News Briefs 10/24/17
Mullaney announces candidacy for AG
Democrat Tim Mullaney Sr. announced his candidacy Oct. 19 for Delaware Attorney General in the 2018 election. Mullaney, currently the director of labor services for the National Fraternal Order of Police, served eight years as United States Marshal for Delaware under President Bill Clinton and worked eight years with former Attorney General Beau Biden, the last three years as the Department of Justice's chief of staff. Attorney General Matt Denn, a Democrat, announced Aug. 28 that he would not be running for re-election in 2018.
Mullaney served in Vietnam with the United States Air Force, was a 20-year member of the Dover Police Department, worked for New Castle County government and spent six years as a member of the United States Air Force Reserves, during which he was activated for Operation Desert Storm.
In a press release, Mullaney said, in addition to focusing on the public safety challenges in Delaware, he will not hesitate to champion for Delawareans by standing up to Republican President Donald Trump.
Cape Henlopen school board to meet Oct. 26
The Cape Henlopen school board will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 26, for the first time in Love Creek Elementary. James Mosley with the Delaware Department of Homeland Security will present certificates for the district's security plans. The board will also receive an update on construction projects. Students will present information about Junior Honor Society at Beacon Middle School and audio visual class at the high school.
Dewey audit committee meeting Oct. 27
The Dewey Beach Audit Committee is scheduled to meet at 4 p.m., Friday, Oct. 27, in the Dewey Beach Life Saving Station, 1 Dagsworthy Ave. The agenda calls for a discussion about the 112-page report produced by investigator Max Walton, who was hired by the town to look into employee allegations against former Town Manager Marc Appelbaum. The agenda also calls for a possible vote to recommend a forensic audit.
Lewes Board of Public Works to meet Oct. 25
The Lewes Board of Public Works will meet at 4 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 25, at city hall. The group will discuss a utility construction reimbursement policy, review the financial second quarter of fiscal year 2017-18, and discuss the offerings of the Delaware State Energy Utiity. For more information, call the BPW at 302-645-6228.
Lewes byways group to meet Oct. 25
The Historic Lewes Scenic Byway Committee will meet at 2 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 25, at city hall. The group will discuss a variety of issues including the Groome United Methodist Church property on New Road, the Transportation Alternatives Project on Savannah Road, the proposed Lewes Transportation Improvement District, the Sussex County Comprehensive Plan and bridge approach widening for the Savannah Road drawbridge. Go to www.ci.lewes.de.us.
Lewes Finance Committee to meet
The Lewes Finance Committee will meet at 9:30 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 26, at city hall. The group will discuss city investments, current financial statements, capital projects, and grants and grant applications. To view the full agenda, go to www.ci.lewes.de.us.
Lewes annexation reg committee to meet
The Lewes Annexation Regulation Review Committee will meet at 9:30 a.m., Friday, Oct. 27, at city hall. The group will discuss the development of a use table for alternative zoning for undeveloped land annexed into the city. For more information, call city hall at 302-645-7777.
Waste, electronics collection set Oct. 28
The Lewes Board of Public Works will collect household hazardous waste and electronics from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 28, at the old power plant, 227 Schley Ave. Latex paint will not be accepted. To see a full list of accepted items, go to www.lewesbpw.delaware.gov.
Drug take-back day in Lewes Oct. 28
The Lewes Police Department will host a drug take-back day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 28, at the old power plant, 227 Schley Ave. Unused or expired prescription drugs will be accepted for safe disposal. For more information, go to www.dea.gov or call 302-645-7777.
Ribbon cutting for Sussex VA Clinic set
The Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Wilmington has announced the official ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Sussex County Community Based Outpatient Clinic, Friday, Oct. 27, at 10:30 a.m. The new clinic, located at 21748 Roth Ave., Georgetown, is a larger clinic than the previous location and will enable VA to service more veteran patients far into the future. The clinic has improved waiting areas, more exam rooms, and additional space for group clinics, support groups, and expanded telehealth services.
Three juvenile justice bills signed
Bills clarifying a juvenile's waiver of counsel rights, expanding Delaware's civil citation program and giving the courts more latitude to assess judicial transfers were signed into law Oct. 12 by Gov. John Carney.
House Bill 6, sponsored by Rep. David Bentz, D-Newark/Bear, expressly establishes a juvenile's right to counsel in Family Court delinquency proceedings, as well as describing the process by which he or she can waive the right to counsel.
House Bill 8, sponsored by Rep. Debra Heffernan, D-Bellefonte, expands Delaware's civil citation program, which currently allows law enforcement officers to issue citations to youth for first-time offenses such as underage drinking and disorderly conduct; juveniles who abide by the citations won't carry criminal records. The program now includes possession of marijuana paraphernalia to the list of offenses that trigger a citation from a law-enforcement officer.
House Bill 9, sponsored by Rep. James Johnson, D-New Castle, allows Superior Court judges to have discretion to consider transferring certain youth age 15 or older who are initially charged as an adult back to Family Court for final resolution and rehabilitative services when warranted.
