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. 

Scope of Work:

• Increase and enhance communication via newsletters, programs, and website improvements. 
• Host special events and community building activities or programs. 
• Create and lead beautification efforts on Town-owned property. 
• Promote and encourage landscaping and maintenance of individual properties. 
• Maintain existing community improvements and amenities (e.g., bike repair station, fitness area, free libraries) and pursue opportunities for new initiatives. 

Committee Members:

• Alicia (Lisi) Biciocchi, Chairperson
• Chris Keefe, Council Liaison
• Maureen Flaherty
• Sandy Janowski
• Ingrid Moore
• Robin Philipbar

News Updates:

Monthly Coffee and Conversation: With … Phil Brackin, Chief of EMS at the Bethany Beach Volunteer Fire Company (BBVFC), Friday, July 19, 2024, at 9 a.m., outside South Bethany Town Hall (If raining, the event will be moved into Town Hall).

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:

Past Meetings:

• 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