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A Lewes committee is no longer looking into encroachments on the city’s right of way on Lewes Beach streets. After spending several weeks analyzing potential obstructions, the city’s beach parking committee abruptly stopped after a majority of members raised questions about the amount of time the effort was taking and its overall purpose. “I’m a little concerned we may not have sufficient time to address all the other issues in our charge,” said Kevin McGuiness, noting the deadline to send a report to mayor and city council is Feb. 1. “The committee should not be expected to mak...

Carter may continue to operate for two years Matt Carter is shown with Mason Moore in a special beach-access chair at the Quest shack at Roosevelt Inlet this summer in Lewes. NICK ROTH PHOTO Nick Roth December 23, 2020 Matt Carter of Quest Adventures says despite COVID-19, his first summer operating a beach rentals shack at Roosevelt Inlet was a success.  It was so successful, he sought and gained approval to operate on the beach at the same location for two more summers. In making a pitch to Lewes Mayor and City Council for an extension, Carter highlighted some of the positive thi...

Revised plan significantly cuts cost Lewes officials are continuing to discuss public use of the M&T Bank parking lot at the corner of Market and Third streets. NICK ROTH PHOTO Nick Roth December 11, 2020 Finding parking in downtown Lewes may be a little bit easier next summer if city officials can work out a deal with M&T Bank for public use of its parking lot at the corner of Third and Market streets.  After more than a year of discussions, Mayor Ted Becker said the city and the bank appear to be nearing an agreement for a two-year trial.