News Briefs 10/7/25

Masons to charter new lodge Oct. 7

The Masons of the Grand Lodge of Delaware will award a charter to Independence Lodge No. 76 during a ceremony at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 7, at Delaware Lodge No. 37, 28892 Church St., Dagsboro.

The name Independence Lodge was selected by the charter members to honor the 250th anniversary of the United States’ founding. Masonry is the world’s largest charitable fraternity, promoting service to the community, support for local organizations and unity among men of diverse backgrounds.

Independence is the first new Masonic Lodge to be founded in Delaware since 1978, nearly 50 years ago. Its purpose is to enable brothers who are unable or choose not to drive at night to participate, and to attract members who work late shifts. It will meet at 11 a.m., the third Tuesday of each month, except July and August. In the spring, meetings will be held at the new Masonic Temple on Sweetbriar Road in Lewes.

Lewes resiliency meetings set Oct. 8

The Lewes Economic, Environment and Resiliency Commission will meet at 3 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 8, at city hall.

The agenda includes a presentation from Tree Commissioner Mardi Thompson regarding reforesting of New Road field. 

The EERC’s Fourth Street Preserve Subcommittee will meet at 2 p.m. in the same location.

See the full agendas and meeting links at lewes.civicweb.net.

Lewes architecture meetings moved

The Lewes Historic Preservation Architectural Review Commission’s regular meeting and public hearing have been rescheduled for Thursday, Oct. 9, at the Rollins Center.

The panel began a public hearing Oct. 2, on the demolition of part of a structure at 330 Mulberry St., but postponed the hearing and its regular meeting because the city attorney was not present.

The public hearing will resume at 6 p.m., Oct. 9, followed by the regular meeting.

Darryl and Darnell Daisey are scheduled to present plans for changes to an approved project at 111 Coleman Ave.

Acres commissioners meeting Oct. 10

Henlopen Acres commissioners will meet at 10 a.m., Friday, Oct. 10, in town hall, 104 Tidewaters.

The agenda calls for continued discussion and possible action on code amendments related to trees — specifically, code establishing restrictions on the removal and maintenance of canopy trees in setback areas on private property, and to increase the minimum tree density related to construction.

There will also be discussion and possible action on lifting the moratorium on severely cutting back, topping, damaging or removing canopy trees in certain residential lot setback areas within the town. The meeting also calls for an executive session for discussing potential litigation.

For more information, town hall can be reached at 302-227-6411, or go to henlopenacres.delaware.gov.

Car seat safety inspections set Oct. 10 in Georgetown

TidalHealth Nanticoke’s Trauma Department will conduct car seat safety inspections from 3 to 6 p.m., Friday, Oct. 10, at Crossroad Community Church, 20684 State Forest Road, Georgetown. These inspections are a free service provided by certified child passenger safety technicians to ensure a child’s car seat is properly installed; appropriate for the child’s height, weight and age; and used correctly according to manufacturer and safety guidelines. The latest research from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration shows that over 50% of car seats are installed incorrectly.

Cash bingo at Milton Fire Hall set Oct. 16

Milton Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary will host a cash bingo event at 7 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 16, at the Milton Fire Department, 116 Front St., Milton. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. To reserve space in advance, text Geri at 302-448-1552 and leave a name and number of tickets. Reservations will be limited to five tickets per caller. Reservation holders unable to attend are asked to call and cancel so admission can be offered to those on the wait-list. There will be door prizes, and concessions will be available for purchase. Attendees and participants must be at least 18 years old.