News Briefs 8/5/25
Rehoboth elections board meeting Aug. 6
The Rehoboth Beach Board of Elections has scheduled a meeting for 9 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 6. The agenda calls for the appointment of absentee judges and the announcement of a meeting to certify the election results. Wayne Steele, who was inspector of elections for 24 years in Rehoboth, will also be recognized for his service.
The meeting will be conducted in the commissioners room of city hall, 229 Rehoboth Ave.
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.
Cape school board meeting Aug. 7
The Cape Henlopen school board will meet Thursday, Aug. 7, at the district office for a retreat, with the open session beginning at 4:30 p.m.
The board is set to discuss a certificate of necessity, as well as the student code of conduct.
Board members will also be reviewing the board’s financial priorities and conducting board training.
For the full agenda, visit capehenlopenschools.com/board-of-education.
Lewes architecture group to meet Aug. 7
The Lewes Historic Preservation Architectural Review Commission will meet at 6 pm., Thursday, Aug. 7 at the Rollins Center.
The panel will first hold a public hearing regarding the demolition of a secondary structure at 142 Jefferson Avenue.
HPARC’s regular meeting will begin immediately after.
The agenda includes discussion, public comment, and possible action regarding an application by Groome Church for demolition of a previous addition, restoration of and additions to existing church and sanctuary building. The full agenda and meeting link can be found at lewes.civicweb.net.
Lewes ordinance review panel to meet
The Lewes Ordinance Review Ad-Hoc Committee will meet at 10 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 7 at city hall.
The agenda includes discussion and possible action regarding Chapter 197-61 Off-Street Parking Section C - Design Standards.
The full agenda and meeting link can be found at lewes.civicweb.net.
Federal retirees groups seek volunteer leaders
The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association Coastal Sussex Chapter 1690 meetings will resume at 11:30 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 11, at 1776 Steakhouse in Midway Plaza, Rehoboth Beach. A full lineup of interesting speakers is scheduled throughout the year.
Ken Sosne, acting first vice president and legislative/public relations board representative, has been elected as president of the NARFE Delaware Federation, comprising five statewide chapters and more than 1,000 members. Acting President Larry Trombello, who has held many chapter leadership roles for more than 13 years, will be stepping back.
With these changes, Chapter 1690 will have a need for new officers.
The Delaware federation is also rebuilding and will need individuals to lead the legislative and membership programs, as well as a state coordinator for Alzheimer’s resources.
NARFE is always welcoming to new members.
Learn more at narfe-de.org or call 1-844-NARFE-NOW.
E-racing the Blues mental health walk set Sept. 27
The Mental Health Association of Delaware will hold its annual E-racing the Blues walk to support suicide prevention programs at 10 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 27, at the Rehoboth Beach Bandstand. There will be a Zumba warm-up as well as crafts for kids, raffle tickets, refreshments, T-shirts for adults and team prizes. To learn more, go to eracingtheblues.com.
Heart association honors Delaware hospitals for lifesaving care
Beebe Healthcare and Bayhealth Kent and Sussex campuses were honored among Delaware hospitals participating in the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines initiative to improve outcomes for patients who experience heart disease or stroke. The guidelines initiative promotes up-to-date, research-based guidelines to ensure all patients have access to lifesaving care. Heart disease and stroke are the No. 1 and No. 5 causes of death in the United States, respectively. These health crises require swift and proven treatment to ensure the best outcomes for patients. The American Heart Association, celebrating 100 years of work to advance health and hope for everyone, everywhere, sets the standards for high-quality, science-based care and access that all patients deserve.
“Every 40 seconds, someone in America has a stroke or heart attack,” said Jim Murphy, executive director for the American Heart Association in Delaware. “High-quality care should be accessible to all, and sites awarded through the Get With The Guidelines program help work toward our shared vision of health and hope for everyone, everywhere.”
Additional Delaware hospitals recognized this year are TidalHealth Nanticoke, Christiana and St. Francis.
