News Briefs 06/16/17
Rehoboth board to meet June 16
The Rehoboth Beach commissioners will meet at 7 p.m., Friday, June 16, at the Rehoboth fire hall, to set the real estate tax for the year and to accept nominating petitions for this year's municipal election. The Saturday, Aug. 12 election will feature a race for the mayor's seat and three candidates running for two commissioner seats. In the mayoral election, Commissioner Paul Kuhns will challenge nine-term incumbent Sam Cooper in a rematch of their 2008 race. On the commissioner side, incumbent Kathy McGuiness will run against newcomers Susan Gay and Lisa Schlosser. Finally, the commissioners will consider an ordinance that would establish new 30-minute parking spaces near Grenoble Place.
Dewey holds donation drive for RBVFC
Dewey Beach officials announced June 9 they're partnering with the Rehoboth Volunteer Fire Company to raise $45,000. Town Manager Marc Appelbaum said the town is asking residents and businesses to help reach the goal. The town is contributing $15,000, and asking $15,000 each from residents and businesses. The drive runs through, Monday, Sept. 11. There will be a check presentation at town hall, 105 Rodney Ave., Friday, Sept. 16. Contributions should be made out to Rehoboth Beach Volunteer Fire Company and mailed to town hall, attention of the fire donation drive. Progress can be viewed at www.townofdeweybeach.com.
Sussex council meeting at noon on June 20
Sussex County Council has changed its meeting time to noon, Tuesday, June 20, in the county administration building, 2 The Circle, Georgetown. Included on the agenda are an update on the 2018 comprehensive plan and a legislative update. See the agenda at www.sussexcountyde.gov.
Homeless shelter on Sussex board agenda
The Sussex County Board of Adjustment is expected to vote at its Monday, June 19 meeting on a special-use exception application filed by Faith United Methodist Church for a homeless shelter at the former John Wesley United Methodist Church in Belltown. The church filed the application on behalf of Rehoboth's Immanuel Shelter. The meeting gets underway at 7 p.m. in the county administration building, 2 The Circle, Georgetown.
Officials warn of court phone scam
State officials are warning of a telephone scam in which calls appear to be coming from a Justice of the Peace Court and demand bail money to secure the release of a relative. Justice of the Peace Courts will never call individuals and request bail payment. Those calls could come directly from the person being held, but never from a court employee, a press release states. The court has received several complaints from residents who received bogus phone calls. Complaints have found these calls begin with scammers claiming a person's son or grandson is in jail and a payment of $500 is required to secure their release. When people tried to get more information about the situation, the calls were disconnected. Anyone who has been victimized should contact 302-323-6333 or mark.hitch@state.de.us.
