Newsletter
The City of Seaford publishes a quarterly newsletter that is free of charge for all residents.
Water Quality Report
The City's water quality report is now published online.
Compost for Sale
The City of Seaford has compost for sale. The compost can be used on lawns, gardens and
ornamental plants. The cost is $10.00 per cubic yard. The compost may be picked up on
Wednesdays and Fridays from the Composting Facility at 403 Nanticoke Avenue (across from
the boat ramp). Call 629-0120 for more information.
Leaves and Limbs
City of Seaford residents can have their leaves and limbs picked up by the Public Works
Department. The leaf machines are operated annually from October 1 through December 1.
During this period, bagging is not required. For the remainder of the year, leaves should
be bagged in 15 gallon or smaller bags. Grass clippings and other yard debris should be
in 15 gallon or smaller bags. Larger bags are prohibited due to excess weight when the
material gets wet. Branches and limbs, 4 inches in diameter or less,
mu st be cut
in 6 foot lengths. Limbs should be laid parallel to the curb line and not mixed with bags of leaves or grass clippings.
No building materials, dirt piles or lawn edgings will be picked up. No limbs or tree trunks cut by a contractor will be picked up by
the City. Tags will be attached to materials not acceptable for pick-up explaining the reason.
Your limbs should be placed on your property by the curb line. Pick up starts Monday in the
Westview area and proceeds east until the entire city has been picked up. No area will be
picked up more than once per week. Should you have any questions, please contact Berley Mears,
Public Works Superintendent, at 629-8307.
Utility Billing
Electric, water and sewer charges are
sent out on one bill. The monthly flat
rate for residential water/sewer is $54.88 ($18.70 for water and $36.18
for sewer). Seaford's electric rates are competitive with other area
utilities. The bills are sent
out on the 10th of each month and are
due on the 22-24 of the following month.
Taxes
Taxes are based on $.57 per $100 of the 1989 appraised value of the property.
Local Clubs and Social Organizations
- Yacht club
- Ducks Unlimited chapter
- Garden club
- Karate club
- Sportsmen club
- Barbershop Quartet
- Boy and Girl Scouts
- Community Concert Association
- Sussex County Arts Council
- The Amateur Theater Group
Western Sussex Boys and Girls Club
This newly built facility offers recreational and educational programming for ages 6-18.
The club includes a 6-lane indoor pool, gymnasium, large meeting rooms, game room,
fitness center, computer lab, arts & crafts center and dark room. Located
at 310 Virginia Avenue, Seaford. Phone: 302-629-3789.
Civic Organizations (just to name a few)
- Lions Club
- Lioness Club
- Kiwanis Club
- Ki-Wives
- Acorn Club
- Soroptimist Club
- AAUW
- AARP
- Beta Sigma Phi
- Business and Professional Women
- Daughters of the American Revolution
- Elks Lodge
- 4-H
- Jaycees
- Rotary Club
- Historical Society
- VFW
Quality Education
Seaford District Library
Established in 1902, the  library offers a large variety of material for both study and enjoyment. There are also many educational programs available for both children and adults. The library has also recently gone on-line.
Churches
Among the 30 churches in the greater Seaford area, the denominations include:
- Roman Catholic
- Lutheran Nazarene
- Baptist
- Presbyterian
- African Methodist Episcopal
- Church of Latter Day Saints
- Methodist
- Church of God - Pentecostal
- In addition, the oldest churches in Seaford -- St. Luke's Episcopal, Mt. Olivet United Methodist and St. John's United Methodist -- are still in use today.
Retirement Living
The Methodist Manor House and the Seaford Center both provide exceptional retirement communities.
Nanticoke Senior Center
The Nanticoke Senior Center offers outreach, health services, nutrition, recreation and education programs. The center provides homebound meals and services are provided to individual's aged 50 and above. Hours of operation are 6:30a.m.-2:30p.m., Monday through Friday. Lunch is served at noon. The pool is open from 6:30-Noon. For more information call 302-629-4939.
Health Care
Seaford is rich with these facilities. Nanticoke Memorial Hospital, Anna C. Shipley State Service Center, LifeCare at Lofland Park, and the Seaford Center offer a wide variety of services.
Police Protection
Seaford Police Department operates with
25 sworn police officers, 9 police dispatchers,
an Administrative Assistant and a Records
Clerk. The department strives to provide
a safe environment and improve the quality of life within
the community.
Fire Protection
The Seaford Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. is a highly trained group of more than 75 active firefighters, with more than $3 million worth of modern equipment. Fire suppression, prevention, rescue and ambulance services are provided.
Fire Department Seeking New Members
The Fire Department would like to invite all citizens to help them provide the best fire and EMS protection to our community and surrounding areas. The membership would like to invite you to participate in any way that you feel that you can help. Areas that you can lend a hand include, but are not limited to, fund raising, riding in the ambulance, station maintenance, doing paperwork or any other service that you think my be useful. The phrase “Help us help you” best states our need and concern. If you would like to help, please call 302-629-3112. Thank you.
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