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A lawsuit that sought to stop a new law allowing medical aid in dying was dismissed Dec. 30 by a Delaware District Court judge. Delaware became the 12th state to approve medically assisted suicide in May when Gov. Matt Meyer signed the Ron Silverio/Heather Block End of Life Options Bill, which is set to go into effect Thursday, Jan. 1. The new law provides guidelines for a terminally ill person […]
, The City of Lewes is expected to take delivery of a new $300,000 trash truck in early 2026, while also beginning to turn in leased vehicles in favor of buying replacements. Mayor and city council unanimously approved the transactions at a special meeting Dec. 17, accepting a recommendation from the Lewes Finance Committee. The new, rear-loading trash truck will replace a 2013 model that has become a maintenance headache, […]
The newly elected and appointed fire officers of the Rehoboth Beach Volunteer Fire Company gathered recently to hold operational organization and planning sessions for 2026. The group will be led by Fire Chief Gordon Boslet, taking over from longtime member and Fire Chief Chuck Snyder, who decided to retire from his leadership role but will continue to share his 52 years of experience with the entire membership. The RBVFC salutes […]
The new year may bring with it an end-of-life option for Delawareans. Delaware became the 12th state to approve medically assisted suicide in May when Gov. Matt Meyer signed the Ron Silverio/Heather Block End of Life Options Bill, which is set to go into effect Thursday, Jan. 1. The bill copied the work of former Rep. Paul Baumbach, who worked on the issue for years. In 2015, Baumbach first introduced […]
A Federal Street property in Milton will not be subject to any remediation requirements following the conclusion of a brownfield investigation by the state. The investigation determined there are no unacceptable risks to potential users of the property. The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control’s Remediation Section issued a public notice Dec. 24, inviting public comment on a proposal to clean up 523 Federal St. The property sits […]
, , , Dire warnings that the Blockhouse Pond shoreline was in danger of collapsing were exaggerated, and highly engineered solutions to fix erosion are not required. That was the finding of a working group led by Sally Boswell, formerly of the Delaware Center for the Inland Bays. She discussed the panel’s findings and recommendations at the Dec. 15 Lewes Parks and Recreation Commission meeting. “We’re looking for a balance between […]
Brockstedt Mandalas Federico LLC recently announced the promotion of attorneys Matthew Legg, Michele Muldoon and Timothy Fisher to the position of partner. Since joining BMF’s Baltimore, Md. office in 2022, Legg has played a central role in expanding the public entity practice, particularly in mass tort litigations involving counties, municipalities, school boards and other governing bodies. His work includes major public health and consumer protection matters involving JUUL, opioids, social […]
, , , For many children in foster care, the holidays can be a painful reminder of uncertainty and loss. Kind to Kids Foundation worked to bring joy, stability and celebration to these children through its annual Foster Family Holiday Party held Dec. 6 in Dover. More than 120 foster children and their families from across Delaware gathered to enjoy a special holiday meal, activities, family photos, and, most importantly, […]
The Bayhealth Foundation recently recognized the contributions of four board members who will be stepping down after years of committed service to the health system and the Delaware community. Each leader played a meaningful role in advancing Bayhealth’s mission and strengthening philanthropic efforts across the region. Departing members are Lori Ennis, ex officio member and president of the junior board of Bayhealth Hospital, Kent Campus; Jonathan Jones, foundation board vice […]
