Sussex County Council to Revisit Proposed Development South of Ocean View

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The Sussex County Council meets Tuesday morning in Georgetown. The Council will consider the Bay Beach Association Charter as well as a Memorandum Of Understanding with the Office of Management and Budget in connection with the State Family Courthouse parking garage. In Old Business the Council will revisit a Change of Zone and Conditional use…

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Sussex County Council Approves Applications for the Community Development Block Grant Program

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The Sussex County Council met Tuesday morning in Georgetown. The meeting began with two County residents who spoke to the Council about re-evaluating the Cluster Subdivision Code. This comes after the Coral Lakes subdivision appeal with the Council affirmed the Planning & Zoning Commission’s approval. They cited that perimeter buffers, open space and density were…

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Sussex County Council Discusses a 2023 Rules of Procedure Amendment; Deny Frankford Boat Restoration Business

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The Sussex County Council discussed an amendment to the 2023 Rules of Procedure regarding resolutions, tributes and proclamations. This was brought up by Council President Mike Vincent two weeks ago. County Administrator Todd Lawson says the amendment removes resolutions, which by Code are related to an Ordinance and require review and approval by a vote…

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Sussex County Council Denies Revision to Land Use Map

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The Sussex County Council paid tribute to the Laurel High School Football team which won the DIAA Class 1-A championships last fall. They beat St Elizabeth in the championship game 28 to 13. In Old Business the Council denied a revision to the Land Use map with a 3 to 2 vote. The owners of…

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Sussex County Council to Meet Tuesday Morning

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The Sussex County Council will meet Tuesday morning in Georgetown. The council will recognize the Laurel High School Football team on their season and Division 1-A championship. There will be two public hearings at 10:15 on the Black Oak and Coral Lakes Annexations to the County Unifies Sanitary Sewer District and Director of Utility Planning,…

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Sussex County Council Reorganizes & Hears from Pine Haven Residents

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The Sussex County Council held a swearing in ceremony for the Council and row officers who were elected last November. Districts 4 and 5 Council members Doug Hudson and John Rieley, County Sheriff Robert Lee, Register of Wills Greg Fuller and Recorder of Deeds Alexandra Reed Baker were sworn in. The Council reorganized at the…

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Sussex County Council Meets for Last Session of 2022 Tuesday

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The Sussex County Council meets for the last time this year on Tuesday morning. County Administrator Todd Lawson will recognize the Delmar Field Hockey Team for their undefeated season and win in the D-I-A-A Division 2 Championships. There will also be a review and discussion related to the Code of Conduct Rules. Director of Emergency…

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What’s Next for Hopkins Preserve Property West of Lewes

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Find out what plans are in store for the Hopkins Preserve property at the intersection of Route 9 and Sweetbriar Road west of Lewes. The property was acquired for land preservation and will offer public access as an outdoor recreation area – adjacent to the Lewes to Georgetown Rail Trail. Sussex County Council and the…

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Sussex County Council to Meet at 12:30pm

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The Sussex County Council will meet Tuesday – but beginning at 12:30pm. In Old Business, the Council will decide on an ordinance amendment dealing with affordable rental units and the Sussex County Rental Unit Program. The Council will also hold 4 public hearings during that afternoon session beginning at 1:30pm – two Conditional Use applications…

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VIDEO: Sussex County Council District 5 GOP Virtual Debate

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The Talk of Delmarva held a virtual debate between the Republican candidates for the District 5 Sussex County Council seat – incumbent John Rieley and challenger Keller Hopkins, who currently sits on the Planning & Zoning Commission. Morning show host, Mike Bradley, was the moderator. Topics covered were public safety – increasing state police coverage…

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UPDATED: Sussex Co. Campaign Conflict Gets “Dirty”

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UPDATED – 09/02/22 – The Talk of Delmarva has learned that in investigation concerning recent allegations made towards County Councilman John Rieley are now being looked at further by the Attorney General and State Ethics Board. County Public Information Officer, Chip Guy tells the Talk of Delmarva that Councilman Rieley has made the request that…

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Sussex County Council Meeting to Begin at 1:15pm

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The Sussex County Council will meet on Tuesday, however the time has been changed to 1:15pm. While the agenda is quite short, there are four public hearings – two conditional use applications and two change of zone applications. During the regular meeting, Director of Human Resources, Karen Brewington is scheduled to give out the Second…

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Sussex Co. Council Allocates $7.5-Million in ARPA Funds

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Sussex County Council has voted to allocate more than $7.5-million in American Rescue Plan Act funds for healthcare, housing and human services-related programs.A dozen entities will receive portions of the funding, which is required under the act to assist such programs in the ongoing recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.Groups that create affordable housing in southern…

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Sussex Co. Council Begins Meeting At 10:30 a.m. Tuesday

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Sussex County Council gets its meeting underway at 10:30 this morning (Tuesday) in Georgetown, to accommodate a groundbreaking event for the new Family Court facility.County Finance Director Gina Jennings is expected to lead discussion on American Rescue Plan Act grant awards. Planning and Zoning Director Jamie Whitehouse is expected to provide an update on the…

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Sussex County Council Meets Tuesday – with 12:30pm Start

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The Sussex County Council will meet on Tuesday – but the meeting time has been moved to 12:30pm. The Council will hear Old Business – and revisit two Change of Zone and one Conditional Use for American Storage of Delaware, LLC. This application is for property on the west side of Route 24 in the…

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