 Town Administrator
Water & Maintenance
The Town of Blades has a municipal water system that services over 450 homes and businesses. The Water Department is responsible for providing quality water, maintenance of water systems, and installation and billing for water customers.
Streets
The Streets Department consists of a two street maintenance personel. They are responsible for maintaining all roadways owned by the Town of Blades.
Potholes are caused when the pavement or the material underneath it, called the base or subbase, cannot support the weight of the traffic it carries. Two factors are always present in such a failure: water and traffic. Freeze and thaw cycles cause cracking in the pavement allowing penetration of moisture into the base and subbase causing fatigue that will not support heavy traffic.
The Street Department repairs potholes year round. Potholes are patched with either temporary or permanent filling, depending on the season. Potholes that are patched temporarily during winter months will be permanently filled beginning in the Spring.
Please report potholes on Town roads by calling (302) 629-7366. Please call the State Highway Department (DelDOT) at (302) 855–1111 to report potholes on State Roads.
The Streets Department works during inclement weather to assure the safety and clearance of all Town roads for the use of emergency vehicles and residents. Town roads in need of additional snow or ice removal can be reported by calling (302) 629-7366. State roads in need of additional snow or ice removal can be reported to DelDOT at (302) 855-1111. Your patience is greatly appreciated while we work to clear the town roads.
Parks and Cemetery
There are currently two parks in the Town of Blades, Blades Park and Triangle Park. They are maintained by the Parks and Cemetery Department for the use and enjoyment of the public. These parks owned by the Town of Blades are open to the general public during normal park hours. Facilities are used on a first come, first served basis unless a reservation or permit has been previously approved and issued. Reservations can be made for special occasions for a fee. For more information and available dates, please call (302) 629-7366.
Reserved times give the permit holder priority use of the park property only during times designated on the approved permit. If the permit holder is not using the park property during the reserved time, it reverts back to general public use.
The Town does operate a cemetery, and more information on lot reservations, and procedures can be obtained by calling the Town Hall at (302) 629-7366.
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Board of Adjustment
The role of the Board of Adjustment is to hear appeals that allege there is an error in any order, requirement, decision, or determination made by the Administrative Official in the enforcement of zoning ordinances.
Members:
Mayor
Town Solicitor
Town Administrator
Board of Elections
The Board of Elections consists of five members and three alternates. The board members serve three year terms and are in charge of the registration of voters, nominations, and all Town elections. To vote in Town elections, the following qualifications must be met: A citizen of the United States, at least 18 years of age, has resided within the corporate limits of the Town for at least six months prior to the next Town election, and is registered in accordance with the provisions of the Town Charter.
Planning and Zoning
The Planning and Zoning Commission is composed of five members appointed by the Mayor subject to confirmation by the Town Council. Each member serves a five year term with the terms staggered for each member. The purpose of the Planning and Zoning Commission is to assist in developing and administering a comprehensive development plan for the municipality; addressing growth and density issues; interpreting the Town zoning map; and reviewing proposed amendments, supplements, conditional uses, site plans, boundaries, annexations, and the subdivision of land.
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The Department of Code Enforcement is responsible to ensure compliance with state and local building and fire codes, and to assist persons interested in developing and improving residential and commercial properties in the Town of Blades. Our staff is dedicated to serving the community and its residents through a planned review and inspection service.
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The Town of Blades Police Department has set forth an aggressive agenda for increasing the quality of protection and community service we provide to our residents, guests and business owners. As always, we seek to improve upon our track record of quality and integrity to ensure that the public receives the highest value for their investment in our police officers and our organization. Many of our activities and achievements would not be possible without the support and hard work of the entire Blades Team. The officers of our police department and volunteers from the community consistently provide dedicated and professional services, and exhibit the highest standards of excellence expected by the citizens of Blades. We are continually working to build a strong foundation for a community that we can all be proud to be a part of, now and in the years ahead.
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