On Friday evening, May 17, Bellefonte welcomed the unveiling of the mural painted by Nicole Logan (http://nicolekristianastudio.com/)on the back wall of Michael’s Barber Shop. (http://www.michaelsbellefontebarbershop.com/) The painting was commissioned by Frank & Theresa Holodick. Frank is the proprietor of Michaels and he and Theresa and their family hosted a reception as part of the event. Music, great food & refreshments were provided and a great time was had by all who attended.
Nicole is a member of the Bellefonte Arts (http://www.bellefontearts.com/) and her work is much admired by Frank & Theresa.
Pictured in the photo are Ross Logan, Nicole’s husband who is also a town commissioner, Deb Heffernan (our state representative), Nicole (the artist), Frank, Theresa and their son, Frankie.
The Town of Bellefonte is grateful to Frank & Theresa, Nicole and all of those who were able to join in the festivities.
Bellefonte is a GREAT Place to Live!
ELECTION NOTICE!
The Bellefonte Town Election, scheduled for Tuesday, June 4, 2013, has been canceled.
As of the Filing Deadline, May 15, 2013, the number of registrants for the ballot is equal to or less than the number of open positions. In accordance with the Bellefonte Charter and Delaware Code, no election is necessary.
Registrants for election are:
Commissioner (Two Year Term to Expire in June 2015): B. Keith Hughes
Commissioner (Two Year Term to Expire in June 2015): Ross T. Logan
Commissioner (Two Year Term to Expire in June 2015): No Candidate
Treasurer (One Year Term to Expire in June 2014): Curt A. Nass
Tax Assessor (One Year Term to Expire in June 2014): Curt A. Nass
Bellefonte Board of Elections:
Judy Byrne
Scott Clouthier
Brandon Dougherty
Residents are reminded of the ban on Open Burning between May 1 and Sept 30.
Please review the details of the ban at DNREC’s web page:
Good News for Residents!
“Once they go up, taxes never go down!”
They do in Bellefonte!
At Monday night’s Town Meeting, the Town Commission approved a tax rate of .45/$100 valuation for the real estate taxes for FY 2014. That’s a reduction of 10%! This cut is courtesy of stable expenses, no snow plowing for 2 years, and continued strong transfer tax receipts.
Remember there is also a 5% DISCOUNT
On the amount owed when paid by September 30.
Bellefonte Town Charter Revision Process
Please Note Revised Schedule
The Wednesday, April 24, Charter Public Hearing/Special Meeting has been
Rescheduled to: “A Date To Be Announced”
The first Charter review workshop was held on February 20, 2013.
Additional hearings will be held at Town Hall, 901 Rosedale, on the following dates:
Bellefonte Charter Revision Public Hearings/Special Town Meetings
Comments and input on the revised Charter accepted.
Monday, April 8 - Regular Town Meeting
Wednesday, April 24 - 7 p.m. Special Meeting and tentative First Reading of the Charter Revision Ordinance
Monday, May 13 - 7 p.m. Regular Town Meeting (Second and Third Readings)
Your input is encouraged and welcomed! You can access the full text of both the Old and the Draft Revised Charters on the Town website, townofbellefonte.com. You can also request paper copies by emailing ‘townofbellefonte@hotmail.com” or by calling Kathy MacDonough at 762-1235.
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Statewide – May 31, 2012 - Director of Revenue, Patrick Carter announced today that any person who solicits door-to-door sales to a residential home in the State of Delaware is now required to display a Salesperson Identification Card (ID card).
Click Here to Read Full Press Release and View Sample of Actual ID Card
PUBLIC NOTICE
THE COMMISSIONERS OF THE TOWN OF BELLEFONTE ON AUGUST 2, 2010, ADOPTED ORDINANCE NO. 2010-01
Notice is hereby given pursuant to Article 17 of the Charter of the Town of Bellefonte that on Monday, August 2, 2010, during a special meeting of the Commissioners of the Town of Bellefonte, Delaware, after a second reading, Ordinance 2010-01, with the following title was adopted:
AN ORDINANCE TO REPEAL AND REPLACE BELLEFONTE’S BUILDING ZONE ORDINANCE (1947, ETC.), ORDINANCE 2006-1, ORDINANCE 2006-2, AND PAST AMENDMENTS RELATING THERETO WITH A NEW BELLEFONTE LAND USE CODE AND A NEW OFFICIAL ZONING MAP.
SYNOPSIS: This Ordinance repeals Bellefonte’s Building Zone Ordinance adopted in 1947, as subsequently amended, in its entirety and replaces it with the Bellefonte Land Use Code. This Ordinance also repeals the Town of Bellefonte Zoning Map, dated November 1945 in its entirety and replaces it with a new official zoning map.
News | David Brenner | 
May 20, 2013 1:50 am | 
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