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:

• Cindy Van Horn, Chair
• Linda Bowers
• Maureen Flaherty
• Barbara Gill
• Sandy Janowski
• Robin Philipbar

News Updates:

Monthly Coffee and Conversation: The Community Relations Committee is sponsoring Coffee & Conversation Coffee with Birds, on Friday, September 18, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. Meet at Town Hall for coffee before the group begins the walk toward Canal Road. Join John Janowski on a leisurely half mile walk along Canal Road to enjoy coffee, conversation, and the sights and sounds of early autumn migration. The upper reach of Jefferson Creek is one of South Bethany’s best birding spots, with prime salt marsh habitat where participants may see herons, egrets, ibis, rails, and shorebirds feeding on the ponds. Binoculars and wearing comfy shoes are highly recommended. A spotting scope will be available for close-up views, and participants should bring insect repellent in case it is needed. Coffee and Conversation events are held monthly (unless otherwise noted), with a different featured visitor each month.

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 - 09/23/2026

Past Meetings:

• Community Relations Committee Meeting - 08/05/2026
• Community Relations Committee Meeting - 06/03/2026
• Community Relations Committee Meeting - 05/06/2026
• 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