Monthly Archives: November 2009

Dewey Board Clears Hotel Sign, Denies Height Variance

By CPD | Published: November 15, 2009

By ROB KUNZIG | CAPE GAZETTE DEWEY BEACH — Sami Awayes received two of the three variances he requested from the Dewey Beach Board of Adjustment. Though his hotel won’t get an enclosure for its rooftop pool, Awayes said he’s pleased with the results. “I’m happy, very happy,” he said. “And hearing the people’s concerns, [...]

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Ruddertowne Developer Files New Suit Against Dewey

By CPD | Published: November 6, 2009

Dewey Beach Enterprises has gone to court in an effort to invalidate Dewey Beach’s new zoning map, recently ratified by town officials. Dewey Beach Enterprises (DBE) attorney Kathleen Jennings filed suit Oct. 14 in the Court of Chancery in Georgetown. The complaint alleges the zoning map, approved by commissioners on Aug. 14, is fatally inconsistent [...]

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Dewey Forms Search Committee for New Town Manager

By CPD | Published: November 5, 2009

Five Named to Recommend Candidates Dewey Beach appointed a search committee to sort through a pile of applications for town manager. At the same time, commissioners are trying to clear up the confusion and suspicion surrounding the employment status of current Town Manager Gordon Elliott. “It’s in the town’s best interest to seek the best [...]

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League of Women Voters to Hold Land Use Public Forum Nov 11

By | Published: November 4, 2009

Max B. Walton will present the League of Women Voters’ November Land Use Forum, scheduled for 1 p.m. November 11, at the Bob McCurry Conference Room, Medical Arts Building Entrance, at the Beebe Medical Campus on Route 24, Rehoboth Beach. The topic is Property Rights and “Takings.” “This is one of the hottest topics affecting [...]

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Dewey Institutes Employee Bonus Policy

By CPD | Published: November 3, 2009

Workers to Receive Holiday Gift and Surplus Bonus DEWEY BEACH — Dewey Beach employees can look forward to an extra dose of holiday cheer, courtesy of town hall. Commissioners voted to approve a three-tier bonus, providing not only a year-end gift but also two surplus-contingent rewards. “I’m very happy with the fact that we’re moving [...]

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