December 4th, 2022
Snow Markers??? YES!!!
It is that time of year when you should be planning on putting out a couple of snow markers (2-4) along your yard a couple of inches in from the edge of the street’s road surface to 1) alert snowplows where the road boundaries are and/or 2) help protect your yard and any irrigation system from damage due to ‘over-plowing’. If you live on a straight away there may not be a strong need, but snow stakes are strongly recommended if you live on a section of road that require maneuvering around obstacles or negotiating curves or bends in the road and along intersections.
Per our snow removal contact, the company advises homeowners to “Install snow stakes to help prevent damage to curbs, walks, grass, irrigation heads and other objects that may be damaged by snowplows.” Although the contractor will exercise reasonable care to avoid damage, the contractor will not be held liable for any turf, irrigation, or curb damage if snow stakes are not installed.
Snow stakes can be found at Walmart online or at Home Depot (48″ or 24″) and Lowes (48″).
December 1st, 2022
Minutes October 29th General Meeting OSHA
October 29th, 2022 General Meeting Minutes have been posted.
November 14, 2022
Milling and repaving of some roads in Overbrook Shores will start on Wednesday, November 16. The roads affected are:
East Mill, continuing on to South Mill and stop by the dock.
Then they will work from Cave Neck Road up Ole Grist to the stop sign at Randor.
The crew will start work at 7:30 am and end at 4:30 pm each day that they work. Work is expected to continue for about 2 weeks. Equipment will be left overnight near the pump station on South Mill.
If you have questions, you can contact any Board member *except* David Thompson, who is currently unavailable.
November 3, 2022
As the days become shorter and the nights longer – please, please be mindful….
Pedestrian safety is especially important as the days get shorter. Accidents involving pedestrians are far more likely to take place at night when it’s harder to see people walking.
Drivers:
- Look for pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists when you look for oncoming vehicles and other traffic.
- Be especially mindful in at stop signs, when backing up, or parking.
- Be extra cautious when driving in hard-to-see conditions.
- Slow down and be prepared to stop.
- Yield to pedestrians and give other vehicles an opportunity to see pedestrians.
- Check before turning to see if people are trying to cross the road and to look for oncoming cars.
Pedestrians:
- Stay alert and ditch the distractions and like texting, talking on the cell phone, or listening to headphones. Keep your eyes and ears open.
- Be visible: Wear bright clothing (even white clothing may not be visible at night). Add reflective material or a blinking light to your jacket or backpack or carry a flashlight at night. Be extra careful when walking at dawn or dusk.
- Walk facing traffic and as far from traffic as possible.
- Cross with the road caution, preferably in a well lit area or cross at corners where people driving expect pedestrians. Don’t assume the coast is clear. Continue to watch for traffic as you cross — especially for turning vehicles.
- If you wish to cross, be sure to make eye contact with drivers. If you’re not sure the driver sees you, let the vehicle go first.
- Watch for cars entering or exiting driveways or backing up.
October 18, 2022
A preliminary agenda for the October 2022 General Meeting is available and posted under the above menu item “Homeowner Info” by clicking “Forms & Documents“.
Note: A proxy is available for this meeting. Please visit “Forms & Documents“.
The General Meeting will be held at the Milton Library on Saturday, October 29th starting at 10:30 AM. Please arrive a bit early to sign-in and get situated.
October 5, 2022
Halloween Trick ‘r Treat
Monday, October 31, 2022 from 6PM – 8PM
As always Overbrook Shores will celebrate Halloween in accordance with Milton Town Code §98-33 celebrating Halloween ‘… between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. on October 31 of any year; provided, however, that if October 31 shall be a Sunday, such going from door to door and house to house for treats shall take place on the evening of October 30’.
September 13, 2022
The picnic on Sept. 10th was a big hit second year in a row and was enjoyed by all thanks to the community effort of:
Selina B., Committee Chair
Pat & Bob S.
Lorraine & David N.
Linda & Jim N.
Josephine B.
Maureen and Jim W.
You made it happen and we sincerely…
Thank You !!!
95 RSVP’s WOW!
September 12, 2022
Minutes July 30th General Meeting OSHA
Corrected Minutes for the July 30th, 2022 General Meeting have been posted.
August 2, 2022
FAQ Update
“FAQ“ page under the menu item “Homeowner Info” above has been updated to include information about Solicitations and Scams.
July 31, 2022
Sites & Links Update
The Village Volunteers information presented at the July Annual Meeting has been posted on the “Sites & Links” page found under the menu item “Local Info” above.
July 26, 2022
Re: Annual Meeting, Sat. July 30th
FYIA: Magnolia Street parking is scheduled to be closed for drainage work. Alternate parking is available at the adjacent lot at Milton Historical Society and at the lots near the fire hall located at Front Street and Chestnut Street.
July 22, 2022 (Obsolete Data Deleted)
“Upcoming Events“ page under the menu item “Homeowner Info” above has been updated to include information for the Annual Picnic and the 21st Annual Milton Garden Tour.
July 15, 2022 (Obsolete Data Deleted)
A preliminary agenda for the July 2022 Annual Meeting is available and posted under the above menu item “Homeowner Info” by clicking “Forms & Documents” or “Upcoming Events“. The Annual Meeting will be held at the Milton Library on Saturday, July 30th starting at 10:30 AM. Please arrive a bit early to sign-in and get situated.
May 31, 2022 (Tuesday Night)
SAFETY ALERT.
At approximately 10 p.m. two men solicited two home owners on Randor Drive trying to sell Pest Control Services. One went to the door while the other was hiding in the bushes. One was a white male with tattoos, no description of the other. The police have been notified. Video is below. You can make the video larger by clicking the square in the bottom right corner. Hit the escape key to exit back from the large video format.
May 10, 2022
Minutes for the April 30th, 2022 General Meeting have been posted.
Please see Upcoming Events for Yard Sale / Spring Cleanup information.
May 2, 2022
Joseph Roland Hudson, co-founder of Overbrook Shores, passed away April 25, 2022. For more information see Cape Gazette news articles by clicking 04/27/22 and/or 04/29/22
Hudson’s development partner Stanley L. Thompson passed away in 2015. For more information see Cape Gazette news article by clicking 06/17/15
April 11, 2022 (Obsolete Data Deleted)
During this months’ General Meeting two major events will occur; elections and the budget approval. Hence….
A preliminary agenda and proxy form have been made available to you and posted under the above menu item “Homeowner Info” by clicking “Forms & Documents“. The General Meeting will be held at the Milton Library on Saturday April 30th starting at 10:30 AM. Please arrive a bit early to sign-in and get situated.
If you are unable to attend in person (and in good standing) please complete the proxy form, give the completed and signed form to your designated proxy and have them attend the meeting in person in order to cast a ballot and vote on your behalf.
Elections of Directors is typically held annually in April barring any ’emergencies’. Directors serve terms of two years which commence July 1st. This April the positions of President, Secretary and two (2) Directors At-Large are up for election.
Also typically in April, the proposed fiscal budget is present and voted on for approval. OSHA fiscal year commences on July 1st of each year and ends on June 30th of the following year.
February 21, 2022
The Board has received a concern about feeding “feral” cats.
Please be mindful that leaving out food unattended or food left out overnight may have undesirable consequences. Food intended for your feline friends may also attract pests, predators and other unwanted animals to your home and immediate area.
As you are most likely aware cats are domesticated and it is important to recognize that cats left outdoors are at an increase risk of disease, parasites, animal cruelty and in general have a shorter lifespan. Additionally it has been shown that cats free to roam have an impact on area wildlife competing for resources…. Unfortunately our domesticated friends often hunt out of instinct, not survival.
Thank you for your attention.
Note: One or more traps have been placed around one residence to remove the presence of a skunk. Cats may be inadvertently trapped.
January 31, 2022
ALERT ATTENTION ALERT ATTENTION ALERT ATTENTION ALERT
Please read the attached announcement involving a potential scam occurring in our neighborhood.
Please click <HERE>
December 10, 2021
FAQs Updates. New items address a) Community Safety and b) Tax-Ditch.
- If you live on Jays Way with an even house number from 16998 to 17168 OR
- If you live on West Mill Run with an even house number from 30038 to 30144
Please be advised your property has a right-of-way easement for the tax-ditch located in the rear of your property. Please see the FAQ reminding you of your responsibilities and prohibitions.
November 10, 2021
The General Meeting Minutes from October 30th, 2021 have been posted.
Special Announcement: Boat Owners and Residents bordering Red Mill Pond please click <HERE>
September 23, 2021
As you may or may not be aware Sussex County will be evaluating the county’s more than 180,000 commercial and residential properties and will have their assessed value recalculated based on current industry-accepted methodologies to produce new assessments that will reflect their true value.
The reassessment process is scheduled to begin the first week of October and will be carried out by Tyler Technologies, the county contractor, by going door to door reviewing properties and taking measurements of both structural and land.
Tyler Technologies assessors will be identifiable by wearing yellow vents and caring a photo ID. If questioned, they should provided you with their photo ID and a contact number for verification.
Correction: Both the schedule and photos of the assessors posted online have been updated and can be found by clicking HERE. Please scroll to the bottom of the page and click Data Collectors for photos of the assessors, click Data Collection Activity for the tax district currently being studied.
Overbrook Shores’ tax district is 235
Additional information regarding the County’s Reassessment Project can be found by clicking HERE.
Remember
Board and Committee Members also be found under the Homeowners Info tab as well as Frequently Asked Questions
Links to DelDOT Projects
Project: SR1, Minos Conaway Road Grade Separated Intersection.
Start date 2023 End date 2025
Project: SR1 and Cave Neck Road Grade Separated Intersection
Start date 2024 End date 2025
Go to website above and go to planning and design for both projects also you can leave comments on their website.
Delaware Hospice
For forms and directives from Delaware Hospice go to delawarehospice.org http://delawarehospice.org go to patient resorces
http://sussexcountyde.gov/smart911 Learn more about smart 911 and how to set up your personnel profile for emergency responders in your area
Free Library Exchange for Overbrook Shores Residents
Overbrook Shores has it’s own “Free Library”. So share your books, magazine and other reading material. The Library is located in the boat dock area.
Flooding in Overbrook Shores – Here is contact at DNREC:
DJ Roach, Project Engineer: Daniel.Roach@state.de.us
Melissa Hubert – Program Manager Tax Ditch DNREC Drainage Section Melissa.Hubert@state.de.us
Local Office:
Division of Watershed Stewardship
21309 Berlin Rd. Unit #6
Georgetown, De 19947 (302-855-1930)
Delaware State Police Community Outreach info:
- Cpl/1 Lew Kester DSP Troop 7 Lewis.Kester@state.de.us 302-703-3312
- Cpl/3 Rickey Hargis DSP Troop 7 rickey.hargis@state.de.us 302-752-3804
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