February 16, 2021
Rehoboth budget discussion set Feb. 19
Rehoboth Beach commissioners will resume budget discussions during a special meeting at 9 a.m., Friday, Feb. 19. This will be their fourth budget meeting.
City Manager Sharon Lynn has proposed a $27.7 million budget for next fiscal year, which begins April 1. The proposed budget includes approximately $4.9 million in capital improvements.
Anyone wishing to speak must preregister with City Secretary Ann Womack at least 24 hours prior to the meeting by emailing awomack@cityofrehoboth.com. A full agenda and meeting materials are accessible at cityofrehoboth.civicweb.net. For more information, call 302-227-6181.
Rehoboth commissioner meeting set Feb. 19
Over the weekend, the weather is expected to be brutally cold, and the Wichita Police Department is doing everything it can to make sure no one sleeps outside.
By unanimous vote Feb. 2, Rehoboth Beach commissioners formally approved Meterless Monday for the entire 2021 summer season.
The city needs to be bold, and this is something that can be done to help the businesses, said Commissioner Richard Byrne, who has pushed for this business-related incentive for months.
Last summer, at the request of downtown businesses struggling to attract customers during the week, the city instituted Meterless Monday from 4 to 10 p.m. for the final eight weeks of the parking meter season. In a previous meeting, City Manager Sharon Lynn said the city lost an estimated $60,000 in parking meter revenue, or $7,500 per day, from the program last year.
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Rehoboth Beach is in the middle of planning its budget for next year, and for the second straight year, the future of the Lake Gerar tot lot is taking up a significant part of the discussion.
The city’s fiscal year runs April 1 to March 31. City Manager Sharon Lynn presented commissioners with a $27.7 million budget Jan. 15. The proposed budget includes a 2 percent raise for employees and approximately $4.9 million in capital improvements.
As of now, there’s $350,000 toward a new playground for the Lake Gerar tot lot. During a budget meeting Feb. 8, City Arborist Liz Lingo said the playground is the oldest in the city and she has recommended it be demolished in favor of a larger, handicap-accessible playground because it’s no longer safe. Lingo made the same recommendation last year with a proposed budget of $250,000. Last year, commissioners earmarked $100,000 toward the playground, but then COVID-19 hit and the city playgrou
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HERE are the death notices published in the Gazette this week:
WILLIAM JOHN BILL BRAITHWAITE: Braithwaite William John Bill Gone to Sleep after a long illness 15th Jan 2021 aged 77 years. Much loved and loving Husband, Dad and Grandad. Private funeral will take place due to current restrictions. Donations to the RNLI may sent c/o John J Smith Funeral Service, St Mary s Chapel, Mersea Road, Colchester, CO2 8RT Tel: 01206 761800.
PETER JOHN TOWNDROW: Towndrow Peter John Passed away at The Oaks Care Home on 23rd December 2020 aged 89 years. Much loved Dad to Steve and Brian and devoted Grandad. A private service will be held at Colchester Cemetery on Thursday 28th January 2021 at 11:45 a.m. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to The Stroke Association may be made via www.hunnaball.co.uk All enquiries to Hunnaball of Colchester, York House, 41 Mersea Road, Colchester, CO2 7QT Tel: 01206 760049.