News Briefs 02-14-17
Rehoboth offices to close Feb. 20
The Rehoboth Beach administrative offices will close Monday, Feb. 20, in observance of President's Day. There will be no residential or commercial trash pickup Feb. 20; trash pickup will resume Tuesday, Feb. 21. Additional commercial trash pickup will be on Thursday, Feb. 23 and Friday, Feb. 24.
For more information, contact the city communications department, 227-2772 or email communications@cityofrehoboth.com.
Rehoboth board to meet Feb. 17
The Rehoboth Beach commissioners will meet at 7 p.m., Friday, Feb. 17, at the Rehoboth fire hall, to discuss a draft ordinance that would restrict canopies, fires and cooking devices on the beach.
The commissioners will also define the city's role in hosting the annual Fourth of July fireworks show following the disbanding of the former sponsor, Rehoboth Beach Main Street.
The commissioners will also considering authorizing a license agreement with Carole Ann Calhoun, owner of Lot 63 Park Avenue, to allow an encroachment into the Park Avenue right-of-way. Finally, the commissioners will consider endorsing the creation of a Mayor's Advisory Committee on Trees, and discuss the structure of the group.
Inland Bays Foundation hosts Townsend Feb. 14
State Sen. Bryan Townsend will discuss plans for the 2017 Clean Water Task Force with the Inland Bays Foundation at their monthly meeting Tuesday, Feb. 14, at 6 p.m., in the South Coastal Library in Bethany Beach. Townsend will speak on a range of current topics, including plans for the 2017 Clean Water Task Force, started last year.
Townsend addressed the issue of clean water at an IBF meeting in April of last year.
According to Nancy Cabrera- Santos, president of the foundation: "No one at the state level fights harder for clean water than Senator Townsend."
Preliminary data from last year's draft report was of great interest to the audience gathered at the Bethany Town Hall. Townsend was adamant in his conclusion that it is past time for alleviation of the pollution in Delaware's waterways, including the need for a statewide Clean Water Fee.
In March 2017, a new report will be generated from the task force, outlining progress to date. For more information, go to www.inlandbaysfoundation.org.
Sussex Alliance starts new website
The Sussex Alliance for Responsible Growth has initiated its website at sarg2018.org. The grassroots, nonpartisan organization's goal is to inform, educate and engage the citizens of Sussex County on the importance of the development, adoption and implementation of the 2018 comprehensive land-use plan.
"The citizens of our county now have a large and significant opportunity to have a voice and impact on how our common welfare will be managed," said alliance member Sara Kraft.
She said the website will provide residents with updated news and progress on implementation of the plan over the next 16 months.
Alliance members are seeking to develop an email contact list using the website.
Join Pettyjohn for coffee in Long Neck
Delaware Sen. Brian Pettyjohn, R-Georgetown, invites his constituents to join him for coffee and conversation from 9 to 10 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 18, at the Ocean Grill, 26089 Shoppes at Long Neck Blvd., Long Neck.
Pettyjohn encourages District 19 residents to stop by to ask a question or share a concern on issues relating to the district or state government.
He plans to bring attendees up to date on the current legislative session as well as any pending projects in the district. Pettyjohn represents the 19th Senatorial District, which includes all or parts of Georgetown, Bridgeville, Seaford, Millsboro, Greenwood, Ellendale, Harbeson, Milton and Long Neck.
For details, call Pettyjohn's legislative office at 302-744-4117 or mail Keri.Rapa@state.de.us.
Improvements will require lane closures
Improvements will require lane closures on Route One from 7 a.m. until 3:30 p.m., through Wednesday, Feb. 15, pending weather on Route One northbound and southbound between Bay Crossing Boulevard and Postal Lane/Melson Drive, Lewes. The Delaware Department of Transportation's contractor JJID Inc. will be installing curb, sidewalk, hot-mix and permanent pavement striping at Bay Crossing Boulevard. Route One northbound and southbound left lanes will be closed.
Also a crack-sealing operation on Route One northbound and southbound will require rolling lane closures, 6 a.m. until 6 p.m., Tuesday through Friday, Feb. 14-17, pending weather on Route One between Route 9/Lewes-Georgetown Highway and SR 1A near Nassau. DelDOT's maintenance crews will be sealing the cracks in the pavement to extend the pavement life.
Lewes Planning Commission to meet
The Lewes Planning Commission will meet at 7 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 15, at city hall. The panel will meet new city planner Tom West, who started Feb. 1. They will discuss how the planning commission and West will work together in the future. For more information, call city hall at 302-645-7777.
Lewes budget workshop set for Feb. 16
Lewes Mayor and City Council will hold its second budget meeting of the year at 1:30 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 16, at city hall. Officials will discuss the capital budget and meet with Parks & Marina Administrator Alison Kirk about the parks and recreation budget. Budget discussions will continue Thursdays, Feb. 23, March 2 and March 9. For more information, call city hall at 302-645-7777.
DANA to host budget workshop Feb. 17
The Delaware Alliance for Nonprofit Advancement will host its annual budget update and advocacy training from 9 a.m to noon, Friday, Feb. 17, at the First State Community Action Agency, 308 N. Railroad Ave. in Georgetown.
Representatives from the Nemours Foundation, Office of Management & Budget, Department of Health and Social Services, and Department of Services for Children, Youth, and Their Families are expected to attend.
Registration is required. More information is available at www.delawarenonprofit.org or by calling 302-777-5500.
