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The Milton Historic Preservation Commission, by a unanimous vote, approved the Town of Milton’s application to replace the existing town hall cedar shake roof shingles with asphalt shingles.  Project Manager Tom Quass said the project should be under contract by the end of the month. He said a start and finish date will depend on the contract. The approval at the commission’s Sept. 10 meeting came after the matter was […]

After several months’ discussion on increasing green space and freeboard requirements, Dewey Beach commissioners voted unanimously Sept. 20 to set open-space parameters but tabled a freeboard vote until October. Commissioners, committee members and residents have voiced concerns about property owners in the town’s north end using their front yards as parking lots and blocking people from parking in public town spaces. By increasing green space requirements, town leaders seek to […]

The Lewes Board of Public Works expects construction of a new water main canal crossing to start in mid-October, after awarding a bid for the project. “Time is of the essence,” said BPW President Tom Panetta at a special meeting Sept. 20. BPW is currently operating only one canal crossing that provides water to the beach side of the city, after another main failed Aug. 20. The failure caused a […]

Delaware’s municipal leaders from across the state traveled to Pittsburgh, Pa., Sept. 21-25, to take part in the 2024 International City/County Management Association Conference in Pittsburgh. Town managers attended sessions and workshops to polish their skills through professional development and support their work with hometown stakeholders and elected officials. Session topics included: Leading Democratically in Public Trust, Empowering the Public to Engage, Working with New Boards, and Using Artificial Intelligence in […]

, A revised plan for a gas station with a proposed McDonald’s on the corner of Route 9 and Fisher Road near Milton was denied by the Sussex County Planning & Zoning Commission Sept. 25. The need for a greater easement along the busy corridor was the main reason for the unanimous denial of the revised preliminary plan. “Route 9 is developing like nobody’s business,” said Robert Wheatley, commission chair. […]

, , For students at a beginner skill level, ages 18 years and older, the Rehoboth Art League offers a number of classes in various mediums. Classes meet on the league’s historic campus at 12 Dodds Lane, Henlopen Acres. Barry Koplowitz will lead Beginner Drawing sessions from 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesdays, Oct. 1 and 8. The course is designed for the enthusiastic beginner who draws from time to time […]