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Effective May 15, 2017, the City of Rehoboth Beach has approved a change in its beach regulations that restricts the use of tents and other shading devices, except umbrellas and baby tents. Umbrellas with a circular shade no greater than 8' in diameter and a central pole no greater than 7'6" in...

As the summer months approach, many ordinances in the City of Rehoboth Beach go back into effect. As of May 1, dogs are not permitted to be on the beach or boardwalk at any time until September 30. "NO TURN ON RED" and "NO LEFT TURN" is posted at 1st and Rehoboth Avenue and 2nd and Rehoboth Avenue...

A humpback whale washed ashore at Deauville Beach, off Henlopen Avenue, May 4. MERR has stated this is the fifth humpback whale that has stranded in Delaware in a 10-month period. The whale has been identified by MERR as not fully an adult humpback whale. The whale had markings of boat propeller...

On April 21, 2017, the Rehoboth Beach Commissioners approved opening the valet trash service to all residential property owners. This service is an amenity that benefits residents and solves on-site trash issues. The city's valet trash service is an additional $300 per year above the standard base...

City officials were joined by the 4th grade class from Rehoboth Elementary School along with volunteers to celebrate Arbor Day on April 28 in Stockley Street Park. Mayor Sam Cooper read the Arbor Day Proclamation. The city has been named a "Tree City USA" for the 26th year. This designation, awarded...

"NO TURN ON RED" and "NO LEFT TURN" signage will be posted at 1st and Rehoboth Avenue and 2nd and Rehoboth Avenue on Monday, May 1. "NO DOGS ON BEACH & BOARDWALK" signage will be posted at specific locations on the boardwalk starting Monday, May 1. Both regulations run through September 30.

On April 21, 2017, the Rehoboth Beach Commissioners approved opening the valet trash service to all residential property owners. The service was established as a one-year pilot program that began June 1, 2016, in response to the Commissioners adopting on April 4, 2016, Ordinance No. 0416-02 that...

On April 21, 2017, the Rehoboth Beach Commissioners approved terms of a lease agreement with the Rehoboth Beach-Dewey Beach Chamber of Commerce for the city-owned property at 306 Rehoboth Avenue. The lease is a ten-year agreement with an option for one five-year renewal. The chamber will pay $40,000...

Mayor Sam Cooper presented Alison Miller, Rehoboth Beach Public Library Director, with a proclamation at the Commissioners meeting April 21, 2017, proclaiming April as Library Month in the City of Rehoboth Beach. Library Month is a time to celebrate the contributions of our library and library...

The City of Rehoboth Beach will hold its Annual Municipal Election on Saturday, August 12, 2017, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., at the Rehoboth Beach Fire Department. Two (2) seats for City Commissioner and one (1) seat for Mayor will be contested. The terms of office are three (3) years for each...