Bonnie Osler May 13, 2021
It has been an honor to serve the people of Lewes for nine years as a member of your city council. Lewes is a terrific town with wonderful, innovative, and caring citizens. Please participate in your government by attending meetings (virtually or, soon, in person at the city’s meeting room at the Rollins Center) and continue to give useful feedback to members of council and city boards, commissions, and committees. Government doesn’t work without citizen input!
I am gratified by the responsible, progressive decisions that council has made for our town over the past nine years. Lewes is in very good financial shape and has a professional and dedicated staff. Further, the city has made solid progress on any number of fronts, from its beautiful parks to its sparkling commercial district. Even the important issues facing Lewes - parking woes, inevitable climate change, preserving our history, to name just a few - are under productive
May 7, 2021
Rehoboth Beach commissioners have scheduled a virtual workshop for 9 a.m., Monday, May 10.
The agenda calls for discussions on the possibility of hiring a city planner, what the city can do to reduce light pollution from city-owned lights, wireless antenna installation and filling committee vacancies.
People wishing to speak must preregister by emailing City Secretary Ann Womack, awomack@cityofrehoboth.com, at least 24 hours prior to the meeting. A full agenda and meeting materials are accessible at cityofrehoboth.civicweb.net. For more information, call 302-227-6181.
Special Rehoboth meeting May 10
Rehoboth Beach commissioners have scheduled a virtual special meeting to take place immediately following their May 10 workshop. The agenda calls for a possible executive session because commissioners may receive legal advice and opinion from the city solicitor regarding newly filed litigation against the city regarding handicap parking.
April 9, 2021
Rehoboth Beach Patrol tryouts scheduled
Rehoboth Beach Patrol tryouts continue with the second of three sessions at 11:30 a.m., Saturday, April 10, at Sussex Academy Aquatic Center, 2150 Airport Road, Georgetown. The third tryout is at 9:30 a.m., Saturday, April 17, at Concord High School Pool, 2501 Ebright Road, Wilmington. For details on requirements, go to rehobothbeachpatrol.com. Capt. Jeff Giles can be reached on the city line at 302-227-6181, on his cellphone at 302-258-4888 or by email at RehobothBeachPatrol@cityofrehoboth.com.
Rehoboth Boardwalk committee to meet
The Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk and Beach Committee has scheduled a meeting for 10:30 a.m., Monday, April 12. The meeting will be conducted online. The agenda calls for discussions on capital improvements related to the beach and Boardwalk, and recycling on the Boardwalk. A full agenda and meeting materials are accessible at cityofrehoboth.civicweb.net. Those wishing to speak must preregiste
March 9, 2021
Dewey commissioners meet March 12
Dewey Beach commissioners will meet virtually at 2 p.m., Friday, March 12. Members will possibly vote to approve an ordinance to adopt the definition of “persons,” to change police staffing levels and to approve the 2022 fiscal year budget. Commissioners may also vote to approve members on the board of adjustment, planning and zoning commission, and marketing committee. The full agenda and link to the meeting are available at townofdeweybeach.com.
14th RD Dems to meet March 24
The 14th RD Democratic Committee has changed its March meeting date from March 10 to Wednesday, March 24; the Zoom meeting will run from 5 to 6 p.m. Area Democrats who plan to attend should email Committee Secretary Cheryl Fruchtman, c.fruchtman@comcast.net.
February 2, 2021
Giles named new beach patrol captain
Rehoboth Beach announced Jan. 28 that Jeffrey Giles, a 30-year veteran of the Delaware State Police, has been named as the new beach patrol captain.
Giles, a Delaware native, held several DSP leadership positions, including supervising the maritime and scuba units. He also served on the safety committee for the annual Special Olympics Delaware Lewes Polar Bear Plunge that takes place in Rehoboth Beach.
Rehoboth Beach Police Chief Keith Banks said Giles served five summers as a member of the Rehoboth Beach Patrol, including as a lieutenant, before he was with the state police.