Commute DE to Aberdeen Proving Grounds? (Newark, New Castle: school district, living in, nightlife)

[ASRGUY]

Hi,

Considering possible position at Aberdeen Proving Grounds but not interested in living in Md for a handful of reasons. Can anyone recommend some towns in DE that are within say 50 minutes of APG? Schools would be upmost importance not nightlife stuff. I like the idea of DE for quicker access to Philly area and parts North as well as affordability. Thanks

[Pocopsonite]

Consider Nottingham Green, a development inside the Newark city limits but very suburban-feeling. I know of at least one family that moved there several years back when the Aberdeen staff was growing rapidly. It's a straight shot down I-95. The elementary school, John R. Downes, is pretty good, not sure about beyond that.

[ASRGUY]

Thanks i previously heard looking near Rt 40 as well but I believe I heard there was a certain school district to look for.

[Kristin730]

Originally Posted by ASRGUY

Thanks i previously heard looking near Rt 40 as well but I believe I heard there was a certain school district to look for.

That would probably be the Appoquinimink School District -- there is a portion of it north of the canal. There are people who commute to APG from it.

[ASRGUY]

Kristin,

Thanks for answering that is the district. Could you tell me what you mean by north of the canal?

[Kristin730]

The C&D canal cuts across New Castle County. Most of the Appoquinimink district is south of the canal, but there is a portion that is north, and thus a shorter commute to APG.

[CarrieM]

We live just north of Rt 40, and my husband commutes to APG. It takes him about 40 minutes each way.

Appoquinimink School District has a good reputation, but it's growing faster than they can build schools. Some class sizes have grown very large as a result.

[ASRGUY]

Thanks Carrie ive heard suggestions to live near Rt 40. 40 minutes doesnt sound too bad for a commute.