Speak Up: New Georgetown apartment complex stalled

Traffic looms as a potential roadblock to a developer’s downzoning request that could bring apartments to property along East Trap Pond Road. Georgetown Plaza Associates II LLC is seeking to downsize zoning from neighborhood business district/professional business district to multifamily residential district for a 6-acre parcel. However, Town Council members Sue Barlow, Angela Townsend and Penuel Barrett opposed the request at a recent meeting.

• If they aren’t “affordable,” the apartments shouldn’t be built at all. There are too many homeless people in Georgetown to continue building housing only for out-of-state retirees. — T’Laura Pope Coleman
• It’s not in just Georgetown. — Jeff Grzeszczak
• As a Delaware resident, I’m aware! — T’Laura Pope Coleman

Delaware auditor’s corruption trial halted amid questions about venue

The opening trial day in the criminal corruption case against Delaware’s state auditor came to an abrupt halt when the judge decided to give attorneys more time to consider issues raised by defense arguments that the indictment against Kathy McGuiness is defective. Defense attorney Steve Wood argued the indictment should be dismissed because it fails to allege where McGuiness’ alleged crimes occurred.

• Justice delayed equals no justice at all. Wouldn’t be surprised if this was held up until after the election. — Rick Kerchevall
• Trying so hard to not have the trial. If she is innocent, why try so hard to not have the trial? Wouldn’t it be better to have her vindicated if she is indeed innocent? — Lezlie Eustis