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Town of South Bethany – Canal Algae Harvesting, May 1-5, 2023

Date Posted: Monday, April 24th, 2023

The Town of South Bethany, in partnership with the Department of Natural Resources & Environmental Control (DNREC) and Solitude Lake Management, will be algae harvesting the canals the week of May 1 through May 5, 2023, approximately between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.   For the past year, the Town Council, Canal Water Quality Committee and Town staff, worked together with DNREC and Solitude to find a solution for removal of the algae from the canals.   This year, instead of fully relying on DNREC to clean the canals, the Town contracted with Solitude Lake Management for harvesting operations, while DNREC has agreed to provide a driver and truck to haul and dispose of the algae at one of their off-site locations. The Town public works staff will assist with loading algae from the harvester and onto the truck. This is a combined effort for everyone with […]



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Town of South Bethany Council Seat Vacancy

Date Posted: Friday, April 14th, 2023

This year, only two (2) candidates filed prior to the March 23, 2023, deadline for the three (3) currently open seats on the South Bethany Town Council. As a result, there will be no election in May, but there will be one (1) vacant seat. According to the Town Charter, this vacancy will be filled by appointment of the newly constituted Town Council. To view details on submitting a letter of interest for the open two-year term position, please click here: https://southbethany.delaware.gov/files/2023/04/SoBe-Council-Open.pdf



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April 2023 Newsletter from the Community Relations Committee

Date Posted: Wednesday, April 5th, 2023

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Election 2023 – CANCELLED

Date Posted: Friday, March 31st, 2023

NOTICE TOWN OF SOUTH BETHANY 2023 ELECTION CANCELLED The Town of South Bethany Election, which would have been scheduled for May 13, 2023, has been cancelled.  There are three seats open for Council Members for two-year terms.  Only two of the three seats for Council were filled by two unopposed candidates. Both were qualified by the Board of Elections.  The following are declared elected by the South Bethany Board of Elections: Council Members-elect – Edie Dondero and William “Tim” Shaw The Town of South Bethany will swear in the two candidates at the Town Council Organizational Meeting to be held at a later date, which will be posted.



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Town FY2024 Budget Highlights

Date Posted: Friday, March 10th, 2023

To view the PowerPoint presentation from the March 10, 2023, Town Council Meeting, please click here: FY24 Budget Highlights Presentation



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March 2023 Newsletter from the Community Relations Committee

Date Posted: Thursday, March 2nd, 2023

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February 2023 Newsletter from the Community Relations Committee

Date Posted: Wednesday, February 1st, 2023

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Bid No. 23-01 Exercise Classes

Date Posted: Friday, January 13th, 2023

TOWN OF SOUTH BETHANY BID NOTICE Bid No. 23-01   The Town of South Bethany is accepting proposals from bidders to provide exercise classes on the beach and/or at the adult fitness area for the 2023 summer season. Times and dates to be determined by the Town of South Bethany. Up to three (3) concessionaires may be awarded, at Council’s discretion. Concession fees will be established by competitive bidding, with the minimum bid starting at $250. Interested bidders can obtain a copy of specifications and instructions by contacting Matt Amerling at townclerk@southbethany.org or 302-539-3653, ext. 100. Sealed proposals should be addressed to the Town Manager and clearly marked “Exercise Class Concession Proposal” and shall be received at the Town of South Bethany, 402 Evergreen Road, South Bethany, DE, 19930, until Tuesday, February 28, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. at which time they will be publicly opened. The Town of South Bethany […]



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January 2023 Newsletter from the Community Relations Committee

Date Posted: Friday, January 6th, 2023

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December 2022 Newsletter from the Community Relations Committee

Date Posted: Wednesday, November 30th, 2022

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