News Briefs 8/10/21

Cape, Aspira partner to offer Pfizer vaccine clinic Aug. 11, Sept. 1

Cape Henlopen School District has partnered with Aspira Health in Lewes to provide a free Pfizer vaccine clinic for students over age 12, families, staff and the public from noon to 8 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 11, and from noon to 8 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 1, for individuals to receive a second shot. Both events will take place at the Cape High gymnasium. Schedule an appointment at Aspira Health, aspira.as.me/schedule.php?calendarID=5094063. The day before the appointment, registrants will receive a link via text and/or email to complete their registration. Individuals under 18 years old will need consent forms completed if no parent/guardian is present or cannot be reached via phone. The form is available at capehenlopenschools.com/vaccine-clinic. Officials said vaccination is not required, but is encouraged. “As we look to the start of the school year, our collective COVID-19 vaccination status will play a significant role in helping us to re-establish normalcy in our schools and in the community. It’s important to note that current Delaware Division of Public Health guidance will require the district to quarantine unvaccinated individuals when they are identified as a contact to a COVID-positive case. Vaccinated individuals will not need to quarantine based on the current DPH guidelines,” the district statement read.

Sussex County P&Z meeting Aug. 12

Sussex County Planning and Zoning Commission will meet at 5 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 12, in the county administration building, 2 The Circle, Georgetown. Included on the agenda is a public hearing on an application filed by The Estuary to add 3.6 acres to the subdivision and increase the number of lots from the approved 665 to 683. The subdivision is located on the north and south sides of Miller Neck Road near Fenwick Island. Also on the agenda is a hearing on a conditional-use application filed by Leah Beach for an outdoor marketplace and off-site parking for a parcel on the southwestern side of Canal Crossing Road and Central Avenue near Hebron Road, Rehoboth Beach. See a complete agenda and meeting materials at sussexcountyde.gov. The meeting is open to the public, livestreamed at sussexcountyde.gov/council-chamber-broadcast and available by calling 302-394-5036 using code 570176.

Rehoboth evaluating city manager

Rehoboth Beach commissioners began evaluating the performance of City Manager Sharon Lynn with a special meeting Monday, Aug. 9. 

If needed, there have been tentative dates blocked off to continue the evaluation Thursday, Aug. 12, and Tuesday, Aug. 17. A full agenda and meeting materials are accessible at cityofrehoboth.civicweb.net. 

For more information, call 302-227-6181.

Rehoboth planning commission to meet

The Rehoboth Beach Planning Commission will meet at 3 p.m., Friday, Aug. 13, virtually and at city hall, 229 Rehoboth Ave. The agenda calls for an update on the search for a city planner and the 2020 Comprehensive Development Plan.

People wishing to speak who will not attend in person must preregister by emailing 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.

Register to become an outdoors woman

The state’s annual Becoming an Outdoors Woman program will be held Saturday, Aug. 21, at Trap Pond State Park, 33587 Baldcypress Lane, Laurel. Courses include freshwater fishing, introduction to archery, introduction to crossbow, tick and pest identification, kayaking Trap Pond, and a tree identification walk.

The deadline to register is Monday, Aug. 16. The half-day program cost is $20 per person, with payments accepted as cash or check upon arrival. No walk-ups will be permitted. For more information or to register, call the DuPont Nature Center at 302-422-1329.

Lewes Mitigation Planning Team meets

The Lewes Mitigation Planning Team will meet at 9 a.m., Tuesday, Aug. 10. The group will discuss phragmites control, the Lewes Executive Committee on Resiliency, community resiliency, and flood monitoring and reporting. A meeting link can be found on the agenda at lewes.civicweb.net. 

Lewes Executive Committee on Resiliency to meet

The Lewes Executive Committee on Resiliency will meet at 4 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 10, and receive two guest presentations. 

The first is from Danielle Swallow, coastal hazards specialist with Delaware Sea Grant, about hazards, risks and vulnerability. Then, Dr. John Callahan, associate scientist and climatologist with Delaware Geological Survey, will provide an overview of sea-level rise and projection scenarios. A meeting link can be found on the agenda at lewes.civicweb.net. 

Lewes Finance Committee to meet

The Lewes Finance Committee will meet at 9 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 12. The group will review current financial statements, and current and anticipated capital projects. They will continue a discussion on drafting financial policy statements, and best practices for tracking inventory and asset management. Committee members will review rental tax rates, business licenses and parking rates, and discuss the American Rescue Plan Act funds received by the city. 

A meeting link can be found on the agenda at lewes.civicweb.net. 

Lewes subdivision code subcommittee meets Aug. 12

The Subdivision Code Subcommittee of the Lewes Planning Commission will meet at 2:30 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 12, to continue discussing possible changes to the subdivision and land development code. A meeting link can be found on the agenda at lewes.civicweb.net. 

Dewey commissioners meet Aug. 13

Dewey Beach commissioners will hold a monthly town meeting at 6 p.m., Friday, Aug. 13, at the Lifesaving Station, 1 Dagsworthy Ave. 

Commissioners may vote to amend an ordinance on drug and alcohol use and testing for police and lifeguards, to approve a resolution requesting Delaware Department of Transportation reduce the in-town speed limit from 30 to 25 mph, to allow the town manager to initiate sale of town-owned property at 107 Houston St., to allow future meetings to be held virtually, and to detail the general fund policy implementation. The full agenda is available at townofdeweybeach.com.