BETHEL

LET ME BE BLUNT – Latest Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester Newsletter

Dear Friend, Welcome back to Let Me Be Blunt. A familiar issue was back at the forefront this week here in Washington. President Trump is again ordering Senate Republicans to pass his SAVE America Act. This time he called for the Senate to stay in session until it’s passed. But despite his [...]

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DE House of Rep. Newsletter – #678 – July 31, 2026

These are the latest articles from the DE House of Representatives: NEWS: Report Concludes Small Modular Nuclear Reactors Not in Delaware’s Near Future NEWS: State Officials Dedicate Federal Funds to Improve Sussex County Healthcare Access View this newsletter on your browser. NEWS: Report Concludes Small Modular Nuclear Reactors Not in Delaware’s Near [...]

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GOVERNOR DECLARES STATEWIDE DROUGHT WATCH FOR DELAWARE

All Three Delaware Counties, Particularly Sussex, Currently Show Significant Precipitation Deficits as Summer Nears Governor Matt Meyer has issued a statewide drought watch due to precipitation levels experiencing a steep and steady decline throughout the state for the second time in three years, particularly in Kent and Sussex Counties. The [...]

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HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS & CHECKLIST

Hurricane season runs every June 1-November 30.  We are early in the hurricane season and I wanted to give you some information to help you be prepared, while hoping you never need the information.   Here are some important links: DisasterAssistance.Gov– Disaster Survivor Application Checklist FEMA – Six Ways to Prepare Your [...]

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ROUTE 9 and ROUTE 113 MASTER PLAN – PUBLIC SURVEY INFORMATION

If anyone would like to be involved and make comments for the Route 9 and Route 113 Master Plan:   As part of the Governor’s Order, the Route 9 Master Plan, and the County’s upcoming update to the County’s Comprehensive Plan, Sussex County has assembled a community survey relating to the [...]

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DELMARVA POWER – SUMMER READINESS INFORMATION

Dear Valued Customer, As we enter the summer season, higher temperatures, increased electricity use, and the potential for severe weather—including hurricanes and tropical storms—can place added demands on the energy grid. It is important for our customers to understand the steps being taken to prepare for these challenges and ensure [...]

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2026 Bethel Town Council Members

2026 Town Council Members: President: Pat Kough Term Expires February 2027 President Pro Tempore: Kevin Phillips Term Expires February 2028 Secretary:  Linda Crawshaw  Term Expires February 2028  Treasurer: Mark Shaver  Term Expires February 2029 Member at Large: Larry Davis Term Expires February 2029 Note: Town Council Members are elected officials serving [...]

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CURRENT SUSSEX COUNTY LEASH LAW ORDINANCE

ORDINANCE NO. 2090 AN ORDINANCE TO ADOPT CHAPTER 60 DOG CONTROL WHEREAS, House Bill 233 was signed by the Governor of Delaware on July 22, 2009; and WHEREAS, House Bill 233 transferred the responsibility of dog control from the State of Delaware to each county to commence by January 1, [...]

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Dog(s) MUST Be Leashed within Bethel Town Limits

PLEASE NOTE: ALL dogs are to be leashed while out and about within the Bethel Town Limits.  Further any/all waste must be picked up immediately by  he person in charge of the dog(s) while out in Town limits.  There are public signs posted noting this requirement in Bethel.     [...]

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FIRST STATE PLANNING – Office of State Planning (OSPC) Newsletter

Please see the following information newsletter from the OSPC: Welcome to First State Planning, the official newsletter of Delaware’s Office of State Planning Coordination (OSPC). Our mission is to improve the coordination and effectiveness of land use decisions across Delaware, ensuring a high quality of life for all residents. Through [...]

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