture will be retrofitting the abandoned Circuit City site and moving from its current location at the Brandywine Town Center to its renovated store at 4130 Concord Pike.
First Bank of Delaware
Bryn Mawr Trust Bank is taking over the branch located in the Brandywine Commons Shopping Center (where Shoprite Grocery Store, Appleby’s and the Tile Store are located).
Five Below
This store has moved from Fairfax to a larger store at 3600 block of Concord Pike (in the Concord Gallery where Brew Ha Ha is located) and is now open for business!
Sun East Credit Union
They are also located in the 3600 block of Concord Pike (in the Concord Gallery where Brew Ha Ha is located)
To find more information on important projects like The New Pilot School at the south side of Woodlawn Road; the expansion of the Greenville Center; the expansion of the Hollywood Grille Restaurant and more, please contact my office at 302-395-8362 or send an email request to bob@bobweiner.com .
To view additional projects in your area, click on the link to view a short description and informational links from the Department of Land Use web site at
http://www2.nccde.org/landuse/Planning/ActivePlans/default.aspx
A diabetes prevention program is being offered by the YMCA at the Claymont Community Center next Monday, November 12th.
Hope you can save a life by sharing the information to friends, family, co-workers and neighbors.
The YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program will start on November 12th at the Claymont Community Center at 6pm! The program is for those that have prediabetes or may be at risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
Risk factors include (2 or more may put you at high risk):
-Having a parent or sibling with type 2 diabetes
-Being 45 years of age or older
-Exercise 2 or less times per week
-Had Gestational Diabetes or a baby over 9lbs
This is a FREE program (thanks to a grant from the Naamans Rotary). Call Tricia Jefferson, RD, LDN today to register or see if you qualify-302.571.6998
All participants will also receive 6 hot meals served by the Rotary.
Tricia Jefferson, RD, LDN
Director of Healthy Living
YMCA of Delaware
100 W. 10th Street
Suite 1100
Wilmington, DE 19801
302-571-6998 direct
302-420-0824 cell
302-250-4895 fax
tjefferson@ymcade.org
www.ymcade.org
www.ydediabetes.org
The Y:
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
HEALTHY LIVING
SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
The Northern District Advisory Council is holding a Public Safety Day at Talley Day Park on Saturday, September 8th between 2-5pm. The goal of this day is to enhance community relationships with local police, Emergency Personnel, firefighters and volunteers. The NDAC hopes to strengthen and enhance the neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships and encourage community volunteerism! Come out and support Claymont!
CCOBH Representatives will be on hand to help support Public Safety Day. Come join us.
