Debbie Botchie News Today

By Kerin Magill

The Millville Town Council addressed several development-related issues during a brief meeting on Monday, Jan. 10, including answering residents’ questions about a proposed development behind Hocker’s SuperCenter on Route 17.

Millville’s budget for the 2022 fiscal year finds the Town in “good financial shape,” with no increases in taxes or fees, according to Town Manager Debbie Botchie. The budget plans for general and administrative expenses of $911,448, while the Town expects revenues of $1.43 million, Botchie said. The remaining $517,692 would go into the Town’s contingency fund. There has been no increase in fees in Millville since 2008 and no tax increase since 2006. Botchie said the biggest...

With no increases in fees since 2008, nor any tax increases since 2006, the Town of Millville appears to be in “good financial shape,” according to Town Manager Debbie Botchie. With its newly-approved budget calling for general and administrative expenses of $911,448, and expected revenues of $1.43 million, the Town is expecting to add more than $500,000 to its contingency fund. Which, you know, is a really good thing. Obviously, robust real estate transfer tax revenues are helpful. T...

Millville’s first-ever park has opened (partially) after being delayed by the pandemic.  Evans Parks playground, "challenge course" and walking trail are now available for expelling all that COVID-19 cabin fever.  The nautically themed playground has sections built for toddlers and older children. The "challenge course," designed for preteens to adults, is designed to be used with an app that allows the user to compete with people across the country. The walking trail is about one-sixth of...

Millvilles first town park opens with playground, walking trail Shannon Marvel McNaught, Delaware News Journal Millville’s first-ever park has opened (partially) after being delayed by the pandemic.  Evans Parks playground, "challenge course" and walking trail are now available for expelling all that COVID-19 cabin fever.  The nautically themed playground has sections built for toddlers and older children. The "challenge course," designed for preteens to adults, is designed...