News Briefs 2/11/25
Lewes to hold open space hearing Feb. 12
Lewes Mayor and City Council will hold a public hearing at 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 12, at the Rollins Center.
Members will take comment on a proposed ordinance to update open space requirements for major subdivisions and site plans, including increasing the amount of open space required.
See the full agenda at lewes.civicweb.net.
Lewes council budget hearing set Feb. 13
Lewes Mayor and City Council will hold its first budget hearing of the year at 1 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 13, at city hall.
The panel will discuss the draft budget for fiscal year 2026.
See the full agenda at lewes.civicweb.net.
Multiple myeloma group to meet Feb. 19
The Delaware Multiple Myeloma Support Group will meet from 6 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 19, via Zoom. A representative from SparkCures will provide information on clinical trials and how to find them. Meetings are open to anyone who has multiple myeloma or cares for someone who does. For more information, go to myeloma.org/delaware or email Sue Iwahashi at Delaware@imfsupport.org.
Gancie named Dewey Volunteer of the Year
Patrice Gancie was named the Dewey Beach Volunteer of the Year via a Jan. 31 vote by Dewey Beach Town Council.
Gancie, who bought her Jersey Street home in 2017 after vacationing there since childhood, leads the volunteer-based project Dewey in Bloom. The project entails installing planters with colorful flowers and plants around town.
“She has done a great job with Dewey in Bloom,” town manager Bill Zolper said.
“She stepped up to the plate, coordinated it with a lot of other volunteers, communicated well and worked hard, and it’s been a success.”
“I think we could all say now that this thing ended up being way bigger than we ever thought it was going to be,” Commissioner Paul Bauer added. “She was terrific.”
Gancie’s long history of dedication to helping others extends far beyond Dewey. She previously worked with organizations both in the U.S. and overseas, such as the National Education Association, the Cradle of Hope Adoption Center and the Lutheran Social Services of the National Capital Area in D.C. She also founded a Russian-American cultural center in Moscow, where she lived with her husband for five years for his job.
