Cheswold Summer Photo Contest
What
A contest for amateur Delaware photographers to come to the Cheswold area and show off their skills by taking pictures of our Town. We encourage creativity and interesting viewpoints, and we are allowing photo editing. Any subject from around Town, so long as it doesn’t violate the rules below, will be considered.
Where
Photos must be taken in the Town of Cheswold and the immediate surrounding areas.
When
Entries will be accepted beginning July 1st, 2019. The contest deadline is 4:00PM on August 31st, 2019.
The Rules
- Photos must be from Cheswold and its immediate surrounding areas. Please see the complete rules linked below for images that will not be allowed.
- Entrants of all ages are welcome, but please, no professionals.
- Entries must be submitted online, to the email address cheswoldoffice@comcast.net, with the subject “Summer Photo Contest.”
- Only two (2) entries per person.
For the complete rules and conditions, please click here.
Cheswold Clean Up Day 2019
We would like to thank our citizens who participated in our first Cheswold Clean Up Day. We are very pleased with the outcome, and look forward to making this an annual event. There were many who took the opportunity to clean out unwanted items from their homes.
We would also like to thank RPJ for donating the dumpsters to the Town for the day.
Community Feedback
If you have any comments, or would like to make suggestions for next year’s Clean Up Day, please email us at cheswoldoffice@comcast.net.
Cheswold Clean Up Day
We are excited to announce the first Cheswold Clean Up Day, scheduled for Saturday, April 27th from 7am – 1 pm. We encourage our residents to take this opportunity and clean our yards and houses of any trash and unwanted items that may have collected throughout the year. A dumpster will be provided for use by Cheswold Residents only.
April 27th is also the Cheswold Police Department’s drug take back day, from 10am – 2pm, so please bring any old prescriptions to the Town Hall as well.
Dumpster Location
Town Hall Parking Lot
Special Pick Up Information
The Public Works Department is offering Special Pick Up Appointments on Saturday, April 27th, from 8am – 12pm, for $40. If you are interested in scheduling a Special Pick Up or would like more information, please call the Town Hall at 302-734-6991, Monday – Friday, 9am – 4pm.
Things That CANNOT Be Placed in the Dumpsters
Please pay special attention to the items on this list, because they WILL NOT be accepted at the Dumpster. If you need to dispose of any of these items, please see the section below.
- Medical Waste
- Fluorescent Light Bulbs
- Asbestos-containing items
- Flammable substances
- Paint
- Contaminated Dirt
- Chemicals
- Explosive substances including propane tanks & aerosol cans
- Radioactive Material
- Oil Filters
**Tires may be stacked next to the dumpster, NOT placed inside**
Items That Can Be Taken to DSWA Facilities
If you are looking to dispose of items on the list above, please consider one of the following events:
- Cheswold Collection Station
- Friday, April 26th, from 10am – 2pm
- Accepting Electronics & Household Hazardous Waste
- Blue Hen Corporate Center
- Saturday, April 27th, from 8am – 2pm
- Accepting Electronics, Household Hazardous Waste, & Paper Shredding
Disposing of Items That CANNOT Be Placed in the Dumpsters
Please see the following list of resources for disposing of items that cannot be thrown in the dumpsters.
- Medical Waste
- Fluorescent Light Bulbs
- Asbestos-containing items
- Paint
- Chemicals
- Oil Filters
- Mattresses & Box Springs
Cheswold Heritage Day
What, When, and Where
Cheswold Heritage Day is an opportunity for everyone in our community and surrounding areas to celebrate the history of our town. We will have events presented by the Lenape Indian Tribe of Delaware, a cruise in, local vendors, crafts, and food.
Please join us on Saturday, June 22nd, 2019, in the field across from the Fire Department.
Vendors
| ~Artsy Fartsy Crafts by Last | ~Kristi’s Kaptures | ~Paparazzi Jewelry |
| ~Chrissy’s Hand Crafted Creations | ~LuLaRoe | ~Pink Zebra |
| ~Cindy’s Crafts | ~Native American Jewelry | ~Purple Owl Boutique |
| ~Concord Pet | ~Oyster Pearl Jewelry | ~Walk the Dog Pet Accessories |
| ~For the Love of Purses | ~Pampered Chef | ~302 CBD Oil |
If you are interested in being a Vendor at Heritage Day, please contact us at the Town Hall between 9am – 4pm. Call 302-734-6991 to reserve your spot. A minimum $10 fee is required for a 10ft x 10ft space. If you are selling food the fee is $25 for a space. Priority will be given to local vendors and handmade crafts.
Volunteers
If you are interested in being a volunteer at Heritage Day, please contact us at the Town Hall between 9am – 4pm. Call 302-734-6991 to see what positions are left to be filled.
Sponsors
Our generous sponsors for Heritage Day include:
- Atlantic Concrete
- George & Lynch
- Rezone Properties, LLC
- Cheswold Laundromat
- Cheswold News & Tobacco
- Canteen Vending of Delaware
- Country Wine & Liquors
Donations for School Children in Need
The school year is about to start! If you are interested in donating supplies for children in Town, please contact us at the Town Hall. We are accepting donations of supplies or Walmart gift cards.
If you would like to donate, you can reach us through Facebook or by phone at (302)734-6991.
UPDATE: Thanks to the generosity of the New Castle’s Most Wanted Auto Club, we have book bags and basic supplies available for children in need. All school ages are welcome to contact the Town Hall for supplies. If you know someone in need, please let us know.
National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
On August 6, 2018, at the Town Council Meeting, Mayor Sine and the members of the Council signed a proclamation declaring September to be National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month in the Town of Cheswold. This is in line with the observance of September as National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month throughout the United States, and is intended to raise awareness of the resources available to us and our community.
The Proclamation
Suicide Prevention
During the month of September, we encourage you to reach out and check on your family, friends, and neighbors. Sometimes a simple gesture, like a phone call or a text message, can make a big difference to a person who is struggling.
While this can be a difficult subject, we would also like to encourage our community to talk with one another. We never know what another person may be going through, but we can work together to show support.
Suicidal thoughts, much like mental health conditions, can affect anyone regardless of age, gender or background. In fact, suicide is often the result of an untreated mental health condition. Suicidal thoughts, although common, should not be considered normal and often indicate more serious issues.
Each year, more than 41,000 individuals die by suicide, leaving behind their friends and family members to navigate the tragedy of loss. In many cases, friends and families affected by a suicide loss (often called “suicide loss survivors”) are left in the dark. Too often the feelings of shame and stigma prevent them from talking openly.
— from the National Alliance on Mental Illness website
For additional information, please visit the following sites:
National Alliance on Mental Illness
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Delaware Suicide Prevention Coalition
News Flash
Town Hall will be CLOSED Friday 02/20/15
2015 TOWN ELECTION CANCELLED
Kent County Levy Court presents Cheswold PD with Grant Check
On 11/26/14 Kent County Levy Court Commissioner at Large Terry L Pepper and 3rd District Commissioner Allan F Angle met with Town of Cheswold Mayor Donald F. Tinari and Chief of Police Christopher Workman to present them with a
grant check in the amount of $5,295.00 to be used by the police department for equipment, overtime and any other necessities. The grant money was based on the departments assist to Delaware State Police in the counties jurisdiction.
The Town of Cheswold and the Cheswold Police Department are very grateful for the funds which will go a long way in assisting us to provide services to the community and to purchase and maintain equipment required to perform our duties on a daily basis.
We would like to thank Major Robert C Hawkins of the Delaware State Police for his work in this endeavor and the Commissioners of Kent County Levy Court for their hard work and dedication to supporting the Delaware State Police and the Municipal Police Departments within Kent County.
Cheswold Police identify Laundromat Theft Suspect
After a lengthy investigation and numerous calls on the suspects identity, the Cheswold Police Department have identified Billy Joe Paitsel, a 45 yr old W/M from the Magnolia / Dover area as the suspect who entered Kwons Laundromat on July 17th at approx. 1500 hrs. and used a unknown tool to gain access to the change machine and remove approx. $1,400 in USC from the machine.
