Nick De Cerchio April 30, 2021
I watched the candidates for Lewes City Council on Zoom and read each candidate’s resume and comments. I was disappointed in Robert Morgan’s and Kalil Saliba’s comments on building on flood plains. Most municipalities in other states do not allow building on flood plains for very good reasons. Both Morgan and Saliba commented that they would allow building on flood plains with stipulations.
Carolyn Jones stated unequivocally that she did not believe in permitting building on flood plains, a position I believe is absolutely the correct one. Jones supports the very professional Lewes Police Department and has definite ideas on managing the city, while Morgan and Saliba hedge their bets on the police as well as on other important issues with noncommittal generalities.
Wendell Alfred April 23, 2021
This is an important election for the future of Lewes. With this election, there are five positions between the city council and BPW that are up for consideration. It is an opportunity for the citizens and ratepayers to bring new individuals on these respective boards that will be asked to address our changing demographics.
Two of the three candidates running for city council bring new and fresh ideas for the city of Lewes going forward. Khalil Saliba and Carolyn Jones have a long involvement on various issues supporting the way of life here in Lewes, and both are long-term residents, and should be elected to serve.
April 23, 2021
Dewey budget committee to meet
The Dewey Beach Budget and Finance Committee will meet virtually at 4 p.m., Friday, April 23, to discuss the budget performance for the 2021 fiscal year, the newly approved 2022 fiscal year budget and the hotel lodging tax, as well as new revenue stream opportunities for the town. A link to the meeting is available at townofdeweybeach.com.
Rehoboth BofA meeting canceled
The Rehoboth Beach Board of Adjustment meeting scheduled for Monday, April 26, has been canceled due to a lack of agenda items. The next board of adjustment meeting is scheduled for Monday, May 24.
Rehoboth shade tree commission to meet
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The Lewes Police Department arrested a man after police said he cut a woman multiple times with a small knife and took off with their 10-month-old baby Saturday evening.
Officers responded to the 800 block of Kings Highway for a reported domestic-related burglary and stabbing around 6 p.m.
When police arrived, they found a 20-year-old woman who was cut multiple times by a man later identified as 24-year-old Jamal Mumford. Lewes Fire Department and emergency medical responders treated the victim and took her to Beebe Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Police said the suspect had come to the victim s apartment complex and was arguing with her in the parking lot. Mumford and the victim have a 10-month-old baby.