Posts Tagged ‘Caroling on the Circle’
UPDATED: Sussex County Council Receives Update from DelDOT & Introduced Proposed Ordinance Related to Marijuana Establishments
UPDATED – 02/06/24 – 5pm – Sussex County Council has introduced a motion that would regulate marijuana establishments in Sussex County. House Bill 2, which was approved by the General Assembly last session. The measure allows municipalities to prohibit manufacturing, cultivation, testing and retail facilities, however Sussex County can only regulate them. Assistant County Attorney,…
Read MoreCaroling On The Circle, Georgetown Tree Lighting and Christmas Parade a Huge Success
Thousands turned out Thursday night in Georgetown to sing in the holiday season at the 40th annual Caroling on The Circle. This year’s Caroling was the start to the lighting of the Georgetown Christmas tree and the Christmas Parade. County officials say nearly 15,000 canned good and other non-perishable items have been collected in the…
Read MoreTwo Christmas Events in Georgetown This Year to be Combined for One Big Celebration
Plans are already being made for the upcoming holiday season in Sussex County, and this year will be different with the goal of making Christmas more and merrier. Officials from the County government and the Greater Georgetown Chamber of Commerce have announced a new partnership to pair two staples of the holiday calendar. Those two…
Read MoreUPDATED: Sussex County Council to Recognizes Caroling on the Circle Food Drive Supporters & Approves 2 MOUs
UPDATED – 01/31/23 – The Sussex County Council ended January honoring the groups who helped to raise some of the over 18,000 food items collected during the 2-month long Sussex County Annual ‘Pack the Pod’ Food Drive in November and December. Rehoboth Beach Elementary School collected over 2000 food items and received a plaque from…
Read MoreSussex County Food Drive Donors Honored, CDBG Application Approved by Sussex County Council
The Sussex County Council began this week’s meeting recognizing everyone who donated to the month-long county food drive. Many schools and businesses also take part in the food drive with the top five donors this year – 5 Colonial East Management – $600 which equals 1320 food items 4 Delmarva Christian HS – 1389 food…
Read MoreCaroling On The Circle Celebrates Holiday Season, Raises Food Donations
Local food pantries and other organizations that assist Delawareans who face food insecurity now have nearly 18,750 additional canned goods and non-perishables in their stock. That’s the preliminary total of donations made to Sussex County’s annual food drive following Monday night’s Caroling on the Circle celebration in Georgetown. Caroling on the Circle was delayed one…
Read MoreSussex County Council Approves Millsboro Fire Company Sub-Station
The Sussex County Council had a short meeting this week. The meeting started, as always, with public comment. The President of Delaware Manufactured Housing Owners Association, William Kinnick, told the Council that DNREC is not communicating with anyone as well as it should. Kinnick’s primary concerns are water and sewage and he doesn’t want to…
Read MoreSussex Co. Holiday Food Drive Presses On, Without Caroling On The Circle
Sussex County’s Caroling on the Circle traditional holiday kick-off event will not take place this year, but the annual food drive is on – and there are more ways to donate. The annual celebration in early December is being called off out of an abundance of caution to ensure public health, according to Sussex County…
Read MoreSussex County Council Approves DelDOT TID, Cancels Caroling on the Circle
After 7 years of work, the Sussex County Council has approved the Henlopen TID (Transportation Improvement District) with a unanimous vote. DelDOT explains a TID – as a defined geographic area where land use and transportation needs are planned in detail in advance. Instead of focusing solely on the area surrounding proposed development for infrastructure…
Read MoreSussex County Council Consider Several Airport/Business Park Leases & Defer on Ocean View area Apartment Complex
After a 2 week break for Thanksgiving, the Sussex County Council was back in session this week. This is the next to last meeting before the New Year. The Council reappointed Diana Young to the Library Advisory Board with a unanimous vote. Her new term will expire on 6/30/2022. County Administrator Todd Lawson commented on…
Read MoreCaroling on the Circle in Georgetown collects over 26,000 items for food drive
Sussex Countians are putting a song in the heart and food on the table for those less fortunate this holiday season. Approximately 300 carolers gathered in the Georgetown Fire Company hall for the 36th annual Caroling on The Circle event Monday night, Dec. 9, to sing in the Christmas season. While inclement weather forced the…
Read MoreSussex County Council Adopts 2018 Comprehensive Plan
Sussex County has a newly adopted 2018 Comprehensive Plan. After over two years of meetings, workshops, public hearings and community outreach, the 280-page plan has been adopted by the Sussex County Council with a 4 to 1 vote. Councilman Sam Wilson was the lone ‘no’ vote. The plan will guide County officials in decision-making on…
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