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DART is starting its Beach Bus service early this season, providing weekend bus service on two of its popular routes for the first three weekends in May. Starting Saturday, May 5, bus service will be available in the areas of downtown Lewes, Cape May-Lewes Ferry Terminal, and along the Delaware...

The Delaware Department of Transportation has scheduled a workshop to discuss the proposed rehabilitation of the Route 1 bridge that spans the Lewes-Rehoboth Canal outside of Rehoboth. The workshop is scheduled for 4 to 7 p.m., Monday, May 21, in the conference suite of the Rehoboth Beach Convention...

The Rehoboth Beach commissioners approved a change order at a special meeting Tuesday, May 1, to the ocean outfall project. The council voted to authorize a modification to the paving on Henlopen Avenue at an additional cost of $310,000. The original contract for the paving required the backfilling...

The Delaware Department of Transporation will begin working on the Lewes-Rehoboth Canal Bridge in Rehoboth Beach and the Savannah Road drawbridge in Lewes on Tuesday, May 1. The electrical and mechanical components are outdated and will be modernized. Each bridge will be painted along with...

The City of Rehoboth Beach celebrated Arbor Day on Friday, April 27, 2018. Mayor Paul Kuhns read the Arbor Day Proclamation at City Hall where 50 new trees were planted. The city has been named a “Tree City USA” for the 27th year. This designation, awarded by the Arbor Day Foundation in cooperation...

Water service has been restored on the south side of Henlopen Avenue from Grove Street to Easton Street as well as Grove Street from Columbia Avenue to Henlopen Avenue. The Water Department staff have completed repairs. In most cases, when the water pressure returns, you will need to run the cold...

The water is scheduled to be shut off at 9 am today on the south side of Henlopen Avenue from Grove Street to Easton Street as well as Grove Street from Columbia Avenue to Henlopen Avenue. The shut off is necessary to repair an emergency water main break. The water is anticipated to be off for four...

A commissioners special meeting is scheduled for 9 am on Tuesday, May 1, in the City Hall Commissioners Room, second floor. The meeting agenda includes: Ocean Outfall Project: Discussion and consideration of change order involving paving of Henlopen Avenue. Update of potential change orders for...

Playgrounds located at Stockley Street Park, Lake Gerar, and Grove Park will be closed for maintenance Thursday, April 26, and Friday, April 27. All playgrounds will reopen on Saturday, April 28. Thank you for your patience. For questions, please contact the Communications Department at 302-227-6181...

The Rehoboth Beach Police Department recognized officers and employees during its annual awards banquet April 12. The banquet, which took place at The Greene Turtle in Rehoboth, was attended by personnel and their families, including city and state officials and friends of the department. “The...