December 29, 2020 Lewes City Hall, BPW closed Dec. 31-Jan. 1 The offices of Lewes City Hall and the Lewes Board of Public Works will be closed Thursday, Dec. 31 and Friday, Jan. 1, in observance of the New Year’s Day holiday. Although offices remain closed to the public due to the COVID-19 pandemic, staff will resume their normal duties Monday, Jan. 4. Rehoboth approves removal of two trees The Rehoboth Beach Parks & Shade Tree Commission approved the removal of two trees during a meeting Dec. 21. Beginning with a request by James Williamson, owner of the property at 119 Columbia Ave., the commission voted 3-2 in favor of allowing the removal of an oak tree from his front yard. City Arborist Elizabeth Lingo had denied the application, but commissioners decided to approve it because Williamson would still have more than the minimum number of trees required on the property. The second case was brought forward by Charles Nannicola, owner of 344 Hickman St., who requested the removal of one pear tree located between the sidewalk and curb in front of the house. The commission voted 5-0 in favor of allowing the tree removal.