Fourth Street in Lewes will be closed Monday, Sept. 22, as utility work gets underway, according to the Lewes Board of Public Works.
Delaware will direct $6.5 million toward utility relief for residents behind on their energy bills.
The debate over rising energy costs continues, as Delaware lawmakers push forward with efforts to rein in utility expenses. Three bills aimed at limiting rate hikes and increasing transparency cleared a key committee Wednesday, but Delmarva Power argues the measures could hurt infrastructure improvements.
Governor Wes Moore announced a historic $129.5 million for seven programs to revitalize Maryland’s disinvested communities. Governor Moore says the funds will support 304 projects, creating jobs and improving infrastructure statewide.
This funding injection is poised to propel the environmental assessment and preliminary design of the project, aiming to extend the runway's length to 6,000 feet.