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News Briefs Sept. 26, 2016

September 26, 2016

Kent medical marijuana provider chosen
The Delaware Division of Public Health announced Sept. 23 that New York-based Columbia Care has been selected to open Kent County's first medical marijuana dispensary. Columbia Care has medical marijuana dispensaries in California, Arizona, Illinois, New York, Washington, D.C., and Massachusetts.

In a prepared statement, Columbia Care said the compassion center – the state's official term for the dispensary – is expected to open in the second half of 2017. This is the second license given by the state to cultivate and dispense medical marijuana in Delaware. The first was given to First State Compassion Center, which opened its doors in June 2015. Medical marijuana was legalized in Delaware in 2011.

Emily Knearl, public health spokeswoman, said the state is in negotiations with the potential Sussex County medical marijuana vendor and expects to make an announcement in the next few weeks.

Dewey marketing committee meeting set
The marketing committee for Dewey Beach has scheduled a meeting for 4 p.m., Friday, Sept. 30. As of noon, Monday, Sept. 26, no agenda or location had been posted.

Lewes BPW to meet Sept. 28
The Lewes Board of Public Works will hold a regular meeting at 4 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 28, at city hall. Officials will award a contract for the rehabilitation of the city's water tower, discuss entering into an agreement with Sussex County for an interconnection to facilitate wastewater treatment for county residents and consider a new capital project to coordinate with the city the resurfacing of McFee Street. Also on the agenda is a discussion about a cost of service rate study by Utility Financial Solutions. To view the full agenda, go to www.lewesbpw.delaware.gov. For more information, call the BPW at 302-645-6228.

Lewes library use committee to meet
The Lewes Library Use Ad Hoc Committee will meet at 9:30 a.m., Tuesday, Sept. 27, at city hall. The group will discuss with nonprofit organizations their needs of a presence in the former periodical room of the old library building on Adams Avenue. The building will become a museum operated by the Lewes Historical Society. There will be space set aside for city use. For more information, call city hall at 302-645-7777.

Lewes annexation committee to meet
The Lewes Annexation Regulation Review Ad Hoc Committee will meet at 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 27, at city hall. Officials will discuss subcommittee reports and consider incentives the city might offer and possible changes to the charter. For more information, call city hall at 302-645-7777.

Lewes property review committee to meet
The Lewes Property Review Implementation Ad Hoc Committee will meet at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 27, at city hall. The group will hear reports from subcommittees regarding implementation of recommendations contained in the May 2016 property review ad hoc committee report to mayor and city council. They will also discuss a report of their own to mayor and city council. For more information, call city hall at 302-645-7777.

Lewes scenic byways to meet Sept. 28
The Lewes Scenic and Historic Byways Committee will meet at 1 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 28, at city hall. The group will hear from multiple subcommittees throughout the meeting, including updates from the transportation committee regarding the Savannah Road canal bridge rehabilitation project and Sussex County's proposed transportation improvement district. Officials will also discuss the final plan report for the landscape master plan for Gills Neck Road and Kings Highway. The New Road Master Plan will also be discussed. For more information, call city hall at 302-645-7777.

Lewes parks and rec meets Sept. 29
The Lewes Parks and Recreation Commission will hold a special meeting at 10 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 29, to discuss the Historic Lewes Farmers Market's request to remain in George H.P. Smith Park for three more years. The group will also discuss the comments and ideas received for Stango Park Extended at a Sept. 19 public hearing. For more information, call city hall at 302-645-7777.

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