Archived News

Road Closure - Magnolia Drive
07/26/2023
Attention Belle Ayre, Crossgate, and Woodside Manor residents starting August 1, 2023, Magnolia Drive, entering Belle Ayre Subdivision, will be closed.
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Speed Bump Installation - Nylon and Magnolia
06/06/2023
Please use caution while traveling in the area of Nylon Blvd as crews work to install permanent speed bumps over the course of today, June 6th, and tomorrow. Once this street is complete...
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Data Collectors making their way through Seaford
04/10/2023
Property owners should be on the lookout for data collectors beginning April. They will be making their way through Sussex County collecting data for the Sussex County Property Reassessment.
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Attention Business Owners!
03/07/2023
Attention business owners! The Division of Small Business is accepting EDGE grant applications now through March 31st.
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Tax Appeals 2023
02/28/2023
Tax Appeals for the upcoming July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024 tax year have been set for March 28, 2023 starting at 7:00 P.M. and ending at 8:00 P.M.
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Holiday Closings
12/08/2022
City offices will be closed on Friday, Dec. 23rd and Monday, Dec. 26th, 2022 excluding the Police Department.
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2022 Seaford Christmas Parade
11/08/2022
Happy Holidays! Registration for the 2022 Seaford Christmas Parade is now open until November 29th, 2022.
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Power Outage Clarification for 07/12/2022
07/11/2022
Tomorrow, July 12th, 2022, certain areas of North Street will be impacted by an electric outage. This outage is anticipated to last approximately 4 hours, and is ONLY impacting residents who received the orange door tag directly.
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Official City of Seaford Statement regarding Chancery Court of Delaware Ruling
06/29/2022
The City received the court’s opinion issued today, June 29, 2022, regarding the fetal remains ordinance litigation, ruling in favor of the State, invalidating the City Ordinance. The City of Seaford was seeking a dignified way to handle fetal remains and we were advised may be a legal pathway to do so. We did not believe that disposing of fetal remains in a dignified manner would be controversial;
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Temporary Water Shutoff
06/03/2022
Our Public Works department will be shutting off the water on S. Conwell St. on June 7th. The shutdown is necessary to relocate a fire hydrant on S. Conwell St. as part of a larger green street infrastructure project.
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Seaford Pedestrian Ordinance to Encourage Public Safety
05/19/2022
The City of Seaford in partnership with the Seaford Police Department would like to give notice to the public that the Pedestrian Ordinance approved by City Council on February 22, 2022, is effective. The Pedestrian Ordinance is a new chapter to the code in Chapter 12, Section §12.1.13 that prohibits pedestrians from being upon a median unless that person is in the process of crossing and/or pedestrians and vehicles stopping or loitering within 200 feet of an intersection at any street or right-of-way within the limits of the City of Seaford.
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Seaford Memorial Day Ceremony
05/16/2022
The Memorial Day Ceremony will be held on Monday, May 30, 2022 at 11:00 A.M. at the Veterans’ Memorial in Kiwanis Park, Stein Highway and Atlanta Road, Seaford, sponsored by the Seaford Veterans Committee.The scheduled guest speaker for the Monday, May 30, 2022 event is Brian O'Day, an 18 year veteran and US Marine Corps officer and a 1999 Seaford High School graduate.
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Carper, Coons, Blunt Rochester Announce $1.2 Million to Improve Seaford Infrastructure
05/13/2022
Today, U.S. Senator Tom Carper (D-Del.) joined representatives from the City of Seaford and the Chesapeake Conservancy to announce $1.2 million in funding to improve wastewater infrastructure and nurture economic development along the Nanticoke River in the city.
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CANCELED: Seaford Rock the Block
04/20/2022
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED DUE TO FORCASTED WEATHER. Sussex County Habitat for Humanity in collaboration with Macedonia AME Church and The City of Seaford are looking to assist residents who are unable to get their trash to the street and/or need assistance with yard clean up.
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Grass Ordinance to Start April 1st
03/29/2022
Our Code Department would like to send a friendly reminder that our annual grass ordinance begins this Friday, April 1st! Please remember any vegetation over 10 inches tall is considered a violation, and if not cut, it can result in the vegetation being removed
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Voting Registration Information
03/15/2022
Are you registered to vote? Not sure about the process? Let our City Clerk, Ashley Heinicke explain it to you!
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Hydrant Flushing Has Begun
03/07/2022
Fire Hydrant flushing has begun and will continue Monday-Friday 8 am to 4 pm. The program will start on the west side of the City and work east. It should take between 4 - 6 weeks to complete.
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Dollar Tree Celebrates Grand Opening
02/10/2022
Congratulations to Dollar Tree on their Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening today, and welcome to Seaford! Mayor David Genshaw, Councilman Orlando Holland, city leadership, and eager customers were present to help them celebrate.
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Feb. 8th City Council Meeting Canceled
02/07/2022
The City Council Meeting scheduled for tomorrow, February 8th HAS BEEN CANCELED. Agenda items from the meeting will be rescheduled for the February 22nd meeting.
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City Hall Lobby Closed Until Further Notice
01/03/2022
Due to the increasing numbers of COVID-19 cases, starting today, January 3rd, our lobby will be closed until further notice. Our drive through will be open for you to do business.
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City Offices Closing For Holiday
12/21/2021
City offices will be closed on Thursday, Dec. 23rd and Friday, Dec. 24th, 2021. Payments can be placed in the drop box or made online. We hope that everyone has a safe and happy holiday weekend! If you need immediate assistance, please call 302-629-4550.
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2022 Municipal Election Set For April
12/15/2021
The City of Seaford is currently accepting candidates for the 2022 Municipal Election on April 16th, 2022. If you would like to file candidacy for the Mayor’s seat or Council member seat, you must complete
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Seaford Christmas Parade Winners Announced
12/06/2021
Santa, Rudolph, and many other friends visited this past Saturday for the annual Seaford Christmas Parade! Entries included local businesses, organizations, cars, and more! Parade winners have been announced.
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FALLing For Seaford Photo Contest Winners
11/22/2021
We are excited to announce the winners of the 2021 FALLing For Seaford photo contest! We appreciate all of the submissions received that showcase Seaford's beautiful fall.
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City of Seaford Holiday Decorating Contest
11/17/2021
Help us light up our city this year! The Holiday Decorating Contest is back for City of Seaford residents! City Council members will start judging the week of December 6th. The top three winners will receive a prize!
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Caroling in the Park Set For Nov. 29th
11/09/2021
The 2021 Caroling in the Park event will be held on Monday, November 29th at 7 p.m. in Gateway Park, Downtown Seaford! Join us for a night of hot chocolate, caroling, tree lighting and rumor has it there may be a visitor from the North Pole!
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Daylight Saving Time Ending Sunday, Nov. 7th
11/04/2021
Daylight saving time is ending this Sunday, November 7th! Remember to turn your clocks back one hour as we revert back to standard time.
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William's Pond/LL Park Closed to Public For Winter Season
11/03/2021
NOTICE: William’s Pond/Little League Park has been closed to the public for winter season. We know many of our citizens use the park for fitness, and want to be sure you are aware of the other trail options
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2021 Seaford Christmas Parade
11/03/2021
The 2021 Seaford Christmas Parade is on for Saturday, December 4th at 7 p.m.! The theme this year is Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. Parade registration is open on our website until November 29th or by mail to the City of Seaford.
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2021 Veterans Day Ceremony
11/02/2021
The Seaford Veterans Day Ceremony will be held Thursday, November 11, 2021 at 11:00 A.M., sponsored by the Seaford Veterans Committee. The ceremony will be conducted at Kiwanis Memorial Park adjacent to the intersection of Stein
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FALLing For Seaford Photo Contest
10/28/2021
The City of Seaford is holding the 2021 FALLing For Seaford photo contest to promote the beauty and uniqueness of the City of Seaford through the lens of our community and citizens.
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Perdue Foundation Grant Gives $100,000 Towards Outdoor Amphitheater At Oyster House Park
10/26/2021
On October 26th, The Perdue Foundation, the charitable giving arm of Perdue Farms, presented Chesapeake Conservancy with a donation of $100,000 to benefit the construction of an outdoor natural amphitheater at Oyster House Park
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Wawa Opening Soon- Status Update
10/21/2021
Mayor David Genshaw caught up with Rich Hertzog from Delmarva Veteran Builders to discuss the progress at the new Wawa on Route 13 and the projected opening date. We are proud to support them and thank them for their hard work on this project!
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Road Closures on October 14th
10/13/2021
There will be two road closures occurring tomorrow, October 14th. The first one is N Hall St, between W. Stein Hwy. & W. Locust St. from 7 a.m.- 5 p.m. while the second one is Northbound Lane of N. Market St. at the intersection of E. Third St. from 8 a.m.- 5 p.m.
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Minute with the Mayor Update- Sept. 28th
09/30/2021
Mayor Genshaw recaps the City Council Meeting from September 28th, 2021 and all the projects happening in Seaford!
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COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic
09/27/2021
The City of Seaford and Delaware Division of Public Health are partnering to offer a free COVID-19 vaccination clinic to the public on October 7th from 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. at the Spring St. parking lot across from City Hall.
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Hometown Heroes- An Interview with Carson Hastings
09/20/2021
Mayor Genshaw sat down with Carson Hastings, President of the Delaware Children of the American Revolution and organizer of the Hometown Heroes Program!
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REOPENED: Seaford Hometown Heroes Banners
08/27/2021
Due to increased interest and more donations, more Seaford Hometown Heroes banners are possible! To request a banner, fill out an application attached with a photograph in uniform and submit it to
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City of Seaford Summer Hours Begin May 17th
05/15/2021
The City of Seaford departments- excluding the Police Department, will be open 7am-4pm from May 17th-Sept. 30th.
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Speed Change Advisory
04/23/2021
The speed limit change from 25mph to 15mph in the highlighted areas will go into effect starting this Monday, April 26th. Streets Impacted: Pine St., Arch St., 3rd St., Pearl St., E. King St., E. Poplar St., E., Spruce St., 4th St., E. Locust St., Beach St., 5th St., 6th St. The police department will be monitoring the area and taking educational enforcement steps as this change takes place.
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Delmarva Veteran Builders Hired for New Wawa
04/09/2021
Delmarva Veteran Builders has announced their partnership with Wawa to assist constructing the new Wawa to be built next to Grotto's Pizza with a back entrance off Tharp Rd.
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KRM Purchases Lots in Western Sussex Business Campus
03/24/2021
​On March 24th, KRM Development Corporation & the City of Seaford signed an agreement of sale for the purchase and development of lots 1,2,7 & 8 at the new Western Sussex Business Campus.
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Amazon Distribution Facility Coming to Seaford
03/23/2021
We are excited to work with NAI Coastal and Gillis Gilkerson in their efforts to bring Amazon.com to Seaford. Those efforts will provide fantastic and much needed job opportunities for those in our community and the surrounding region.
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Hometown Heroes Banner Program
03/02/2021
Carson Hastings with the Delaware State Society Children of the American Revolution is partnering with the City of Seaford to launch the Seaford Hometown Heroes project. Seaford Hometown Heroes will honor 36 local veterans and those currently serving on banners that will be hung from May-Veterans Day.
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Audited Financial Statements for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2020
12/09/2020
At the Regular Mayor and City Council Meeting on December 8, 2020 S B & Company, LLC presented the Audited Financial Statements for the Fiscal Year that ended on June 30, 2020.
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Planned Power Outage
Attention Woodside Manor Residents & Neighboring Businesses!
08/28/2020
The City of Seaford Electric Department is planning a short power outage in Woodside Manor, next Tuesday, September 1st, at 8:00 a.m.
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Community Update COVID 19 - Back To School
08/25/2020
Hear what Seaford School District is doing for those students going back to school.
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Helping Residents and Business Owners Reduce Energy and Save On Electric
08/25/2020
Efficiency Smart offers to help our residents and businesses reduce their energy use and save money.
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City of Seaford Intends To Apply For 2020 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG)
08/04/2020
Public notice is hereby given that the City of Seaford will be submitting an application for funding for the 2020 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) to the U.S. Department of Justice.
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Mayor Genshaw Provides City Update
07/10/2020
Mayor Genshaw shares a message about things happening in our community currently.
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Recycling Is Important In Delaware
07/01/2020
We want all of our residents and visitors to be aware of the one universal recycling program in Delaware.
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CITY OF SEAFORD ELECTRIC DEPARTMENT RECOGNIZED AS A RELIABLE PUBLIC POWER PROVIDER
05/21/2020
The City of Seaford Electric Department has earned a Reliable Public Power Provider (RP3)® designation from the American Public Power Association for providing reliable and safe electric service.
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Seaford Police Issues New Number for Non-Emergency Calls
10/28/2019
Starting at 7am on Wednesday, October 30, Seaford residents who need to report non-emergency scenarios.
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