Rehoboth Beach Still Considering July 4th Fireworks Display, and More Signs Downtown

REHOBOTH BEACH, Del.- A lot of moving parts for Rehoboth Beach commissioners today, everything from updates on current projects, new rules, and a fan favorite summer event downtown. The city of Rehoboth Beach has been busy this week, and that's a reason the commissioners are thinking twice about July 4th fireworks. City Manager Sharon Lynn says the city has until June 1st to decide if it will actually hold a fireworks display this year.  Lynn said, "I think it's bets to see how the bandstand crowd goes and how we are following up on that. See you know what people are doing." While Mayor Stan Mills was focused on updating the team about the Wilmington and Baltimore Avenue Streetsacpe Task Force.  Stan Mills, Rehoboth Beach Mayor said, "I expect for the task force to conclude discussion on the five noted topics and formulate recommendations for the commissioners at our third task force meeting which will be held April 14th."  But a long awaited project, the Grove Park Canalfront Dock is almost ready to launch and the city will hold an official opening on May 7th, but commissioners think a $325 licensing fee for water taxis is low balling.  Susan Gay, a Rehoboth Beach Commissioner said, "Then you know obviously I think it should be even higher than that for something that's a money making operation and you know have a big impact on maintenance  and cost of the dock." The city also loved the response to the wayfinding signage that Merje helped design, so much that the city is considering more signs for the parks downtown.  Evan Miller, the Projects Coordinator for the city said, "Park identification signs, informational signs, rules and regulatory signs, interpretive panels, pedestrian directional, as well as amenity and building identification."   Installation of those signs would not happen until at least 2023 according to the city. One commissioner also suggested the city have a a link showing all the restaurants that have been approved for outdoor dining, since the city now has barriers, and this would make it easier for people to know what places offer.