Cape Gazette

Cape Gazette is a community newspaper that operates independently and is published twice a week in Lewes, Delaware. You can find it every Tuesday and Friday. The newspaper focuses on the Cape Region, located in the southeastern part of Sussex County, Delaware.

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Donovan-Smith hearing ends, questions continue

1 day ago | capegazette.com | Bill Shull

The Lewes Planning Commission has concluded a public hearing on an application that would allow the owner of Donovan-Smith Manufactured Home Park to add 30 more homes, but questions continue over the site plan and how to address residents’ concerns. The applicant, Donovan-Smith LLC and principal owner Ken Burnham, is seeking a conditional-use permit to allow the new homes to be placed in the park. The public hearing began Feb.
Task force to study small-scale nuclear power moves through Senate

3 days ago | capegazette.com | Melissa Steele

An effort to look into bringing small-scale nuclear power to Delaware is moving through the Legislature. Senate Concurrent Resolution 18, sponsored by Sen. Bryant Richardson, R-Seaford, with support by Rep. Jeff Hilovsky, R-Long Neck; Sen. Brian Pettyjohn, R-Georgetown; and Rep. Valerie Jones Giltner, R-Georgetown, passed the Senate 19-2 March 26, and now awaits action in a House committee.
Funding, economic slowdown could impact state’s bottom line

3 days ago | capegazette.com | Melissa Steele

Gov. Matt Meyer’s first 100 days in office have coincided with a flurry of federal action that could impact Delaware’s bottom line. His fiscal year 2026 budget announced at the end of March called for an ambitious 7.4% growth, but in an April 29 interview with the Cape Gazette, Meyer said that could change when the Delaware Economic and Financial Advisory Council releases its May report on revenues.
Milton looks to finish implementation of backflow policy

4 days ago | capegazette.com | Ryan Mavity

Milton is working to complete the implementation of its backflow prevention policy for water accounts that have irrigation systems. The process began nearly six years ago. In August 2019, the town adopted its backflow prevention policy, which was mandated by the state. The policy was put in place to prevent properties with their own irrigation systems from having backflow, which could present contamination hazards, enter the town’s water system.
Groome Church plans major renovations

5 days ago | capegazette.com | Bill Shull

Groome Church, the little white building on the corner of Savannah Road and Dewey Avenue in Lewes, is proposing major renovations. If the changes are approved, it would not be as little and it would no longer be white. Architects’ drawings show a two-story addition that would house new meeting rooms for community groups and various church functions. Plans also show that light-brown, cedar-shingle siding would replace the current white exterior. The stained glass windows would remain as they are.
Meyer creates office to combat gun violence

6 days ago | capegazette.com | Melissa Steele

An Office of Gun Violence Prevention and Community Safety was established through executive order May 1, in an effort to reduce gun-related injuries and deaths. “Gun violence is not just a statistic; it’s a daily reality for too many Delaware families,” said Gov. Matt Meyer in a press release after signing his ninth executive order. “As governor, I am committed to delivering meaningful, measurable change that improves lives.
First-cousin marriage bill dies in House

6 days ago | capegazette.com | Melissa Steele

A bill that would have recognized marriages between first cousins obtained outside Delaware was defeated in the House May 6 with 23 votes against it. Twelve members supported the bill, five were absent and one did not vote. None of the House leadership voted for House Bill 8, sponsored by Rep. Madinah Wilson-Anton, D-Newark. Rep. Claire Snyder-Hall, D-Rehoboth Beach, also did not vote for the bill. Rep. Stell Parker Selby, D-Milton, was absent.
Milton planners approve Dairy Queen preliminary plans

1 week ago | capegazette.com | Ryan Mavity

The Milton Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved preliminary site plans for Dairy Queen to build a new restaurant at Cypress Grove off Route 16. The planned restaurant would be 2,100 square feet with a drive-thru and 33 parking spaces. The Dairy Queen would front Route 16 and be located next to a planned Dunkin Donuts, which has already been given preliminary site-plan approval. The property is zoned C-1 commercial.
Congressional delegation, governor, attorney general unite against Trump

1 week ago | capegazette.com | Melissa Steele

Delaware’s congressional delegation, governor and attorney general gathered April 26 for a town hall in Wilmington to blast President Donald J. Trump and his policies, but the blast turned on them an hour into the event when protestors rose in support of Gaza. The all-Democrat panel had no kind words for the Trump administration, calling their policies cruel and accusing them of stealing federal funds. Sen.
No surprises in Lewes Army Reserve Center environmental study

1 week ago | capegazette.com | Bill Shull

An environmental study of the former Army Reserve Center in Lewes found no major surprises, according to a consultant hired by the city. Roger Truitt, an environmental engineer and attorney, said a second round of testing needs to be done before the city will know if there is any underground contamination. The phase one study was completed April 16 by a company called Environmental Alliance.