News Briefs 5/7/21
Rehoboth workshop set May 10
Rehoboth Beach commissioners have scheduled a virtual workshop for 9 a.m., Monday, May 10.
The agenda calls for discussions on the possibility of hiring a city planner, what the city can do to reduce light pollution from city-owned lights, wireless antenna installation and filling committee vacancies.
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.
Special Rehoboth meeting May 10
Rehoboth Beach commissioners have scheduled a virtual special meeting to take place immediately following their May 10 workshop. The agenda calls for a possible executive session because commissioners may receive legal advice and opinion from the city solicitor regarding newly filed litigation against the city regarding handicap parking.
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.
Special Rehoboth meeting set May 11
Rehoboth Beach commissioners have scheduled a virtual special meeting for 3 p.m., Tuesday, May 11. The agenda calls for discussions on multiple COVID-related topics, including outdoor dining and mask wearing.
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.
Lewes council, BPW elections set May 8
The elections for Lewes City Council and the Lewes Board of Public Works will be held from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday, May 8.
Registered voters participating in the municipal election may vote at city hall, 114 E. Third St., while voters in the BPW race must cast their ballots at the BPW office, 107 Franklin Ave.
Seeking two open seats on council are incumbent Rob Morgan and challengers Carolyn Jones and Khalil Saliba.
Vying for three seats on the BPW board are incumbents Robert Kennedy, Tom Panetta and Earl Webb, and challenger Richard Nichols. For more information about the city council election, go to www.ci.lewes.de.us/273/Election-Information. For more information about the BPW election, go to lewesbpw.delaware.gov/information/election-news.
Lewes HPARC to meet May 11
The Lewes Historic Preservation Architectural Review Commission will meet virtually at 6 p.m., Tuesday, May 11.
The group will consider a request to demolish two accessory structures at 113 Dewey Ave., a contributing property. Commissioners will also consider a request from Harvest Tide restaurant for construction of an accessory structure to be used for outdoor dining. Also on the agenda is a request to demolish a non-contributing portion of the home at 330 Market St., and make renovations and additions to the contributing portion. The full agenda can be viewed at lewes.civicweb.net.
Beebe CEO to address Sussex council
Sussex County Council will meet at 10 a.m., Tuesday, May 11, at the county administration building, 2 The Circle, Georgetown. Included on the agenda are a presentation by Beebe Healthcare President and CEO Dr. David Tam and an interview with Sussex County Board of Adjustment nominee Jordan Warfel, who is being considered to replace the retiring Brent Workman, who has served on the board since 2002. See a complete agenda and meeting materials at sussexcountyde.gov/agendas-minutes/county-council. Meetings are in person, available via livestream at sussexcountyde.gov/council-chamber-broadcast, and by telephone by calling 302-394-5036 using code 570176.
Domestic violence protest set May 11
Advocates for domestic violence survivors have planned a protest to be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Tuesday, May 11, at The Circle in Georgetown.
Dawn Riley, CEO of Domestic Violence Ambassadors, said the legal system fails victims and often protects perpetrators of abuse.
Riley said she planned the event to give victims a voice with a survivor line, which will allow survivors to tell their stories and share the barriers they’ve faced when seeking help. “We want to make healthy noise,” she said. “We want to make sure victims know we won’t let them suffer alone.” A victim of abuse herself, Riley said solid laws are needed to hold perpetrators accountable, and better statistics are needed.
For details, go to dvambassadors.com.
