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New Castle County approves $25,000 in private donations for Knollwood park; two council members dissent over Waste Management contribution
Summary
Ordinance 25,162 passed to appropriate $25,000 (Claymont Lions Club $15,000; Waste Management $10,000) plus a $125,000 state grant for Knollwood park improvements. Councilman Street and Councilman Hollins voted no, citing concerns about Waste Management's motives; parks manager said two public meetings were held.
The New Castle County Council adopted Ordinance 25,162 on Jan. 13 to amend the FY2026 capital program and appropriate $25,000 in private donations for general parkland improvements in the Knollwood community. The appropriation is listed as $15,000 from the Claymont Lions Club and $10,000 from Waste Management; council members also noted a $125,000 state Outdoor Recreation Parks and Trails grant secured by county Parks staff to supplement the project.
Councilman Cartier described the Knollwood neighborhood’s history and thanked the donors and parks staff. He said county staff and partners sought…
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