Levy Court to Host Day of DE250 Celebrations on June 23 Published on June 11, 2026 Kent County Levy Court will mark the nation’s 250th Anniversary of Independence with a full day of DE250 celebrations on Tuesday, June 23, beginning with a ceremonial Liberty Tree planting at 4:00 p.m. and culminating in a special offsite Business Meeting at the historic Old State House at 7:00 p.m.
Levy Court Announces Liberty Tree Planting in Honor of DE250 Published on June 03, 2026 Kent County is hosting a ceremonial planting of a Liberty Tree, a living descendant of the historic Maryland Liberty Tree, on Tuesday, June 23 at 4:00 p.m. at the Kent County Veteran’s Memorial Park, located just north of the Kent County Levy Court Administrative Complex. The event is part of Delaware’s statewide three-county Liberty Tree initiative commemorating the nation’s 250th anniversary.
Levy Court Celebrates New Pavilion at Brown's Branch County Park Published on June 01, 2026 Kent County Levy Court proudly celebrated the completion of a new pavilion at Brown's Branch County Park, May 29, 2026. This addition enhances one of Kent County's premier outdoor recreational destinations by providing visitors with a welcoming space for gatherings, picnics, and community activities.
Levy Court Passes Resolution for Creation of Greater Dover Museum Published on May 28, 2026 The Kent County Levy Court joins the Mayor and City Council of Dover, and the Downtown Dover Partnership by formally expressing support for the creation of the Greater Dover Museum through a resolution approved Tuesday, May 26, 2026.
Department of Public Works Completes Earth Day Adopt A Highway Published on April 22, 2026 The Kent County Department of Public Works marked Earth Day with a successful stewardship project along a two mile stretch of Milford Neck Road as part of the Adopt A Highway program.
P. Brooks Banta Receives Order of the First State Published on February 19, 2026 Kent County Levy Court proudly announces that P. Brooks Banta has been awarded the Order of the First State, the highest civilian honor bestowed by the Governor of Delaware. This distinguished recognition is reserved for individuals whose exceptional service, leadership, and achievements have made a profound and lasting impact on the State of Delaware and its people.
Kent County Levy Court Announces Presidents Day Closure, Monday Feb 16 Published on February 11, 2026 Kent County administrative offices, including the Kent County Administrative Complex, Kent County Public Library, and the Kent County Recreation Center, will be closed on Monday, February 16, in observance of Presidents Day.
Levy Court Celebrates Annual Employee Recognition and Awards Ceremony Published on December 15, 2025 Dover, Delaware - Kent County Levy Court proudly hosted its Annual Employee Recognition and Awards Ceremony on Friday, December 15, 2025, honoring the dedication, professionalism, and service of County employees across all departments.
Kent County Levy Court Announces Extra Holiday Day for Employees Published on December 12, 2025 In a joyful surprise at the Annual Employees Recognition and Awards Ceremony, Levy Court President Joanne Masten announced that Kent County employees will receive an extra day off for the Christmas Holiday this year. As a result, Kent County Government offices will be closed from Wednesday, December 24 through Friday, December 26, 2025.
Kent County Suspends Operations at Noon on Friday, December 12th Published on December 04, 2025 Dover, Del. - Kent County operations will be suspended on Friday, December 12, 2025, beginning at 12:00 p.m. to allow employees to attend the annual Employee Recognition and Awards Ceremony.