News Briefs 03/10/20
Lopez to host Constituent Coffee March 12
State Sen. Ernie Lopez, R-Lewes, will be hosting a constituent coffee open to all 6th State Senate District residents Thursday, March 12, at 10:30 a.m., at the Lewes Senior Center, 32083 Janice Road, Lewes. In addition to a brief legislative update, Lopez will be introducing Delaware Elections Commissioner Anthony Albence, who will be offering a hands-on demonstration of Delaware’s new voting machines.
The new machines will be used in the upcoming Cape Henlopen School District referendum Tuesday, March 31, and all future primary and general election voting occasions in 2020 and beyond. Coffee will be provided by Lopez. The 6th Senatorial District includes the towns of Milton, Lewes, Rehoboth Beach, Dewey Beach, Henlopen Acres, Harbeson and surrounding areas.
Rehoboth tree committee to meet March 13
The Rehoboth Beach Mayor’s Advisory Committee on Trees has scheduled a meeting for 10 a.m., Friday, March 13, in the commissioners room of city hall, 229 Rehoboth Ave. The agenda calls for discussion on Arbor Day 2020 and other priorities for this year. For more information call 302-227-6181. A full copy of the agenda can be found at city hall.
Henlopen Acres meeting set March 13
The Henlopen Acres Board of Commissioners has scheduled its quarterly meeting for 10 a.m., Friday, March 13, in town hall, 104 Tidewaters. The agenda calls for an update on the dredging of the marina, and a review and possible vote to change the town’s investment policy. For more information call 302-227-6411. A full copy of the agenda can be found at www.henlopenacres.delaware.gov.
Rehoboth planners to meet March 13
The Rehoboth Beach Planning Commission has scheduled a meeting for 2 p.m., Friday, March 13, in the commissioners room of city hall, 229 Rehoboth Ave. The agenda calls for a public hearing on the partitioning of the property at 408 Scarborough Ave. The agenda also calls for a preliminary review of a partitioning application for the property at 21 Saint Lawrence St., an update on the 2020 comprehensive development plan and a discussion on recommended changes to city code provisions.
For more information call 302-227-6181. A full copy of the agenda can be found at city hall or at www.cityofrehoboth.civicweb.net.
Lewes budget workshop set March 13
Lewes Mayor and City Council will meet at 9 a.m., Friday, March 13, to finish work on the fiscal year 2021 budget. Officials are expected to vote on the budget at the Monday, March 16 regular meeting. For more information, call city hall at 302-645-7777.
Lewes parking committee to meet March 13
The Lewes Downtown Parking Review Committee will meet at 8 a.m., Friday, March 13, at city hall. The group will continue to discuss the city’s plan to use M&T Bank’s parking lot at the corner of West Third Street and Market Street. They will also talk about potential parking meter fee increases and potential improvements to the city’s Schley Avenue parking lot. For more information, call city hall at 302-645-7777.
Lewes board to discuss coronavirus March 11
The Lewes Board of Health will meet at 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, March 11, at city hall to discuss the city’s response to coronavirus. For details, call city hall at 302-645-7777.
Phragmites control in Lewes to begin
The City of Lewes, in coordination with the Lewes Board of Public Works, Lewes Fire Department, and the Department of Agriculture Forestry Unit, will be conducting phragmites control in the marsh areas on the east side of the Lewes-Rehoboth Canal to include American Legion Road, East Market Street, and an area off Anglers Road.
Phragmites control in these areas has not been completed in over 10 years. Control of the phragmites in these areas includes mowing and burning. The burning is tentatively scheduled to begin the middle of March and will continue throughout the month. This schedule is extremely weather dependent. There may be roads and trails that need to be closed from time to time so the work can be completed safely, including the bike path from American Legion Road to Freeman Highway.
