LET ME BE BLUNT – Latest Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester Newsletter
Date Posted: Monday, June 22nd, 2026
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 orders, he doesn’t even have […]
DE House of Rep. Newsletter – #678 – July 31, 2026
Date Posted: Monday, June 22nd, 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 Future A state report released […]
GOVERNOR DECLARES STATEWIDE DROUGHT WATCH FOR DELAWARE
Date Posted: Wednesday, June 17th, 2026
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 Governor declared a drought watch […]
HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS & CHECKLIST
Date Posted: Wednesday, June 17th, 2026
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 Home for a Hurricane DEMA […]
ROUTE 9 and ROUTE 113 MASTER PLAN – PUBLIC SURVEY INFORMATION
Date Posted: Wednesday, May 27th, 2026
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 Route 9 Corridor Master Planning […]
DELMARVA POWER – SUMMER READINESS INFORMATION
Date Posted: Wednesday, May 27th, 2026
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 continued reliability. Through ongoing grid […]
2026 Bethel Town Council Members
Date Posted: Wednesday, March 4th, 2026
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 three-year terms. Town Solicitor: Mike […]
CURRENT SUSSEX COUNTY LEASH LAW ORDINANCE
Date Posted: Wednesday, February 11th, 2026
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, 2010; and WHEREAS, Dog Control […]
Dog(s) MUST Be Leashed within Bethel Town Limits
Date Posted: Tuesday, October 7th, 2025
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.
FIRST STATE PLANNING – Office of State Planning (OSPC) Newsletter
Date Posted: Wednesday, September 17th, 2025
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 our newsletter, we aim to […]
