News Briefs 12/29/23
Lewes housing panel to meet Jan. 3
The Lewes Planning Commission’s Housing Subcommittee will meet at 4 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 3, at city hall. The agenda includes continued discussion of accessory dwelling units.
For the full agenda and meeting link, go to lewes.civicweb.net.
Lewes board of adjustment to meet
The Lewes Board of Adjustment will meet at 10 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 2, at city hall. The panel is scheduled to hold public hearings and possibly take action on three variance requests.
For the full agenda and meeting link, go to lewes.civicweb.net.
Lewes art panel to meet Jan. 2
The Lewes Public Art Committee will meet at 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 2, at the Rollins Center. The agenda includes discussion and possible action on the Dewitt sculpture.
For the full agenda and meeting link, go to lewes.civicweb.net.
Milton’s Harvey files for re-election
Milton Councilman Fred Harvey is the first to file for Milton’s municipal election, set for Saturday, March 2.
Harvey is seeking a full term on council after he was appointed in 2022 to fill the remaining year of John Collier’s term after Collier was elected mayor.
A lifelong Milton resident, Harvey is a lifetime member of the Milton Fire Department where he serves as part of the fire police. Harvey is retired after spending 22 years with the Cape Henlopen School District. He is the current chair of the town’s water committee and is the father of police Chief Derrick Harvey.
Harvey’s seat is one of two that could be contested in this year’s election; the other is held by Councilwoman Lee Revis-Plank. Citizens have until Tuesday, Jan. 2, to file as candidates.
Dewey commissioners make budget changes
Dewey Beach commissioners approved a $223,000 revenue-neutral budget amendment they stated was necessary due to increased expenses from hiring three new police officers and purchasing new uniforms for the department.
Commissioners also unanimously approved raising the town manager’s salary to $125,000, stating he has been underpaid in comparison to neighboring towns, several of which have posted their need for a town manager. The new three-year-plus contract includes 5% increases in 2026 and 2027. Town Manager Bill Zolper was hired in 2021 under a three-year contract with a starting annual salary of $95,000.
DART posts holiday service schedules
Delaware Transit Corporation recently announced its holiday schedules.
DART will operate regular Sunday services statewide for New Year’s Eve, Dec. 31.
DART statewide services, both fixed route and paratransit, will not operate on New Year’s Day, Monday, Jan. 1.
For more information, go to DartFirstState.com or call 1-800-652-DART.
Real-time bus information and DART Pass, the mobile fare payment option, are both available on the free DART Transit App for iOS and Android.
