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Friday, February 12, 2021 Lewes Beach residents used their opportunity to speak at a May 3 public hearing to discourage mayor and city council from passing two controversial ordinances aimed at addressing sea-level rise and source water protection. The ordinances could be considered for a vote by council as early as Monday, May 17; however, Mayor Ted Becker hedged by saying the May 8 election could affect council’s readiness to move forward. While many residents agreed with the spirit of the ordinances, they said the new regulations would hinder their property rights and significantly impa...

Article content One of the more interesting cars from Pontiac in the fifties was Chieftain, a model launched for 1949 and which continued through to 1958 before being renamed Catalina. Chieftain was Pontiac’s entry-level car and was built on GM’s A-body, a replacement for the inexpensive but beloved Torpedo. As such, it offered a lot of value for new car buyers, but usually without the bells and whistles. We apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser. OLD CARS: Chieftain dominated Pontiac in the Fifties  Back to video And yet, Chieftain could be a...

David L. Greer and Dorothy P. Greet April 30, 2021 Councilman Rob Morgan, candidate for re-election to Lewes City Council, has earned our continuing support. On recent issues before the council, Rob has been the sole voice of reason.  For example, Rob has made clear his opposition to the development of the Fourth Street Forest (land under city, not county, jurisdiction, and occasionally under water), and the skyrocketing police budget (cost of souped-up automobiles and additional personnel).  With his election and the election of others of like mind, we may be able to keep our sma...

Rates remain the same; M&T Bank lot opening in May Parking meters in Lewes are set to go online at 9 a.m., Saturday, May 1. FILE PHOTO Nick Roth Lewes’ parking meter season is set to begin at 9 a.m., Saturday, May 1.  Unlike last summer, free morning parking will not be offered in the downtown area. Mayor and city council had eliminated morning metered parking hours last year to encourage people to patronize struggling small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. In consultation with the business community, officials determined free parking, although appreciated, did not have a large imp...

Parking enforcement aims to stop space saving Lewes parking enforcement officers are seeking guidance on how to handle the use of cones and other objects to prohibit parking on the beach streets. NICK ROTH PHOTO Nick Roth April 30, 2021 With the summer season rapidly approaching, Lewes Mayor and City Council considered two issues affecting parking at the beach.  It is not uncommon to see cones or other objects placed in front of homes on Lewes Beach. Some are used to ensure a driveway isn’t blocked, while others purposely prevent parking in front of homes. With parking enforceme...