Posts Tagged ‘City of Rehoboth Beach’
STORM INFORMATION: City of Rehoboth Beach Prepares for Severe Weather
The City of Rehoboth Beach is monitoring a significant thunderstorm that is expected to impact our area this afternoon and into the evening. Thunderstorms and hail with damaging winds that could evolve into tornadoes are possible. Key safety reminders for residents, visitors and businesses: Strong to damaging winds are possible, so please secure all loose…
Read MoreRehoboth Beach Temporary Road Closure Wednesday Morning
Beginning at 7am on Wednesday, South First Street between Rehoboth Avenue and Wilmington Avenue will close temporarily until about 1pm. The closure is required to facilitate crane operations associated with HVAC repairs on the roof of the Avenue Inn. Rehoboth Beach Police will be on hand to provide traffic control and ensure public safety during…
Read MoreCity of Rehoboth Beach Storm Cleanup – Tree Debris
If you are in Rehoboth Beach and have tree limb and storm debris from the recent storm, the City of Rehoboth Beach Streets Department has trucks out today picking up – plus it’s a trash day as well so be patient. Here are a few things to know: any large debris needs to be cut…
Read MoreRehoboth Beach Continues Blizzard Recovery Efforts
As is the case with other areas on Delmarva, the City of Rehoboth Beach is still recovering from the blizzard this past Sunday and Monday. Crews are actively working throughout the City to restore power, clear downed trees, and address storm-related impacts. Delmarva Power has local and contracted crews assisting with outage restoration. City teams…
Read MoreUPDATED: City of Rehoboth: Emergency Route Declaration Lifted – Updates on Power, Streets & Pump Stations
UPDATED – 02/24/26 – 11am – Updates from the City of Rehoboth Beach this morning: Power: City officials have been in touch with Delmarva Power, and crews are in the city working to restore power. Many residents are already reporting it being back on. There are numerous trees down and it could take a few…
Read MoreCity of Rehoboth Honored as Tree City USA for 35th Consecutive Year
In honor of its commitment to the planting, growing, and maintenance of trees, the City of Rehoboth Beach has been recognized as a Tree City by the Arbor Day Foundation for the 35th consecutive year. To earn this designation, a city must maintain a tree board or department, have a community tree ordinance, spend at…
Read MoreRehoboth Beach Approves 250th Anniversary Independence Day Fireworks Display
Ahead of the 250th Anniversary celebration – the City of Rehoboth Beach has approved an agreement with Zambelli Fireworks Manufacturing for the July 5th fireworks show next summer. While past Independence Day fireworks in Rehoboth Beach have been by Zambelli – this coming summer’s will be extra special as it is the USA’s 250th Birthday.…
Read MoreRehoboth Beach Christmas Tree Arrives
The City of Rehoboth Beach’s Christmas tree has arrived at the Bandstand and has been put in place for the holiday season. The tree was donated by the State of Delaware – from the grounds next to Tharros Village on Coastal Highway in Lewes. The tree was brought to the Bandstand on a flatbed truck…
Read MoreCity of Rehoboth Beach Seeks Members for Boardwalk Historical Designation Task Force
The City of Rehoboth Beach is looking for applicants for the new Boardwalk Historic Designation Task Force. This task force of 7 to 9 people would acquire historic designations for the boardwalk by Delaware Public Archives and the National Register of Historic Places. Task force members would be chosen by the Mayor and confirmed by…
Read MoreClear Space Theatre Company Accepts Letter of Intent from City of Rehoboth Beach to Begin a Public-Private Partnership to Redevelop City Owned Land into a New Performing Arts Center
The City of Rehoboth Beach and Clear Space Theatre Company have agreed to move forward with a comprehensive public-private partnership agreement. This is based on the terms provided in a letter of intent from the City, which was accepted by the Clear Space Board of Directors on Thursday. This acceptance also ends the Theatre’s site…
Read MoreCity of Rehoboth Beach to Preserve Surf Avenue Walkway’s Historic Charm
The City of Rehoboth Beach will rebuild the Surf Avenue walkway using wood rather than concrete, following feedback from local homeowners and residents. City officials had initially proposed expanding the walkway to five feet and replacing it with concrete, but the updated plan keeps it four feet wide and ADA-compliant. The 200-foot section, in place for…
Read MoreCleaning & Painting of Rehoboth Avenue Drawbridge Begins October 17; Start of Canal Street Detour Delayed till Oct 27
As part of a statewide DelDOT project, the Rehoboth Avenue drawbridge will be cleaned and painted beginning on Friday, October 17. These processes are necessary to maintain the longevity of the bridge, as corrosion has built up since it was last painted in 1996. While there are no structural issues due to paint corrosion at…
Read MoreWeather Update from the City of Rehoboth
The City of Rehoboth Beach is monitoring a significant coastal storm that is expected to impact our area this weekend. Residents, visitors, and businesses are advised to take precautions. Strong to damaging winds are possible, so please secure all loose umbrellas, outdoor furniture, and trash cans. Motorists should use caution when driving and avoid any…
Read MoreUPDATED: Delmarva Beaches – Swimming in Ocean Prohibited Because of Dangerous Surf & Rip Currents
UPDATE (Sussex County Beach Areas)-Â 8/21/25: Â Â As Hurricane Erin passes offshore, there may be some hazards to swimming even after the storm clears out–as Sussex County Deputy Director of Public Safety for the Division of Emergency Management–Tim Cooper tells the Talk of Delmarva… Â Â He also advises that you should stay away from…
Read MoreUPDATED: Rehoboth Beach Voters Elect Susan Stewart & Chris Galanty to the City Commission
UPDATED – 08/09/25 – Voters in Rehoboth Beach have elected Chris Galanty and Susan Stewart to the Board of Commissioners. City officials say 637 voters cast a vote at the Convention Center Saturday – 474 voters took advantage of absentee ballots. Susan Stewart was the top vote-getter with 849 tallies – followed by Chris Galanty with…
Read MorePublic Hearing August 15th on Proposed Sale of Property on Lake Gerar in Rehoboth Beach
The City of Rehoboth Beach is considering the sale of over 1400 square feet of property on Lake Gerar to a Virginia Avenue property owner. A public hearing will be held on Friday, August 15th at 2pm at City Hall. After the public hearing the Board of Commissioners will decide whether or not to sell…
Read MoreRehoboth Beach Drawbridge Maintenance on Tuesday
The City of Rehoboth Beach says that routine maintenance on the Rehoboth Avenue drawbridge is scheduled for Tuesday. Maintenance openings will begin around 9am as needed. Â
Read MoreDemolition at One Rehoboth Site Extended to June 27
The City of Rehoboth Beach has extended the demolition permit for the One Rehoboth site a second time – now through June 27th. The demolition is of the existing Grotto’s Pizza and Sirocco Motel. This is the second extension – the City of Rehoboth Beach traditionally has a moratorium on this type of activity from…
Read MoreCity of Rehoboth Beach to Recognize Pride Month on June 1
On June first, the City of Rehoboth Beach will recognize Pride Month with a proclamation and a flag-raising ceremony outside of City Hall. City officials say the LGBTQ+ Pride flag will fly at City Hall throughout the month of June. The ceremony will begin at noon on Sunday, June 1st. Mayor Stan Mills says that…
Read MoreUPDATED: Rehoboth Beach Commissioners Approve Juvenile Curfew
Rehoboth Commissioners have voted to approve an ordinance that adds a curfew for minors to the City Code. Rehoboth Beach Police Chief Keith Banks told the Commissioners that the resort has seen a 110% increase in juvenile charges over the previous three years. The curfew, which will go into effect immediately, is for juveniles under…
Read MoreCity of Rehoboth Beach Potential Curfew for Minors to be Discussed at the City Meeting this Friday, May 16th
At its upcoming meeting on Friday, May 16th, the City of Rehoboth Beach will discuss and consider a proposed ordinance to amend Chapter 198 of the city code, which addresses Peace and Good Order. The amendment would add a new section establishing a curfew for minors. Â Additional Info from the Rehoboth-Dewey Chamber of Commerce…
Read MoreCity of Rehoboth Beach Extends Demolition Permit for Grotto/Sirocco Motel
Demolition between Rehoboth and Baltimore Avenues of the Grotto Pizza and Sirocco Motel will be allowed to continue for another month. There is a traditional moratorium on this activity between May 15 and September 15, however because the structural integrity of the entire motel building is compromised, the City of Rehoboth Beach has granted permission…
Read MoreNo Beach or Boardwalk Access at Baltimore Ave in Rehoboth Beach Tuesday thru Saturday
Beginning Tuesday, May 6, there will be no boardwalk or beach access at Baltimore Avenue so that a new sidewalk can be installed on the north side of the new Beach Patrol and Comfort Station facility. This is all weather permitting – the north sidewalk is expected to reopen on Saturday, May 10. The two-story,…
Read MoreDemolition of Rehoboth Beach’s Sirocco Motel & Grotto’s Could Begin Wednesday
Demolition could begin this week in Rehoboth Beach – of Sirocco Motel and Grotto’s Pizza. An independent review of the Sirocco Motel building by Pilottown Engineering found hazardous structural deterioration and cracking in various areas – including the masonry at the garage support pillar. The city has enacted a section of the code (Chapter 105,…
Read MoreDelDOT to Hold Meeting on Rehoboth Avenue Drawbridge Maintenance Project on April 7
A public meeting with DelDOT on upcoming maintenance work on the Rehoboth Avenue drawbridge will be held on Monday, April 7 at the Rehoboth Beach Convention Center. The meeting begins at 5pm and will include maintenance repairs to other area bridges as well. DelDOT officials will discuss the reason for the painting, the project timeline…
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