🌱 How Georgetown’s new $17 million police complex could change daily life

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In today's newsletter:

• How Georgetown’s new $17 million police complex could change daily life
• How to get DelDOT to help fix your plow-damaged mailbox
• How many pets did Georgetown’s SPCA help place this weekend?

Also on today's calendar: Sussex Academy vs First State Military Academy and 4 more events.

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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Clouds and sun; not as cold, with a high of 38 and low of 24 degrees.
• Wednesday: Periods of sun; not as cold, temps: high: 50, low: 29.
• Thursday: Turning cloudy, with a high of 59 and low of 48 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• New Georgetown Public Works and Police Department facility breaks ground. (delawarepublic.org) — Georgetown has broken ground on a new combined police and public works complex that will replace the aging police station and works facility and is slated to open by December 2026. Town leaders say the up-to-date building should boost officer recruitment, improve safety features like holding-area restrooms and a sallyport, and cost the town no more than $17 million through bonded financing.
   

• DelDOT offers snow removal reimbursements and mailbox damage help (wrde.com) — Georgetown residents are being reminded that DelDOT will help reimburse neighborhoods for private snow removal and even cover damage like broken mailboxes caused by state plows. Civic associations can apply for snow-clearing reimbursements, while individual homeowners can file mailbox damage claims with the state’s Insurance Coverage Office. Key details and eligibility are available on DelDOT’s snow information websites.
   

• Nearly 1,000 pets adopted during Brandywine Valley SPCA Mega Adoption (wrde.com) — Nearly 1,000 pets found new homes during the Brandywine Valley SPCA’s Mega Adoption, including many adopted from the Georgetown campus despite wintry weather. Families from Georgetown and beyond welcomed dogs, cats, and even long-term shelter residents. The SPCA is now seeking donations to keep its rescue and adoption work going.
   

📸 Around Georgetown

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Georgetown

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday December 17

• Learn About Convention of States
  Arena's at the Airport, 21553 Rudder Lane, Georgetown
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

Thursday December 18

• PAWS for PEOPLE: Reading
  Georgetown Public Library
  4:00 pm
• LEGO Meet and Build
  Children's Section, Georgetown Public Library
  4:00 pm
• Sussex Academy vs First State Military Academy
  The Sussex Academy of Arts & Sciences , 21150 Airport Road , Georgetown
  4:00 pm
• McKean Boys JV Basketball @ Sussex Central
  Sussex Central High School , 26026 Patriots Way , Georgetown
  6:30 pm

Saturday December 20

• Writing Contest Reception Open House
  Georgetown Public Library , Children's Section , Georgetown
  11:00 am

Monday December 22

• La Esperanza Navigation Guides
  Delaware Room, Georgetown Public Library
  3:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday December 16

• It's Story Time
  Room 3, Room 4 , Milton Public Library , Milton
  10:30 am
• Tacos N Madre
  Mispillion River Brewing , 255 Mullett Run St , Milford
  5:00 pm
• TRIVIA TACO TUESDAY
  Mispillion River Brewing , 255 Mullett Run St , Milford
  6:00 pm

Wednesday December 17

• Holiday Centerpiece Workshop
  13482 Rd 240 , Ellendale
  3:00 pm
• New Narrative Live at Twin Branch Winery (Duo)
  Twin Branch Winery , 14756 Twin Br Rd , Milton
  4:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Hello everyone!
  My name is Rebecca and I have been a caregiver for many years. If you or a family member needs care, please call 302-519-2107 (Nextdoor Shingle Point Gravel Hill)

• Delaware Staffing posted a job opening for Customer Service Account Manager in Georgetown. Apply here.
• Office Pride of Dover-Felton posted a job opening for Georgetown Lewes Area $16 an hour starting Evening cleaning in Georgetown. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Georgetown here.

🗞 Nearby News

Milton

• Milton Elementary classes recognize veterans' service and sacrifice (capegazette.com)

Millsboro

• Philly Man with Machete Arrested after Traffic Stop in Millsboro (wmdt.com)
• Phyllis M. Green, lived life to the fullest (capegazette.com)

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