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A Single-Tax Community, Founded 1900

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Submit a Candidate Statement

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Re: Policies

This is where the draft version of Recommendations re: Policies will be posted. Room for public comment below. … [Read more...] about Re: Policies

Re: Charter Preamble

The Need for a Preamble: The preamble of a charter refers to an introductory statement that describes the intentions of the framers and the purpose of … [Read more...] about Re: Charter Preamble

Re: Ordinances

This is where the draft version of Recommendations re: Ordinances will be posted. Room for public comment below. … [Read more...] about Re: Ordinances

The Next Town Assembly: June 27, 2022 • 7:30pm

Please check back after June 7 to see if the June Town Meeting will be conducted in person. Around one week before the meeting, you will receive a … [Read more...] about The Next Town Assembly: June 27, 2022 • 7:30pm

Sample Ballot: Committees & Officers

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How to request an Absentee Ballot for the Committees & Officers election

This page is no longer active. It can only be found through the "search" function. The deadline for submitting a request was Mar 21, 2022. This page … [Read more...] about How to request an Absentee Ballot for the Committees & Officers election

Candidate Statements: Committees & Officers

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Tom Wheeler

(2021 statement) 26 years ago my wife woke me and said “Tom, we have to move to Arden.” A year later we were here. Like many newcomers we engaged … [Read more...] about Tom Wheeler

Email Signup Form

Click here to sign up for email blasts from the Village of Arden. The Village of Arden uses an email distribution list to provide residents with … [Read more...] about Email Signup Form

Next Advisory Committee Meeting

The next meeting of the Advisory Committee will be Monday, January 3, 2022, 7:30 p.m. Details can be found on the village bulletin board outside the … [Read more...] about Next Advisory Committee Meeting

Draft Ballot: March 2022 election

Who is running for committees and officers? See the latest DRAFT ballot by clicking the link below. • DRAFT BALLOT  Last updated: Thursday, March 7, … [Read more...] about Draft Ballot: March 2022 election

Nominees Wanted!

Everyone elected to government positions in the Village of Arden are volunteers except the paid positions of Secretary and Treasurer. As each … [Read more...] about Nominees Wanted!

Beth Stevenson, candidate for Archives Committee

I have lived in Arden since 1990, living in the home that once belonged to my uncles. I am happy to have raised two children who as adults retain … [Read more...] about Beth Stevenson, candidate for Archives Committee

Vicki Scott, candidate for Archives and Budget committees

I have been actively involved in the Ardens since returning to my childhood home four years ago. I enjoy being involved in the community, getting to … [Read more...] about Vicki Scott, candidate for Archives and Budget committees

Vicki Scott, candidate for Archives

I was born in Arden and spent a lot of my youth here. I returned permanently in the summer of 2018 when I purchased my parents' leasehold at Orleans … [Read more...] about Vicki Scott, candidate for Archives

Barbara Henry, candidate for Archives Committee

My husband, Danny Schweers, and I moved to Arden in January 2000 when I accepted a job with Christiana Care Health system. I am retired from CCHS, … [Read more...] about Barbara Henry, candidate for Archives Committee

Deborah Ricard, candidate for Audit & Budget committees

WHO I AM: I have lived in my home on the Arden Green for almost 20 years, I enjoy gardening in season, walking my dog and chatting with my neighbors. … [Read more...] about Deborah Ricard, candidate for Audit & Budget committees

Cookie (Helen) Ohlson, candidate for Audit Committee

I have lived in Arden and have participated in the governmental process since 1991. In my professional life, I was a social worker for four years and … [Read more...] about Cookie (Helen) Ohlson, candidate for Audit Committee

Brooke Bovard

I’m Brooke Bovard, candidate for Assessor. I was born and brought up in Arden, & attended The Arden School until it closed. I’m active in both … [Read more...] about Brooke Bovard

Bob Erenburg

No statement yet. Please check back. … [Read more...] about Bob Erenburg

Kelly Gillen

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Simon Hamermesh

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Michelle Lauer

(2018 statement)  It’s an honor and a privilege to be a candidate for the Arden Board of Assessors. Having never served in this capacity before, one … [Read more...] about Michelle Lauer

Albert Marks

No statement yet. … [Read more...] about Albert Marks

Michael Oates

I'm Michael Oates, candidate for Assessor. I have lived in Arden since 2001 and had a leasehold here since 2004. I think the Board of Assessors is … [Read more...] about Michael Oates

Denis O’Regan

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Sachin Puranik

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Deborah Ricard

I have been an Arden resident since 2003 when I moved to my leasehold on the Arden Green and have served on the Arden Board of Assessors for the past … [Read more...] about Deborah Ricard

John Scheflen

(2020 statement)  My wife Marcia and I acquired a leasehold in Arden in 2009 and moved to Arden in 2011. I served as an assessor in 2019 and 2020 and … [Read more...] about John Scheflen

Vicki Scott

(2020 statement)  I was born in Arden and spent a lot of my youth here. I returned permanently in the summer of 2018 when I purchased my parents’ … [Read more...] about Vicki Scott

Elizabeth Varley

(2017 statement)  My family moved to Arden in 1960 and soon became involved with all aspects of Village life. For me it was a natural thing to serve … [Read more...] about Elizabeth Varley

Laura Wallace

No statement yet. … [Read more...] about Laura Wallace

Assessor Candidate Statements

PLEASE NOTE: if  you have found this page through the SEARCH function, please note that it is out-of-date. This page will be updated for the November … [Read more...] about Assessor Candidate Statements

Committee & Officer List

Here is a the most recent list of who serves on which committees in the Village of Arden, Delaware, and who serves as officers. This list has been … [Read more...] about Committee & Officer List

Mary Young, candidate for Buzz Ware Village Center Committee

I have had the honor of serving on the Buzz Ware Village Center committee for the past four years. I am grateful to live in such an inclusive, … [Read more...] about Mary Young, candidate for Buzz Ware Village Center Committee

Susan Stith, candidate for BWVC Committee

Before moving to Arden in February 2021, Bob and I lived in Ardencroft for 6 years where I was co-chair of the Recreation Committee. I just finished … [Read more...] about Susan Stith, candidate for BWVC Committee

Debbi Sheiker, candidate for BWVC Committee

I have served on the BWVC Committee from Oct 2015 to March 2022 as secretary and accountant. It has been my pleasure and a great experience working … [Read more...] about Debbi Sheiker, candidate for BWVC Committee

Michelle F. Lauer, candidate for BWVC

Hi - I grew up in Ardentown. Moved away, wandered around, yet always felt called back. I have been living in Arden since 2017 and in Ardentown since … [Read more...] about Michelle F. Lauer, candidate for BWVC

Patrick Barry, candidate for BWVC Committee

I have lived in Arden for 18 years and enjoy the community and the Buzz. I spent over 10 years working at the Buzz and currently currently I get to … [Read more...] about Patrick Barry, candidate for BWVC Committee

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Office Hours

3rd Thursdays, 7:30-8:30 p.m.
Via Zoom teleconference.
Discuss village governance with officials of the Village of Arden, Delaware.
To learn how to join us by teleconference, contact the Town Assembly Chair, Jeffrey Politis, at ardenchair@arden.delaware.gov.

Recent Posts

The Next Town Assembly: June 27, 2022 • 7:30pm

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Email Signup Form

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Committee & Officer List

Here is a the most recent list of who serves on which committees in the Village of Arden, Delaware, and who serves as officers. … [Read More...] about Committee & Officer List

Trash & Recycling

• Trash service in the Ardens includes weekly trash collection and bi-weekly recycling and yard waste. Click here for the … [Read More...] about Trash & Recycling

Records Management and FOIA

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