News Briefs 2/12/21
Milton planners to meet Feb. 16
Milton Planning and Zoning Commission will meet at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 16, at Grace Church, to discuss and possibly vote on a special permitted use for a cellphone tower at the town’s public works lot on Front Street. Applicant Cellco Partnership is requesting the special use to put up a 140-foot tower at 210 Front St. The special permitted use is required because the tower would be located in an R-1 residential zoning district. The committee will also discuss and review a possible advisory report on a proposed amendment to the zoning code on the discontinuance of a nonconforming use.
Lewes budget meetings continue Feb. 12
Lewes Mayor and City Council will meet virtually at 1 p.m., Friday, Feb. 12, to continue discussion of the 2021-22 budget. Officials are expected to discuss budgets for individual departments at the meeting, including maintenance, parks and marina, building, planning, city manager’s office and finance. Meetings will continue every Friday through March 12. A link to the meeting can be found on the agenda at lewes.civicweb.net.
Acres Town Hall closed Presidents’ Day
In observance of Presidents’ Day, Henlopen Acres Town Hall, 104 Tidewaters, will be closed Monday, Feb. 15. For more information, call 302-227-6411.
Rehoboth city hall closed Presidents’ Day
In observance of Presidents’ Day, Rehoboth Beach City Hall, 229 Rehoboth Ave., will be closed Monday, Feb. 15. There will be no residential trash pickup that day. City-wide trash pickup will be Tuesday, Feb 16. Visit cityofrehoboth.com for a trash collection calendar. For details, contact the communications department at 302-227-6181 Ext. 522 or communications@cityofrehoboth.com.
Rehoboth Boardwalk committee to meet
The Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk and Beach Committee has scheduled an online meeting for 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 16. The agenda calls for discussions on a temporary family restroom facility at the Delaware Avenue comfort station, dog-waste bag dispensers on the Boardwalk, and capital improvements related to the beach and Boardwalk. A full agenda and meeting materials are accessible at cityofrehoboth.civicweb.net. Those wishing to speak must preregister with City Secretary Ann Womack at least 24 hours prior to the meeting by emailing awomack@cityofrehoboth.com. For details, call 302-227-6181.
Rehoboth trees committee to meet
The Rehoboth Beach Trees and Green Infrastructure Committee has scheduled an online meeting for 10 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 17. The agenda calls for discussions on Arbor Day 2021 and the impact on trees in relation to possible Lake Gerar Tot Lot upgrades. A full agenda and meeting materials are accessible at cityofrehoboth.civicweb.net. Those wishing to speak must preregister with City Secretary Ann Womack at least 24 hours prior to the meeting by emailing awomack@cityofrehoboth.com. For details, call 302-227-6181.
RD20 Democratic Committee to meet
The Delaware 20th Representative District’s Democratic Committee will meet at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 18, via Zoom. Delaware State Auditor Kathy McGuiness will update attendees on the latest developments in her office. Other agenda items include an update on selected legislation before the General Assembly and a report on redistricting. Any registered Democrat in Delaware is welcome to participate; non-committee people are required to register by emailing rd20.deldems@gmail.com and including legal name and street address for verification purposes. For updated information and news about RD20’s upcoming events, go to rd20deldems.com or Delaware’s 20th RD Democratic Committee & Friends Group on Facebook. Email rd20.deldems@gmail.com to join the mailing list.
