Millsboro, Delaware

August 3, 2026 Town Council Meeting and Public Hearing

The Town Council will conduct public hearings regarding a property annexation request and two rezoning applications. These hearings focus on land use changes for properties on Millsboro Highway and Union Street.

• Annexation application for 29494 Millsboro Highway (parcel 133-16.00-138.04)
• Rezoning of Union Street properties (parcels 133-17.17-101.00 and 103.00) from Medium-Density Residential (MR) to Urban Business (UB)
• Rezoning of Union Street property (parcel 133-17.17-102.00) from High-Density Residential (HR) to Urban Business (UB)

June 1, 2026 Town Council Meeting, Public Hearing, and Executive Session

The Millsboro Town Council will consider several actions, including an ordinance to create a 3% lodging tax on hotel, motel, and tourist home rentals. It will also vote on a resolution supporting the town’s application for Downtown Development District designation and create an annexation committee for a property on Millsboro Highway. A public hearing will be held on the town’s application for a State of Delaware Community Development Block Grant, and the Police Department will seek approval to add two additional sergeants.

• Ordinance to amend Chapter 183 and establish a 3% lodging tax for hotels, motels, and tourist homes
• Resolution authorizing support for the town’s Downtown Development District designation application
• Creation of an Annexation Committee for the property at 29494 Millsboro Highway (tax map 133-16.00-138.04)
• Public hearing on the application for a State of Delaware Community Development Block Grant (in partnership with SCC and DSHA)
• Approval to add two additional sergeants to the Police Department

The Town Council approved the Fiscal Year 2027 budget and a new 3% lodging tax for hotels and motels. Additional actions included approving several community events, creating an annexation committee, and authorizing a Downtown Development District designation.

• Approved May 4, 2026, meeting minutes
• Approved payment of invoices from designated accounts
• Approved addition of two police sergeants via phased approach
• Approved participation in the Sussex County Community Development Block Grant program
• Approved 'Praise in the Park' event for September 5, 2026
• Approved 43rd Dam Mill Run for July 12, 2026
• Appointed Suzanne Worrall to the Board of Election
• Authorized formation of an annexation committee for 29494 Millsboro Highway

May 4, 2026 Town Council Meeting

The Millsboro Town Council will vote on several items, including swearing in a new councilmember, approving interim financing for a new wastewater treatment facility, and discussing a possible hotel tax. The agenda also includes police policy amendments, site‑plan revisions, a stage‑rental request for a park event, and an executive session on potential condemnation litigation.

• Swearing in a new councilmember to fill the District 3 vacancy
• Resolution to certify interim financing from Wilmington Savings Fund Society for construction of a new wastewater treatment facility on the White Farm property
• Stage rental request in Cupola Park on September 5 for a “Praise in the Park” event
• Discussion of possibly implementing a hotel tax
• Executive session to receive legal advice on potential condemnation litigation

The Town Council adopted its agenda, swore in Councilmember Gary Mack, and appointed Ken Christenbury to the Board of Adjustment. It approved a resolution authorizing interim financing from Wilmington Savings Fund Society for construction of a new wastewater treatment facility and approved the Waterworth Rate Study purchase (4‑2 vote). The Council also approved a hotel tax at the maximum allowed rate (5‑1 vote) and adopted final site plans for Wendy’s, Wash‑X, Merck parking, Plantation Lakes South Shore Neighborhood Center, and a conditional use at 28482 Dupont Boulevard.

• Adopted agenda (motion passed)
• Swore in Councilmember Gary Mack to fill District 3 vacancy
• Appointed Ken Christenbury to Board of Adjustment (3‑year term)
• Approved interim financing resolution for new wastewater treatment facility (motion passed)
• Approved Waterworth Rate Study purchase (4‑yes, 2‑no votes)
• Approved hotel tax implementation at maximum rate (5‑yes, 1‑no vote)
• Approved Wendy’s revised final site plan (motion passed)
• Approved conditional use for 28482 Dupont Boulevard (motion passed)

April 6, 2026 Town Council Meeting

The Town Council will hold a public hearing regarding a rezoning request on Handy Road. The body will also review several preliminary site plans and consider appointing a new Councilmember for District 3.

• Rezoning request for Wine Worx Real Estate Holdings, LLC on Handy Road from Commercial (C) to Highway Commercial (HC)
• Preliminary Site Plan for Merck (DA) Parking Area & Site Improvements
• Preliminary Site Plan for Lewes Dairy and Miniature Golf
• Preliminary Site Plan for AVP Pharma, Inc. at 28524 DuPont Boulevard
• Police Department policy amendments for nine different policies, including Rules of Conduct and Patrol Procedures

The Town Council appointed Gary Mack to fill the District 3 vacancy. It approved the rezoning of a property on Handy Road from Commercial to Highway Commercial, and approved several site plan and utility easement requests. The council also adopted policy amendments and partitioned a town‑owned lot.

• Appointed Gary Mack to District 3 council seat (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of Handy Road property to Highway Commercial (unanimous)
• Approved lot line adjustment for Wine Worx properties (unanimous)
• Approved Lewes Dairy and Miniature Golf preliminary site plan (unanimous)
• Approved Mid‑Atlantic Commercial minor site plan amendment (unanimous)
• Approved AVP Pharma pharmacy preliminary site plan (5‑1)
• Approved partition of town‑owned lot at Washington St. and W. Railroad Ave (unanimous)
• Approved Delmarva Power & Light utility easement on Wilson Highway (unanimous)

March 2, 2026 Town Council Meeting and Public Hearing

The Town Council will meet to review financial reports and receive updates from the Fire Company and Chamber of Commerce. The body will consider a resolution for a DNREC Wastewater Matching Planning Grant.

• Resolution for a DNREC Wastewater Matching Planning Grant

The council approved the annexation of a Wine Worx property with a commercial zoning designation and accepted a preliminary subdivision plan for White’s Farm by a 4‑3 vote. It also approved the Merck Chiller Yard site plan, the America250 event, an employee handbook payment change, participation in the CDBG program, creation of a police administrative specialist position, and a DNREC wastewater matching grant.

• Approved annexation of Wine Worx property with commercial zoning (unanimous)
• Accepted White’s Farm preliminary subdivision plan (4 yes, 3 no)
• Approved Merck Chiller Yard final site plan (unanimous)
• Approved America250 event and associated expenses (unanimous)
• Approved employee handbook amendment to bi‑weekly pay (unanimous)
• Approved participation in Sussex County CDBG program (unanimous)
• Approved creation of Police Administrative Specialist position (unanimous)
• Approved DNREC Wastewater Matching Planning Grant resolution (unanimous)

February 2, 2026 Public Hearing and Town Council Meeting

The Millsboro Town Council will consider several public hearings to update the town zoning code, including changes to swimming pool standards and the addition of mobile food vendors in the Highway Commercial district. A conditional use application for 237 Mitchell Street will be reviewed, and the Annexation Committee will recommend a hearing for a parcel on Handy Road. The council will also receive site plan updates for a Merck warehouse expansion and a residential subdivision. Additional reports from fire, police, and chamber committees will be presented.

• Public hearing to amend Town Code Chapter 210 §210-46 (swimming pools) to align with International Swimming Pool and Spa Code
• Public hearing to amend Town Code Chapter 210 §§210-7 and 210-18 to add Mobile Food Vendor definition and permits in Highway Commercial district
• Conditional Use application for 237 Mitchell Street (tax map #133-17.00-72.00) submitted by Dan Meany c/o JDS Investments, LLC
• Annexation Committee recommendation for public hearing on parcel #233-5.00-111.00 on Handy Road
• Review of Merck B29 (DA) Warehouse expansion final site plan Phase 1 for parcels 133-16.12-13.00 and 133-16.12-15.00

The council unanimously approved a conditional use for a miniature golf course at 237 Mitchell Street. It also approved a public hearing for an annexation on Handy Road, adopted several town‑code amendments, and authorized a Merck warehouse expansion. The White’s Farm subdivision plan was tabled until the next meeting, and the Building Official was promoted to Director of Building and Code. Finally, the town approved use of Little League Park for the Stars & Stripes event.

• Approved conditional use for miniature golf course at 237 Mitchell St (unanimous)
• Approved scheduling a public hearing for Handy Road annexation (motion passed)
• Approved amendment to Town Code §210-46 swimming pools (motion passed)
• Approved amendment to Town Code §210-7 adding Mobile Food Vendor definitions and uses (motion passed)
• Approved Merck B29 warehouse expansion final site plan (motion passed)
• Tabled White’s Farm residential subdivision preliminary site plans until March 2 (motion passed)
• Approved promotion of Building Official to Director of Building and Code (motion passed)
• Approved use of Little League Park for Stars & Stripes event on June 27 (motion passed)

January 5, 2026 Town Council Meeting and Public Hearing

The Millsboro Town Council will hold a public hearing to discuss a possible 6-month moratorium on new residential development applications to assess affordable housing impacts. The council will also consider a rezoning request, a conditional use application, a preliminary subdivision plan for Towne Lakes, and multiple code amendments. Other notable items include awarding a forcemain project bid, appointing an annexation committee member, and establishing a parks committee.

• Public hearing on possible 6-month moratorium for new residential development (Councilman Presley)
• Luckey rezoning request from MR to HC, including future land use map amendment
• Conditional use application by Tim Nies at 102 E. DuPont Boulevard
• Towne Lakes Residential Planned Community Amended Preliminary Subdivision Plan
• Bid award for Millsboro Forcemain Project (sewer/water)