911-behind the scenes
What really happens when you call 911!
Find out for yourself and bring the kids!
 Meet the people, explore the equipment of Newark’s
Aetna Hose Hook and Ladder Fire Company!
•    Climb into a fire engine (What do all those knobs and gauges do?)
•    Check out an ambulance (Want to be a paramedic?)
•    Try on firefighter gear (It costs how much to outfit a firefighter?!)
•    Talk with the people who are there when you need them.
Come to this in-person, interactive Knowing Newark event!

DATE/TIME: Tuesday, May 9, 2023,  7:00 – 8:30 pm
LOCATION: Aetna Banquet Hall, 410 Ogletown Road, Newark
             (across the street from the Post Office)
REFRESHMENTS: Sweet refreshments/coffee/tea will be provided.
DOOR PRIZES:   Win a ride on a fire engine!

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Register TODAY  here.
YOU STILL HAVE TIME TO REGISTER!!!!

Newark Free Library - Project Update
At this year's annual "Thank You" brunch to recognize Lifetime Members and elect new Board members, The Friends of Newark Free Library had some very special guests. County Executive Matt Meyer, Director of New Castle County Libraries, Diana Brown, and Community Services Manager Carrie Casey, announced that the county has hired Virginia-based architecture firm Quinn Evans to design the library. The company is a leading designer of libraries and recently completed the North East Library in neighboring Cecil County, Md. Charles Wray is the Lead Architect for the project and was on site to share the beginning stages of the rebuild and expansion of the library. They are looking for LOTS of community input! To up to date connect with the friends' group click HERE or to read the Newark Post article, click HERE 

Help me welcome Cyndie Romer, the new 25th District State Representative. In all things DelDOT, or School related, she'll be your go-to gal. Of course, we all work together and MANY of the issues our communities face are multijurisdictional so we work together a lot. So far she has proven to be an amazing asset, helping to resolve long-standing issues and being willing to work hard.

You're at the end of the newsletter, but if you'd like even more information you can
check my County website for archived newsletters, current events, and helpful links.
https://www.newcastlede.gov/479/Valerie-George---District-5
You can also find out more about my goals and priorities. Your input is always welcome so feel free to email me any time. Valerie.George@newcastlede.gov