News Briefs 8/29/25

Cape eyes certificate for school expansion

Cape Henlopen School District board members unanimously voted at their Aug. 21 meeting to submit a request to the state for a certificate of necessity to expand Cape High.

The request comes amid a critical need for expansion, as the high school is over capacity and rapidly growing. 

The new request does not include a pool, bus maintenance facility, administration office or land purchase, all of which had previously been criticized by the public for being unnecessary. 

Approval of the request is unlikely, though, as state education officials informed the district that no additional projects will be considered this year. Board members went through with the request anyway to avoid losing the district’s spot in the project queue.

State approval would not commit the district to moving forward with the project. The board would still have to vote to send the project to a referendum, where the public would make the final decision.

Read more about the request at tinyurl.com/ymkkbkzp.

UUSD to meet Aug. 31

The Unitarian Universalists of Southern Delaware will meet at 10 a.m., Sunday, Aug. 31, with Seasons in the Sun as the topic. Marj Shannon, UUSD member, said, “As we move toward a new school (and church) year, we'll pause to reflect on the seasons of our lives. Some good, some maybe not so much, some joyous, some less so. Winter, spring, summer, fall — we’ll visit them all.” Learn more at uussd.org.

Lewes city hall, BPW closed Sept. 1

Lewes City Hall and the Lewes Board of Public Works offices will be closed Monday, Sept. 1, in observance of the Labor Day holiday.

Both locations will reopen at 8 a.m., Tuesday, Sept. 2.

Mass schedule at St. Edmond to change

St. Edmond Catholic Church will change its mass schedule effective Monday, Sept. 1. All services will be held in the church at Laurel Street and Kings Charles Avenue in Rehoboth Beach. Weekday mass is 8:30 a.m., Monday to Saturday; confessions are 9:15 to 10 a.m., Saturday; evening mass is at 4 p.m., Saturday; and Sunday masses are at 7:30, 9 and 10:30 a.m., and 4:30 p.m. Learn more at stedmond.org.

Sussex P&Z sets meeting for Sept. 3

The Sussex County Planning & Zoning Commission will meet at 3 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 3, in the County Administration Building, 2 The Circle, Georgetown. 

The developer of Riverwinds is seeking a conditional use in the General Residential District to add two lots into the manufactured home community in Oak Orchard. 

LIC Housing LLC is seeking a conditional use in the AR-1, agricultural-residential, district to build an independent care facility, restaurant and fitness center on the west side of Kings Highway near Clay Road outside Lewes. 

A public hearing will be held for a conditional-use request from Savini Companies to build an office for general contracting and home construction business, service and professional offices and storage on Shingle Point Road near Milton. 

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

Coastal NARFE meeting reservations due Sept. 4

NARFE Coastal Sussex Chapter 1690 will meet Thursday, Sept. 11, at 1776 Steakhouse in Midway Plaza, Rehoboth Beach. The program speaker will be Mike Rawls of the Greater Lewes Foundation. He will discuss the foundation’s work in support of many nonprofits in Lewes and surrounding areas. Reservations must be made by Thursday, Sept. 4, via email to luncheon@narfe-de.org. Payment is due upon arrival by cash or check made out to NARFE Chapter 1690. 

Learn more at narfe-de.org.

Aqua Grill sets Rehoboth fire company fundraiser Sept. 7

In support of the Rehoboth Beach Volunteer Fire Company, Aqua Bar and Grill will host its annual fundraiser from 2 to 5 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 7, at 57 Baltimore Ave., Rehoboth Beach. Local firefighters will be on hand as guest servers. The restaurant will donate 10% of proceeds to help purchase protective gear for the fire company, which serves a full-time population of 30,000 people and a seasonal population of more than 300,000. To learn more, go to rehobothbeachfire.com.

Business classes for Latino entrepreneurs to start Sept. 8

La Plaza Delaware announced eight-week business classes for Latino entrepreneurs will start Monday, Sept. 8, in Milford and Thursday, Sept. 11 in Georgetown. The free, Spanish-language classes are part of La Plaza’s ongoing ¡DALE! initiative to support Latino-owned businesses across Delaware with resources, training and expert guidance. Along with access to professional guest speakers in the fields of law, finance and insurance, participants receive guidance on business planning, marketing, accounting and licensing. Business and financial coaches provide one-to-one support. Upon completion, registrants receive three college credits through Wilmington University. To learn more, go to daledelaware.org.

State chamber honors Jack Lingo Asset Management

The Delaware State Chamber of Commerce announced Jack Lingo Asset Management is one of this year’s Marvin S. Gilman Superstars in Business Award winners. Along with other honorees, JLAM will be recognized during a ceremony set for Wednesday, Nov. 5, in Wilmington.

The program honors the legacy of one of Delaware’s most respected small business leaders. Since 1998, it has recognized small businesses and nonprofit organizations for exceptional achievements and exemplary business practices. Eligible companies must have been in operation for at least three years and qualify as small businesses based on their number of full-time employees.

A real estate investment and development firm, JLAM creates residential and commercial properties across the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast. With more than $375 million invested in Delaware and over $1 billion in statewide economic impact, JLAM delivers projects that provide housing, jobs and long-term community development.