Posts Tagged ‘public comment’
DRBA Sets New Date for 2026 Ferry Fare Proposal Public Meeting
A virtual meeting to discuss the goals and objectives of proposed fare changes at the Cape May-Lewes Ferry has been rescheduled to Monday, February 9th at 6:30pm. The fare proposal includes modest increases – primarily on vehicle fares – to reflect inflationary pressures, the introduction of a new staircase or surge pricing model for in-season…
Read MorePublic Comment Encouraged on Fairness in Girls’ Sports Legislation; Committee Hearing to be held this Wednesday
Senate Bill 215, known as the Fairness in Girls’ Sports Act and sponsored by Senator Bryant Richardson, is scheduled for consideration by the Senate Education Committee on Wednesday, January 28, at 1:30 p.m. Senator Richardson said he is encouraging parents, student-athletes, and members of the public to offer public comment, either in person or virtually,…
Read MoreDE House & Senate Joint Special Committee on Property Reassessment Meeting Monday Morning
The Senate Special Property Reassessment & House Special Property Reassessment will hold a joint meeting on Monday at 9am in the Senate Chamber at Legislative Hall in Dover. The focus of this meeting is on school districts and their funding related to the property reassessment process. Public comment will be accepted in-person as well as…
Read MoreGeorgetown Town Council Approves Cottage Housing Development Ordinance
Georgetown Town Council has approved, by a vote of 4 to 1, Ordinance 2025-07 which will add a new permitted use – Cottage Housing Development in the UR1 Urban Residential District. The ordinance allows a maximum density of 12 units per acre. Multiple people spoke during the meeting Monday evening. Twelve of the 18 who…
Read MoreDE House and Senate Special Property Reassessment Committees Meet Tuesday Morning
The House and Senate Special Property Reassessment Committees will hold a joint meeting on Tuesday morning. The topic of this meeting is ”Perspectives from the Business Community.” The meeting will begin at 9:30am in the House Chamber – the meeting will be livestreamed. Public comment will be accepted in-person as well as virtually – you…
Read MorePublic Comment to Be Taken Wednesday on 5MW Solar Facility in Salisbury Area
A proposal for a 5-megawatt solar generating facility in Wicomico County will be up for public comment on Wednesday. Wicomico Rayne Solar, LLC applied in June to the Maryland Public Service Commission for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity to construct an energy generating station on 37 acres of property on Union Church Road…
Read MoreUS Coast Guard Taking Public Comment from Mariners on Future Replacement of Chesapeake Bay Bridge Spans
The US Coast Guard has received a preliminary public notice from the Maryland Transportation Authority with plans regarding the future replacement of the two current spans of the Chesapeake Bay bridges. The Coast Guard is currently accepting public comments through October 14, 2025. They request mariners provide navigational information, such as the sizes and types…
Read MoreKent & Sussex County Public Meetings Set to Comment on DelDOT Capital Transportation Program (CTP)
DelDOT will hold public meetings in each county to get your input on the next six-year Capital Transportation Program for FY 2027 to 2032. The Kent County meeting is Monday, September 22 from 4 to 6pm at the DelDOT Administration Building in Dover. The Sussex County meeting is Tuesday, September 23 from 4 to 6pm…
Read MoreDNREC Seeks Public Comment on Revisions to Delaware Wildlife Action Plan
DNREC is looking for your comments on revisions to the Delaware Wildlife Action Plan (DEWAP), which is a 10-year conservation strategy that will guide conservation efforts for the state’s wildlife and their habitats through 2035. Public comment is being sought on a draft list of threats and conservation actions while continuing to encourage input throughout…
Read MoreUPDATED: Delawareans Speak out on Senate Bill 159 During Senate Environment, Energy & Transportation Committee Meeting in Dover
UPDATED – 06/02/25 – 9pm –  After hours of discussion and testimony during Monday’s Senate Environment, Energy & Transportation Committee meeting, Senate Bill 159 was released from committee. A full Senate vote is planned for next week. ======================================================================= The public had a chance to comment during a Senate Committee meeting forth Environment, Energy and Transportation Committee…
Read MoreUPDATED: Dozens Turn Out to Discuss Building Moratorium at Sussex County Council Tuesday
UPDATED – 01/14/25 – After the topic of a building moratorium was broached during last week’s Sussex County Council meeting – the chambers was packed with people wanting to make public comment on the subject. People from around the State as well as Washington, DC commented. Most were in opposition – only a handful spoke…
Read MorePublic Comment Sought on City of Rehoboth Beach ADA Transition Plan
The City of Rehoboth Beach is seeking public comment from individuals with disabilities, organizations representing them and other stakeholders regarding areas of concern and suggestions for enhancing accessibility particularly related to pedestrian networks. This is part of the City’s American Disabilities Act self-evaluation and transition plan. City officials say this is a first step in…
Read MoreDPH Invites Public Comment on 2023 Delaware Statewide Health Assessment
The Delaware Division of Public Health and the Delaware SHA/SHIP Partnership Coalition want your input on the draft 2023 Delaware State Health Assessment (SHA). This is a statewide assessment identifying the primary health needs of Delawareans, which is conducted every five years. It will inform the co-creation of a State Health Improvement Plan (SHIP) with…
Read MoreDozens Speak Out on Controversial Policy before Milford School Board
The Milford School Board has been discussing a revision to Policy 6103 “With Regard to Adherence to the Curriculum” for at least a month after it was brought up at last month’s school board meeting. During Monday night’s School Board meeting, board member Dr. Adam Brownstein revealed how this policy revision came about – from…
Read MoreRehoboth Beach Commissioners Ratify Vote to Approve Taylour Tedder’s Employment Contract
Rehoboth Beach residents packed the Commissioner’s chambers to discuss the new city manager’s employment contract and compensation package – and the FOIA violation that came from the Attorney General’s office in the manner of Taylour Tedder’s hiring. Eighteen residents voiced their opinions – some threatening lawsuits – others asking for residents to be respectful and…
Read MoreDE Senate Committee to Discuss Offshore Wind Wednesday at 1pm – Public Comment Will be Taken
On Wednesday, the Delaware Senate Environment, Energy & Transportation Committee is scheduled to discuss Senate Bill 265. This measure will authorize processes necessary to help meet the net zero goals of the Climate Change Solutions Act of 2023. This will prepare for offshore wind to be a significant element of Delaware’s energy future – if…
Read MoreDHSS Seeks Comment on State Plan on Aging During April Public Hearings
The Delaware Department of Health and Social Services’ Division of Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities (DSAAPD) is seeking public comment on a proposed State Plan on Aging for the period of October 2024 through September 2028. The State Plan has been developed to meet requirements under Titles III and VII of the Older…
Read MoreOMC Releases Additional Sections of Informal Draft Regulations for Review
Additional sections of the information draft regulations have been released by the Delaware Office of Marijuana Commissioner. These sections are related to testing, sampling, waste, disposal, appeals, variances and fee schedules and are available for review – informal public comment through the OMC website will close on March 29th. Additional information from the OMC: Once…
Read MoreSussex County Council Not Interested in VSA, but There was Interest in ADU’s
The Sussex County Council had an afternoon meeting this week – which started with nearly 45 minutes of public comment on several topics – including the development on Dorman Road in the Angola area (Chapel Branch Apartments), voluntary school assessment and the Sussex County Rental Program, which also includes the Chapel Branch Apartments. Many residents…
Read MoreUpcoming Meeting in Sussex County on Electric Vehicle Sales as DNREC Continues to Accept Public Comment
An electric vehicle sales mandate meeting is scheduled to take place in Sussex County later this month. The meeting will be held on Monday, May 22nd at the Sussex Central High School auditorium starting at 6:30 p.m. Participants will have a chance to ask questions and write comments that will be hand-delivered to the Department…
Read MoreUpdate: Sussex GOP Files Ethics Complaint With House Democratic Leadership; Staff Responds
Story update: A member of the House Majority Caucus legal staff responded to what was characterized as an ethics complaint filed by the Sussex County Republican Committee. The response refers to House ethics rules which state that an ethics complaint may only be filed by a member of the House of Representatives. GOP Chair Marilyn…
Read MoreEPA Looks To Add Georgetown Groundwater Site To Superfund Priorities List
A 60-day public comment period is underway on the U.S. EPA’s proposal to add the Georgetown North Groundwater site to the Superfund National Priorities List, setting into motion a plan to take remedial cleanup action that would be financed under the federal program.The Georgetown North site is a groundwater plume. It encompasses about one square…
Read MoreRehoboth Beach Releases Comprehensive Development Draft Plan, Invites Comments
Rehoboth Beach is inviting comments on a Comprehensive Development Draft Plan. The city began the process of updating the 2010 Comprehensive Development Plan in 2018. Disruptions such as the COVID-19 pandemic have delayed the project. The Comprehensive Development Plan outlines goals and policies regarding future growth and management of resources, and it is required by…
Read MoreTime Is Running Out To Comment On Md. Legislative Panel’s Redistricting Maps
The Maryland Legislative Redistricting Advisory Commission has set a deadline of today (Thursday) for comments from the public on a set of maps that were produced last week. Leaders of the panel said the maps were produced after holding nine hearings and hearing a wide variety of testimony across the state. Four proposed Congressional maps…
Read MorePublic Comment Sessions Planned for Use of Body-Worn Cameras for Delaware Police Officers
The Council on Police Training will hold two public comment sessions for regulations regarding the use of body-worn cameras for Delaware police officers, as required by HB 195. These regulations will address standards governing body camera use, activation, electronic storage, and dissemination. A subcommittee will receive all comments from the public on the required mandatory…
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