Date Posted: Wednesday, August 26th, 2026
Hello everyone! My name is Ashley Cole, and I am the new spotted lanternfly coordinator with the Delaware Department of Agriculture. I wanted to reach out with information regarding spotted lanternfly in the event you receive any questions regarding the pest. Please feel free to forward this email to anyone who finds this information helpful! […]
LET ME BE BLUNT – Latest Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester Newsletter
Date Posted: Monday, June 22nd, 2026
Dear Friend, Let Me Be Blunt is back! From a monumental housing celebration to seeing how federal investments are making big changes in the First State, we hit the ground running for the August State Work Period. I’m spending this month traveling up and down the state to meet with our communities. This week we […]
DE House of Rep. Newsletter – #681 – August 21, 2026
Date Posted: Monday, June 22nd, 2026
These are the latest articles from the DE House of Representatives: NEWS: Legislators Graded on Their Support of Businesses ELEPHANT’S GRAVEYARD: Abolishing the Deterrent to Building More Healthcare Capacity NEWS: Veterans Will be Able to Shield More Pension Income from State Taxation NEWS: New Law Allows Some Eligible Youths to Hunt, Target Shoot Independently NEWS: Long-Time Farmer and State Representative, Wally […]
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.
