Relocating from NJ to Delaware

[peeweeaz]

rockky,

I apologize for attributing that comment to you. Someone on this forum did, however,
make that comment sometime ago. Thanks for the info on the ominous signs around and in the state. Yea, the money is going to have to come from somewhere - your pocket.

[elizamary]

Originally Posted by peeweeaz

rockky,

I apologize for attributing that comment to you. Someone on this forum did, however,
make that comment sometime ago. Thanks for the info on the ominous signs around and in the state. Yea, the money is going to have to come from somewhere - your pocket.

Yep and it will be in taxes I'm afraid. Noticing all the new developments springing up, possible school tax will go up eventually. Sales tax is a possiblity.
Who really knows until it happens. But we can be sure they will need the money from somewhere.

[Charley]

With the development of new 55+ communities, the state is adding housing, and taxpayers in those houses, without kids. That's actually a good thing because it spreads the taxes accross a wider base without increasing the costs to the schools.

Kent County seems to be the most developed of the three counties and therefore should have the smallest percentage of growth over the next many years. But there is still a lot of farmland in Kent County and should those farms ever sell to developers, the growth factor will multiply in big numbers.

Hopefully, those who do the planning in the three Delaware counties are paying attention. I know that Dover just placed an eight-month moratorium on new construction while they revise their master plan. Let's hope they do it right.

Charley

[elizamary]

Originally Posted by CMTAD

With the development of new 55+ communities, the state is adding housing, and taxpayers in those houses, without kids. That's actually a good thing because it spreads the taxes accross a wider base without increasing the costs to the schools.

Kent County seems to be the most developed of the three counties and therefore should have the smallest percentage of growth over the next many years. But there is still a lot of farmland in Kent County and should those farms ever sell to developers, the growth factor will multiply in big numbers.

Hopefully, those who do the planning in the three Delaware counties are paying attention. I know that Dover just placed an eight-month moratorium on new construction while they revise their master plan. Let's hope they do it right.

Charley

I'm right behind you Charley.
We must be on at the same time.
You are so right, there is still a lot of farm land. To me this is very rural but the locals tell me it has changed in the last few years and is too built up.
Coming from the city, this is a treat.

I'm hoping they will build a lot of 55+ communities but there are many all age communities going up with kids all around. There are 3 right on Irish Hill road alone.

Yeah, lets hope they do it right

[rdlr]

I'd say, Yes, Delaware is the place to relax! Compared to other states, I've heard that we have a more relaxed atmosphere. As a local, I think it's never been so hectic, and we've never had so many disgruntled people! Growth is good, but not uncontrolled growth, which is what we've experienced.

Regarding that growth, Dover did not pass the moratorium, Charley. It was Kent County Levy Court. I attended a meeting last week and it appears that the moratorium (expires April, 2008) will be extended until August or September of 2008. Our Levy Court Commissioners are under pressure to get this over building under control, but at the same time, our blue collar workers are in the unemployment line. With growth, comes change.....some good, some bad.