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Sussex County administration in Georgetown.
Sussex may eliminate public safety positions
During Tuesday's regular meeting, Sussex County Council will review a draft ordinance by Karen Brewington, director of human resources, to eliminate two department heads. more
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Sussex county administration in Georgetown
Marijuana ordinance clears Sussex Planning & Zoning
The Sussex County Planning & Zoning Commission voted Wednesday to advance an ordinance governing marijuana establishments to County Council, which will soon hold a public hearing on the matter. more
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Whitehouse departure may affect Sussex P&Z schedule
With the departure of its Planning & Zoning Office director looming in May, Sussex County officials are considering whether there may be an impact to the department’s operations. more
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Sussex county administration in Georgetown
Sussex County Council reverses previous zoning denial
In August 2023, County Council voted 3-2 to deny a conditional use application for a solar farm south of Frankford but reversed course Tuesday because of conditions set forth in litigation. more
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Looking South on the Boardwalk in Rehoboth Beach, The Bell Haven Hotel was on the right where Candy Kitchen is. The Hotel is in the process of possibly being rebuilt in the near future..Special to the Delaware State News/ CHUCK SNYDER
Rehoboth Beach names city manager
It’s no secret that there have been some challenges filling the Rehoboth Beach city manager position. But, for its newest hire, Taylour Tedder, formerly of Boulder City, Nevada, there are some added compensatory incentives in the contract. more
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The timeline for implementation of licensing in Delaware's Marijuana Control Act.
Sussex delays action on marijuana ordinance
Though largely unchanged from a previous version and without a multitude of comments for or against, the Sussex County Planning & Zoning Commission chose to delay acting on a planned marijuana ordinance Wednesday. more
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Tedder named Rehoboth Beach city manager
REHOBOTH BEACH — Rehoboth Beach Commissioners announce Boulder City (Nevada) City Manager Taylour Tedder will be the new city manager. Mr. Tedder brings more than a decade of local … more
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Lewes Social Security office moving to new location
GEORGETOWN — The Lewes Social Security Office will relocate to its new location at 17 Georgetown Plaza April 15. Business operations at 12001 Old Vine Boulevard in Lewes will end at noon … more
Marijuana ordinance gets Wednesday hearing
Ahead of the initiation of state rules in July, Sussex County is moving along its own ordinance to govern cannabis businesses. more
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Pulse of poverty: Steps taken by Delaware lawmakers but more effort needed
DOVER — In recent years, Delaware’s General Assembly has made strides to eradicate symptoms of poverty. And, while many still face the challenges destitution brings, and others live … more
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Rehoboth Beach increases fees, adopts $38.6 million budget
REHOBOTH BEACH — The Rehoboth Beach Board of Commissioners adopted a $38,648,981 budget March 15 for fiscal year 2025, which begins April 1. The city’s FY25 budget has a focus on … more
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A large sewer line in Bethany Beach is under repair and is requiring $1.9 million in extra funding from Sussex County.
Bethany repairs force $1.9M county contract addition
What Sussex County employees thought was a faulty fitting late last year ended up being the failure of an 18-inch sewer line serving Bethany Beach. And it’s now requiring the county to set aside $1.9 million in extra repair money for the rest of the year, a move County Council approved Tuesday. more
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Cole Carter speaks of the virtues of Sussex County's adult education programs Wednesday, while members of the Adult Basic Education Task Force look on.
Task force releases final report on adult ed in Delaware
The Adult Basic Education Task Force, formed in 2023 by two state lawmakers, released its final report Wednesday, sharing how to replicate positive results seen at facilities like Sussex Technical High School. more
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The Cape Henlopen School District is seeking additional funds via referendum this year, but the county has some ways to apply for tax credits.
Tax relief available for possible referendum hikes in Sussex
As Cape Henlopen School District officials continue to make the case for a tax hike of almost 55 cents per $100 of assessed property value to cover operational and capital expenses, they are also touting tax breaks offered by Sussex County. more
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This image, captured by a Department of Transportation drone, shows the progress of the Del. 1 and Del. 16 interchange, near Milton, earlier this year. A proposal for an entertainment complex in the area is before Sussex County Council, as well.
Council defers decision on Milton entertainment complex
As Sussex County Council and business leaders discussed a proposed entertainment complex in Milton on Tuesday, a picture of forethought and suitability emerged. more
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Rehoboth raises parking fees, rental tax rate to help address budget deficit
REHOBOTH BEACH — The Rehoboth Beach Board of Commissioners voted unanimously Feb. 16 to raise the hourly parking meter rate, parking permit fees, and the rental tax rate. The increases are … more
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Todd Lawson
Council moves closer to tree buffer ordinance
GEORGETOWN — While the whereases and the wherebys are still being worked out — the exact letter of the law — the ordinance governing perimeter buffer zones between every major … more
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John Rieley
Sussex seeking transportation options, DelDOT meeting
GEORGETOWN — Sensing the imbalance between the housing development cycle and the transportation infrastructure to support the houses once they become homes, Sussex County Council took a DelDOT … more
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Sussex county administration in Georgetown
Sussex incumbents intend to run again; two others file
The three Sussex County Council incumbents up for election this year have all confirmed their intentions to run, while two others have filed to challenge them. more
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Rep. Sherry Dorsey Walker, D-Wilmington.
Bill to remove extracurricular punishment for school meal debt passed in Delaware House committee
DOVER — When Delaware students have outstanding debt for unpaid school meals, they can be denied participation in school sponsored extracurricular activities. But, a new proposal in the … more
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