Lewes opens M&T Bank parking lot for public use
There are a few more parking spaces available for people visiting downtown Lewes now that the M&T Bank parking lot has been reconfigured.
The lot opened to the public just before Memorial Day weekend, providing visitors with 10 spaces available at all times plus another 17 spaces available when the bank is closed. The lot also contains two handicap spaces and four dedicated spaces for Hotel Rodney.
A parking kiosk has been placed at the corner of Third and Market streets, with signage and pavement markings throughout the lot to clearly state when and where people may park.
In order to have the lot ready for the 2021 parking season, minor work had to be done, including seal coating, restriping and landscaping. Total project cost was estimated at $18,000 to $20,000, with costs to be split between the city and M&T Bank, plus a smaller contribution from Hotel Rodney. With additional signage and a parking kiosk, the city had been expected to pay $17,000 to $18,000.
The city’s meters operate from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., every day from May 1 to Oct. 14. The bank’s spaces will be available for public use when the bank is closed, which is currently after 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, and all day Saturday and Sunday. Mayor Ted Becker said the city will accommodate St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, which uses the lot for services on Sundays as well as the first Saturday in July for its annual art show.
Nick Roth is the news editor. He has been with the Cape Gazette since 2012, previously covering town beats in Milton and Lewes. In addition to serving on the editorial board and handling page layout, Nick is responsible for the weekly Delaware History in Photographs feature and enjoys writing stories about the Cape Region’s history. Prior to the Cape Gazette, Nick worked for the Delmarva Media Group, including the Delaware Wave, Delaware Coast Press and Salisbury Daily Times. He also contributed to The News Journal. Originally from Boyertown, Pa., Nick attended Shippensburg University in central Pennsylvania, graduating in 2007 with a bachelor’s degree in journalism. He’s won several MDDC awards during his career for both writing and photography. In his free time, he enjoys golfing, going to the beach with his family and cheering for Philadelphia sports teams.
