News Briefs 7/1/25
Task force created to examine auto insurance
The General Assembly has passed a concurrent resolution to create the Automobile Insurance Reform Task Force to examine auto insurance rates.
Senate Concurrent Resolution 111 tasks the group with the following objectives: suppress rising insurance costs, reform medical payment structures, and help residents and businesses keep more of their wages. SCR 111 aims to adapt state systems and standardize one of the largest drivers of auto insurance expenses: the cost of medical care after car accidents. This measure is intended to help ratepayers save money and mitigate the financial burden shouldered by low- and middle-income families. The task force also aims to provide proactive, data-driven reforms around climate adaptation.
Cool Spring Crossing on P&Z July 2 agenda
The Sussex County Planning & Zoning Commission will meet at 3 p.m., Wednesday, July 2, at the County Administration Building in Georgetown.
The Cool Spring Crossing application will be considered at the meeting. Commissioners will consider amendments to the county’s future land-use map and comprehensive zoning map.
The developers are seeking two conditional uses related to the project. The first is to operate an educational facility within an MR-RPC, medium-density residential planned community zone on a 2.65-acre portion of the 194.17-acre property.
The second conditional use is for an assisted-living facility and medical offices on 13.86 acres.
In other business, the commission will consider the final subdivision and landscape plan for Wynford Preserve near Milton, and preliminary approval for Windscape Farms and Symphony Glen, a pair of neighboring cluster subdivisions near Milton.
During the public hearing portion of the meeting, the commission will hear a pitch for a conditional use for a general contractor and construction business with an office, showroom and storage on Clay Road outside Lewes. Another public hearing will be held for a general trade contracting business with office and storage on Pettyjohn Road near Prettyman Road outside Milton.
See the full agenda at sussexcountyde.gov.
Ride-share vouchers available July 4
The Delaware Office of Highway Safety Sober Rides program encourages all Delawareans to be proactive when planning holiday activities by obtaining ride-share vouchers of up to $20 for Lyft or Uber.
People can begin claiming their voucher codes as early as 8 a.m., Friday, July 4, by visiting MySoberRides.com. Downloaded vouchers can be redeemed between noon, July 4, and 3:30 a.m., Saturday, July 5.
By offering Delaware residents a convenient, low-cost option for travel to and from July Fourth celebrations, OHS aims to reduce fatalities and crashes that involve driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
OHS is promoting the availability of the ride-share vouchers, along with messaging to encourage their use, via social media and online advertising, as well as in bars and restaurants. Partners will share posters, table tents and business cards. Lyft and Uber ride-share vouchers will be offered statewide.
Enrichment learning for adults starts July 7
Community members are invited to register for summer activities and classes at the University of Delaware’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute from Monday, July 7 to Thursday, July 31, in Lewes, Ocean View, Dover, Wilmington and online.
Past OLLI participation is not required, and the usual 50-plus age guideline is waived for adults of any age to participate in OLLI summer classes.
Sussex County course topics include: Lewes History Walks, Evolution of Comedy, Basic Conversational Russian, Robert Frost Poetry, Argentine Tango, Tai Chi, History of Medicine, Coastal Concerts and more.
To register, go to olli.udel.edu/summer.
School supply donation drive set through July 31
Westminster Presbyterian Church is partnering with local groups to collect new backpacks and school supplies for the upcoming academic year for students at Georgetown Elementary School. Donations may be dropped off from Sunday, June 15, to Thursday, July 31, at Westminster Presbyterian, 301 King Charles Ave., Rehoboth Beach; Georgetown Presbyterian Church, 203 N. Bedford St., Georgetown; Coolspring Presbyterian Church, 28843 Log Cabin Hill Road, Lewes; or Rehoboth Beach Police Department, 229 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach. To view a list of requested items, go to westminster-rehoboth.org.
