Posts Tagged ‘Town of Bethany Beach’
Bethany Beach Boardwalk Ramps at First & Second Streets to Close Monday for Reconstruction
Beginning Monday, March 9th the boardwalk access ramps from the parking lots on First and Second Streets in Bethany Beach will be closed while they undergo demolition and reconstruction. All other access points to the boardwalk will remain open. Construction is expected to be completed by May 15th.
Read MoreGuidelines for Bethany Beach Residents in Storm Debris Cleanup
The Town of Bethany Beach will begin collecting tree debris from last weekend’s storm this week – and will continue through March 27th. Homeowners are responsible for debris located on their property – Town crews are not able to enter private property. The Town has some guidelines for residents to follow to aid in the…
Read MoreBeach Ends Opening for Bethany Beach
After the last storm ate away parts of the dune leaving steep cliffs behind and making the beaches inaccessible at some streets, the Town of Bethany Beach has announced the following street ends can now be used – • 2nd • 4th • 5th • Ashwood • Cedarwood • Garfield North • Garfield South •…
Read MoreBethany Beach Town Council Workshop/Special Meeting Monday Morning
The Bethany Beach Town Council will hold a workshop-special meeting on Monday morning, November 17 in the Town Meeting Room. The Agenda has three topics that will be up for discussion and possible consideration – including the contract for the Route 26 sidewalk extension, the Water Department’s new clarifier and changes in the Town’s parking…
Read MoreUPDATED: Former Bethany Beach Police Officers Report to Federal Prison
UPDATED – 10/26/25 – Last week, two former Bethany Beach Police Officers reported to federal prison. Former Chief, 58 year old Michael Redmon of Selbyville reported to Federal Correction Institute Beckley in Beaver, West Virginia to begin serving a 13-month prison sentence for felony wire fraud. Former Captain, 50 year old Darin Cathell of Frankford…
Read MoreUPDATED: Delmarva Beaches – Swimming in Ocean Prohibited Because of Dangerous Surf & Rip Currents
UPDATE (Sussex County Beach Areas)-Â 8/21/25: Â Â As Hurricane Erin passes offshore, there may be some hazards to swimming even after the storm clears out–as Sussex County Deputy Director of Public Safety for the Division of Emergency Management–Tim Cooper tells the Talk of Delmarva… Â Â He also advises that you should stay away from…
Read MoreWednesday is the Deadline to File as a Candidate for the Bethany Beach Town Council
Wednesday is the deadline for candidates to file for the Bethany Beach Town Council election. Candidates have until 4:30pm on Wednesday to file a written Notice of Intention in the Town Manager’s Office at Town Hall. Three seats are up for election on the Town Council – each is for a 2-year term. The Bethany…
Read MoreBethany Beach to Hold Special Election in May
Bethany Beach officials have issued a public notice for a special election that will be held on Saturday, May 24th. The purpose of the special election is to obtain voter approval to borrow $3,980,000 to construct a new water clarifier within the Town of Bethany Beach. Bethany Beach property owners who are listed on the…
Read MoreBethany Beach Councilman Lew Killmer Retires
Bethany Beach Councilman, Lew Killmer has retired from the council citing personal health reasons. Killmer has served for over 20 years as a volunteer for the Town of Bethany Beach, Sussex County and the State of Delaware. A member of the town council for over 18 years, Killmer has also service on the Planning and…
Read MoreUS Wind to Meet with Bethany Beach Friday
US Wind will hold a meeting in Bethany Beach on Friday. The purpose of that meeting is twofold: first to review and discuss a contract for “Community Benefits” being offered to Delaware’s coastal communities by the US Wind Corporation. This Community Benefits Package includes a stream of annual payments over twenty years, worth two million…
Read MoreUPDATED: Bethany Beach Voters Elect Incumbents & Theresa Keil
UPDATED – 09/10/23 – Voters in Bethany Beach returned both incumbents – Jerry Morris and Patrick Sheplee – to the Town Council. Morris was the top vote-getter with 410, followed by newcomer Theresa Keil with 386 votes. Incumbent Patrick Sheplee won the third seat with 347 votes. Each will serve a 2 year term. The…
Read MoreBethany Beach Looking at a Retractable Dam to Control Flooding
Officials in Bethany Beach are considering a dam at the mouth of the Loop Canal to help control flooding in the Quiet Resort. The Town has been working on a preliminary design for a dam with a steel wall that can be raised and lowered by hydraulic arms or an inflatable bladder – this would…
Read MoreUPDATED: Bethany Beach & Rehoboth Beach Amend Town Codes Relating to Marijuana
UPDATED: 6:45pm – Both the Bethany Beach Town Council and Rehoboth Commissioners met Friday afternoon to discuss marijuana. The Bethany Beach Council approved two ordinance amendments to the Bethany Beach Town Code – one amended Chapter 301 regarding smoking outdoors to now read that smoking in public places outdoors is prohibited – and removes the…
Read MoreUPDATED: 6 Candidates Running for 3 Seats on Bethany Beach Town Council
UPDATED – 10am – Bethany Beach voters will be headed to the polls on Saturday September 9. There are 6 candidates running for 3 open seats on the town council. Candidates include residents – Keith Brothers, Theresa Keil and incumbent Jerry Morris and non-residents Russell Evans, Marc Tanowitz and incumbent Patrick Sheplee. At least 4…
Read MoreTown of Bethany Beach Announces Publication of Newsletters
In response to a number of requests, the Town of Bethany Beach is once again publishing a newsletter. As of this month–June 2023, the first newsletter of the year has been posted. Although the Town’s website– http://townofbethanybeach.com/–provides a great deal of information, and notices regarding meetings and other timely information are sent to those who…
Read MoreTown of Bethany Beach to hold Public Hearing on Proposed Comprehensive Development Plan
The Bethany Beach Town Council and Planning Commission will jointly hold a public hearing later this month to receive comments on the proposed updated Comprehensive Development Plan., which is available for review in Town Hall, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. – 4 p.m., (except on scheduled holidays) and on the town’s website www.townofbethanybeach.com. The…
Read MoreUPDATED: Bethany Beach to Begin Review of Proposed Pedestrian Pathway
The Bethany Beach Town Council will begin a review process of a proposed pedestrian pathway that will create a continuous and connected pedestrian pathway on Collins Street, Kent Avenue and Wellington Parkway. The review process will begin during a Public Workshop on Monday, December 12th at 10 am at Bethany Beach Town Hall. At the…
Read MoreBethany Beach to Flush Water Lines
The Town of Bethany Beach will flush the water lines October 24th through October 28th from 7am to 3pm. This is done twice yearly – to rid the system of any accumulated sediment and ensure that the fire hydrants are operating properly in case of a fire emergency. You may notice a discoloration to your…
Read MoreUpdate: Beach Access Points All Cleared In Bethany Beach
All access ramps to the beaches in Bethany Beach have reopened following the early May nor’easter, which was followed by days of coastal flooding.Town officials said Friday that crews have been working hard to make sure it’s safe to get onto the beach.The storm also caused substantial erosion, and DNREC crews have been assisting local…
Read MoreBethany Officials Assess Storm Damage
Bethany Beach officials are investigating the damage from the Nor’ Easter and say the beach, dune and pedestrian crossovers are in poor condition just two weeks before the start of the summer season. DNREC is working with the town to restore the beach ramps as soon as possible. Currently only seven beach access ramps are…
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