Monthly Archives: July 2007

Ruddertowne Plan Stirs Debate

By Molly Murray, The News Journal For months now, Dewey Beach officials have tried to come up with a way to save the Ruddertowne commercial complex. But a possible site redevelopment plan that includes an upscale hotel, a convention center and residential housing in a 68 ft tall building has raised new objections… Note: This [...]

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In Little Dewey Beach, A Plan for Growing Up Residents Fight to Save Height Limit

By Philip Rucker, Washington Post Staff Writer DEWEY BEACH, Del. – A developer wants to bring a five-star hotel and luxury condos with panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean, a day spa, a conference center, a high-end steakhouse, boutiques and a boardwalk to this seashore vacation spot. And some folks in Dewey are furious. Jim [...]

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Potential Developer Rejects Ruddertowne Rumors

By Moly Albertson, Cape Gazette As Dewey Beach heads closer to a decision on the future of Ruddertowne, the potential developer says he never imagined so much controversy would arise over his proposal for the parcel. Town council is expected to vote at a Friday, July 13 meeting on whether to hold a referendum on [...]

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Dewey Approves New Eateries, Comprehensive Land Plan

By Moly Albertson, Cape Gazette Dewey Beach officials have approved the two Hawaiian restaurants that are earmarked for town. With the approval, the new side-by-side eateries should be open for business by next summer, said owner Regan Derrickson. He hopes to begin construction after this summer season. He requested conditional uses to build the two [...]

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