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All treats, no tricks in Dewey Beach

, , , , , , , Halloween revelers of all ages roamed the streets of Dewey Beach Oct. 25, collecting candy and enjoying the Dewey Business Partnership’s annual holiday event. Sponsored by the DBP as part of the Rehoboth Beach-Dewey Beach Chamber of Commerce Sea Witch Festival, the howling good time offered trick-or-treating at businesses along Coastal Highway, plus a zombie graveyard dance party on the bay beach. The […]

todayOctober 29, 2024 2

City of Rehoboth

Due to the drought, please conserve water

Due to the drought, please conserve water ecorcoran Tue, 10/29/2024 - 09:03 A drought watch is now in effect throughout the state of Delaware. Residents are urged to take the drought watch seriously and mitigate water usage. Limit outdoor water use by reducing the watering of lawns and outdoor plants. The City of Rehoboth Beach water department will be shutting off all irrigation to city property this week. The burning ban ordered October 15 is still in effect as well.

todayOctober 29, 2024 13

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Dewey leaders set 2-foot freeboard requirement

Despite the unanimous recommendation of the planning and zoning commission and one leader’s objection, Dewey Beach commissioners voted 4-1 Oct. 18, to set a 2-foot freeboard requirement rather than the proposed 3-foot minimum for structures in a FEMA-designated flood zone. Leading discussions, Commissioner Gary Persinger said the 2018 town comprehensive plan recommended revisiting the freeboard requirement, and the town climate change committee recommended an unspecified increase to it.  Freeboard elevation […]

todayOctober 29, 2024 1

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Rehoboth Beach commissioners left without legal representation

After less than one year, Baird Mandalas Brockstedt & Federico attorney Alex Burns is no longer the city solicitor for Rehoboth Beach. The move marks the end of a nearly two-decade run of the law firm representing the city. Lynne Coan, city spokesperson, said that, as of Oct. 23, Baird Mandalas Brockstedt & Federico had withdrawn from representing the city in all capacities. The city is appreciative of their legal […]

todayOctober 29, 2024 2

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So long, Pete: Lewes Chamber salutes Schwartzkopf

, The trio of local legislators known as the Three Amigos were together again to honor one of their own, Rep. Pete Schwartzkopf, D-Rehoboth Beach. Former Sen. Ernie Lopez and former Rep. Steve Smyk reunited with Schwartzkopf at the the Oct. 24 Lewes of Chamber of Commerce breakfast. The chamber paid tribute to Schwartzkopf, who is retiring after 22 years as representative of the 14th District. Schwartzkopf, a Democrat, talked about […]

todayOctober 29, 2024 4

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News Briefs 10/29/24

Lewes home-based biz panel to meet The Lewes Planning Commission’s Home Occupation Subcommittee will hold its inaugural meeting at 11 a.m, Wednesday, Oct. 30, at city hall. The panel will discuss possible changes to the list of permitted home-based businesses. See the full agenda and meeting link at lewes.civicweb.net.  City extends deadline for task force  Rehoboth Beach has extended the deadline for applications to serve on its Mixed-Use Zoning Ordinance […]

todayOctober 29, 2024 5

City of Rehoboth

Rehoboth Avenue milling to begin Nov. 5

Rehoboth Avenue milling to begin Nov. 5 ecorcoran Mon, 10/28/2024 - 13:34 Milling will begin on Rehoboth Avenue at 8 pm Tuesday, November 5. Starting November 6, milling and paving will take place from 6 pm to 6 am Sunday evening through Friday morning. The first area for milling work is expected to be between 2nd Street and the boardwalk, initially heading east from 2nd street and then back west from the boardwalk.

todayOctober 28, 2024 15

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Millsboro man charged with stalking, violation of bail

A Millsboro man faces stalking and violation of bail charges after police said he contacted a victim with whom he had been ordered to have no contact. William Taylor was charged March 26 with stalking after police said he had been stalking a Fenwick Island resident for more than nine months.  Police said Taylor continued to contact the victim through what they called “electric” means, and Taylor was again arrested June […]

todayOctober 25, 2024 11