Posts Tagged ‘City of Rehoboth Beach’
Rehoboth Beach Names New City Manager
Rehoboth Beach Commissioners have announced that Taylour Tedder, the City Manager at Boulder City, Nevada, will be the new city manager. City Commissioners say Tedder brings impressive credentials and has over a decade of local government experience. Tedder’s tentative start date in Rehoboth Beach is May 15th. Additional information from the City of Rehoboth Beach:…
Read MoreCity of Rehoboth Beach Increases Parking, Rental Tax Rates
The Rehoboth Beach Board of Commissioners this week voted unanimously to raise the hourly parking meter rate, parking permit fees, and the rental tax rate. Commissioners adopted a citywide seasonal meter parking rate of $4/hour, up from $3/hour. Parking permit fees were increased approximately 30% across the board. Permit fees for the 2024 season, May…
Read MoreDNREC to Assume Management of Deauville Beach
Rehoboth Beach Roadwork & Comfort Station Update
Design work by DelDOT to repave Rehoboth Avenue from the traffic circle to the Bandstand has taken longer than expected – but should be completed by the end of this year. However – the paving will not happen until after Labor Day. The project does include some areas outside of the city – which will…
Read MoreCity of Rehoboth Beach Christmas Tree Snaps in Two; Reduced Size Tree to be Used as a Result
The City of Rehoboth Beach–40-foot Christmas tree broke in two as it was lifted off the trailer. They have decided to simply use the upper two-thirds of the tree, measuring about 25-feet tall. The city’s holiday tree may not be as tall as some in previous years, but they say it still has a gorgeous…
Read MoreDelayed Rehoboth Beach Patrol/Comfort Station on Friday’s City Commissioner’s Agenda
Construction on the new Rehoboth Beach Patrol-Comfort Station at Baltimore Avenue has been delayed as city and state code requirements related to the extension into 64 feet of the current street end of Baltimore Avenue are addressed. The Beach Patrol station – and public restroom is on Friday’s agenda for the City Commissioners at 2pm.…
Read MoreRehoboth Beach Appoints New City Solicitor
City of Rehoboth Beach commissioners have appointed Alexander “Alex” Burns as the new city solicitor. Burns was appointed during a special meeting earlier this week on November 6th. Burns is an associate attorney with the law firm Baird Mandalas Brockstedt and Federico, LLC, which has offices in Lewes, Dover, Wilmington, and Maryland. Burns replaces Glenn…
Read MoreCity of Rehoboth Beach Traffic Alert–Milling Along Scarborough Avenue Tomorrow & Friday
In Rehoboth Beach, milling will take place along Scarborough Avenue from Christian to Hickman Streets tomorrow and Friday. While local traffic will be able to get through, officials ask that you avoid the area if possible.
Read MoreCity of Rehoboth Beach Conducting a Traffic and Parking Study Survey
Public hearing in Rehoboth Beach Related to City’s Abandonment of Eastern-most Portion of Baltimore Avenue– Scheduled for Tomorrow, September 29th
The City of Rehoboth Beach is issuing a statement of explanation related to the public hearing scheduled at 9:00 a.m. tomorrow. The public hearing relates to the city’s abandonment of the eastern-most portion of Baltimore Avenue for construction of the new beach patrol/comfort station facility. The meeting will take place in the City Hall Commissioners Room,…
Read MoreUPDATED: Rehoboth Beach City Manager to Resign in November
UPDATED – 09/22/23 – City Manager Laurence Christian will leave his position on November 3rd. While the City Commissioners discuss how to move forward with a search for a new city manager – current Assistant City Manager, Evan Miller, will take on the interim city manager responsibilities beginning on November 4th. He served in the…
Read MoreCity of Rehoboth Invites Residents, Stakeholders to “Reach Out” on New Engagement Platform
The City of Rehoboth Beach invites you to visit “Reach Out Rehoboth” to learn about current city projects and to provide suggestions, ideas, comments and questions through a variety of tools. City Manager Laurence Christian hopes this will lead to more collaborative, better decision-making. You’ll find surveys and polls that can be responded to, share…
Read MoreRehoboth Beach Fireworks Sunday Night; Beach Closures Begin at 9am/Roads at 6pm
Tonight’s fireworks in Rehoboth Beach have changed just a little – they will be launched from the beach at New Castle Street, so the beach from south of Philadelphia Street to Stockley will be closed beginning at 9 this morning. The boardwalk from Stockley to Hickman will also be closed beginning at 9 along with…
Read MoreRehoboth Beach Election Deadlines on the Horizon
Deadlines related to the City of Rehoboth Beach’s August 12th municipal election are on the horizon. Two commissioner posts and the mayor’s position will be on the ballot. The deadline for candidates to file a petition to run is 4:30 pm Monday, June 5th. Nominating petitions may be obtained by contacting elections@cityofrehoboth.com or calling 302-227-6181, ext. 159.…
Read MoreRehoboth Beach Commissioners Adopt FY 2024 Budget – No Tax or Utility Increases
Rehoboth Commissioners to Hold Public Hearing on Amending City Code Related to Special Exceptions and Variances Granted by the BOA
A public hearing will be held April 21st to offer input as the Rehoboth Commissioners consider amending the City Code relating to the expiration of special exceptions and variances granted by the Board of Adjustment. Currently a special exception or variance expires if the applicant fails to obtain a building permit or fails to change…
Read MoreRehoboth Beach Tree Ready for Lighting on Friday
Rehoboth Beach’s tree is in place and ready for Friday’s tree lighting and Holiday Sing-Along which will begin at 6:30pm at the bandstand. The tree was donated by Dean and Debbie Smith of Rehoboth Beach, who planted the tree in August of 2002. This year’s Christmas tree is a 30-foot, 2,000-pound green giant arborvitae and…
Read MoreNew City Manager Coming to Rehoboth Beach
A new City Manager for Rehoboth Beach. After a six-month search the City Commissioners, during a special meeting Tuesday, have appointed retired U-S Army officer Laurence Christian as the next city manager. After a 23 year career in the US Army, Christian has been the city manager for Bethel Park, Pennsylvania for the past three…
Read MoreOutdoor Dining Spaces in Rehoboth Beach Removal Deadline Nov 1
All expanded outdoor dining spaces on public and private properties in the City of Rehoboth Beach – except those on private property allowed under an approved permit of compliance – must be removed as of November 1st. Interim City Manager Evan Miller says the city is committed to supporting the restaurants and other businesses. Restaurants…
Read More“Sharrows” Encourage Sharing Of The Roads In Rehoboth Beach
“Sharrow” symbols are being placed on several Rehoboth Beach roadways, to highlight the importance of cyclists and drivers sharing the roads. The symbols differs from the type that mark a designated bike lane. “As the summer season gets set to begin, we want to remind drivers that they need to share the road with bicyclists,”…
Read MoreRehoboth Beach Introduces New Text Notification System
Rehoboth Beach Snow Emergency Begins At 6:00 p.m. Fri.
A snow emergency in Rehoboth Beach will take effect at 6:00 p.m. this evening in anticipation of heavy snow. This means that no parking will be permitted on snow routes that include Bayard Avenue, Rehoboth Avenue and State Road. Vehicles that are parked in violation during the snow emergency will be ticketed and may be…
Read MoreRehoboth Beach Invites Public Comment On Comprehensive Development Plan
Rehoboth Beach is inviting comments through this Thursday January 13th on a Comprehensive Development Draft Plan. (re-sharing an earlier story from December) 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…
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 MoreRehoboth Beach Recognized Nationally For Budget Accomplishments
Rehoboth Beach has won national recognition for the work that went into its fiscal year 2021-22 budget. The city is a first-time recipient of the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association. The award is said to represent an organization’s commitment to meeting the highest principles of governmental budgeting. “Transparency is the…
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