News Briefs 2/15/22

February 15, 2022

Special Rehoboth meeting slated Feb. 15

Rehoboth Beach commissioners will meet virtually at 9 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 15. The agenda calls for continued discussion on possible changes to the city’s tree ordinance.

People wishing to speak must preregister by emailing City Secretary Ann Womack, 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.

Rehoboth Beach to meet on CDP Feb. 17

The Rehoboth Beach Planning Commission has scheduled a virtual special meeting for 2 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 17, to receive public comment on the city’s draft 2020 Comprehensive Development Plan.

Rehoboth budget meeting is Feb. 18

Rehoboth Beach commissioners will continue discussing the Fiscal Year 2023 budget during a virtual meeting at 9 a.m., Friday, Feb. 18. The city’s budget cycle runs April 1 to March 31. The agenda calls for discussion on the proposed budget and the city’s five-year capital improvement plan.

Rehoboth board to meet Feb. 18

Rehoboth Beach commissioners will meet virtually at 2 p.m., Friday, Feb. 18. The agenda calls for a public hearing on the rezoning request for 330 Rehoboth Ave., consideration of appointments to the stormwater utility task force and a discussion on the next steps for the streetscape project on Baltimore and Wilmington avenues. People wishing to speak must preregister by emailing City Secretary Ann Womack, 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.

Dewey commissioners set meeting, hearings

Dewey Beach commissioners will hold a town meeting and public hearings via Zoom at 4 p.m., Friday, Feb. 18. Public hearings will be held on temporary expansion of premises for Starboard opening weekend, 25th Running of the Bull and Dewey Goes Pink. Another public hearing will be held regarding amendment of town code to provide consistency regarding residential parking requirements. Commissioners may also vote to hire Cohn Reznick as town auditor, to nominate Dave Davis as Volunteer of the Year, to use ARPA funds to purchase a town security system, to complete paving on Dagsworthy Avenue bayside, and to approve the FY 2023 draft budget. A full agenda and link to the meeting are available at townofdeweybeach.com.

Sussex council not meeting Feb. 15

Sussex County Council will not meet Tuesday, Feb. 15. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be at 10 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 22.

Lewes planning group sets hearing Feb. 15

The Lewes Planning Commission will hold a virtual public hearing at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 15, to receive comments on an ordinance to delete and replace in its entirety Chapter 170 of city code relating to subdivision and land use. A link to the meeting can be found on the agenda at lewes.civicweb.net.

Lewes planners set meeting Feb. 16

The Lewes Planning Commission will meet virtually at 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 16, to discuss the status of the city’s five-year comprehensive plan review. A link to the meeting can be found on the agenda at lewes.civicweb.net.

Lewes heritage commission to meet

The Lewes African American Heritage Commission will meet at 6 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 17. The group will receive an update on Juneteenth and welcome special guest Louis Riley. A link to the meeting can be found on the agenda at lewes.civicweb.net.

Eastern Sussex Democrats to gather

The Eastern Sussex Democratic Club will meet at 4:30 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 17, at the Greene Turtle in Five Points, Lewes. Chris Bason, executive director of the Delaware Center for the Inland Bays, will discuss the status of the Sussex County Planning & Zoning Commission’s decision on the buffer zones ordinance. A separate discussion will be held on the Coral Lakes development. To register and select one of four meal options for $25, go to Easternsussexdemocrats.com.

RD20 Democratic Committee to meet

The Delaware 20th Representative District Democratic Committee will meet at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 17, via Zoom.

Claire Snyder-Hall, Common Cause Delaware executive director, will discuss bills now before the 151st Delaware General Assembly including HB 75, the constitutional amendment that would eliminate barriers to no-excuse absentee voting in the Delaware Constitution, an action Common Cause is supporting.

Any registered Democrat in Delaware is welcome to participate in the committee meeting; however, non-committee people must register by emailing rd20.deldems@gmail.com including legal name and street address for verification purposes.

For details about RD20 and its upcoming events, go to rd20deldems.com or find Delaware’s 20th RD Democratic Committee & Friends Group on Facebook. RD20 is the local Democratic Party organization for residents in the Lewes, Milton, Belltown, Cool Spring, Jimtown, Pinetown and Harbeson areas of Sussex County.

Georgetown Oyster Eat set Feb. 25

Georgetown Volunteer Fire Company will host the 85th annual Oyster Eat at 8 p.m., Friday, Feb. 25. Last year’s event was converted to a drive-through format due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but with mask restrictions lifted as of Feb. 11, this year’s event will go on as planned. Tickets are $30 and can be purchased at https://bit.ly/3HCD4AB.

Lewes Shrimp Feast canceled

The annual Shrimp Feast at Lewes Fire Department’s Nassau station has been canceled. The department is planning to host a golf tournament at The Rookery later this year as well as a concert and auction. Details will be released at a later date.

Airport advisory group to meet Feb. 23

The Delaware Coastal Airport Advisory Committee meeting will be held at 6 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 23, at 21769 Aviation Ave., Georgetown. The meeting is open to the public. For details, go to delawarecoastalairport.com.