News Briefs 11/3/23

Milton Town Council meets Nov. 6

 Milton Town Council will hold its regular meeting at 6:30 p.m., Monday, Nov. 6, at the Milton library.

The group is expected to set a public hearing before scheduling a referendum to borrow money for three water projects, including a new water tower. 

Council will introduce an ordinance that would ban parking vehicles weighing more than 10,000 pounds within town limits. The ordinance would not apply to trucks loading and unloading materials; trucks providing services, such as repairs or lawn mowing; school buses; and construction vehicles. The ordinance primarily applies to large mobile homes or camping trailers parking on downtown streets.

The agenda also includes a public hearing on an annexation petition for 50 acres on Harbeson Road that would be developed into a 163-unit residential community known as Scarlet Oaks. Council will discuss a report on sea-level rise, a resolution to install a “water on roadway” warning sign at Cave Neck Road and Front Street, and a request from the Catholic Diocese Foundation for tax-exempt status for the Casa San Francisco property on Broad Street.

Council will discuss a request from Fernmoor Homes to reduce its bond obligations for Heritage Creek phases 7, 8A and 8B, and a request from the Cannery Village board to remove the EMS access sign.  Council will also award a contract for a new well on Federal Street and appoint Tom Arkinson to chair the economic development committee.

Special Rehoboth meeting set Nov. 6

Rehoboth Beach commissioners will hold a special meeting at 2 p.m., Monday, Nov. 6, in the city hall commissioners room, 229 Rehoboth Ave. The agenda includes possible authorization of a memorandum of understanding with Sister Cities International for the fountain project at Garden of the Navigators, an executive session and possible action on matters discussed in executive session. 

A full agenda, meeting materials and a livestream are accessible at cityofrehoboth.civicweb.net. Only in-person attendees may make comments. For more information, contact the city at 302-227-6181 or information@cityofrehoboth.com.

Rehoboth workshop slated for Nov. 6

Rehoboth Beach commissioners will hold a workshop at 9 a.m., Monday, Nov. 6, in the city hall commissioners room, 229 Rehoboth Ave. The agenda includes a discussion on the Rehoboth Beach Public Library board’s request to modify deed restrictions relating to the land it occupies, a discussion on opportunities for change to the current advisory committee structure, and possible discussion of a report from the planning commission on the potential abandonment of a portion of Baltimore Avenue at is easterly terminus to make way for a new beach patrol headquarters and comfort station.  Agenda, materials and a livestream are accessible at cityofrehoboth.civicweb.net. Only in-person attendees may make comments. 

Stillwater Harbor appeal on agenda

Sussex County Council will meet at 10 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 7, in the county administration building, 2 The Circle, Georgetown. Included on the agenda is discussion and possible action on an appeal related to Sussex County Planning & Zoning Commission’s denial of the application for Stillwater Harbor subdivision in Oak Orchard. In addition, County Administrator Todd Lawson will lead a discussion on development design priorities. Council is also scheduled to vote on a rezoning for the Osprey Point subdivision’s plan to construct a restaurant and marina along Arnell Creek off Old Landing Road near Rehoboth Beach. Agenda and materials are available at sussexcountyde.gov/agendas-minutes/county-council. Meetings are held in person, livestreamed at sussexcountyde.gov/council-chamber-broadcast, and available by phone at 302-394-5036 using code 570176.

Dewey infrastructure committee to meet 

The Dewey Beach Infrastructure Committee will meet at 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 8, at the Lifesaving Station, 1 Dagsworthy Ave. Beacon Engineering will present a proposal for flood mitigation on Read Avenue, and Remington & Vernick Engineers will present information on Read Avenue flood mitigation and phase 2 of the stormwater pipe relining project. The committee will possibly vote to recommend to town commissioners a proposal for flood mitigation on Read Avenue and on a recommendation regarding a proposal for phase 2 of the stormwater pipe relining project. For a full agenda, meeting materials and the meeting link, go to townofdeweybeach.com.

Sussex P&Z acts on site plans

At its Oct. 26 meeting, Sussex County Planning & Zoning Commission took action on three site plans.

It approved a final amenities plan for Cattail Villas, a 22-unit duplex project on the east side of Old Landing Road near Rehoboth Beach, pending receipt of all agency approvals. Amenities include a pool, deck and pool house.

A final plan was approved for Phases 4 and 5 of Pelican Point on the south and east sides of Townsend Road off Cannon Road near Long Neck. The total subdivision comprises 219 single-family home lots, which includes 30 additional lots for the new phases. The new phases will include a dog park along with access to the community's pool and clubhouse. Sidewalks on both sides of all interior streets will connect to existing sidewalks.

Also approved was a final plan for Suncrest, a 36-lot subdivision on the south side of Waterview Road and Camp Arrowhead Road near Angola.

Lewes historic panel cancels meeting 

The Lewes Historic Preservation Architectural Review Commission has canceled its meeting set for 6 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 9, at the Rollins Center.

The next HPARC meeting is set for Thursday, Dec. 7.

Lewes BoA to meet Nov. 7

The Lewes Board of Adjustment will hold two public hearings with possible action during its regular meeting at 10 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 7, at city hall.

One hearing is for a request for a variance at 209 Cedar St.; the other is an appeal of a rejected building permit at 307 Lightship Lane.  For the full agenda and meeting link, go to lewes.civicweb.net.

Daylight saving time ends Sunday, Nov. 5

Daylight saving time will end at 2 a.m., Sunday, Nov. 5, when clocks should be set back one hour.

According to the the U.S. Naval Observatory, as of 2007, daylight saving time begins in the United States the second Sunday in March and ends the first Sunday in November. 

These dates were established by Congress in the Energy Policy Act of 2005.