What's happening in Sussex, Rehoboth, at the beach
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Job fair for students set at Indian River High School
The Bethany-Fenwick Area Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Indian River High School, will host a Job Fair on Friday, March 22, from 9 a.m.-7 p.m. at the school in Dagsboro.
The fair will be open to Indian River students from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., and will then open to the general public from 3:30-7 p.m.
More than 20 local businesses will be present, with over 400 full-time, year-round part-time, and seasonal positions available. A complete list of participating businesses can be found at thequietresorts.com.
Most participating businesses will conduct on-site interviews at the fair.
For more information, visit the Chamber of Commerce website at thequietresorts.com or call Fred Thomas at the Chamber at 302-539-2100, ext. 116.
DelDOT to hold meeting on Five Points transportation
The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT), in partnership with Sussex County, will conduct the first meeting of the Phase 2 Working Group for the Five Points Transportation Study.
The meeting will be held on Monday, March 18, at 6 p.m. at the Beacon Middle School located at 19483 John J. Williams Highway, Lewes. This meeting will be open to the public, and a brief public comment period will provided at the end of the meeting.
The meeting will include a summary of the Phase 1 work completed in 2018 and a review of the implementation plan for Phase 2 of the Working Group.
For information, contact 5Points@delaware.gov
Volunteers to pack Easter food boxes at Mountaire
Mountaire Farms is seeking volunteers who want to help pack 2,500 food boxes at their warehouse in Selbyville on Tuesday, April 16.
For the past few decades, Mountaire has donated a complete meal in a box to needy families at Thanksgiving, at Christmas, and at Easter. A local food drive at area grocery stores and schools before Thanksgiving helps supplement the effort.
Volunteers from over 35 local churches, food pantries and shelters will arrive on April 16th and begin preparing boxes of food — including a Mountaire Roaster — then delivering them to their respective churches for distribution to families in need.
The boxes packed at the event will provide a nutritious Easter meal to more than 11,250 members of the local community.
“Mountaire is proud to host this charitable, faith-based initiative during the Easter season,” said President Phillip Plylar.
Volunteers will gather at 8:30 am at the company’s warehouse on Railroad Avenue across from the processing plant. To sign up, contact Roger Marino at Mountaire Farms at 302-934-3123 or email: RMarino@Mountaire.com.
Two Sussex County Council members sworn in
Sussex County Council swore in its two newest members for the 2019-2021 term, selected officers for the new year and appointed legal staff during its Jan. 8 meeting in Georgetown.
New council member Douglas B. Hudson of Dagsboro replaced George B. Cole, who recently stepped down from county council after 32 years. Hudson represents the 4th district, which includes Bethany Beach, Rehoboth Beach and Dewey Beach.
John L. Rieley of Millsboro was sworn in to the 5th district seat, replacing one-term member Robert. B Arlett, who did not seek re-election. That district includes Dagsboro, Fenwick Island and Selbyville.
Row officers for register of wills, recorder of deeds and sheriff were sworn in for new terms.
Michael H. Vincent of Seaford will serve another year as council president and council member Irwin G. Burton of Lewes was chosen as vice president. If Vincent is unable to attend a meeting, Burton will substitute as the presiding officer.
The council approved J. Everett Moore Jr. to re-appointment as county attorney.
Staff from the Moore & Rutt and Parkowski, Guerke & Swayze law firms will represent the board of adjustment and planning and zoning commission respectively as assistant county attorneys.
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