Sussex council to discuss FY27 budget
Sussex County Council will meet at 9 a.m., Tuesday, May 5, to discuss the Fiscal Year 2027 budget. The meeting will be held at the Sussex County Public Safety Complex, 21911 Rudder Lane, Georgetown.
To view the agenda, go to sussexcountyde.gov.
Dewey committee meeting set May 6
The Dewey Beach Finance Committee will meet at 5 p.m., Wednesday, May 6, at the town lifesaving station.
The committee will review the town’s Brown Advisory reports and may vote on changes in accordance with the town’s investment policy.
The committee will also review and discuss the town’s monthly financial reports, possibly voting on recommendations to forward to town council for approval.
Sussex P&Z sets meeting May 6
The Sussex County Planning & Zoning Commission will meet at 3 p.m., Wednesday, May 6, at the County Administration Building, 2 The Circle, Georgetown.
Commissioners will consider approval of Rivers Edge, a cluster subdivision with 187 single-family home lots on 125.13 acres along Cave Neck Road south of Milton. Also under consideration is Stockley Acres, a cluster subdivision with 83 single-family home lots on 41.7 acres on Stockley Road near Milton.
A public hearing will be held on a rezoning request for a commercial project fronting Route 1 across from Cave Neck Road near Milton. Seaside at Lewes LLC and Derrickson Properties LLC are seeking to change the zoning of a 29.97-acre property from AR-1, agricultural-residential, to C-2, medium commercial. The property is part of the Seaside community, which plans 359 homes behind the commercial area.
The meeting will end with a report on solar array implementation from the P&Z director. To view the full agenda, go to sussexcountyde.gov.
Groome plans in front of Lewes panel
The Lewes Historic Preservation Architectural Review Commission will consider an application by Groome Church at 6 p.m., Thursday, May 7, at the Rollins Center.
HPARC will first hold a public hearing on the application for demolition of an addition and restoration of the sanctuary.
The panel will then hold its regular meeting, where it could possibily take action on the measure.
See the full agenda and meeting link at lewes.civicweb.net.
Lewes planners to meet on comp plan
The Lewes Planning Commission will hold a special meeting and work session on the comprehensive plan at 2 p.m., Friday, May 8, in the Rollins Center.
The meeting topic is Citizen Engagement in Charting the Future of Lewes: The Next Decade and Beyond.
The agenda includes discussion on what should be emphasized in the comp plan that the city must submit to the state by October 2027.
See the full agenda and meeting link at lewes.civicweb.net.
Beach volleyball tourney in Rehoboth May 8-10
The Mid-Atlantic Volleyball organization will again host one of its biannual beach tournaments from Friday to Sunday, May 8 to 10, in Rehoboth Beach. Pros will participate and earn cash prizes at the top level of competition.
While elite players will compete in both the men’s and women’s divisions, most of the weekend participants will be a range of skilled amateurs all the way through to pure recreational players. Some years there are upwards of 100 nets set up by MAV volunteers from the south end of the Boardwalk all the way up to Rehoboth Avenue.
Watching the competition is free and open to the public.
MAV will host a clinic from 5 to 7 p.m., May 8, led by David Fischer, head beach coach at UNC Wilmington, who will be assisted by Isabella Borgiotti, volleyball coach at Tennessee Tech. The clinic will be held on the beach at New Castle Street.
Art in Bloom to unveil young artists’ display May 9
Art in Bloom will host a community event to unveil new works selected for its young artists’ wall at 11:45 a.m., Saturday, May 9, at the replica train depot in the courtyard between the Junction & Breakwater Trail and the Lewes Public Library, 111 Adams Ave., Lewes.
Last fall, area youth in kindergarten through 12th grade were invited to submit original works to be considered for inclusion in its Happy 250th Birthday, America! community display.
Out of 85 submissions, 22 artworks were selected for the display by members of Art in Bloom and approved by library staff.
Candidates solicited for Rehoboth election
Rehoboth Beach’s 2026 annual municipal election is Saturday, Aug. 8. In advance of the election, the city has issued a notice of solicitation for candidates. There are three seats up for grabs – Mayor Stan Mills and Commissioner Patrick Gossett are up for re-election.
The seat of Commissioner Mark Saunders, who was appointed in December 2024 after former Commissioner Don Preston stepped down, is also up.
Interested candidates must turn in a petition signed by at least 10 qualified voters, but not more than 25, to the city manager by 4:30 p.m., Monday, June 1. To get a nominating petition, submit a request to elections@cityofrehoboth.com or call Donna Moore or Marco Avila at 302-227-6181, Ext. 109.
To be eligible to vote, a person must be at least 18, a resident, freeholder or leaseholder, and registered in the city’s books of registered voters. If a registered voter misses two consecutive annual elections, their name will be placed on an inactive list, and they will be notified by postcard requesting their voting status. The deadline to register is 4:30 p.m., Thursday, July 9.
Absentee ballots will be available beginning Wednesday, June 24. Ballots will be sent to everyone who has an absentee ballot request form on file.
Any qualified elector may request an absentee ballot to vote by filing a request for absentee ballot form no later than noon, Friday, Aug. 7. The deadline for the city to mail ballots is Tuesday, Aug. 4. Ballots must be received by mail or in person before the polls close on the day of the election.
For more information, contact Donna Moore at 302-227-6181, Ext. 108, or go to cityofrehoboth.com.
Comcast to bury cables in Acres paths
Henlopen Acres has announced Comcast began replacing its existing overhead cable system with a new underground network within the town’s bridle paths.
According to the recent town-wide newsletter, work is expected to continue through June, followed by a phased transition to the new system with limited service interruptions.
Residents can expect construction activity in bridle paths, including trenching and installation of underground cables and equipment. Comcast will restore all disturbed areas to their original condition, and existing overhead lines will be removed 60-90 days after the transition is complete.
The town is asking property owners to make sure bridle paths on their property are clear of brush and debris. The town will contact residents where additional clearing is needed.
This project is funded by Comcast and is being done to improve service reliability, reduce storm-related outages and enhance neighborhood aesthetics through eventual removal of overhead lines.
Further updates will be provided to residents as the project progresses. Contact town hall with any questions or concerns at 302-227-6411 or townhall@henlopenacres.com.
Lewes student inducted into collegiate honor society
Salisbury University student Sydney Dawson of Lewes was recently elected to membership in the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society. Nationally, only the top 10% of seniors and 7.5% of juniors are eligible.
Lewes woman presents work at Inquiry symposium
Nicole DiAmico of Lewes recently presented scholarly or creative work at Lebanon Valley College's annual Inquiry symposium. DiAmico presented The Impact of Preferred Coaching Leadership Behavior on Athlete Self-Esteem and Self-Confidence in Collegiate Basketball Players at the event.
DiAmico, a graduate of Sussex Academy in Georgetown, is pursuing a master’s degree in athletic training at Lebanon Valley.
More than 140 undergraduates representing academic departments across campus displayed their work to an audience of faculty, peers, trustees and administrators during the symposium. Student work included original research, scholarship and creative efforts.
Rehoboth woman advances to national contest
Princeton University Graduate School student Hannah Wiswell has been named a co-winner of the Regional Three Minute Thesis competition, earning one of two top prizes.
After winning the Princeton University inaugural 3MT last month, Wiswell impressed judges once again with her presentation, "Avian-Inspired Engineering: Learning from Birds to Design Safer Aircraft for Humans."
A PhD student in Princeton Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Wiswell was one of two top-prize recipients selected from a group of 15 finalists. They had been chosen from a field of 46 institutional winners across the U.S. and Canada to advance to the online regional round.
Wiswell, a Rehoboth Beach resident and a Cape Henlopen High School graduate, is now eligible to compete in the Council of Graduate Schools national 3MT competition.
