News Briefs 11/24/17
Fire service warns of scam phone calls
During the last couple of months, the Delaware Volunteer Fire Service office has received a number of calls about telephone solicitations. Theses solicitations are not from the Delaware Volunteer Fire Service.
The Delaware Volunteer Fire Service does not use phone solicitations! While they come in from 302 area codes they are, most likely, not from Delaware. Some of the callers as saying they are calling for volunteer firefighters or as part of volunteer fire companies.
The Attorney General's Office has been notified and is investigating. The public should be aware and verify with the Attorney General's Office Fraud Division the validity of the caller. They are asking the public to get the callers' phone number and any other information and not to make a commitment, for payment without verifying with the fraud division.
Rehoboth board to meet Nov. 27
The Rehoboth Beach Board of Adjustment will meet at 7 p.m., Monday, Nov. 27, in the city commissioners' room, to hear two variance requests.
First, John Plummer, 104 Norfolk St., is seeking a special exception and variance to increase the vertical and horizontal direction of the structural area of an existing nonconforming porte cochere and patio paving area. Plummer is also requesting to exceed the structural coverage by 16 percent or 489 square feet.
The second case is a request for multiple variances by Kevin and Melissa Cobb, owners of 313 Sandalwood St. Chad Meredith, attorney for the Cobbs, is requesting to allow an existing shed, dwelling, pad and patio to remain in their current locations and a variance from the 40 percent limitation on structural coverage to allow the structures to remain.
Rehoboth tree commission to meet
The Rehoboth Beach Parks and Shade Tree Commission will meet at 2 p.m., Monday, Nov. 27, in the city commissioners' room, to conduct an appeal hearing. The hearing has been requested by Ross and Ann Iudica, owners of 513 New Castle St. Extended for determination of mitigation for one tree.
Dewey Beach tree lighting set Nov. 25
The Dewey Business Partnership and the Dewey Beach Civic League are hosting the annual tree lighting at 6 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 25, in the parking lot of Fifer's Farm Market Cafe, 200 Cullen St. Entertainment includes Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus, live music, bonfires, refreshments and caroling. For more information go to www.deweybusinesspartnership.com.
Dewey budget and finance panel to meet
The Dewey Beach Budget and Finance Committee is scheduled to meet at 9:30 a.m., Monday, Nov. 27, in the Dewey Beach Life Saving Station, 1 Dagsworthy Ave. After being disbanded years ago, the committee was brought back by town council during its Nov. 11 meeting. The meeting's agenda calls for an introduction of the committee and a discussion on goals and objectives.
A copy of the full agenda is available online at www.townofdeweybeach.com, at town hall, 105 Rodney Ave., and on the message board at the life saving station.
Lewes planners special meeting set Nov. 27
The Lewes Planning Commission will hold a special meeting at 7 p.m., Monday, Nov. 27, at city hall. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss a draft zoning amendment for a site-plan review process for the city. For more information, call city hall at 302-645-7777.
Lewes committee on committees to meet
The Lewes Review of Committees Committee will meet at 5:30 p.m., Monday, Nov. 27, at city hall. The group will finalize its report with recommendations regarding the futures of the commercial architectural review commission and the greenways and trails committee. The group will then discuss the futures of the Canalfront Park marina committee and the capital projects committee. For more information, call city hall at 302-645-7777.
Donovan-Smith committee to meet
The annexation committee charged with reviewing the request from Donovan-Smith mobile home park to annex into Lewes will meet at 9:30 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 28, at city hall. The group will receive reports from the zoning, utilities and city services subcommittees, and discuss further questions for the owner of the property. For more information, call city hall at 302-645-7777.
Milton Sustainability Committee to meet
Milton Sustainability Committee will meet at 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 28, at the Milton library for an update on the town's clean water resolution, review of a planning grant and other discussions. For more information or a full agenda, go to www.milton.delaware.gov or call 302-684-4110.
Milton Board of Adjustment to meet
Milton Board of Adjustment will meet at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 28, at the Milton library. The board will review two applications, one for 504 Chestnut St. and the second for variance requests for 409 Cedar St. For more information or a full agenda, go to milton.delaware.gov or call 302-684-4110.
Lopez, Schwartzkopf to host Odom Walker
Sen. Ernie Lopez, R-Lewes and Speaker of the House Rep. Pete Schwartzkopf, D-Rehoboth Beach, will be hosting a joint legislative coffee and conversation beginning at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 28, at Java Jukebox, 37169 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach. They will be hosting Dr. Kara Odom Walker, secretary of the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services, who will be making a presentation on the role and impact of one of the largest agencies in state government. Her presentation will be followed by a question-and-answer period.
Lopez and Schwartzkopf will also field questions from those in attendance and preview the upcoming legislative session which reconvenes in January. All Cape Region residents are invited to attend. Coffee and dessert will be provided by Java Jukebox.
Simpler to address Republican Club Nov. 27
Delaware State Treasurer Ken Simpler has been invited as the guest speaker at the 38th District Republican Club PAC meeting set for Monday, Nov. 27, at 6:30 p.m., at the South Coastal Library, 43 Kent Ave., Bethany Beach. Simpler, who was born and raised in Rehoboth Beach, took the oath of office as treasurer Jan. 6, 2015. The state treasurer provides leadership on the state's investments, banking services and debt management programs. Simpler also serves on various committees that address preserving agricultural lands, capital spending for fire companies, and others. Delaware's debt feasibility will be a topic of interest to attendees.
After his presentation, Simpler will offer to take questions from the group. The 38th District members Rep. Ron Gray and Sen. Gerald Hocker will give their regularly scheduled report to members and attending guests regarding latest issues that are on the state Legislature calendar. All those interested are encouraged to attend and admission is free. For more information contact Drew Sunderlin, 38thdrcp@gmail.com.
