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Committee approves several community grants; park renovation ordinance draws objections over Waste Management donation
Summary
The committee approved multiple small grants for local organizations and discussed Ordinance 25‑162 to amend the FY2026 capital program for park improvements; some council members objected to accepting money from Waste Management because of past landfill‑height disputes.
The New Castle County Administrative Finance Committee on Jan. 13 approved a package of small community grants and discussed an ordinance to amend the FY2026 capital program that would dedicate $25,000 in donated funds for parkland improvements.
Councilwoman Sheldon moved to appropriate $15,000 from the Claymont Lions Club and $10,000 from Waste Management for Knollwood parkland improvements, including renovation of a basketball court and installation of a pickleball court. She noted parks staff had secured a $125,000 matching grant from the state’s Outdoor Recreation Parks and Trails Program and said the project will benefit local youth and recreation.
The proposal prompted objections from some council members who said the Waste Management donation…
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