At an Oct. 14 meeting of the New Castle County Administrative Finance Committee, Chief Financial Officer Dave Del Grama presented a checkbook update showing narrowing reserves, a $3.4 million drawdown in 2025, and a projection that the countys tax-stabilization reserve could fall from $72.2 million to a negative balance by 2028 absent revenue or政策

County officials and interim Powell leadership reported reopened Police Athletic League centers with rising attendance but said a pending ARPA audit and potential liability will shape future leadership and financial decisions.

At an Oct. 14 Public Safety meeting, New Castle County Police described changing burglary patterns, outlined auto-theft trends and urged wider use of license-plate readers and household security measures.

The Police Accountability Board presented its annual report and a research committee recommendation to revise language on firing at moving vehicles; New Castle County Police expressed concerns that the proposed phrasing is too subjective and conflicts with case law.

Council members discuss administrative burdens and transparency in land use approval process.

The board discusses budget issues, student enrollment growth, and approves personnel reports.

The district reported a $4.1 million budget shortfall due to significant miscalculations.

Council unanimously approves final site plan for new drive-through restaurant by O and I Singh LLC.

City issues 308 permits as police report crime declines and community events continue.

Seaford earns excellence awards for reliability, safety, and smart energy management.

New revisions address landlord responsibilities and tenant rights, including quicker response times.

Board meeting highlights celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month and school achievements at PS DuPont.

Board approves agenda and discusses student lunch program and curriculum enhancements.

Board members approve FY26 paraeducator and custodial salary schedules and tax distribution adjustments.

Board approves multiple field trips and updates to infectious disease policies for schools.

Council reviews telecommuting policies, work hours, and employee benefits during meeting.

Bishop George Gibson transitions from Police Advisory Board to Newcastle County Housing Advisory Board.

Bishop Gibson aims to prioritize housing for Black and brown communities in Delaware.

Christina Scribe Board meeting features new student rep Kimberly Lara and safety discussions.

District urges families to provide feedback on cell phone policies and academic investments.

Parent shares feelings of safety among friends at community event despite external security measures.

Board unanimously adopts new public comment rules with time limits for speakers.

Concerned parents address safety issues and response failures during public comment at school board.

Milford Board of Adjustment votes 3-2 to deny gravel parking area variance request.

Ramona Lovett seeks approval to replace her termite-ridden fence at 107 Cherry Street.