Rehoboth environment committee to meet
The Rehoboth Beach Environment Committee has scheduled an online meeting for 2 p.m., Wednesday, April 14. The agenda calls for continued discussions on elimination of single-use plastic products, “bring your own bag” signage, the dark skies initiative and a sustainable climate action plan. People wishing to speak must preregister with City Secretary Ann Womack at least 24 hours prior to the meeting by emailing awomack@cityofrehoboth.com. A full agenda and meeting materials are accessible at cityofrehoboth.civicweb.net. For more information, call 302-227-6181.
Rehoboth green infrastructure committee to meet
The Rehoboth Beach Trees & Green Infrastructure Committee will meet online at 10 a.m., Friday, April 16. The agenda calls for finalization of the Arbor Day 2021 schedule and a discussion on the tree ordinance revision. People wishing to speak must preregister with City Secretary Ann Womack at least 24 hours prior to the meeting by emailing awomack@cityofrehoboth.com. A full agenda and meeting materials are accessible at cityofrehoboth.civicweb.net. For more information, call 302-227-6181.
Rehoboth meeting set April 16
Rehoboth Beach commissioners will meet online at 2 p.m., Friday, April 16. The agenda calls for possible votes on a series of housekeeping code changes, an update on the Baltimore/Wilmington avenues streetscape project and the possible approval of a settlement agreement to resolve the lawsuit filed by the Knights of Columbus. People wishing to speak must preregister at least 24 hours prior to the meeting by emailing awomack@cityofrehoboth.com. A full agenda and meeting materials are accessible at cityofrehoboth.civicweb.net. For details, call 302-227-6181.
Lewes African American Heritage Commission to meet
The Lewes African American Heritage Commission will meet virtually at 6 p.m., Thursday, April 15. The group will discuss a special guest request invitation for Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester, the commission’s budget, a Juneteenth event and a historic marker. A link to the meeting can be found on the agenda at lewes.civicweb.net.
Milton approves measure for Bryan Stevenson plaque
Milton Town Council unanimously passed a memorandum of understanding that paves the way for a plaque honoring Miltonian and famed civil rights attorney Bryan Stevenson.
The plaque would be purchased by the Milton Community Foundation and donated to the Milton Historical Society for placement on its grounds. The memorandum allows that if the historical society were to cease to exist, the plaque would come under control of the town and be displayed on town land.
Milton Community Foundation plans to dedicate the plaque in the fall, when it will be mounted and displayed on the grounds outside the Lydia Cannon Museum on Union Street.
Milton Water Committee to meet
Milton Water Committee will meet at 2 p.m., Wednesday, April 14, at Grace Church, to discuss the progress of ongoing water projects and future upgrades.
The committee will also discuss rates and fees, impact fees and a 5- to 10-year capital improvement plan for the town’s water system.
RD20 Democratic Committee to meet
The Delaware 20th Representative District Democratic Committee will meet at virtually at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, April 15.
Speaker of the House Rep. Pete Schwartzkopf, D-Rehoboth Beach, will discuss key bills before the state Legislature, followed by a question-and-answer session.
Any registered Democrat in Delaware is welcome to participate. Registration for non-committee people is required by emailing rd20.deldems@gmail.com and including legal name and street address for verification purposes.
For news about RD20’s upcoming events, go to rd20deldems.com or Delaware’s 20th RD Democratic Committee & Friends Group on Facebook. To be placed on RD20’s email list, email rd20.deldems@gmail.com.
RD20 is the local Democratic Party organization for residents in the Lewes, Milton, Belltown, Cool Spring, Jimtown, Pinetown and Harbeson areas of Sussex County.
Agenda set for 14th RD Dems meeting
The local branch of the Delaware Democratic Party will meet virtually at 5 p.m., Wednesday, April 14. Special guest speaker Betsy Moran, state Democratic Party chair, will discuss the upcoming state convention, the state Democratic Party platform and her vision for the future. Regular party business will follow.
The 14th RD Democratic Party Committee represents Democratic voters who live from just south of Lewes down to the southern border of Dewey and west to Angola. All registered Democrats interested in attending should email Cheryl Fruchtman at c.fruchtman@comcast.net to receive the meeting link. For more information, go to 14thrddeldems.com.
