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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 […]