News Briefs 7/15/25

July 15, 2025

Lewes finance meeting canceled

The Lewes Finance Committee meeting scheduled for 10 a.m., Tuesday, July 15, at city hall has been canceled.

The meeting will be scheduled for a future date.

Multiple myeloma group to meet online July 16

The Delaware Multiple Myeloma Support Group will meet from 6 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, July 16, online via Zoom.

Meetings are open to anyone who has multiple myeloma or cares for someone who does. To learn more, go to myeloma.org/delaware or email Sue Iwahashi at Delaware@imfsupport.org.

John Lewis rally set July 17 in Lewes

The Southern Delaware Alliance for Racial Justice will host a community rally from 6 to 7:30 p.m., Thursday, July 17, at Johnnie Walker Beach, 1 Georgia Ave., Lewes. The free event, titled Good Trouble Lives On, will honor the enduring legacy of civil rights icon, Congressman John Lewis, and serve as a call to action for justice, unity and democratic involvement.

It will feature notable speakers, community leaders, activists and musical performances. Attendees should bring beach chairs/towels and prepare for an evening of solidarity and inspiration, rain or shine.

For details and to register, go to bit.ly/goodtroubleliveson-sdarj.

Lewes subcommittee to meet July 17

The Lewes Johnnie Walker Beach Subcommittee will meet at 5 p.m., Thursday, July 17, at city hall.

The group is set to get an update on the design and construction of a proposed replica pavilion.

The Lewes African American Heritage Commission will meet at 6 p.m. in the same location.

The group will discuss and possibly take action on the utilization of current African American heritage assets to “increase the social, political and economic value of African American heritage.”

See the agendas and meeting links for both meetings at lewes.civicweb.net.

Overfalls canalfront happy hour set July 17

The Overfalls Foundation will host a happy hour from 5 to 7 p.m., Thursday, July 17, at Lewes Canalfront Park. Attendees can savor a beer or a glass of wine and listen to live music by Bob Crabb. There is no charge to attend.

Weather cancellations will be posted at overfalls.org.

The Overfalls Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving and honoring the United States Lighthouse Service and the maritime history of communities in coastal Delaware.

Separately, the Friends of Lewes Canalfront Park will present a free concert by Mike Hines and the Look at 6:30 p.m. in the park.

Rehoboth committee meeting set July 18

The Rehoboth Beach Personnel Committee will meet at 11 a.m., Friday, July 18, at city hall, 229 Rehoboth Ave. The agenda calls for discussion of an ordinance to amend city code by creating a section titled Civility in the Workplace Policy.

Agenda, meeting materials and a livestream are accessible at cityofrehoboth.civicweb.net. Only in-person attendees may make comments. For more information, call 302-227-6181 or email information@cityofrehoboth.com.

Rehoboth meeting slated for July 18

Rehoboth Beach commissioners will meet at 2 p.m., Friday, July 18, at city hall, 229 Rehoboth Ave. The agenda calls for appointment of two commissioners to the city’s two new advisory committees, the appointment of election officials for the city’s municipal election set for Saturday, Aug. 9, a possible vote on a new workplace policy and a discussion on possible sale of city property.

RBHA candidate forum July 19

The Rehoboth Beach Homeowners' Association will host a candidate forum to include those running in Rehoboth Beach’s 2025 municipal election at 10 a.m., Saturday, July 19, at the Rehoboth Beach Volunteer Fire Company, 219 Rehoboth Ave. The city has made parking in the municipal lot behind the fire company free until noon. For more information, go to rbhome.org.

The municipal election will take place Saturday, Aug. 9. There are three candidates for two seats – Chris Galanty, Jeffrey Goode and Susan Stewart. Sitting Commissioners Edward Chrzanowski and Francis “Bunky” Markert are not running for re-election.

Kiwanis Club sets kids’ winter clothing drive July 26

The Kiwanis Club of Coastal Delaware and Diego’s Bar & Nightclub are partnering to collect kids’ winter clothing items for individuals served by the Community Resource Center and Rehoboth Beach Boys & Girls Club. Winter coats, mittens, socks, hats and monetary donations may be dropped off from 4 to 9 p.m., Saturday, July 26, at the tent in the parking lot at Diego’s, 37298 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach. Donation checks may also be mailed to Kiwanis Club of Coastal Delaware, PO Box 1055, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971.

Delaware Farm Bureau youth ambassador applications due Sept. 1

The Delaware Farm Bureau Youth Ambassador Program is looking for a student leader to represent DEFB at events across the state throughout the year.

The youth ambassador will serve as an advocate for agriculture, engaging with the community, participating in DEFB-sponsored activities, and promoting Delaware agriculture. The selected ambassador will receive a $5,000 scholarship upon the successful completion of a one-year term and all program requirements.

"We are thrilled to provide this unique leadership opportunity to young people who are passionate about agriculture and committed to making a difference in their communities," said Bill Powers, DEFB president.

To be considered, an applicant: must be an active student age 17-21 as of Jan. 1, 2025; must be the child or grandchild of an active Delaware Farm Bureau member; and must reside within 70 miles of the Delaware Farm Bureau state office in Camden.

Applications are due Monday, Sept. 1. Finalists will be invited to present a three-minute speech and participate in an interview at the DEFB Annual Banquet in December. To learn more, go to defb.org/ambassador.

Beebe earns top ranking in hospital social responsibility

Beebe Healthcare has once again earned a top ranking for its commitment to social responsibility, according to a report released by The Lown Institute, an independent think tank that advocates for improvements in America’s healthcare systems.

The institute evaluates hospitals and healthcare systems nationwide on eight distinct metrics within three core categories: Equity, Value and Outcomes. Beebe earned an A in both the Equity and Outcomes categories, with top ratings indicated across the Community Benefit, Inclusivity, Cost Efficiency and Clinical Outcomes metrics. The report also designated Beebe as No. 1 in Delaware for Community Benefit.

“Beebe’s commitment to high-quality care that centers around safety and efficiency in the clinical environment is shining once again with the release of the Lown Institute’s 2025-26 Index Report,” said Paul Sierzenski, MD, MSHQS, CPE, FACEP, senior vice president and chief physician executive at Beebe Healthcare. “Our ranking reflects the commitment made by a team of people who truly collaborate well and who are committed to providing the best possible experience for patients. We are incredibly proud of our team and are grateful for the work they do every day in line with that goal.”

Milton planners eye rental rules

Milton Planning and Zoning Commission will take up the next phase of the town’s two-pronged approach to regulating short-term rentals at its regular meeting at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, July 15, at Cannery Village clubhouse.

Milton Town Council took up the issue of short-term rentals after seeing the rise in Airbnb and Vrbo properties, and hearing concerns on the part of both residents and town officials that it might lead to the town becoming inundated with vacation rentals instead of owner-occupied properties.

Council has expressed a desire to get ahead of the issue before it becomes a major problem.

Council first asked planning and zoning to create a licensing structure for short-term rentals, and in June, council passed an ordinance to set that up.

However, council wanted to go further, and at its July 7 meeting, members passed a resolution to ask planning and zoning for an advisory report on regulating short-term rentals through zoning. Council is not asking planners to submit a draft ordinance with the report.

The commission will also continue discussing affordable housing and will hear a request by Mulberry Heights LLC for a one-year extension on the final site-plan approval for Mulberry Heights, a proposed development at 500 Mulberry St.