City Council is expected to meet Monday night to determine Amy Marasco’s eligibility to become Lewes' next mayor.
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City officials in Lewes are working to finalize the 2026 fiscal year budget, which proposes more than $16 million in expenditures—an increase of approximately $4 million compared to the 2025 budget.
On Thursday, the Lewes Fire Department said it wrapped up its investigation involving one its members using a racial slur over the department's radio. It concluded that the member was in violation of its harassment and diversity policy.
The Clear Space Theatre Company is seeking assistance from Lewes for a new performing arts center. On Thursday, Clear Space is scheduled to make a presentation to Mayor Andrew Williams and the City Council.
In July, Lewes has been cutting phragmites on public land. Phragmites are an invasive reed grass in wetlands. On Thursday, the city will receive a presentation by Delaware State Forester Kyle Hoyd. Hoyd is expected to provide options on eliminating the spread of phragmites.
Lewes officials say that the phragmites cannot be controlled just by mowing grass or burning it. On Thursday, Mayor Andrew Williams and the City Council are scheduled to hear an update from Delaware State Forester Kyle Hoyd about options in eliminating the reed grass.
A proposed budget that is 0.62% under what was adopted for fiscal year 2024 is being reviewed Friday morning by Lewes Mayor Andrew Williams and the city council. Total expenses proposed are $11,993,385.00 compared to the $12,068,570.00 approved last year.
U.S. Wind Inc. has yet to have any takers to its Community Benefits Agreement. On Thursday, Lewes Mayor Andrew Williams and the City Council will continue its review of the deal.
They could come out of their meeting setting a date for a public hearing on the Benefits Agreement.