2030 Census Public Input

Date Posted: Wednesday, August 24th, 2022         Census Bureau Invites Public Input on Designing 2030 Census AUG. 17, 2022 — The U.S. Census Bureau has formally invited the public to share their input and ideas for an improved 2030 Census. The invitation comes in the form of a Federal Register Notice published today. The notice marks the start of […]


NEW Sussex County Building Permit Requirements

Date Posted: Wednesday, May 18th, 2022 Please click on the link the following new Building Permit requirements that are effective now: 05182200       


NEW PLANNING & ZONING COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Date Posted: Wednesday, April 6th, 2022 The new members of the Planning & Zoning Committee were sworn in at the Town Council meeting on Tuesday, April 5, 2021. The new members are: Duane Campfield, Mike Calloway and Hank Graves. We will update the P&Z page once the decisions have been made as to the officers, meeting dates, etc.


Past Agendas and Minutes Update

Date Posted: Wednesday, February 9th, 2022 We are working diligently to provide the proper, correct Agendas and Minutes . There have been some mistakes and incorrect dates found in reviewing what has been posted. We are working to correct this as quickly as possible and will update as soon as we get all straightened out. We apologize for the delay.


REQUEST FROM TOWN OFFICE

Date Posted: Wednesday, May 12th, 2021 We are in the process of updating some town records.  Any resident of Bethel who wishes to have their birthday remembered on the Community Hall bulletin board to please call the office 302-877-8139 or email betheltownclerk@gmail.com with their date and whether they want their first and last name or first initial and last name.  Thank […]


Senior Resources

Date Posted: Wednesday, September 16th, 2020 Please use the following link for resources for Seniors provided by the Community Outreach of Senior Advice: https://www.senioradvice.com/assisted-living


Concerned About Your Drinking Water?

Date Posted: Wednesday, April 4th, 2018 Making sure that your water is safe to drink is the responsibilty of private well owners. Have you had your water tested lately? Test kits for chemicals bacteria are available for just $2 each. Click on the link to learn more: http://dhss.delaware.gov/dhss/dph/hsp/privdw.html    


Our Town is Turning 225 Years Old

Date Posted: Wednesday, February 7th, 2018 2020 will be a great year for the Town of Bethel as it celebrates its 225th year of incorporation. The Town would like to invite any residents who wish to participate in planning for this occasion to join in the fun! Please call the Town office or let any council member know you are interested.


Call 8-1-1 Before You Dig

Date Posted: Wednesday, October 11th, 2017 Delmarva Power reports: Over the last few years, we have seen a rise in the number of third party dig-ins, striking underground electrical lines which is an obvious safety and reliability issue.  To solve this issue, call 8-1-1 before you dig. Refer to this document when you are getting ready to dig for more information: DPL_811_Factsheet […]


Historic Preservation Tax Credit: Would This Program Help YOU?

Date Posted: Wednesday, May 24th, 2017 Please review the attached documents for more information regarding the Historical Preservation Tax Credit program. This tax credit does not apply to only historical preservation of the town’s homes but also items like roofs, heating and cooling systems, and restoration of character such as porch add-ons! There are qualifications, but it is worth checking into […]