Affordable and workforce housing was discussed during the third Sussex County Land Use Reform Working Group meeting held Thursday morning.

Milton’s Streets and Sidewalks Committee recently held a preliminary discussion about potentially implementing the Delaware Department of Transportation’s Electronic Speed Safety Program within the town.

On Dec. 19, a lottery was held for 15 open retail marijuana licenses available in the first state. While the winners were chosen that day, the names have now been made available.

A Dewey Beach ordinance refers to the Delaware Marijuana Control Act, which states that a town is able decide against allowing business licenses for growing pot and manufacturing related products within town limits. A vote is expected Friday.

The Delaware Department of Health & Social Services Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health gave a quarterly report Friday on work being done in response to the opioid epidemic.

In January alone, 53 people died from suspected overdoses, which is a 47 percent increase over January 2022. Officials warn about drug use that includes fentanyl and a veterinary tranquilizer. 

Businesses will be able to provide paper bags to customers at the cost of ten cents per bag after the ban goes into effect. Plastic bags will still be available in some exceptions.

House Bill 1 focuses on legalizing possession of small amounts of marijuana for personal use, and House Bill 2 revisits regulating the legal industry of growing and selling cannabis.

A parcel across from Cave Neck Road is the future home of 217 homes over about 107 acres of land.

But the rest of the 247-acre parcel is going to stay low-density, which only allows two units an acre.