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Handling undervalued properties and how new property taxes will be applied to mortgage escrow accounts were among subjects addressed Nov. 19 during the latest joint House and Senate meeting. Sen. Russ Huxtable, D-Lewes, asked New Castle County officials attending the meeting whether they had approached Tyler Technologies – the company tasked with reassessing properties in all three counties – with concerns over anomalies during the reassessment process. “There’s a clear […]

, The Mid-Atlantic Regional Council on the Ocean hosted its biennial Mid-Atlantic Marine Debris Summit in Dewey Beach Nov. 12-14. The summit is an opportunity to bring people together to identify and mitigate the effects of marine debris, said Will Isenburg, coastal planner for Virginia Coastal Zone Management Program, kicking off the event that took place at the Lighthouse Cove Event Center in Dewey Beach this year. Are all kinds […]

, , , , , , , , , , A sold-out crowd packed the Rehoboth Beach Convention Center for a cabaret Nov. 20, raising money to help facilitate the relocation of the Cape Henlopen Senior Center. The event featured heavy hors d'oeuvres, a silent auction, a live auction and entertainment from Clear Space Theatre Company performers. During his welcoming remarks, senior center Board President Gregory Murphy said the event […]

, , , Historic Lewes will host its annual Holiday House Tour of Lewes beginning at 9:30 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 6, featuring 10 private homes and two public buildings adorned for the season. The last visitors will be admitted at 3:30 p.m. The self-guided tour offers a rare glimpse inside some of the area’s most treasured properties, celebrating their architectural heritage along with the magic of the season.  Attendees should plan […]

Dewey Beach Town Council discussed recommendations from the charter and code review committee to establish new threshold building permit requirements for maintenance projects.  While council tabled its vote Nov. 21, its members seemed on board with most of the ideas. “The main intent here is to [give] the resident the ability to easily have improvements, especially small maintenance things, done without going through a strenuous process,” Mayor Bill Stevens said. The […]

Now in its second month, Gov. Matt Meyer’s podcast series continues to feature newsmakers and local leaders to provide new insight on changemakers in the state. “From high-profile coaches to senior government leaders to friends and neighbors, these are the voices shaping Delaware’s future,” Meyer writes as an intro to his biweekly Matt Chats podcast. “Their stories may not always make the headlines, but they’re the ones driving real change […]

The 93rd annual Lewes Christmas parade, presented by the City of Lewes and the Lewes Chamber of Commerce, will step off at 5 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 6, from Lewes Elementary School parking lot on Savannah Road. It will progress down Savannah to Second Street, ending in front of King’s Ice Cream shop. In case of inclement weather, the parade will be held at the same time Sunday, Dec. 7. Celebrating […]

, Women’s Club of Milton members are putting the finishing touches on plans for their annual Milton Holiday House Tour, to take place from 2 to 6 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 13, rain, shine or snow. Seven Milton homes, beautifully decorated for the holidays, will be open to guests on the tour. County Bank on Broadkill Road will entertain ticket holders only with a delightful holiday vibe and refreshments. Another special […]

Dewey Beach officials are considering changes to the town’s beach assessment tax rate following the Sussex County property tax reassessment.  The goal is to update the rate, not to add any additional revenue, said Mayor Bill Stevens at council’s Nov. 21 meeting.  “I want to make sure there’s no misconception or misperception of what we’re trying to do,” Stevens said. “We’re not trying to increase the beach tax for everybody. We’re […]

Three engineers raised questions and concerns at a Nov. 19 public hearing on proposed rules intended to reduce stormwater runoff from construction sites in Sussex County. The county planning & zoning commission ultimately delayed a vote on the law drafted by county staff with input from the Sussex Conservation District. Hans Medlarz, a county engineer and project manager, outlined the proposal created at the request of county council following spring […]

The latest report on making state government more efficient highlights ways to improve business permitting, restructuring leases and healthcare cost containment. Gov. Matt Meyer touted the findings of the ninth annual Government Efficiency and Accountability Review Board report, which is meant to improve state agencies, streamline processes, modernize systems and advance data-driven decision-making.  “State government should be honest, transparent and efficient. Through innovative, collaborative suggestions that are driven by data, […]