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Milton Town Council is planning to move forward to borrow more than $6 million in state funds for three water infrastructure projects. To get there, council must have a public hearing, then set a referendum. The likely timeline is to set a public hearing in November, hold the hearing in December, then set a referendum for early 2024. At council’s Oct. 9 meeting, council unanimously agreed to move forward with […]

For the past few years, Rehoboth Beach has allowed nonresidents to participate as nonvoting members of city committees. It appears that’s going to end, as a majority of city commissioners have voiced their displeasure with the practice. Mayor Stan Mills brought the issue forward during a commissioner workshop Oct. 10. He said he’s received complaints about the nonresidents voting on issues during committee meetings. People are asking why the city […]

, , Sue Ricksgers of Lewes rides her e-bike on city streets and bike trails. She said she came to the second Delaware Department of Transportation public workshop to learn more about what is being proposed to make riding safer. “I was riding on the Junction & Breakwater Trail by Senators with my grandkids and somebody came behind me, blew right past me and scared me. It’s not e-bike riders […]

, , , , , , A longtime dream for Milton Community Food Pantry finally became reality Oct. 11, with the opening of a new warehouse and refrigerator space at the pantry’s facility on Union Street Extended. “Sustainability is always a concern for nonprofits, and the pantry is no different,” said President Donna Murawski. “At the pantry, there was little to no storage. Rescued food was often lost due to […]

Dewey commissioners to meet Oct. 20 Dewey Beach commissioners will hold their monthly meeting at 3 p.m., Friday, Oct. 20 in the Lifesaving Station, 1 Dagsworthy Ave.  Members will possibly vote on ordinances to amend town code related to lodging tax and to revise the purpose of the beach assessment tax to include public safety and waste management. Commissioners may also vote to request the budget and finance committee evaluate […]