Delaware state treasurer candidate forum set Aug. 5

Democratic primary candidates for the office of Delaware state treasurer will participate in a forum from 6:30 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 5, via Zoom.

Primary candidates for treasurer are Ted Lauzen, Mike Miller and Michael Alexander Smith.

Current Treasurer Colleen Davis is not seeking re-election. The Republican Party candidate for state treasurer, Michael Ramone, is unopposed in the primary.

Organizations hosting the event are the Delaware chapters of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. and the League of Women Voters of New Castle County.

To register and learn more, go to my.lwv.org/delaware.

Lewes council to discuss investigation report Aug. 5

Lewes Mayor and City Council will meet in executive session at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 5, at the Rollins Community Center to discuss the report from an independent investigation on a missing meeting video.

Council will then meet in public session to take action that could include a vote to waive privilege and authorize public release of the report.

See the agenda and meeting link at lewes.civicweb.net.

Sussex P&Z set to meet Aug. 5

The Sussex County Planning & Zoning Commission will meet at 3 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 5, at the County Administration Building in Georgetown.

Commissioners will consider a six-month time extension for final approval for Wilhaven, a cluster development that previously received preliminary approval for 58 single-family home lots on 29.1 acres along Wil King Road. 

Commissioners will consider approval of a revised site plan for Ocean Park, located on Cedar Grove Road at the intersection with Plantation Road near Lewes. The new site plan features a 24,800-square-foot office building and a 19,600-square-foot office building. Each would be one story. 

Also under consideration is request from Sandie LLC, on behalf of Dave Marshall Tennis & Pickleball, to construct an indoor pickleball complex to replace a building lost to fire in 2024. The plan received a mixed reception at a July 22 public hearing, as some neighbors welcomed the amenities while others raised concerns.

A 9,984-square-foot building is proposed for Dave Marshall Tennis & Pickleball, located in the Plantations mixed-use development on the south side of Plantation Road. A 4,163-square-foot pool will be added to replace one lost to the fire. 

To view the full agenda, go to sussexcountyde.gov.

Watermelon queens on Rehoboth Boardwalk Aug. 5

The Mar-Del Watermelon Association and its queen will be joined by watermelon queens from across the south to hand out free watermelon slices from 10:30 a.m. to noon, Wednesday, Aug. 5, on the Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk.

The Mar-Del Watermelon Association hands out the watermelon slices each year on the Wednesday closest to Aug. 3, which is National Watermelon Day.

Cape school board retreat Aug. 6

The Cape Henlopen School District Board of Education will hold a retreat at 11:30 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 6, at the district office.

The agenda includes a discussion and possible vote on amendments to the student code of conduct, a standalone policy on student cellphones and personal devices, and a bus route transfer request.

There will also be an update from the Long-Range Facilities Planning Committee, a review of the superintendent's goals, and board training. 

See the virtual meeting link and agenda at capehenlopenschools.com/board-of-education.

Dewey Beach audit committee meeting set Aug. 6

The Dewey Beach Audit Committee will meet at 6 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 6, at the town lifesaving station.

The draft audit will be presented to the committee, and members will discuss and possibly vote to recommend its acceptance to the town council.

See the virtual meeting link at townofdeweybeach.gov/events/44122.

 Lewes architecture preservation group to meet Aug. 6

The Lewes Historic Preservation Architectural Review Commission will hold its monthly meeting at 6 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 6, in the Rollins Community Center.

The agenda includes review and discussion of the City of Lewes historic zoning map.

See the full agenda and meeting link at lewes.civicweb.net.

Lewes ordinance panel to meet Aug. 6

The Lewes Ordinance Review Ad Hoc Committee will meet at 11 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 6, at city hall.

The agenda includes discussion of proposed revisions to language in city code regarding signs and billboards.

See the full agenda and meeting link at lewes.civicweb.net.

Red Hat Seaford chapter to host meet and greet Aug. 12

A new chapter of the Red Hat Society has opened. A meet and greet for interested women is set for 1 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 12, at the Stargate Diner, 23415 Sussex Hwy., Seaford. A worldwide social group open to women of all ages, Red Hat Society members support one another in the pursuit of fun, freedom, fitness and friendship.

To learn more, go to redhatsociety.com or email Delaware Ambassador BJ Young at bjy324@verizon.net.

Saltwater Fly Anglers to meet Aug. 12

The Saltwater Fly Anglers of Delaware invites fly fishermen and women of all ages and skill levels to attend its meeting at 7 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 12, at the Rolling Meadows Clubhouse, Lewes. Member Ted Morlock will be presenting. To learn more, go to sfaod.com. 

Variances approved for Rehoboth parcel

The Rehoboth Beach Board of Adjustment approved a number of variance requests for the property at 37 Virginia Ave. during a meeting July 27. The approvals cover a variance from floor-to-area ratio, minimum parking requirements, building setbacks, and structures in required yard areas so a new two-family dwelling can be constructed.

The structure sits on the northwest corner lot of Virginia Avenue and North First Street.

The property's backyard runs along Lake Gerar and adjoins Cranberry Park. The lot has three houses on it, identified as Units A, B and C, and they are considered legal nonconforming.

Each house has a different owner, but the land is owned by an LLC called Waterside Properties.

Last summer, the property owners at 37 Virginia, which is Unit B, offered the city $540,000 to buy about 1,500 square feet of the park land so the lot could be subdivided into three lots that conform to city code. Ultimately, city commissioners voted against the offer.

The approval of the variances actually reduces the existing FAR, which already exceeded the code, and brings the structure into compliance related to natural area, lot coverage and side-yard setback.