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Milton officials have begun work on plans to create more affordable housing in and around town, although how that will happen has not yet taken shape. To shape policy around affordable housing, town council created an ad hoc committee to facilitate discussion. That committee, chaired by planning and zoning Commissioner Lynn Ekelund with Councilman Tom Arkinson also a member, held its first meeting Feb. 29 to organize and lay out […]

, , , , David Bradley, CEO and co-founder of the National Community Action Foundation, visited First State Community Action Agency Feb. 26 in Georgetown. Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester accompanied Bradley to the event. Bernice Edwards, First State executive director, welcomed and thanked those in attendance. “This is where the boots are on the ground,” Edwards said. “We are here to try to combat poverty, and we couldn’t do it […]

, In a recent American Association of Retired Persons-Delaware analysis of homelessness and eviction data in Delaware, accessory dwelling units were listed as a viable alternative to provide affordable housing. The state agency wants to make the expanded use of ADUs a statewide priority. While AARP applauded a new Kent County ordinance relaxing regulations, Sussex County is following that same path. Sussex County Council is taking steps to ease its […]

Lewes Lettering Co. announced upcoming calligraphy workshops to be held at its downtown Lewes shop. The workshops provide a casual yet informative setting for participants to explore the world of lettering. No prior experience is necessary, just an open mind and a desire to explore something new. A Pointed Pen Calligraphy Workshop will be held from 4:30 to 7 p.m., Sunday, March 10. For those seeking a deeper dive into calligraphy, […]

Carolyn Jones is not running for re-election to Lewes City Council. Jones has decided to focus on retirement after serving one three-year term. “I had a mindset that I wanted to make a difference. I feel good about what I’ve accomplished,” Jones said. She pointed to several achievements, the first of which was helping to smooth out what was then a rocky relationship between the city and the Lewes Board […]