This is a friendly reminder that the Carrcroft Civic Association Fall Open Forum Meeting will take place next week. Please note the details below.
Carrcroft Elementary School cafeteria
Wednesday, November 15, 2017
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Carrcroft Substation - Delmarva Facility
If you have traveled Marsh Rd. recently, and we all surely have, you may have noticed the glaring lack of trees that once shielded view of the Delmarva Carrcroft Substation. This natural barrier was destroyed in an effort to improve service reliability; however, as of today Delmarva has no intention of making this eyesore more appealing for the nearby communities.
The CCA Board has been working with local representatives in an attempt to persuade Delmarva to reconsider this decision. If you too wish to voice your concerns about this please contact customeradvocate@delmarvapower.com to share your thoughts.
Carrcroft Substation approximate location outlined in red.
Support Carrcroft Elementary and Local Hospitals!
As you may have noticed in the EVENTS section of our website there are two upcoming items related to Carrcroft Elementary:
- Blood Drive: Wednesday, October 4th 2:30-7:30 PM
- Mindfulness Trail Groundbreaking: Saturday, October 7th 9:00-12:00 PM
These are both a wonderful opportunity to support Carrcroft Elementary School and local hospitals. Please check out the events page for more details!
About Posting Fliers Around Carrcroft...
Posting fliers around the community is undoubtedly an effective means to promote an event or alert people to important news. If you decide to do so please do be courteous enough to remove these signs in a timely manner. Failure to do so merely results in accumulated refuse and unsightly debris, which someone else will need to clean up.
Neighborhood Driving Safety
There are many types of hazards drivers must remain alert for in common neighborhood settings: playing children, bicyclists, wildlife, etc. In Carrcroft, residents need be especially aware, however, as we have a school literally within our boundaries. As the children return to school and traffic increases in our area now is as good a time as ever to remind each other of the importance of driving safety.
- Please take care when you are on the roadways, and never assume that because someone is visible to you, that you are also visible to them.
- Concentrate on the task at hand and adhere to the posted speed limit.
- If you have a yard adjacent to a main thoroughfare or intersection please be sure to trim your hedges and any tree limbs that can obstruct one's vision.
- Our streets are quite dark in the early evening hours so consider leaving your front porch light or street lamp on, if possible. And definitely run your headlamps if operating a vehicle in such poorly lit conditions.
Burglary Alert
On August 11th there was a burglary on Heather Lane. The intruder made off with some jewelry and a laptop. According to police, the same suspect attempted to break into a home off of Harvey Road shortly afterwards, but the residents were home and he ran off.
If you think you may have seen this individual or have any information, please contact Detective Michael McNasby of the New Castle County Police Department at mjmcnasby@nccde.org or 302-395-8136.
Suspect Description:
Person 1 Hair: black, Top: orange shirt, Sex: male, Race: black, Other: beard
Vehicle 1 Color: maroon, Make: Nissan, Model: Altima, Type: Car License: New Jersey
Volunteers Needed for Halloween Parade & Easter Egg Hunt!
Carrcroft residents: we are searching for volunteers to help organize our annual Halloween parade (Saturday prior to Halloween). Additionally, we need someone to facilitate next year's Easter Egg Hunt. If you are interested in assisting with either or both of these events please respond at your earliest convenience.
We need you!
Enjoy Independence Day and BE SAFE!
Don't neglect your safety or that of others during this year's July 4th festivities! Visit the following for more information about firework safety.
https://www.cpsc.gov/Safety-Education/Safety-Education-Centers/Fireworks
NEW CASTLE COUNTY TAKES ACTION TO TACKLE NEIGHBORHOOD BLIGHT
On May 16, 2017, County Executive Meyer signed legislation into law that gives County government new tools to tackle vacant and abandoned housing and unveiled a vacant property strategy, including state legislation aimed at strengthening community development, reducing crime and supporting home ownership.