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#BPWsuesLewes
Lewes settles Peter lawsuit for $100K
Nick Roth
4 years ago
The City of Lewes will pay a New Road property owner $100,000 as part of a negotiated settlement to...
Lewes BPW-city council feud is over
Nick Roth
4 years ago
The years-long, expensive and sometimes contentious feud between Lewes Mayor and City Council and...
Lewes officials continue to battle BPW in court
Nick Roth
4 years ago
A feud between the City of Lewes and Board of Public Works continues to drag on in the courts. The...
Lewes-area property owner seeks dismissal of city’s...
Nick Roth
5 years ago
A Lewes property owner is seeking dismissal of a lawsuit filed by the city that seeks to force...
Lewes, BPW begin negotiations to end feud
Nick Roth
5 years ago
Officials from the Lewes Board of Public Works and City of Lewes have begun negotiations to end...
Set a referendum for Lewes BPW future
5 years ago
Over the course of the next few months, a referendum election should be set to gauge the sentiment...
Lewes council, BPW feud escalates
Nick Roth
5 years ago
The feud between the City of Lewes and the Lewes Board of Public Works is escalating, now costing...
Judge dismisses Lewes BPW lawsuit against city
Nick Roth
6 years ago
A suit filed by the Lewes Board of Public Works against the City of Lewes was dismissed Jan. 27...
Lewes BPW hires lobbyist to fight charter changes
Nick Roth
6 years ago
The Lewes Board of Public Works has hired a lobbyist to work against proposed charter changes that...
Litigation, pollution dogging Lewes
6 years ago
The costly and contentious lawsuit filed by the Lewes Board of Public Works against the Lewes Mayor...
Lewes, BPW may work to resolve dispute
Nick Roth
6 years ago
While the courts have yet to rule in the feud between the City of Lewes and Lewes Board of Public...
Future of Lewes BPW on council agenda Dec. 10
Nick Roth
6 years ago
Lewes officials are considering major changes to the charters of the City of Lewes and the Lewes...
Lewes outlines position on BPW authority in motion
Nick Roth
6 years ago
Legal fees in the City of Lewes and the Board of Public Works’ power struggle have already...
Lewes power struggle heads to Public Service Commission
Nick Roth
6 years ago
The Delaware Public Service Commission has refused to get in the middle of a feud between the City...
Lewes BPW defies city directive, grants waiver
Nick Roth
6 years ago
The Lewes Board of Public Works will not require a New Road property owner to sign a pre-annexation...
Lewes BPW amends lawsuit against city
Nick Roth
6 years ago
A squabble between the Lewes Board of Public Works and the City of Lewes is headed to court Monday...
Lewes BPW suit against city shows weakness
6 years ago
Lewes BPW sues City of Lewes. That headline should never have to be written about a little town...
Lewes BPW sues City of Lewes
Nick Roth
6 years ago
Lewes’ two elected boards have taken a power struggle to court. The Board of Public Works filed a...
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Canalfront Building Lots in Lewes
Lewes
2,200,000.00
Two lots are available and recently approved by City of Lewes. Sitework will commence in 2nd...
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Unmatched Blend of History & Style | The Pines
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Own a piece of history at 69 Henlopen Avenue, one of the most distinctive properties in "The Pines...
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FOR SALE: 5BR Architectural Gem at DeVries Circle,...
Lewes
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23792 Samuel Adams Cir, Independence 55+ in Millsboro
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715,000.00
Beautiful stately home with stone front. Unique premium corner lot backing to stunning wooded views...
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Rare 4BR 3.5BA Park Shore Condo | 29805 Striper Harbor
Rehoboth Beach
1,017,000.00
🏡 29805 Striper Harbor | Park Shore, Rehoboth Beach | List Price: $1,017,000 Welcome to Park Shore...
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Lewes
444,900.00
Beautifully Renovated Residence in Plantations East! 🍍 // LIST PRICE: $449,900 📍 297 Lakeside...
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679,900.00
Experience the pinnacle of 55+ living in this exquisite Schell Brothers Whimbrel model, situated on...
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FOR SALE: 5BR Architectural Gem at DeVries Circle,...
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Architectural Gem at DeVries Circle! 🍍🌊 // LIST PRICE: $1,499,900 📍 901 Savannah Road, Lewes,...
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Ritzert runs for re-election in Lewes
Bill Shull
11 hours ago
Tim Ritzert sat in the tiny office in Lewes City Hall reserved for members of council. When he’s...