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Bulk Trash Collection Dates for April Canceled

In order to protect the health and safety of our employees, we have canceled the bulk trash collection days scheduled for April. The free bulk pick-up days are tentatively rescheduled for May 13 and May 20. These dates are subject to change if the restric...

COVID-19 Update - March 24, 2020

Good evening. 

We would like to provide you with the latest updates in the State of Emergency surrounding the Coronavirus in Delaware. On March 23, Governor Carney declared a public health emergency. Details of this declaration are available at: h...

Message from Police Chief Thomas Spell

Lewes Home and Business Owners:

As your Police Department has been forced to change some of the ways we are currently doing business,  we continue to look out for your safety and security!  If you own a primary residence, second home, bus...

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City of Lewes COVID-19 Update

Good morning. I would like to provide you with a few updates on how the City of Lewes is working hard to contain the spread of the Coronavirus and prepare for the rising number of cases we expect to see. 

First, it appears that my message from yes...

City of Lewes COVID-19 Press Release

Contact Information: 

City of Lewes Ann Marie Townshend, City Manager (atownshend@ci.lewes.de.us)

Theodore Becker, Mayor (tbecker@ci.lewes.de.us)

(302) 645-7777

Release Date:

March 13, 2020

THE CITY OF LEWES RESPONDS TO THE COVID-19 OUTBREAK

City meetin...

Coronoavirus (COVID-19) Update

Concerned about the Coronavirus (CORVID-19)?  

We understand. The City is taking precautions to look out for everyone’s well-being.  

We are cancelling all public meetings until further notice.  

Not to worry meetings wil...

2020 Mosquito Control Program by DNREC

At their February 10, 2020 meeting, Mayor & City Council voted to participate in the 2020 Mosquito Control Program through the State of Delaware Department of Natural Resources & Environmental Control (DNREC) Division of Fish & Wildlife, Mosqu...

U.S. Census 2020 Information

The 2020 Census is fast approaching, and every citizen – especially here in City of Lewes and across the First State – matters when it comes to determining a complete and accurate count.

Every 10 years, the federal government conducts a...