Posts Tagged ‘Rehoboth Beach’
Rehoboth Beach Contracts With Planner
It’s a first for Rehoboth Beach: the city has reached a contract with a planner for long-term planning services. Thomas West, AICP, with Greener Planning LLC in West Chester, Pennsylvania will provide planning services to the City of Rehoboth Beach and the Planning Commission for the rest of the fiscal year which ends next March…
Read MoreRehoboth Beach Mask Mandate at City Hall & other City of Rehoboth Facilities
Effective Monday, August 16, anyone entering City Hall or other City of Rehoboth Beach facilities is required to wear a mask. The new mandate applies to everyone, employees and visitors, regardless of vaccination status. “We really are disappointed to have to implement mandatory mask-wearing again,” says City Manager Sharon Lynn. “However, considering the increasing covid…
Read MoreRehoboth Voters to Elect 2 to Town Commission Saturday
Rehoboth Beach voters go to the polls Saturday to elect 2 people from a field of four as City Commissioners. Incumbent Richard Byrne is challenged by Timothy Bennett, current planning commissioner, Rachel Macha and former City Commissioner, Mary “Toni” Sharp. Each seat is a 3-year term. Commissioner Pat Coluzzi is not running for another term.…
Read MoreBring Back Shaw Park!
The Art Scene Flourishes in West Rehoboth!
What started as an art market near the Ale House in downtown Rehoboth Beach last summer has transformed into a popular and booming art show in West Rehoboth every Monday night. The West Rehoboth Creative Market features the work of about 15 to 20 local artists and artisans each week. All items are handmade like this acrylic resin pour…
Read MoreWhat Happened to This Past Weekend’s Biden Visit?
Despite what Karine Jean-Pierre, Pres. Biden’s deputy press secretary, said during her July 30 press briefing, the President did not return to Rehoboth this past weekend. The expectant visit had been reported by the local and international press. But Pres. Biden went to Wilmington, again! So far, he has only visited Rehoboth once since taking office. This was his visit…
Read MoreMore Trouble with Counterfeit $20s on Rehoboth Boardwalk
This man allegedly tried to use a counterfeit $20 bill at Funland around 9 p.m. this past Friday. He wore a red Chicago Bulls baseball cap, the red/white T-shirt split down the middle and black shorts. Funland did not accept his bill and he tried at least one other business before Rehoboth Beach police were alerted and began searching for him.…
Read MoreAre Those Ray or Shark Fins?
During the past three weeks or so, lifeguards at the Delaware beaches have whistled swimmers from the water several times after spotting “suspicious marine life.” That prompted this lengthy discussion on iDewey’s Facebook. “We do water clearings for ‘marine life’ including but not limited to schools of fish and/or other marine animals that are observed in swimming zones frequently…
Read MoreWanted: A Christmas Tree For Rehoboth Beach
If you have an evergreen tree, it could play a starring role in Rehoboth Beach during the 2021 holiday season. The city will be looking for a 35-to-40-foot tall Spruce, Douglas fir or other type of evergreen to light up at the bandstand during the Black Friday Christmas sing-along. Anyone who is interested in donating…
Read MoreMeet The Candidates: Rehoboth, Fenwick Forums Sat.
Bicycle Safety Checkpoints Return To Rehoboth Area
More bicycle safety checks are scheduled in Rehoboth Beach during the summer, starting this Thursday July 15th DelDOT’s Bicycle program will examine a bike, and mechanics are on hand to make repairs or install bicycle lights. Bicycle helmets will also be available. Services are free of charge. Bicycle safety checkpoints will be held the next…
Read MoreRehoboth Traffic Stop Leads To Driver’s Arrest On Multiple Charges
A police pursuit that ended in Rehoboth Beach Monday night led to the arrest of a man on numerous charges. Delaware State Police said it all played out as the suspect’s one-year-old son was in the back seat of a vehicle that was spotted on Coastal Highway Monday night by a trooper on proactive patrol.…
Read MoreUPDATED: Bicyclist Seriously Injured in Rehoboth Avenue Crash
UPDATED – 7/11/21 8:20am – A Millsboro man has been charged with vehicular assault and other offenses after he struck a bicyclist on Rehoboth Avenue-extended Saturday afternoon. Delaware State Police say a 20 year old Rehoboth woman was riding on the westbound shoulder when 46 year old Derek White failed to stay in his traffic…
Read MorePrepare For 4th Of July Traffic: Here’s What To Know
Independence Day is almost here, and the height of the summer tourism season at the beach is beginning. That means more people on the roads, and more traffic considerations you should plan for. Delaware Department of Transportation Community Relations Director C.R. McLeod told WGMD News that many lane closures will start to be lifted early…
Read MoreThe Single-Space Parking Meter is History!
The parking permit could be next! Visitors this coming holiday might notice something different about parking in downtown Rehoboth Beach. Gone are the days when you get out of your car and pay the meter at the head of the space. The city is now using centralized parking kiosks for motorists to pay for parking…
Read MoreMaryland Man Arrested for 2 Rehoboth Robberies
A Centreville, Maryland man has been arrested after a robbery Thursday night in Rehoboth Beach. Delaware State Police say 39 year old Quintaze Gross approached a man at an ATM machine on Coastal Highway and grabbed him from behind demanding money and threatening to shoot him. The victim struggled and got free – pulled his…
Read MoreDelaware Officials Advocate for Pedestrian Safety with New Traffic Signals
Ten pedestrians or bicyclists have been killed on Coastal Highway between Lewes and Fenwick Island during the past three years and nearly 70 have been injured. As a result, state and local officials met Tuesday morning in Dewey Beach to get out the word on the state’s latest pedestrian crossing device, the rectangular rapid flashing…
Read MoreUninvited Motel Guest Arrested
A Rehoboth Beach man has been charged with burglary and other offenses after helping himself to a motel room key and settling into a room for a stay. According to Delaware State Police, the owner of The Shore Inn on Rehoboth Avenue Extended was away for an extended period of time. When he returned, he…
Read MoreDelaware Governor Visits Funland in Recognition of DE Wins!
Delaware Governor John Carney accompanied by Rep. Peter Schwartzkopf visited Funland on Friday to thank the staff of the popular Rehoboth Beach amusement park for participating in the state’s Covid vaccination incentive program known as DE Wins! They posed for several selfies and photo-ops including this one with the park’s staff. “DE Wins! is important,”…
Read MoreCoastal Highway Motel Robbery Investigated
5 File for 2 Commissioner Seats in Rehoboth
The deadline to file to run for commissioner in Rehoboth Beach was 4:30 p.m. today. The seats currently held by Comms. Richard Byrne and Pat Coluzzi are currently set to expire. Comm. Coluzzi had said she is not running. Those who filed are Timothy Bennett, current Comm. Richard Byrne, Suzanne Goode, Planning Comm. Rachel Macha…
Read MoreRehoboth to Make Sewer Repairs this Week – 2 Locations
Sewer repairs will take place in two locations in Rehoboth Beach this week. Emergency repairs will be undertaken in the ocean block of Wilmington Avenue Wednesday. Traffic will be restricted to one lane. Thursday, sewer repairs will take place on Surf Avenue between Park and Oak. Intermittent lane closures will be implemented.
Read MoreBidens Conclude Rehoboth Stay
UPDATE: Marine 1 left from the Gordons Pond landing area at 11:06 a.m. President Biden spoke about the economy a short time earlier at the Rehoboth Beach Convention Center. ———————————————————————————————————————————————— President Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden conclude their first stay at their Rehoboth Beach home since he was inaugurated in January. The President…
Read MoreUPDATED: Bidens Expected to Arrive on Wednesday in Rehoboth Beach!
A two-day trip to Rehoboth Beach this week for the Bidens seems to be definitely in the works. This will be the President’s first trip to his beach house since entering office. The White House schedule released this evening confirms that the President and First Lady will arrive in Rehoboth around 6:15 p.m. Earlier…
Read MorePres. Biden’s First Visit to Rehoboth Since Becoming President Could be Next Week!
Rehoboth is preparing for its first visit of President Joe Biden which could happen in just a few days. This will be his first visit since taking office. This past week, Secret Service activity has noticeably increased around his beach house and in North Shores. Last Wednesday, iDewey posted a screenshot of a Sikorsky VH-3D…
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