Bridgeville natural gas facility would put kids at risk, opponents say

Charlie MegginsonGovernment, Headlines

Sussex County’s Planning and Zoning Commission will decide Thursday night whether to allow a Bridgeville project to proceed that would put a natural gas offloading station within 1,300 feet of an elementary school.  The commission deferred action on Eastern Shore Natural Gas’ conditional use request during a Feb. 10 meeting after numerous members of the public objected to the proposal.  …

Governor appoints Bridgeville student to State Board of Education

Charlie MegginsonEducation, Headlines

Shelby Farris holds the certificate signaling her appointment to the State Board of Education. A high school junior from Bridgeville has been appointed by the governor to serve as a non-voting member on the state Board of Education. Shelby Farris, who previously attended Woodbridge High School and now attends Positive Outcomes Charter School in Camden, will join the board for …