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By Jon Bleiweis
January 15, 2012

DEWEY BEACH — The Dewey Defense Fund Committee — a 13-person group that is helping raise funds for legal fees for the four property owners suing the town and Dewey Beach Enterprises regarding the approval of the Ruddertowne project — has announced it is “getting close” to reaching its initial fundraising goal of $50,000. Read More »

Locals host the town’s first ball drop
The Cape Gazette
By Kara Nuzback | Dec 30, 2011
DEWEY BEACH — Walking through Dewey Beach in the sleepy winter months, it can be hard to imagine the crowds that filled the roads and sidewalks in July and August. But there is one cold night when the masses return and storefronts and bars throw open their doors for business – New Year’s Eve.

This year, Dewey Beach will welcome 2012 with live music and champagne, as it always has. But some new events aim to add local flavor to the New Year’s Eve celebration.
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Town owed $35,000 in revenue from some rental property owners
DEWEY BEACH — A recent audit of 51 rental properties showed that the town should be receiving an additional $35,000 in revenue from rental property owners who neglected to pay business license fees or accommodations taxes on their properties.
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Fred Townsend has experience in land-use, municipal law
From The Cape Gazette
By Kara Nuzback | Dec 27, 2011

DEWEY BEACH — The search is over for a new town attorney in Dewey Beach. Fred Townsend, of Dover law firm Schmittinger and Rodriguez, will serve as the municipal solicitor for Dewey Beach.

Townsend is also the attorney for Cheswold and Townsend and the former attorney for Kent County. He said his other areas of expertise include real estate and land-use law.
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Plaintiffs are unhappy with Dewey’s decision to allow construction
From Delmarva Now
DEWEY BEACH — Four residents who are suing the town and Ruddertowne redeveloper Dewey Beach Enterprises have filed a brief that they hope will encourage the courts to hear their case.

In February, the Dewey Beach Town Council voted to allow DBE to proceed with the construction of a 45.67-foot building despite the municipality’s 35-foot height limit.
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