South Bethany

Community Relations Committee

The South Bethany Community Relations Committee – established in May 2022.

Mission/Purpose:

The purpose of the Community Relations Committee is to increase and enhance communication between the Town and property owners; to foster a sense of community and encourage residents’ engagement and volunteerism; and to promote the stewardship of individual and Town-owned properties. 

Committee Members:

• Chris Keefe, Chair
• Linda Bowers
• Maureen Flaherty
• Barbara Gill
• Sandy Janowski
• Robin Philipbar

News Updates:

Monthly Coffee and Conversation: With … Brittany Haywood, of the Univ. of DE, & Kayla Clauson, of DNREC, on Friday, May 15, 2026, at 10 a.m., South Bethany Town Hall. Ms. Haywood and Ms. Clauson will be presenting on the South Bethany Water Quality and its Submerged Aquatic Vegetation. What’s in our Canals? These DNREC specialists will tell us! Any and all questions are welcome.

Native Plant Program:

Inland Bays Garden Center Native Trees & Shrubs for the Inland Bays Watershed

Delaware Nature Center’s Sussex County Selections of Trees & Shrubs for Wildlife & The Watershed

Delaware Naturally’s List of Native Plants for Sunny Areas

Monarch Butterfly Nectar Plant List for Conservation Plantings

Upcoming Meetings:

• Community Relations Committee Meeting - 05/06/2026

Past Meetings:

• Community Relations Committee Meeting - 04/08/2026
• Community Relations Committee Meeting - 03/11/2026
• Community Relations Committee Meeting – CANCELLED - 02/04/2026
• Community Relations Committee Meeting - 11/05/2025
• Community Relations Committee Meeting – CANCELED - 09/17/2025
• Community Relations Committee Meeting - 09/03/2025
• Community Relations Committee Meeting - 06/18/2025
• Community Relations Committee Meeting - 04/23/2025
• Community Relations Committee Meeting - 03/19/2025
• Community Relations Committee Meeting - 02/26/2025
• Community Relations Committee Meeting - 12/18/2024
• Community Relations Committee Meeting - 11/13/2024
• Bonfire on the Beach - 10/04/2024
• Community Relations Committee Meeting - 10/02/2024
• Community Relations Committee Meeting - 08/07/2024
• Movie on the Beach - 07/31/2024
• Community Relations Committee Meeting - 06/12/2024
• Bonfire on the Beach - 04/26/2024
• Community Relations Committee Meeting - 04/23/2024
• Community Relations Committee Meeting - 03/26/2024
• Community Relations Committee Meeting - 02/06/2024
• Community Relations Committee Meeting - 12/07/2023
• Community Relations Committee Meeting - 11/13/2023
• CRC Bonfire on the Beach - 10/06/2023
• POSTPONED – CRC Bonfire on the Beach - 09/29/2023
• Community Relations Committee Meeting - 09/14/2023
• Movie on the Beach - 07/27/2023
• Community Relations Committee Meeting - 07/10/2023
• S.B. Community Relations Committee Presents “Water Quality of the Inland Bays” - 05/18/2023
• CRC Bonfire on the Beach - 05/12/2023
• Community Relations Committee Meeting - 05/08/2023
• S.B. Community Relations Committee Presents “Native Plants: What’s the Buzz?” - 05/02/2023
• Community Relations Committee Meeting - 04/12/2023
• Community Relations Committee Meeting - 03/20/2023
• Community Relations Committee Meeting CANCELLED - 03/09/2023
• Community Relations Committee Meeting - 12/12/2022
• Community Relations Committee Meeting - 11/21/2022
• Community Relations Committee Meeting - 10/17/2022
• Community Relations Committee Meeting - 09/19/2022
• Community Relations Committee Meeting - 07/29/2022