News Briefs 4/30/24

Lewes parking meters to begin May 1

Parking meters will go into effect in the City of Lewes Wednesday, May 1.

The meters at beach lots will stay in effect until Sept. 30. Other meters will stay in effect until Oct. 14.

The rates did not change for the 2024 summer season: $2.50 per hour at the Savannah Beach and Johnnie Walker Beach parking lots, and $1.50 per hour at the single meters on Second Street, Third Street, Bank Street, Front Street, Market Street, Kings Highway, Canalfront Park, 1812 Park, Third Street lot and M&T Bank lot.

Free parking and electric vehicle charging are available in the parking lot located at the corner of Schley and Franklin avenues, and in the Otis Smith lot between the Beacon Motel and Daily Market. 

Lewes architecture panel to meet May 2

The Lewes Historic Preservation Architectural Review Commission will hold a public hearing on two applications at 6 p.m., Thursday, May 2, at the Rollins Center.

One application is for the demolition of a shed at 412 Kings Hwy. The other is for the demolition of a sunroom at 507 Kings Hwy.

HPARC will hold its regular monthly meeting immediately following the hearing. 

Carney running for mayor of Wilmington

Gov. John Carney officially filed April 29 to run for mayor of Wilmington.

The two-term governor is challenging Democrat Velda Jones-Potter in the party primary that will be held Sept. 10.

Right whale film and research discussion set April 30, May 4

The Rehoboth Beach Public Library will host screenings of a documentary on right whales at 4 p.m., Tuesday, April 30, and at 11 a.m., Saturday, May 4, at 226 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach. 

The film addresses the population decline and conservation of North Atlantic Right Whales, a critically endangered species, and what is being done to reverse course. After the film, cetacean conservation expert and doctoral candidate Marcus Reamer will moderate a research focus group discussion. Results from the discussion will be used in Reamer’s research about the history of U.S. whale conservation and the role of documentary filmmaking in environmental policy. Admission is free, and snacks and non-alcoholic drinks will be provided. The film is rated PG, but the discussion will be limited to adults 18 and older. 

To reserve a seat, go to delawarelibraries.libcal.com and click on the events calendar.