May 11, 2021
Rehoboth streets committee to meet
The Rehoboth Beach Streets and Transportation Committee has scheduled an online meeting for 10 a.m., Thursday, May 13.
The agenda calls for an update on the painting of sharrows and a discussion about the speed bumps on Lake Avenue.
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.
Rehoboth Grand back before planning commission May 14
The Rehoboth Beach Planning Commission has scheduled an online meeting for 1:30 p.m., Friday, May 14.
April 6, 2021
Lewes Mitigation Planning Team to meet
The Lewes Mitigation Planning Team will meet virtually at 9 a.m., Wednesday, April 7. The group will discuss phragmites control, the city’s water recharge area, flood monitoring devices and other topics. The full agenda and a link to the meeting can be found at lewes.civicweb.net.
Wilmington/Baltimore Avenue task force meeting set April 7
Rehoboth Beach’s Wilmington/Baltimore Avenue Streetscape Task Force has scheduled an online meeting for 9 a.m., Wednesday, April 7. The agenda calls for continued discussion on a possible traffic study, the burying of utilities and limited vehicle-access zones.
March 5, 2021
Judicial emergency order extended
An emergency order in place for Delaware courts was extended for another month in an update signed March 3. The order suspends requirements for sworn declarations, verifications, affidavits and other court business. It also tolls speedy trial guidelines.
Sharrows recommended for Rehoboth streets
Looking for easy ways to improve bicycle safety, the Rehoboth Beach Streets & Transportation Committee voted in favor of recommending that city commissioners authorize painting sharrows on Rehoboth, Henlopen and Bayard avenues and State Road. The 4-1 vote took place during a March 1 meeting. Sharrows are arrow-shaped markings used to designate street areas where vehicles and bikes share space. Committee member John Gauger voted against the measure. He said he didn’t think the city should be encouraging biking on Rehoboth Avenue. City Commissioner Pat Coluzzi, who chairs the committee, didn’t disagree with Gauger, but she said
February 26, 2021
Rehoboth sets transportation meeting
The Rehoboth Beach Streets and Transportation Committee will meet online at 10 a.m., Monday, March 1. The agenda calls for a presentation on sharrow placement and possibilities for bike boxes by Bruce Kauffman. 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.
The Pond applies for liquor license
Under the name Fenway Barr LLC, The Pond has applied for a liquor license for its new location at 19266 Coastal Highway. The application was submitted to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Commissioner Feb. 16 and includes a request for Sundays. According to a public notice published Feb. 23 in the Cape Gazette, there will be no outside service or external speakers. The ABCC is required to hold a heari
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.