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The Milton Finance Committee, by a 4-1 vote, recommended town council move forward with the proposed 34% property tax increase called for in the fiscal year 2025 budget. The committee’s Aug. 28 meeting served as what figures to be one of the last reviews of the budget before council has to vote on it. The budget must be in place by Monday, Sept. 30, before the new fiscal year starts […]

Sussex County is giving Mother Nature a little extra breathing room when it comes to new development. County council at its Aug. 27 meeting approved updates to county code that will strengthen requirements for perimeter buffers and forest retention along residential development boundaries. The new rules will take effect six months from adoption, in February 2025. The initiative dates back to the county’s 2018 comprehensive plan. In the past year, […]

, , For over a year now, the Delaware chapter of the Surfrider Foundation has been raising concerns about large pieces of debris that continue to surface on the Delaware Seashore State Park beach immediately north of the Indian River Inlet. Now, following the recent breach of the Route 1 dune north of the Indian River Inlet and the subsequent placement of riprap by the state to fortify the dune, […]

Primary election letters deadline set The Cape Gazette will accept letters to the editor about the upcoming Delaware primary election through 2 p.m., Monday, Sept. 2. Letters received after deadline will not be included in a print edition or online.  Due to the amount of letters received, the Cape Gazette cannot guarantee all submissions will make a print edition. All letters received before the deadline will appear at capegazette.com. Lewes […]

, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , The 2024 Revival House Goonies-Fest was held Aug. 24, at Hudson Fields in Milton where fans of all ages came to celebrate the 1985 Steven Spielberg-produced classic, “The Goonies.” Actors who appeared in the movie include Sean Astin, Josh Brolin, Corey Feldman, Robert Davi, Kerri Green and more. The proceeds […]

Delaware residents will head to the polls Tuesday, Sept. 10, to vote in the state’s primary election. Also, early voting and permanent absentee ballots are back for the 2024 General Election after the Delaware Supreme Court unanimously vacated a February Superior Court decision that said they were unconstitutional. Early voting for the primary, however, was never an issue since it was clear in the state constitution that it is allowed. The […]

Kathy Buschi of Milton will return to the art gallery at Nassau Valley Vineyards to exhibit her work during the month of September. A reception will be held from 12 to 3 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 1, at 32165 Winery Way, Lewes. Refreshments will be available. A farmers market is also held during those Sunday hours at the vineyard. Buschi is well known for her Delaware scenes, especially those of the […]

Big Oyster Brewery owner Jeff Hamer will get to keep outdoor entertainment, including live music, after the Delaware Alcoholic Beverage Control Commissioner rejected neighbors’ protests over noise. Commissioner Jacqueline Mette issued a verbal decision after a virtual hearing Aug. 28 that lasted more than three hours. “The neighbors raised significant concerns, but they did not rise to a level of a substantial objection,” Mette said in her decision. She said […]

, The Fitzkee Brothers are set to release their latest single, titled "Tomorrow," and celebrate with a party from 7 to 11 p.m., Friday, Aug. 30, at Fast Eddie's in Ocean City, Md.  Comprising musicians Drew Fitzkee, Alex Fitzkee, Nick French and Otto Grundman, the dynamic four-piece band is known for high-energy performances and a soulful, funky brand of rock ‘n’ roll. The event will feature special guests Melody Trucks, daughter […]

Work has begun to add a traffic light at the intersection of Route 16 and Mulberry Street in Milton. It expected to be operational by the end of the year, said Charles “C.R.” McLeod, director of community relations at Delaware Department of Transportation  The signal would join another just east at the intersection of Route 16 and Union Street. That traffic light recently underwent changes with the addition of left-turn lights […]

True Country will take the stage from 8 to 11 p.m., Friday, Aug. 30, at Big Chill Surf Cantina in Rehoboth.  Plan the rest of your nightlife by viewing the Steppin’ Out schedule.