Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk Historic Designation Task Force

The Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk Historic Designation Task Force met on October 27, 2026, to address potential historic recognitions for the city boardwalk. The agenda included reviewing minutes from the previous meeting and revisiting the official charge and membership makeup of the task force. Members aimed to examine how similar historical designations have been handled in other coastal communities.

The meeting featured multiple presentations focused on different avenues for pursuing historic status. Presenters Mason Preddy, Michael Burton, and Jim Ellison were scheduled to review comparable boardwalks listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Catherine Morrissey from the University of Delaware was invited to discuss potential pathways for National Register nomination as well as alternative designation options. In addition, Scott Thomas of Southern Delaware Tourism was set to present on regional efforts to develop National Heritage Areas.

The task force also planned to distribute assignments, hear comments from board members, and receive feedback from the public. Time was reserved at the end of the meeting to set future meeting dates and outline upcoming agenda topics. Because the published record is an advance agenda, specific actions and decisions taken during the meeting were not specified.