General

During their meeting Feb. 15, Rehoboth commissioners voted 5-1 in favor of modifying business license dates. This change was made in order to consolidate and amend business license fees and to provide a simplified licensing schedule. The license year previously ran from July 1 to June 30. Beginning...

At their February 15 meeting, Rehoboth commissioners approved allowing Greyhounds Reach the Beach to use the Rehoboth Beach Convention Center by a 5-2 vote. The event is planned for four days in October. The event was denied use of the Convention Center twice last year. The approval was based on a...

The Board of Commissioners are underway with budget meetings and are discussing two potential changes in revenue for the upcoming fiscal year. The changes include an increase in property tax from $0.04 to $0.06 per every $100 of assessed value and a 3% public accommodations tax on hotels, motels...

The City held a town hall meeting on Saturday, January 5, to discuss a proposal by Sussex County for operating the Rehoboth wastewater facility. The City is faced with rate increases to pay for the ocean outfall project and future upgrades to the system. We heard from concerned citizens that felt...

The Commissioners Regular Meeting is scheduled for Friday, February 15, 2019, at 3 p.m., in the City Hall Commissioners Room on the second floor. The meeting agenda includes: Reports: City Manager's Report City Solicitor's Report Departmental Reports Board and Commission Reports Committee Reports...

The Commissioners Special Budget Workshop Meeting is scheduled for Friday, February 15, 2019, at 12 p.m. in the City Hall Commissioners Room on the second floor. The meeting agenda includes: Presentation by Lydia Hastings pertaining to Jolly Trolley proposal. Continued discussion of the draft budget...

City Hall will be closed on Monday, February 18, in observance of Presidents’ Day. There will be no residential trash pickup on February 18. City-wide trash pickup will be on Tuesday, February 19. Please visit cityofrehoboth.com for a trash collection calendar. For more information, please contact...

The City of Rehoboth Beach is accepting applications for seasonal (summer) positions for Parking Enforcement and Parking Technicians. Positions will require day and evening shifts and weekends. Training will be provided. Applications are available at cityofrehoboth.com/government/employment...

For many medical and trauma emergencies, law enforcement personnel are the true first responders, arriving on scene before EMS providers. Although the law enforcement skill set is highly specialized to safeguard lives and property and protect individuals in the communities they serve, many officers...

Commissioners discussed the possibility of a Rehoboth Beach mobility center at their February 4 workshop meeting. A public/private partnership for such a development was presented by Colonial Parking and EDiS. A joint venture team comprised of Colonial Parking, EDiS and the City of Rehoboth Beach...