It’s about that time when people have sandy shores and sunshine on the mind.
Before hopping in the car and turning up the radio though, beachgoers may be wondering what they should expect as the state and local resort towns continue to lift COVID-19 restrictions.
We’ve got you covered.
If you’re planning a beach visit the weekend of Friday, May 21, this guide will help answer questions ranging from mask-wearing to dining to parking.
To mask or not to mask?
There is no longer a mask mandate in Delaware.
The CDC still recommends people wear masks when traveling by public transportation and in other areas such as doctors offices, hospitals and long-term care facilities.
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Town code requires eateries provide public restroom
Plans for Playa Bowls restaurant to take over space housing a T-shirt shop adjacent to the Bottle & Cork in Dewey Beach are on hold after commissioners determined a vote to approve a conditional-use application for the eatery would go against town code. ELLEN DRISCOLL PHOTO
Ellen Driscoll May 13, 2021
Plans for Playa Bowls restaurant in Dewey are on hold after commissioners determined a vote to approve a conditional-use application for the eatery would go against town code.
Keith Mushinski submitted the application discussed at council’s April 19 public hearing to convert a T-shirt shop adjacent to the Bottle & Cork into a 159-square-foot, takeout-only kitchen that would serve smoothies, juices and acai bowls.
Town will reduce seasonal hires to gain extra full-time officer
Dewey Beach commissioners voted unanimously March 12 to reduce the number of seasonal police officers hired from 20 to 15 in order to fund a 10th full-time officer. FILE PHOTO
Ellen Driscoll April 9, 2021
Dewey Beach commissioners voted unanimously March 12 to reduce the number of seasonal police officers hired in order to fund a 10th full-time officer.
Town Manager Bill Zolper said the organizational analysis conducted by retired Delaware State Police Capt. Gregory Warren for the town stressed the need for additional full-time officers, in part to reduce liability.
An additional officer will benefit the department and citizens, Zolper said. Typically, it takes about one year for an officer to complete all training at a cost of about $100,000, he said. To fund the additional officer, Zolper suggested reducing the number of seasonal hires from 20 to 15 and moving one part-time officer to full time.