News Briefs 12/5/23

December 5, 2023

O’Mara exploring gubernatorial run

Collin O’Mara, former Delaware secretary of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, and current CEO of the National Wildlife Federation, has filed a campaign committee with the State Elections Commissioner to explore a run for governor of Delaware in the 2024 Democratic primary. According to a press release sent Dec. 4, O’Mara has been encouraged to run by a growing number of Delawareans “who want a campaign focused on real solutions to the immense challenges we face.”

A resident of Bear and before that Wilmington, O’Mara was the youngest cabinet secretary in the nation when he was appointed as DNREC secretary in 2009 at the age of 29.

Reserve seats by Dec. 7 for NARFE lunch

NARFE Chapter 1690 will hold a luncheon meeting at 11:30 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 14, at 1776 Steakhouse in the Midway Shopping Center, Route 1, Rehoboth Beach. Reservations must be made via email to luncheon@narfe-de.org by Thursday, Dec. 7. Cost is $19 per person including gratuities. Payment is due upon arrival by cash or check made out to NARFE Chapter 1690.

Lewes architecture panel to meet Dec. 7

The Lewes Historic Preservation Architectural Review Commission will meet at 6 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 7, at the Rollins Center.

The agenda includes discussion and possible action on behalf of Darnell and Darryl Daisey for the renovation of the existing house and addition to the rear of the dwelling at 111 Coleman Ave.

For the full agenda and meeting link, go to lewes.civicweb.net.

Green infrastructure committee meets Dec. 8 in Rehoboth

The Rehoboth Beach Trees & Green Infrastructure Committee will meet at 10 a.m., Friday, Dec. 8, in the city hall commissioners room, 229 Rehoboth Ave. The agenda calls for updates on the commemorative tree program, the tree tour/tree mapping project and ivy eradication.

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.

Henlopen Acres commissioner meeting set Dec. 8

Henlopen Acres Board of Commissioners will meet at town hall, 104 Tidewaters, at 10 a.m., Friday, Dec. 8. The agenda calls for a discussion on virtual participation in commissioner and committee meetings, a review of last fiscal year’s audited financial statements, a presentation by town security, and a discussion and possible action on changes to marina policies.

For more information, call town hall at 302-227-6411 or email Town Manager Sally Slook at townmgr@henlopenacres.com.

Rehoboth planning commission meeting slated for Dec. 8

The Rehoboth Beach Planning Commission will meet at 2 p.m., Friday, Dec. 8, in the city hall commissioners room, 229 Rehoboth Ave.

The agenda calls for a possible recommendation to city commissioners on revision to city code related to the subdivision of land and site-plan review, and a discussion related to administrative lot mergers and separations.

Marketing committee meets Dec. 5 in Dewey

The Dewey Beach Marketing Committee will meet at 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 5, at the Lifesaving Station, 1 Dagsworthy Ave. Members will discuss and possibly vote to recommend to town commissioners a Dewey in Bloom project as part of town beautification. For the full agenda and meeting link, go to townofdeweybeach.com.

Lewes Board of Public Works to meet Dec. 7

The Lewes Board of Public Works will hold its regular meeting at 4 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 7, at city hall.

The agenda includes discussion of a proposal for an updated strategic plan.

The full agenda and meeting link can be found at lewesbpwde.gov.