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Due to the continuing effects of the major winter storm and the level 2 driving restriction, the City of Rehoboth Beach will again be closed Friday, January 5, 2018. Non-essential employees are not to report to work today. Essential employees are to report as scheduled. Governor Carney has not...

With roadway conditions continuing to deteriorate, Governor Carney on Thursday issued a State of Emergency for Sussex County and Level 2 Driving Restriction. The State of Emergency for Sussex County took effect at 2:00 p.m., and the Level 2 Driving Restriction took effect at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday...

Snow continues to fall in our area with drifting conditions across the city making roads hazardous. City Hall is closed today for all non-essential employees. City street crews have been out plowing since late Wednesday night, however it is advisable to stay off the roads if you do not need to...

Delmarva Power tree trimming crews are working throughout the city through the end of January. The crews are pruning branches away from electric wires to ensure safe and reliable electric service. Delmarva Power representatives have notified affected property owners. For more information, please...

Officials say that construction of the new replacement of the Rehoboth Elementary School is on schedule to begin in January. The new 92,000-square-foot building will be on the same 25-acre site as the current school. The school will open in the fall of 2019. It will be home to 630 students and it...

Hazardous conditions for walking and driving due to some icy roads and walkways will continue through the morning commute. Temperatures early this morning are below freezing for much of the area, and ground temperatures remain rather cold. Therefore, any ice accumulation from Monday will not melt on...

Water service has been restored to Country Club Drive in the block between Stockley Street and Hickman Street. The Water Department staff have completed all necessary repairs. In most cases, when the water pressure returns, you will need to run the cold water tap for a few minutes to clear the pipes...

The City of Rehoboth Beach staff came together last week to formally recognize the career accomplishments of Assistant Building Inspector Steve Kordek, who is retiring after 15 years. At a retirement luncheon held in his honor, Kordek received praise and gifts from his colleagues. City Manager...

The City of Rehoboth Beach administrative offices will be closed on Monday, December 25, and Monday, January 1, in observance of the Christmas and New Year’s holiday. There will be no residential trash pickup on Monday, December 25, and Monday, January 1. Those days will be picked up city-wide on...

Today at 1:25 pm, water service has been restored to State Road. The Water Department staff have completed all necessary repairs. In most cases, when the water pressure returns, you will need to run the cold water tap for a few minutes to clear the pipes. Please contact the Communications Department...