After getting a chance to see how a parking permit system might look in Lewes, officials have decided to continue discussions with public input. A public workshop is scheduled for 6 p.m., Monday, Jan. 30 at the Rollins Center. During the Jan. 9.
A Lewes committee is no longer looking into encroachments on the city’s right of way on Lewes Beach streets.
After spending several weeks analyzing potential obstructions, the city’s beach parking committee abruptly stopped after a majority of members raised questions about the amount of time the effort was taking and its overall purpose.
“I’m a little concerned we may not have sufficient time to address all the other issues in our charge,” said Kevin McGuiness, noting the deadline to send a report to mayor and city council is Feb. 1. “The committee should not be expected to make recommendations about specific impediments that need to be removed. That is the work of the city, the staff and its council.”