News Briefs 10/14/25
Sussex council workshop set Oct. 14
Sussex County Council will hold a workshop at 9:30 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 14, at the Sussex County Public Safety Complex, 21911 Rudder Lane, Georgetown.
Members will discuss the land-use reform working group’s recommendations related to development in Sussex County.
The public will have an opportunity to comment at the end of the meeting.
For more information, go to sussexcountyde.gov.
Lewes planners to meet Oct. 15
The Lewes Planning Commission will hold a public hearing at 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 15, at the Rollins Center, to discuss the requirement that property owners who have an accessory dwelling unit are required to live in one of the dwellings on their property.
The commission will hold its regular monthly meeting right after the hearing.
The agenda includes discussion and possible recommendation to mayor and city council regarding the annual commission bylaws review.
See the full agendas and meeting links at lewes.civicweb.net.
Sussex P&Z meets Oct. 15 in Georgetown
The Sussex County Planning & Zoning Commission will meet at 3 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 15, at the County Administration Building, 2 The Circle, Georgetown.
The group will consider an ordinance to amend the comprehensive zoning map from AR-1, agricultural-residential, to C-4, planned commercial, for 73.5 acres of land along Route 24 and Mulberry Knoll Road. The property is under consideration for the proposed Atlantic Fields shopping center.
Commissioners will also consider approval of a standard subdivision called Tepache Farms, which calls for 21 single-family home lots on 24.27 acres on Burton Road near Sand Hill Road west of Milton.
Also under consideration is an ordinance to amend the comprehensive zoning map from AR-1, agricultural-residential, to C-3, heavy commercial, for a 5-acre parcel along Route 16 near the new Beebe Healthcare medical office west of Milton.
The group will consider a revised site plan for the addition of pickleball courts at the Plantations community outside Lewes, as well as a revised site plan for the Pine Haven campground in Lincoln.
A public hearing will be held for NGR Sports LLC, which is seeking a conditional use in a C-1, general commercial district for an indoor and outdoor mini golf course located on a 0.30-acre parcel at the intersection of Old Landing Road and Route 1.
Commissioners will also hold a public hearing on an ordinance to amend code related to retail marijuana stores in Sussex County.
See the full agenda at sussexcountyde.gov.
Child abuse prevention is Oct. 16 topic
The Beau Biden Foundation will host a free community information session on child abuse prevention at 4 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 16, at Lewes Public Library, 111 Adams Ave., Lewes. This program is for parents, teachers, coaches, volunteers and anyone who cares about children’s safety.
Attendees will learn how to recognize, report and prevent child abuse. Topics include the responsibilities of mandatory reporters in Delaware, how to identify warning signs, and steps communities can take to keep children safe. An open question-and-answer session will follow the presentations.
Organized by the Beau Biden Foundation for the Protection of Children and sponsored by Lewes/Rehoboth Beach Rotary Club, the event is free and open to the public. Registration is encouraged but not mandatory; go to bit.ly/BBF-Lewes-Workshop.
Community ESL to host free flu vaccines Oct. 16
The Community English as a Second Language Program, in partnership with the Lutheran Church of Our Savior, will host a flu vaccination clinic from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 16, at at 20276 Bay Vista Road in Rehoboth Beach. No appointment is necessary. Flu shots will be provided by the Delaware Department of Health free of charge.
Flu vaccinations are recommended annually for everyone 6 months of age and older. Receiving the vaccine helps reduce the spread of the influenza virus and protects vulnerable populations including young children, older adults and those with chronic health conditions. The clinic is open to all residents; no insurance is necessary. Participants are asked to bring a photo ID and, if available, an insurance card, though no one will be turned away for lack of insurance.
To learn more, contact The Community English as a Second Language Program at esl@lcosrehoboth.org.
Lewes African American panels to meet Oct. 16
The Lewes Johnnie Walker Beach Subcommittee will meet at 5 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 16, at city hall.
The agenda includes discussion and possible action regarding a proposed replica pavilion.
The Lewes African American Heritage Commission will meet at 6 p.m. in the same location.
The agenda includes discussion and possible action regarding DE250 celebrations.
See the full agendas and meeting links at lewes.civicweb.net.
Pink Pumpkin Party raises breast cancer awareness Oct. 17
Tanger Outlets Rehoboth Beach will host a Pink Pumpkin Party from 4 to 6 p.m., Friday, Oct. 17, in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The event at Tanger Seaside, 36470 Seaside Outlet Drive, Rehoboth Beach features free pumpkin painting, a pink walkway of hope, pink candy bar and more surprises while bringing the community together to improve outcomes and save lives for those impacted by breast cancer.
During October, shoppers who donate $10 through tanger.com/pink can receive a TangerPink card offering 25% off a single item. All donations made via Tanger’s online campaign directly benefit the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, the largest private funder of breast cancer and metastatic breast cancer research in the world.
The annual TangerPink campaign has raised over $19 million since 1994 in support of breast cancer efforts.
Rehoboth Beach commissioner meeting Oct. 17
Rehoboth Beach commissioners will meet at 2 p.m., Friday, Oct. 17, at city hall, 229 Rehoboth Ave. The agenda calls for an end-of-season wrap-up from different city departments, a permit of compliance hearing for a business at 59 Baltimore Ave., continued discussion about a public/private partnership with Clear Space, consideration of awarding a contract for security measures around the Bandstand area and consideration of a awarding a contract for Phase IV improvements to the city’s wastewater treatment plant.
A full agenda, meeting materials and a livestream are accessible at cityofrehoboth.civicweb.net. Only in-person attendees may make comments. For more information, contact the city at 302-227-6181 or information@cityofrehoboth.com.
Multiple myeloma group sets in-person meeting Oct. 18
The Delaware Multiple Myeloma Support Group will hold an in-person only meeting from 1 to 3 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 18, in Rehoboth.
Meetings are open to anyone who has multiple myeloma or cares for someone who does.
To learn more, go to myeloma.org/delaware or email Sue Iwahashi at Delaware@imfsupport.org.
Using AI in genealogy is Oct. 18 topic
Sussex County Genealogical Society member Jon Smith will speak on "How Artificial Intelligence (AI) Can Help You with Your Genealogy” from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 18, at Lewes Public Library, 111 Adams Ave., Lewes.
He will discuss and demonstrate how to get started using AI for family DNA research. For more information and to register for in-person or virtual attendance, go to delawarelibraries.libcal.com/event/13082495.
For details about SCGS, go to scgsdelaware.org/index.php.
Route 16-Route 1 intersection to close at night Oct. 20-22
The Delaware Department of Transportation announced nightly temporary closures of Route 16/Broadkill Road between northbound and southbound Route 1 from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., Monday to Wednesday, Oct. 20 to 22, for bridge construction.
Motorists traveling eastbound on Route 16 will use the new ramp to access southbound Route 1. Those wishing to continue to eastbound Route 16 will U-turn using the Route 1 crossover to go north on Route 1, then turn right on Route 16. Motorists traveling westbound on Route 16 will turn right to head north on Route 1. Those wishing to continue to westbound Route 16 will U-turn using the Route 1 crossover to go south on Route 1, then use the new ramp to access Route 16 and continue westbound.
During the nightly detours, northbound and southbound Route 1 traffic will be reduced to a single lane. The traffic signal at northbound Route 1 and Route 16/Broadkill Road will be put on flash.
Motorists should use caution and expect minor delays in the area.
Rehoboth library announces board changes
Rose Marie Patin, vice president of the Rehoboth Beach Public Library board of trustees, will be departing from the position she has held since 2023. She intends to continue her philanthropic work and local fundraising efforts for the Rehoboth Beach community as a longtime member and former president of the Village Improvement Association.
In 2016, Patin was elected to serve a 2-year term as president of the Village Improvement Association. She oversaw the installation of historic markers at the Rehoboth Beach Public Library and Children’s Fishing Pier, and the creation of an annual scholarship fund that supports registered nurses and nurses in training.
Stepping up to serve as vice president will be Dave Eason, who joined the library board in 2024. As a former senior project manager at Martone Construction, Eason will lend his expertise toward advancing the library’s upcoming renovation project.
The library also welcomes two new at-large board members: Frances Grote, a local award-winning author, and Julia Boyd.
