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After some previous discussions regarding the possible definitions of tents and their permitted uses in the business district, Dewey Beach commissioners voted unanimously Dec. 16 to refer draft ordinances to the planning and zoning commission for...

For the second year in a row, a municipal election will not be held in Dewey Beach, as the two incumbents were the only ones to file for the two open commissioner seats. As the 5 p.m. Aug. 18 filing deadline struck, town election officials certified...

Two seats are up for grabs in Dewey Beach’s municipal election, set for Saturday, Sept. 17. Two-year seats held by Mayor Bill Stevens and Commissioner Gary Persinger expire in September. Stevens, first elected in 2000, said July 1 that he intends to...

The first meeting of the Dewey Beach Climate Change Committee saw members volunteer to research issues relating to storms and events, sea level rise, and funding opportunities, and to identify possible solutions before the next meeting, set for...

After a very short discussion in which two additional groups were suggested, Dewey Beach commissioners unanimously approved town committee chairs, members and liaisons Oct. 15. Julie Johnson will reprise her role as audit committee chair; committee...

Town code requires eateries provide public restroom Plans for Playa Bowls restaurant to take over space housing a T-shirt shop adjacent to the Bottle & Cork in Dewey Beach are on hold after commissioners determined a vote to approve a conditional-use application for the eatery would go against town code. ELLEN DRISCOLL PHOTO Ellen Driscoll May 13, 2021 Plans for Playa Bowls restaurant in Dewey are on hold after commissioners determined a vote to approve a conditional-use application f...

Dogs allowed on bay beach when lifeguards not on duty Dewey Beach commissioners unanimously approved a set of rules for the baywalk, public bayside beach and gazebo on Van Dyke Avenue. FILE PHOTO Ellen Driscoll April 23, 2021 By a unanimous vote April 9, Dewey Beach commissioners approved a set of rules for the baywalk, public bayside beach and gazebo on Van Dyke Avenue that largely mirror those of the oceanside beach. The one major difference in rules is that dogs will be permitted o...

Town will reduce seasonal hires to gain extra full-time officer Dewey Beach commissioners voted unanimously March 12 to reduce the number of seasonal police officers hired from 20 to 15 in order to fund a 10th full-time officer. FILE PHOTO Ellen Driscoll April 9, 2021 Dewey Beach commissioners voted unanimously March 12 to reduce the number of seasonal police officers hired in order to fund a 10th full-time officer. Town Manager Bill Zolper said the organizational analysis conducted b...

Tuesday, December 24, 2019 After some disagreement over the effective date of the ordinance, Dewey Beach commissioners voted 3-2 on March 2 to impose a 1.5 percent lodging tax on hotels, motels and tourist homes starting July 1. Commissioner David Jasinski said enacting the tax is the right thing to do, but making it effective April 1 would be too early given that establishments aren’t yet able to operate at full capacity. He suggested the tax be implemented no earlier than July 1 and no late...

Short discussion yields unanimous votes for chairs, members Dewey Beach commissioners unanimously approved all town committee chairs and members in 10 minutes at their Dec. 11 monthly meeting. FILE PHOTO Ellen Driscoll December 24, 2020 In contrast to what had been in other years a lengthy and sometimes contentious discussion, Dewey Beach commissioners unanimously approved a full slate of town committees in 10 minutes Dec. 11. Mayor Dale Cooke introduced proposed committee chairs, all...