News Briefs 4/5/24

April 5, 2024

Indian River Inlet repairs update set April 12

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will host a public meeting from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Friday, April 12, at the Hyatt Place Dewey Beach, 1301 Coastal Hwy., Dewey Beach, to discuss upcoming repairs and construction at the Indian River Inlet.

The meeting will focus on a bulkhead repair along the north shoreline and sand tightening work along the south jetty. The Army Corps has awarded a contract to Agate Construction Co. of Egg Harbor Township, N.J., and work is estimated to begin later in April.

The meeting will start with an open house when attendees can view informational posters and discuss the work with Army Corps team members, followed by a presentation and Q&A session. Free parking is available on either side of the hotel.

USACE is coordinating with Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control and the contractor on vehicular/pedestrian/trailer access to the inlet area at Delaware Seashore State Park, staging areas and other site-related issues. DNREC Division of Parks and Recreation park operations will be affected during this project.

For more information, go to nap.usace.army.mil/Missions/Civil-Works/Indian-River-Inlet.

Sussex council meeting April 9

Sussex County Council will meet at 10 a.m., Tuesday, April 9, in the county administration building, 2 The Circle, Georgetown. Included on the agenda is a presentation from Delaware 250 Director Margaret Hughes concerning the upcoming 250th anniversary commemoration of United States and Delaware independence in 2026.

A full agenda and meeting materials are available at sussexcountyde.gov/agendas-minutes/county-council. Meetings are held in person, livestreamed at sussexcountyde.gov/council-chamber-broadcast, and available by phone at 302-394-5036 using code 570176.

Lane closures April 9 at Old Landing Road

The Delaware Department of Transportation announced Route 1 north of Rehoboth Beach will be reduced from three lanes to two lanes in both directions, and Old Landing Road will have a single left-turn lane closure from 3 a.m. to 3 p.m., Tuesday, April 9 (weather permitting), for final roadway surface improvements. Rain date, if needed, will be Wednesday, April 10.

Motorists are reminded to use caution and slow down in work zones.

For 24/7 traffic information, tune to WTMC 1380 AM, visit deldot.gov or download the DelDOT app.

Lewes environmental group to meet April 8

The Lewes Planning Commission’s Environmental Subcommittee will meet at 11:30 a.m., Monday, April 8, at city hall.

The agenda includes discussion and possible recommendation regarding an amended wetland buffer ordinance. See the full agenda and meeting link at lewes.civicweb.net.

Lewes housing panel to meet April 8

The Lewes Planning Commission’s Housing Subcommittee will meet at 2 p.m., Monday, April 8, at the Rollins Center.

The agenda includes a discussion with Sen. Russ Huxtable, D-Lewes, on draft city and state legislation concerning accessory dwelling units. See the full agenda and meeting link at lewes.civicweb.net.

Lewes council to meet April 8

Lewes Mayor and City Council will hold its regular monthly meeting at 5:30 p.m., Monday, April 8, at city hall.

The agenda includes discussion and possible action on an an ordinance to allow ambient, recorded music at outdoor restaurants. See the full agenda and meeting link at lewes.civicweb.net.

Lewes city hall to close April 10

Lewes City Hall will close at noon, Wednesday, April 10, so city staff can take part in mandatory ALICE (alert, lockdown, inform, counter and evacuate) training offered by Lewes Police Department.

City hall will reopen at 8 a.m., Thursday, April 11.

Lewes election board to meet April 5

The Lewes Board of Elections will meet at 11 a.m., Friday, April 5, at city hall. The agenda includes discussion and possible action to determine if a municipal election is necessary in 2024. See the full agenda and meeting link at lewes.civicweb.net.

Special Rehoboth meeting set April 8

Rehoboth Beach commissioners will hold a special meeting at 2 p.m., Monday, April 8, in the city hall commissioners room, 229 Rehoboth Ave.

The agenda includes an executive session to conduct preliminary discussions on sales or leases of real property.

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.

Special Rehoboth meeting April 11

The Rehoboth Beach Planning Commission will hold a special meeting at 2 p.m., Thursday, April 11, in the city hall commissioners room, 229 Rehoboth Ave. The members will conduct preliminary site-plan reviews for 413, 415 and 417 Rehoboth Ave., where property owner Dave McCarthy has proposed building three, three-story, mixed-use structures.

Rehoboth workshop slated for April 8

Rehoboth Beach commissioners will hold a workshop at 9 a.m., Monday, April 8, in the city hall commissioners room, 229 Rehoboth Ave. The agenda includes discussions on the traffic and transportation study, the library and deed restrictions, and committee structure.

It also includes an introduction to a review of the city’s fees schedule. 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.

Rehoboth planning commission to meet

The Rehoboth Beach Planning Commission will meet at 2 p.m., Friday, April 12, in the city hall commissioners room, 229 Rehoboth Ave. The agenda includes a continuation of the preliminary site-plan review for the proposed Belhaven Hotel and a public hearing on the requested partitioning of 10 Columbia Ave.

See the agenda at cityofrehoboth.civicweb.net. Only in-person attendees may comment. For information, call 302-227-6181 or email information@cityofrehoboth.com.

Final tryout for Rehoboth Beach Patrol April 13

The Rehoboth Beach Patrol will host its final tryout for the 2024 season at 9 a.m., Saturday, April 13, at Lake Forest High School, 5407 Killens Pond Road, Felton.

Starting pay for ocean rescue personnel is $17.50/hour with an incentive bonus of up to $1,000.

To be considered for hire, all applicants will be required to take a test that includes a 1-mile run, push-ups, sit-ups, a 550-yard swim, a 100-yard sprint swim, a 25-yard underwater swim and two types of pool rescues.

There are time completion requirements. Applicants can be 15 at the time of the tryout, but they must be 16 on or before the Memorial Day weekend, and certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and first aid.

Applicants also must complete the online employment application.

For more information, an application and a full list of requirements, go to rehobothbeachpatrol.com, or contact Rehoboth Beach Patrol Capt. Jeff Giles at rehobothbeachpatrol@cityofrehoboth.com or 302-530-7283.

Trail section closed April 15-19

The Delaware Department of Transportation will be performing routine maintenance from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday, April 15 through Friday, April 29, along the Lewes-to-Georgetown Trail from Log Cabin Hill Road to Minos Conaway Road near Lewes. That section will be closed, and all access through the work zone will be under flagger control. The maintenance will include removal of hazardous trees adjacent to the trail and any deadwood directly above the trail. Rain date, if required, has been set for Monday, April 22.

Dewey investment committee to meet

The Dewey Beach Investment Committee will meet at 5 p.m., Thursday, April 11, at the Lifesaving Station, 1 Dagsworthy Ave. Members will possibly vote to approve ex officio committee member Bill Stevens as chairman pro tem and to recommend a nominee for chairperson to town council. For the full agenda, go to townofdeweybeach.com.

Dewey charter committee to meet

The Dewey Beach Charter and Code Committee will meet at 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 10, at the Lifesaving Station, 1 Dagsworthy Ave. Members will discuss and possibly vote to recommend town commissioners add verification of professional licenses for contractors applying for business licenses. The committee may also vote to recommend amendments to business permit requirements for repairs, and on amendments to setback requirements for pools. See a full agenda at townofdeweybeach.com.