The ACLU of Delaware has filed a complaint in Superior Court, accusing three public school districts of charging excessive fees to fulfill public records requests, potentially violating the state’s Freedom of Information Act.
Two consumer protection bills are headed to the governor’s desk after passing through the Delaware General Assembly this week.
In Rehoboth Beach, city officials are considering ways to increase revenue from parking after generating more than $10.5 million from fees last year. Mayor Stan Mills and the city council will review recommendations from a recent parking study during their meeting on March 10. The study, which included survey results from the Downtown Rehoboth Advisory Task Force, explored potential changes to parking fees and enforcement.
Parking is still a hot topic in Milton, and now the town council will review three potential paid parking options during its Monday meeting at 6:30 p.m.
Chris Connely, a 53-year-old Delmarva Power customer, is grappling with rising energy costs that are straining his budget.
DNREC is reminding visitors that entrance fees for Delaware State Parks will be in effect from March 1 through Nov. 30.
The Milton Town Council has been discussing whether or not to introduce parking fees in the downtown area, with locals and business owners weighing the potential impact.
Vacationers planning to stay in Delaware’s short-term rental properties next year should prepare for higher costs.
The Milton Finance Committee has approved a new parking impact fee, sparking debate among local businesses and residents. The fee, discussed at a meeting Thursday, is intended to help fund additional parking in the downtown area.
For passenger cars that weigh up to 3,500 pounds (1,588 kilograms), it will cost $221 every two years, or $110.50 annually. That’s up from $137 every two years that owners pay for passenger cars that weigh up to 3,700 pounds (1,678 kilograms).
