Posts Tagged ‘City of Rehoboth Beach’
UPDATED: Rehoboth Beach Commissioners Approve Juvenile Curfew
Rehoboth Commissioners have voted to approve an ordinance that adds a curfew for minors to the City Code. Rehoboth Beach Police Chief Keith Banks told the Commissioners that the resort has seen a 110% increase in juvenile charges over the previous three years. The curfew, which will go into effect immediately, is for juveniles under…
Read MoreCity of Rehoboth Beach Potential Curfew for Minors to be Discussed at the City Meeting this Friday, May 16th
At its upcoming meeting on Friday, May 16th, the City of Rehoboth Beach will discuss and consider a proposed ordinance to amend Chapter 198 of the city code, which addresses Peace and Good Order. The amendment would add a new section establishing a curfew for minors. Additional Info from the Rehoboth-Dewey Chamber of Commerce…
Read MoreCity of Rehoboth Beach Extends Demolition Permit for Grotto/Sirocco Motel
Demolition between Rehoboth and Baltimore Avenues of the Grotto Pizza and Sirocco Motel will be allowed to continue for another month. There is a traditional moratorium on this activity between May 15 and September 15, however because the structural integrity of the entire motel building is compromised, the City of Rehoboth Beach has granted permission…
Read MoreNo Beach or Boardwalk Access at Baltimore Ave in Rehoboth Beach Tuesday thru Saturday
Beginning Tuesday, May 6, there will be no boardwalk or beach access at Baltimore Avenue so that a new sidewalk can be installed on the north side of the new Beach Patrol and Comfort Station facility. This is all weather permitting – the north sidewalk is expected to reopen on Saturday, May 10. The two-story,…
Read MoreDemolition of Rehoboth Beach’s Sirocco Motel & Grotto’s Could Begin Wednesday
Demolition could begin this week in Rehoboth Beach – of Sirocco Motel and Grotto’s Pizza. An independent review of the Sirocco Motel building by Pilottown Engineering found hazardous structural deterioration and cracking in various areas – including the masonry at the garage support pillar. The city has enacted a section of the code (Chapter 105,…
Read MoreDelDOT to Hold Meeting on Rehoboth Avenue Drawbridge Maintenance Project on April 7
A public meeting with DelDOT on upcoming maintenance work on the Rehoboth Avenue drawbridge will be held on Monday, April 7 at the Rehoboth Beach Convention Center. The meeting begins at 5pm and will include maintenance repairs to other area bridges as well. DelDOT officials will discuss the reason for the painting, the project timeline…
Read MoreRehoboth Beach Commissioners Adopt FY 2026 Budget
The Rehoboth Beach Commissioners has adopted the city’s proposed nearly $44-million ($43,993,060) budget for FY 2026 – which begins on April 1st. The FY 2026 budget, which is $5.4-million larger than the current budget, includes NO increase in taxes, rates or fees. The Commissioners voted 5 to 1 to adopt the budget. Commissioner Suzanne Goode…
Read MoreCity of Rehoboth Beach – Winter Storm Information
City crews in Rehoboth Beach are working to pre-treat streets and sidewalks ahead of the snow expected Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday. City officials as residents to keep the following in mind: Avoid parking vehicles on streets tomorrow and Wednesday if possible to allow city crews to clear roads more effectively. If a snow emergency is…
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 MoreCity of Rehoboth Beach to Hold Special Meeting Regarding New Solicitor Position
UPDATE: 1/1/25: The City of Rehoboth Beach Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting at 1 pm Friday, January 10th, on the second floor of City Hall to review submissions from candidates for the city solicitor position. Original Post: The City of Rehoboth Beach is issuing a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for a City…
Read MoreNew City of Rehoboth Beach Pump Station Nearly Completed
The new pump station that pumps all of Rehoboth Beach’s wastewater to the treatment plant is nearly completed. City officials say there are still some punch list items to complete. The new $2.7-million facility on State Road was started in the spring of 2023. The former pump station dates back to the 1930s and has…
Read MoreDon Preston Resigns from Rehoboth Beach Commission
The Rehoboth Beach Commission is one fewer after Commissioner Don Preston announced his resignation Thursday – effective immediately. Preston ran unopposed for the Commission and was sworn-in in 2023. Preston challenged Commissioner Jay Lagree for his seat on the Commission in 2023, but Lagree later withdrew from the race. City officials expect to appoint someone…
Read MoreExpect Increased Emergency Vehicles & Personnel during Public Safety Training Exercise in Rehoboth Beach Wednesday
Rehoboth Beach officials are warning that there will be a public safety training exercise Wednesday evening in the area of the fire station, bandstand and Rehoboth Elementary School. The exercise will take place from 4 to 9pm on Wednesday and you will see an increased presence of emergency response vehicles and personnel visible at the…
Read MoreMilling & Paving on Rehoboth Ave to Begin Tonight
Milling will begin on Rehoboth Avenue at 8pm Tuesday, November 5. Starting November 6, milling and paving will take place from 6pm to 6am Sunday evening through Friday morning. The first area for milling work is expected to be between 2nd Street and the boardwalk, initially heading east from 2nd street and then back west…
Read MoreRehoboth Beach Sets Listening Sessions in November as Part of Strategic Planning Process
A series of listening sessions on the City of Rehoboth Beach strategic planning process will be held the week of November 12th. This is to gather feedback from residents, business owners and visitors about their experiences with the city and to help shape the city’s future priorities. Each session will include small-group discussions about strengths…
Read MorePaving Part of Rehoboth Avenue Repaving Project on Hold; Other Work Will be Done
Expected repaving of Rehoboth Avenue is now on hold. Communications manager, Lynne Coan, tells the Talk of Delmarva that DelDOT informed the city that the paving portion of the project, which just started this week, is being delayed until at least spring – or possibly next fall – because of DelDOT budget cuts. DelDOT is…
Read MoreRehoboth Avenue Repaving Project Begins Sunday Night
The Rehoboth Avenue repaving project is expected to begin this evening – weather permitting. The early focus will be on curbing and concrete work. The concrete work will be done from 9pm to 9am Sunday evening – Friday morning – beginning on median islands at State Road and working east and then on pedestrian connections,…
Read MoreCity of Rehoboth Beach Developing First Strategic Plan
The City of Rehoboth Beach has kicked off an effort to develop a multi-year strategic plan that will establish a clear “destination” or vision for the community and a “roadmap” for how to get there. Shaped by community input, the strategic plan will provide a clear vision for where Rehoboth Beach is headed and an…
Read MoreFREE Parking Begins Today in Rehoboth Beach!
Sunday was the last day of “paid parking season” in downtown Rehoboth Beach. As of today, both metered and parking permit areas are free! So no more of these unless you’re really careless and park in a fire lane or something! Paid parking will resume on May 15, 2025 unless the city commissioners decide to…
Read MoreRBP Guards Recognized for Valor Awards for Lifesaving
As reported by the City of Rehoboth Beach’s Facebook page, four Rehoboth Beach Patrol guards received valor awards for handling medical emergencies this past summer. Photo courtesy Hunter Knarr/hyperkineticvp.com Tori Blakenship, left, and Dionn Stevenson, right, with RBP Capt. Jeff Giles were honored along with Ellis Jack and Charlie Roth at last Tuesday’s annual lifeguard ball…
Read MoreReminder: Special Meeting Scheduled for Monday, July 8, Re: Rehoboth Beach Violated FOIA in City Manager Hiring Process
Updated July 1: The Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting next Monday, July 8 at 2pm, to discuss and consider ratification of the city manager’s contract. The meeting will include an opportunity for citizen comment. This post has been updated with this response from the City of Rehoboth Beach from earlier today (June…
Read MoreRehoboth Beach Residents Urged to Conserve Water
City officials in Rehoboth Beach say the hot weather and lack of rainfall has caused record water usage in recent days – much of it due to irrigation use. City officials are requesting irrigation be limited to help conserve water and spread out the demand. Officials ask that water customers with odd-number addresses irrigate on…
Read MoreLimited Access on Sussex Street in Rehoboth Beach on Tuesday
Parking and access to Sussex Street between 3rd and 4th Streets in Rehoboth Beach will be restricted on Tuesday. Delmarva Power will be installing new LED lights.
Read MoreMeet the New Rehoboth Beach City Manager
Share coffee and conversation with the new Rehoboth Beach City manager, Taylour Tedder, on Wednesday, June 5th from 9 to 10am in the third floor training room at City Hall. Tedder began his new job on May 15th. Rehoboth Beach City Hall is located at 229 Rehoboth Avenue. The third floor is accessible via the…
Read MoreUPDATED: DNREC Approves User Fees for Deauville Beach, Passes Go on Sale May 15th
UPDATED – 05/14/24 – User fees for Deauville Beach have been approved by DNREC Parks and Recreation Council and Secretary Shawn Garvin. Annual passes will be available for sale beginning Wednesday. A daily entrance fee or Deauville annual pass will be required for use of the beach from Memorial Day weekend thought November 30th. The…
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