News Briefs 2/11/22
Veterans walk to raise support, awareness
Legislative Mall in Dover will be the gathering spot at 10 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 12, when veterans from Delaware and beyond will join retired U.S. Air Force MSgt Bernadette Meehl from Magnolia to take part in a Suicide Walk for Veterans to raise awareness and support.
Meehl and fellow veterans from multiple states and branches of service are participating in a series of 2.2-mile walks in 22 states in 22 days that began on 2-2-22. The number 22 refers to the number of veteran suicides daily in the United States.
The walks are part of WalkForVets.org (formerly Buddy Watch Walk), an organization that works to bridge the gap between the civilian and military worlds, and raise awareness of veterans' mental health issues, including post-traumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain injury, military sexual trauma, homelessness, unemployment, addiction and suicide. For details, go to walkforvets.org.
Food bank event set Feb. 14 in Georgetown
The Food Bank of Delaware will hold a drive-thru mobile pantry distribution at 10 a.m., Monday, Feb. 14, at Crossroad Community Church in Georgetown for families facing food insecurity. Participants should make sure their trunks or back seats are cleared out so volunteers can load food.
To help speed up the check-in process, preregistration is requested; go to feb14sussexcounty.eventbrite.com. On-site registration will also be available. Service will be first-come, first-served. Assistance is limited to one per household. Attendees must be present to receive assistance. The Food Bank of Delaware is prepared to serve up to 1,000 households. Recipients must bring proof that they live in Delaware. A state-issued ID, utility bill or Delaware SNAP benefits card can all be used to show proof of residency.
Special Rehoboth meeting set Feb. 15
Rehoboth Beach commissioners will meet virtually at 9 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 15. The agenda calls for continued discussion on possible changes to the city’s tree ordinance.
People wishing to speak must preregister by emailing City Secretary Ann Womack, awomack@cityofrehoboth.com, at least 24 hours prior to the meeting. A full agenda and meeting materials are accessible at cityofrehoboth.civicweb.net. For more information, call 302-227-6181.
Rehoboth maintaining most COVID protocols
In response to Gov. John Carney’s updated mask requirements, Rehoboth Beach announced Feb. 9 it is adjusting its mask requirements slightly.
Beginning Friday, Feb. 11, vaccinated employees will no longer be required to wear a mask while at work. However, all members of the public will still be required to wear a mask when entering city facilities, and employees who are unvaccinated also must wear a mask or work individually with their office door closed.
The city’s commissions, boards, committees, and task forces will continue to meet virtually, and members of the public are only permitted to attend and speak at meetings virtually. “We will continue to monitor COVID-related data on a regular basis and further adjust our policies as warranted,” said City Manager Sharon Lynn in a prepared statement. “We are moving forward cautiously to ensure the continued safety and good health of our employees and others who come to city facilities.”
Lewes Mayor and City Council meet Feb. 14
Lewes Mayor and City Council will meet virtually at 6:30 p.m., Monday, Feb. 14. The group will consider approval of a transit service called Lewes Line and a lease for buses with Delaware Transit Authority. Also on the agenda are a resolution to set a public hearing on an ordinance to amend city code related to requirements for museums, incentives for annexation of 16 properties on Savannah Road, action on annexation of Donovan Smith manufactured home park, and action on a traffic signal agreement for the intersection of Freeman Highway and Monroe Avenue. Council will schedule public hearings for two requests from White Bucks LLC for a mixed-use project at the corner of Savannah Road and Cape Henlopen Drive, and a mixed-use project on Savannah Road; consider approval of a Board of Public Works plan to borrow $1.75 million for wastewater treatment plant upgrades; and possibly take action on three ordinances related to a variety of code changes, including substantial improvement/substantial damage. A link to the meeting can be found on the agenda at lewes.civicweb.net.
