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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Delaware public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Refuse code rewrite and expanded collection service
The city wants to modernize its trash rules to match how collection actually works today — automated trucks, bigger recycling carts, and the new county transfer station. It would also extend city collection to all new residential developments and make yard waste pickup year-round.
London Road water line replacement closures
An aging water line with repeated breaks is being replaced; westbound lane closures run October 19-23 and a full closure west of Sandusky Street runs October 26-30, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., with detours posted.
Alley drainage at 1806 London Road
A homeowner reported stormwater funneling down an alley from High Street, damaging his railroad-tie wall and car, with the alley narrowed from 14 feet to about 10.5 feet. He asked engineering and public works to investigate.
Tiered water rates performing as designed
The new water rates are working: most typical households are seeing lower bills while heavy lawn irrigators pay more in the higher tiers, and revenue is up.
Utility upgrades on the west side
Three consecutive water and sewer projects are underway on US 42, Sawmill, and Pittsburgh Drive to upgrade utility service for the industrial area — expect construction traffic on the west side.