News Briefs 05/21/19

Lewes BPW to meet May 22
The Lewes Board of Public Works will meet at noon, Wednesday, May 22, in the upstairs meeting room, 107 Franklin Ave. There will be a discussion of the 2019-23 capital budget; an open forum  on accepting a professional services contract from NISC for BPW business management; an open forum on waiver of a pre-annexation agreement and requirement to connect to sewer and water for a parcel at New Road and Captains Circle; an open forum on benefits management/investment policy; and an open forum on the use of BPW communications to benefit nonprofits.

Rehoboth parking committee to meet May 22
The Rehoboth Beach Parking Advisory Committee has scheduled a meeting for 3 p.m., Wednesday, May 22, in the commissioners room of city hall, 229 Rehoboth Ave. The agenda calls for discussions on the parking garage, 2018 recommendations, Clear Space’s new theater, employee parking, zoning issues and a shuttle system. For more information call 302-227-6181. A full copy of the agenda can be found at town hall or online at www.cityofrehoboth.civicweb.net.

Bandstand, convention hall committee to meet May 22
The Rehoboth Beach Bandstand, Convention Hall, Special Events Committee has scheduled a meeting for 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, May 22, in the commissioners room of city hall, 229 Rehoboth Ave. The agenda calls for an update on current activites and convention center priorities. For more information call 302-227-6181. A full copy of the agenda can be found at town hall or online at www.cityofrehoboth.civicweb.net.

Cape school board meets May 23
The Cape Henlopen school board will hold its regular meeting at 6 p.m., Thursday, May 23, at H.O. Brittingham Elementary. The board will take possible action on the design update on the Cape High expansion and on design and development for Shields Elementary. Several board policies will be discussed and possibly voted on. The full agenda is available on www.capehenlopenschools.com.

Peninsula Square plan approved by P&Z
At its May 9 meeting, the Sussex County Planning and Zoning Commission acted on several applications in the Cape Region.
The commission approved a revised preliminary site plan for Phase 1 of Peninsula Square along Route 24 west of the Love Creek bridge near Autumn Road. Included in the plans are a 40,000-square-foot-shopping center, 100-room, 35,000-square-foot hotel, 6,200-square-foot restaurant and 14,000-square-foot medical office complex.

The commission approved a revised site plan for 76 assisted-living units for patients with head trauma at Peach Tree Acres along Route 9 between Lewes and Harbeson. The planning and zoning office is awaiting agency approvals before granting final approval.

The commission also approved a site plan filed by Dogfish Head/TowerNorth Development LLC for a 195-foot cellular tower and 1,000-square-foot telecommunications compound at 25754 Cave Neck Road near Milton. Two other cellular towers, one near Blades and another near Millsboro, received preliminary site-plan approval.

Active Measures’ to be screened May 23
Join the Revival House at Milton Theatre Thursday, May 23, for a screening of the documentary “Active Measures” at 7 p.m., followed by a live Q&A with the film’s editor-producer Andrew Napier. “Active Measures” chronicles one of the most successful espionage operations in Russian history: the American presidential election of 2016.

Filmmaker Jack Bryan exposes a 30-year history of covert political warfare devised by Vladimir Putin to disrupt, and ultimately control, world events. In the process, the filmmakers follow a trail of money, real estate, mob connections and on-the-record confessions to expose an insidious plot that leads directly back to the White House. The screening will be followed with a question-and-answer with the film’s editor and producer, Andrew Napier. Tickets for the event are $10 ($5 for students and seniors). Doors open at 6 p.m. For more information or to order tickets, go to www.miltontheatre.com.

Milton man pleads guilty to drug dealing
A Milton man will serve six years of prison time after pleading guilty to dealing cocaine and illegally possessing ammunition.
Delaware Department of Justice officials said Andrew Ayers, 55, was arrested at his home in August and was found in possession of a firearm, ammunition and a large amount of cocaine. He was sentenced to six years in prison, followed by a year of home confinement and 18 months of probation.

Milton BoA cancels meeting   
Milton Board of Adjustment has cancelled its Tuesday, May 28 meeting. The meeting was cancelled due to a lack of agenda items.

Rehoboth utility rates working group to meet May 24
The Rehoboth working group studying utility rates in Rehoboth has scheduled a meeting for 10 a.m., Friday, May 24, in the commissioners room of city hall, 229 Rehoboth Ave. The agenda calls for continued discussion of a proposed rate structure for water and wastewater rates. For more information call 302-227-6181. A full copy of the agenda can be found at town hall or online at www.cityofrehoboth.civicweb.net.

Special Rehoboth board meeting set May 24
Rehoboth Beach commissioners have scheduled a special meeting for 2 p.m., Friday, May 24, in the commissioners room of city hall, 229 Rehoboth Ave. The agenda calls for an executive session, followed by a possible vote on an approval of a license agreement to allow dumpsters and a propane tank on city property behind 230 Rehoboth Ave,. which is the site of the proposed Agave restaurant. For more information call 302-227-6181. A full copy of the agenda can be found at town hall or online at cityofrehoboth.civicweb.net.

Rehoboth lodging tax bill progresses
A bill giving Rehoboth the power to implement up to a 3 percent lodging tax passed through the Senate May 16. The bill, Senate Bill 86, now moves to the House. It will be a couple weeks before any more action is taken because the General Assembly has recessed through June 4 so the Joint Finance Committee can make final markups on next year’s budget.

Sussex council presents grants to nonprofits
Sussex County Council awarded the following councilmanic grants at its May 14 meeting: $1,200 to Greater Lewes Foundation for The History Book Festival; $600 to Slaughter Neck Community Action Organization for playground equipment; and $2,000 to Steps for Hope in Seaford for operating expenses.

Dewey commissioners appoint elections board
Dewey commissioners voted unanimously May 11 to appoint Marty Tarr, Elaine Bole and Gloria Rogers to the town’s board of elections.