News Briefs 1/30/26

DMV hours to change as of Feb. 2

The Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles is updating its operational hours to better serve both customers and employees. Effective Monday, Feb. 2, DMV facilities will close to the public 30 minutes earlier to allow sufficient time for end-of-day processing and other required procedures.

The updated hours will be: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday; and 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Wednesday. Hours may vary on holidays.

Eligible services can be completed online through myDMV, available 24/7 at myDMV.delaware.gov. 

UUSD to meet Feb. 1

The Unitarian Universalists of Southern Delaware will hold a service at 10 a.m., Sunday, Feb. 1, with Contemporary Black Voices, Part 1: Engaging in the Practice, as the topic. The Rev. Heather Rion Starr said, “How do we be our best and most actively caring selves while making our way through all the interactions of our many communities and this often callous-seeming world? Drawing upon the writings of Adrienne Maree Brown and Prentis Hemphill, we will consider how we might more honestly deepen our relationships with one another.” Learn more at uussd.org.

Lewes council, BPW to meet Feb. 2

Lewes Mayor and City Council and Lewes Board of Public Works will hold a joint meeting at 1 p.m., Monday, Feb. 2, at the Rollins Center. The session was rescheduled from Jan. 26.

The agenda includes an update on funding for the Night Sky pilot project. See the full agenda and meeting link at lewes.civicweb.net and lewesbpwde.gov.

Milton council to meet Feb. 2

Milton Town Council will meet at 6:30 p.m., Monday, Feb. 2, at Milton library, to continue discussions on establishing voting districts for town council seats.

Milton currently uses an at-large system under which council members can reside anywhere in town, but as demographics change and new developments come online, council wanted to explore whether or not having council districts made sense.

Council previously heard a presentation from John Laznik of the University of Delaware’s Center for Applied Demography and Survey Research, who described the district system as a math problem, with the goal being to have a roughly equal number of people living in each district.

However, still to be determined is the number of districts and whether voters can vote for candidates just in their own district or townwide.

Council members have said that establishing districts is some years into the future; any changes to the maps would likely be tied to the 2030 census. Plus, the town has not budgeted funds for outside consultants on the matter for this fiscal year. 

Also at the Feb. 2 meeting, council will discuss a request from Milton Theatre to have a food truck on site every Thursday from May 21 to Sept. 17 for Quayside Concerts; a request from Irish Eyes for a street closure on Union Street for the St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Lucky Leprechaun 5K Saturday, March 8; and a request by James Welu for a waiver to connect town water service to a property at 210 Milton Ellendale Highway.

Free webinar on advance care planning set Feb. 3

TidalHealth will hold a free advance care planning webinar at 1 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 3. Topics include the importance of individuals letting loved ones know their healthcare wishes in the event of an unexpected illness, including who they would want to make decisions for their care if they are unable to speak for themselves. It is important for adults of all ages to plan for future medical needs now, because a serious accident or illness can happen at any age.

To learn more and get the webinar link, go to tidalhealth.org and search Advance care planning webinar February 2026.

Milton police committee to meet

Milton’s Police Accountability Committee will meet at 5 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 5, at Grace Church, to hear a presentation from Milton Police Department officers on active shooter situations.  The committee will also discuss training and set a date for its next meeting.

NARFE meeting RSVPs due Feb. 5

The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association, Chapter 1690 Coastal Sussex, will meet at 11:30 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 12, at a new venue to be confirmed via email. RSVPs are due by Thursday, Feb. 5, to fullerwe@gmail.com. Chairing the meeting will be Mike Fritz, newly installed chapter president. 

Guest speaker Tracy K. Jones from Avery Hall will discuss appropriate coverage for health and personal insurance. To learn more, contact Mike Fritz at vepamberi@gmail.com or go to narfe-de.org.

Historian to discuss Yalta Conference Feb. 8

Historian Paul Sparrow will present “Yalta: A New World Order,” at 5 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 8, in the Lewes Public Library fireplace area, 111 Adams Ave., Lewes. The event will also stream live via Zoom.

The Yalta Conference is considered by many historians to be one of the most consequential international meetings in modern times. In early February 1945, the war in Europe was nearing its end, with Nazi Germany retreating on all fronts. President Franklin Roosevelt, Prime Minister Winston Churchill and Marshal Joseph Stalin met in Yalta to decide the future of the world. Sparrow will discuss the inner workings of the meeting, including why there was as much drama behind the scenes as at the conference table.

Sparrow is former director of the FDR Presidential Library and Museum. Seating is limited, and registration is required. At registration, participants will be asked to select in-person or online attendance. To register, go to lewes.lib.de.us or call 302-645-2733.