News Briefs 6/7/22

June 3, 2022

Rehoboth workshop slated for June 6

Rehoboth Beach commissioners will hold a workshop meeting at 9 a.m., Monday, June 6, in the commissioners room of city hall, 229 Rehoboth Ave. The agenda includes discussions about outdoor dining on private space, possibly banning left-hand turns off Rehoboth Avenue at cross streets year-round, installing curbing and sidewalk on Columbia Avenue at Grove Street, and presentation of a proclamation recognizing June as LGBTQ Pride Month.

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.

Special Rehoboth meeting set June 7

Rehoboth Beach commissioners have set a special meeting for 9 a.m., Tuesday, June 7, in the commissioners room of city hall, 229 Rehoboth Ave. The agenda calls for finalizing any amendments to the draft Comprehensive Development Plan referred by the planning commission on May 13. This will be the sixth meeting conducted by the commissioners since receiving the document. Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the draft CDP Tuesday, June 28.

Harper's Glen entrance to remain

The developer of the Harper's Glen subdivision west of Milton will not have to move the community’s entrance. At the request of applicant Insight Land Co., during a May 26 Sussex County Planning & Zoning Commission meeting, commissioners voted 3-0 to remove an imposed condition to change the location of the project's access along Route 16 near the Gravel Hill Road-Isaacs Road intersection.

Commissioners were concerned about the entrance’s proximity to a nearby residence and wanted it moved to another parcel along Route 16.

Sussex County Planning & Zoning Director Jamie Whitehouse said Delaware Department of Transportation staff reviewed the proposed change and determined that the original entrance was the safest, most functional access based on future development plans across Route 16 and proximity to the intersection. The condition now states that the developer must comply with all DelDOT entrance and roadway requirements.

Milton council to hold June 6 workshop

Milton Town Council will hold a public workshop on Delaware ethics laws with the state Public Integrity Commission at 4 p.m., Monday, June 6, at Milton library.

Those wishing to attend virtually can either call 425-436-6360 and use passcode 500943 or log in online at join.freeconferencecall.com/tquass.

Milton Town Council to meet June 6

Milton Town Council will meet at 6:30 p.m, Monday, June 6, at Milton library to make committee appointments and discuss a request by Milton Theatre for a street closure for the annual Zombie Fest in October.

The theatre is requesting to close a portion of Union Street to accommodate the festival and the accompanying Zombie Walk parade.

Council is proposing to nominate Mariah Underhill to the Economic Development Committee, Joel Berlinghieri to the Finance Committee, and Cathy Rion-Starr and Erin Willis to the Streets and Sidewalks Committee.

In old business, council will discuss the contract to conduct the town audit from fiscal year 2022 to 2024 and the punchlist for the Chestnut Crossing development.

Finally, council will discuss policy proposals for emergency notifications, scheduled activities, and performance and salary reviews, as well as a sidewalk waiver request for 401 Sussex St.

DelDOT Five Points open house is June 22

The rescheduled Delaware Department of Transportation public open house on the Five Points Transportation Study will take place from 4 to 6 p.m., Wednesday, June 22, in the Cape Henlopen High School library, 1250 Kings Hwy., Lewes. During the open house, a review of the 2021 annual report will be given, and a schedule will be provided for the rest of the year. Materials are available at 5Points.deldot.gov. Brief presentations will take place at 4:15 and 5:15 p.m. Comment forms will be available and can be transmitted online at dot.5Points@delaware.gov or dotpublic@delaware.gov or mailed to DelDOT Public Relations, Attn: Five Points Transportation Study, P.O. Box 778, Dover, DE 19903.

Sussex County RD 4 Dems to meet June 8

The Sussex County Democratic Committee will meet virtually at 6 p.m., Wednesday, June 8, to discuss forming a new committee in Representative District 4 after the recent redistricting. Any registered Democrats residing in RD4 are encouraged to attend and participate in preparation for upcoming elections. Other registered Democrats in Delaware may attend but not vote. Representative district boundaries can be looked up at ivote.de.gov.

Preregistration is required; to verify residence and receive the Zoom meeting link, email desussexdemocrats@gmail.com.

RD14 Democrats to hold virtual caucus

The Representative District 14 Democratic Committee will hold a virtual caucus at 6 p.m., Wednesday, June 8, via Zoom, to elect new committee members following the recent redistricting. Any registered Democrat residing in RD14 may participate in the election, and a business meeting to elect new RD14 officers will immediately follow. Elected committee members will serve until the first quarter of 2025; they are expected to attend meetings and party functions, and perform other tasks and duties as local party leaders. Nominees for committee membership must be registered Democrats residing in RD14 for at least one year before the caucus date and attend the caucus.

Anyone wishing to attend must preregister for verification of party membership by emailing c.fruchtman@comcast.net. The meeting link and instructions will be emailed to registered individuals.

Sussex council meeting on June 7

Sussex County Council will meet at 1 p.m., Tuesday, June 7, in the county administration building, 2 The Circle, Georgetown. A full agenda and meeting materials are available at sussexcountyde.gov/agendas-minutes/county-council. Meetings are held in person, livestreamed at sussexcountyde.gov/council-chamber-broadcast, and available by phone at 302-394-5036 using code 570176.