News Briefs 8/27/24
Primary election letters deadline set Sept. 2
The Cape Gazette will accept letters to the editor about the upcoming Delaware primary election through 2 p.m., Monday, Sept. 2. Letters received after deadline will not be included in a print edition or online.
Due to the amount of letters received, the Cape Gazette cannot guarantee all submissions will make a print edition. All letters received before the deadline will appear at capegazette.com.
Lewes BPW to meet Aug. 28
The Lewes Board of Public works will hold its regular meeting at 4 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 28, at city hall.
The agenda includes an update on the new water main canal crossing. See the full agenda and meeting link at lewesbpwde.gov.
Lewes bike group to meet Aug. 27
The Lewes Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee will meet at 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 27, at city hall.
The agenda includes discussion and possible action on prioritization of projects identified in the Lewes Bike Plan. See the agenda and meeting link at lewes.civicweb.net.
Big Oyster ABCC hearing Aug. 28
The Delaware Alcoholic Beverage Control Commissioner will hold a virtual hearing on the protested Big Oyster Brewery application at 5 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 28.
Big Oyster at 1007 Kings Highway in Lewes has applied to expand the square footage of its licensed patio, and add patio variances to permit live entertainment, external speakers, a paging system and a wet bar.
Find the hearing link at publicmeetings.delaware.gov.
Saunders reappointed to Rehoboth BoA
Resident property owner Mark Saunders was unanimously reappointed to Rehoboth Beach Board of Adjustment at a special meeting Aug. 20.
Mayor Stan Mills said Saunders has been on the board for two years, but he stepped down because the city charter says commissioner candidates cannot serve on the board. Saunders was one of four candidates in the city’s 2024 municipal election, but not one of the two winners. Saunders has been on the board for two years; his term expires in September 2026, and his reappointment meant he could participate in the Aug. 26 board meeting.
Community Health Worker Week continues
National Community Health Worker Awareness Week continues through Friday, Aug. 30, Sussex County Health Coalition acknowledges the dedication, compassion and impact that CHWs have on the health and well-being of local communities.
Peggy Geisler, executive director for the coalition, said “Creating a quality health workforce, one that supports and empowers all our citizens, is critical. Since many of our residents may have barriers to understanding the growing complexity of the healthcare system, including lab reports, diagnosis, health insurance, and even prescriptions, it is important they have support. Barriers like a patient’s literacy level, digital access, and even language barriers can foster poor health outcomes. Having trained advocates is critical toward positive patient health while reducing the cost of services to the consumer and the state.”
Community Health Workers are frontline public health professionals who are trusted members of the communities they serve. They promote health equity and improve public health outcomes across the nation by bridging the gaps between underserved populations and the supportive healthcare systems that serve them. Increased funding is needed to ensure CHWs have the resources and recognition necessary to continue this important work.
For more information, go to delawarechw.com.
