Greenwood NewsLocal news for Greenwood, DE continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Sussex landowners push for inclusion in growth zones- May 29, 2008 Several rural Sussex County landowners have asked to be included in the county's "emerging growth" zones as its land-use maps are revised.http://www.topix.net/city/greenwood-de/2008/05/sussex-landowners-push-for-inclusion-in-gro... BRIDGEVILLE: Fire causes $85,000 damage to home- May 28, 2008 A fire caused about $85,000 damage to a home east of Bridgeville, officials reported today.http://www.topix.net/city/greenwood-de/2008/05/bridgeville-fire-causes-85-000-damage-to-ho... SCEMS presents awards to emergency responders- May 15, 2008 Sussex County presented its annual awards during the Emergency Medical Services banquet Friday, May 9, at the Seaford Fire Hall. via Cape Gazettehttp://www.topix.net/city/greenwood-de/2008/05/scems-presents-awards-to-emergency-responde... Sussex Council funds farmland preservation- May 7, 2008 "We don't know how much longer the state and federal money will come." Sussex County officials agreed Tuesday to spend $900,000 to preserve nearly 500 acres of farmland, but in doing so sent a message to state lawmakers: Don't touch our transfer tax. via News Journalhttp://www.topix.net/city/greenwood-de/2008/05/sussex-council-funds-farmland-preservation?... Measure to rid county of junk vehicles needs another vote- May 5, 2008 "I should have caught it and didn't. I apologize." In the prolonged debate to crack down on junk in Sussex County and pass an updated lot-maintenance ordinance, one key element was overlooked - county council failed to vote on the ordinance. via Cape Gazettehttp://www.topix.net/city/greenwood-de/2008/05/measure-to-rid-county-of-junk-vehicles-need... Public has the final word on Sussex County land use plan- May 2, 2008 "The base density must be preserved to protect property rights" County officials have run out of time to approve the more than 200 pages of the updated comprehensive land-use plan. via Cape Gazettehttp://www.topix.net/city/greenwood-de/2008/05/public-has-the-final-word-on-sussex-county-... |