News Briefs 09/04/18
Rehoboth special meeting Sept. 7
Rehoboth Beach Board of Commissioners has scheduled a special meeting for 9 a.m., Friday, Sept. 7, in the commissioners room of city hall, 229 Rehoboth Ave. The agenda calls for a discussion of change orders related to the ocean outfall project and a presentation on the city’s compensation study. 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.
Henlopen Acres sets organizational meeting
Henlopen Acres Board of Commissioners will hold its annual organizational meeting at 9 a.m., Friday, Sept. 7, in town hall, 104 Tidewaters.
The agenda calls for the swearing-in of Andrew Brittingham and Beatrix Richards, who retain their seats on the board for three more years. The terms expire Sept. 7, 2021. The agenda also calls for the appointment of president, treasurer, secretary and assistant secretary.
For more information call 302-2276411. A full copy of the agenda can be found at www.henlopenacres.delaware.gov.
Henlopen Acres planners to meet
Henlopen Acres Planning Commission has scheduled a meeting for 1 p.m., Friday, Sept. 7, in town hall, 104 Tidewaters.
The agenda calls for a discussion on the comprehensive plan update and a discussion on speed limits. For more information call 302-2276411. A full copy of the agenda can be found at www.henlopenacres.delaware.gov.
Crossing removal will require Nassau closure
The Delaware Department of Transportation announces to motorists that Delaware Coast Line Railroad Company will be removing the crossing on Nassau Road between Queen Anne Road and New Road. The road closure will begin at 5 a.m., Monday, Sept. 10, until 11:59 p.m., Friday, Sept. 14, pending weather or other unforeseen circumstances.
Detour Routes: Northbound: Nassau Road onto Route 1 and return to Nassau Road. Southbound: At Nassau Road, motorists will stay on Route 1 southbound and make a left turn at the median crossover for Nassau Park Road and back to Nassau Road. Detour routes will be posted for motorists.
Water safe at Cape schools, Beebe
The Lewes Board of Public Works says water tests at Cape Henlopen School District buildings and schools and at Beebe Healthcare show the water is safe. General Manager Darrin Gordon said the lead levels are below the Environmental Protection Agency and Delaware State Office of Drinking Water action level for lead - 15 parts per billion.
An alert was sent out Aug. 30 after routine water tests revealed elevated levels of lead in the water of three Lewes homes. According to state health officials, samples at the homes showed a level of lead that is double the amount considered safe by the EPA. Gordon said testing for lead occurs every three years at 10 homes in the city. He said he’s confident the elevated results are from lead pipes in the homes and not from the BPW’s infrastructure. Further testing at the three homes is underway to determine the source of the lead.
The State Office of Drinking Water still recommends that all organizations follow the three Ts – training, testing and telling – for reducing lead in drinking water in schools and child care facilities. To learn more, go to www.epa.gov/dwreginfo/3ts-reducing-lead-drinking-water-schools-and-child-care-facilities.
