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Alderman Court Harvey Leighty, Judge (302) 539-8011  
  Charles McMullen, Judge (302) 539-8011  
       
Audit Committee Donald Doyle, Chair (302) 539-8011 Terms Expire 10-21-2010
  Tom Defibaugh    
       
       
Internal Auditor Phil Rossi (302) 539-8011 Term Expires 10-21-2010
       
Bandstand Events Hotline (302) 539-5484  
No Smoking in this area  
       
Beach Patrol Joe Donnelly, Captain (302) 539-8114  
Beach patrol (lifeguard service) coverage Monday - Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and weekends from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
 
Beach Rules and Regulations:
No loitering or sleeping on beach between 1 am and 5 am
No alcohol is allowed on beach or boardwalk
No changing clothes in comfort stations, vehicles or public places
No dogs are allowed on the beach or boardwalk between April 1 and October 1
No glass containers or fires are permitted on the beach
No smoking from May 15th to September 15th except in designated areas

No surfing except for the designated area north of Ocean View Parkway, between 7 am and 10 am, and 5:30 pm till 8:30 pm through September 30th
  
Bicycles are prohibited on the boardwalk between May 15th and September 30th EXCEPT between the hours of 6 a.m. and 9 a.m.  Bicycles are prohibited on sidewalks at all times.  Please use the marked bike lanes and drive with traffic.
   
Board of Adjustment Robert Parsons, Chair (302) 539-8011 Term Expires 10-14-2010
  Robert Graham   Term Expires 10-14-2010
  Tom Mahler   Term Expires 10-18-2012
        
Board of Assessment Donald Carmichael, Chair (302) 539-8011 Terms Expire 10-14-2010
  Robert Graham    
  Philip Rossi    
        
Board of Elections  
 
Jane Fowler
Rosemary Hardiman

Primary responsibility is supervision and reviewing complaints, not performing voting tasks.

  Phil Rossi    
       
Boardwalk No smoking from May 15th to September 15th  
       
Budget & Finance Committee Jack Gordon, Chair    Terms Expire 10-21-2010
  Stanley Berkman    
  Denise Boswell    
  Don Doyle    
  Joseph Healy    
  Chuck Peterson    
  Philip Rossi    
       
Building Inspector Susan Frederick (302) 539-8780  
Building permits are required for all new construction, additions, renovations, and propane tank installations.
       
Business License Obtain in Town Hall    
       
Chamber of Commerce (302) 539-2100    
       
Charter   You can read and search the entire document
         
Charter & Ordinance Review Committee Chuck Peterson, Chair (302) 539-8011 Terms Expire 10-21-2010
  Mike Boswell    
  Jerry Dorfman    
  Mary Sue Forestieri    
  Fulton Lappatto    
  Lonnie Moore    
  Susan Frederick

Non-Voting Member

 
       
Code Of The Town Of Bethany Beach, Delaware You can read and search the entire document
       
Code Enforcement Officer Barry English (302) 539-8780  
       
Comfort Station Open 7 days per week  
   
Communications Committee Rosemary Hardiman, Chair (302) 539-8011 Terms Expire 10-14-2010
  Thomas Defibaugh    
  Larry Fishell    
  Cullen Langford    
  Tracy Mulligan    
  Sherwin Weinstock    
  Monte Wisbrock    
  Margaret Young    
  Town Clerk Non-Voting Member  
  Pat Neary Non-Voting Member  
       
Comprehensive Development Plan
 
Adobe Acrobat Reader
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Plan is revised every five (5) years
 
       
Cultural & Historic Affairs Carol Olmstead, Chair (302) 539-8011 Terms Expire 10-21-2010
  Jane Fowler    
  Theo Lappatto    
  Mary Lou McNerney    
  Pat Rogers    
  Mary Lou Urquhart    
  Margaret Young    
  Gloria Farrar

Non-Voting Member

 
       
Delaware State Info
 
  (800) 464-4357
(302) 856-5011
 
       
Design Review (non-commercial) Lew Killmer, Chair (302) 539-8011 Term Expires 10-14-2010
  John Hendrickson Architect Member Term Expires 10-14-2010
  Jim Weisgerber Business Member Term Expires 10-14-2010
  Faith Denault Planning Commission Member Term Expires 10-15-2010
  Susan Frederick

Building Inspector

Term Expires 10-15-2010
       
Dog Regulations
Town Code=CLEAN UP AFTER YOUR PET.
Dogs must be leashed & curbed at all times within the corporate limits of town and within the county.
Dogs are PROHIBITED on the beach and boardwalk May 15 to September 30.
Licenses are required and tags must be worn.
Any dog running at large contrary to these regulations may be delivered to the Delaware SPCA.
       
Election Officers Faith Denault, Inspector (302) 539-8011  
  Fulton Loppatto, Judge    
  Charles McMullen, Judge  
  Chuck Peterson, Judge These individuals actually operate the election
  Joan Thomas, Judge    

The Election for Town Council is held the first Saturday after Labor Day in September. 

    
Emergency Number Ambulance, Fire & Police 911  
    
Employment Opportunities   (302) 539-8011  
       
Entertainment Director Gloria Farrar (302) 539-8011  
      
Events Update Hotline   (302) 539-5484  
       
Finance Manager Janet Connery (302) 539-8011  
       
Fire Department   (302) 539-7700  
       
Hurricane Tips  
       
Library 43 Kent Avenue (302) 539-5231  
       
Loop Canal Centennial Park N. Pennsylvania Avenue at First Street - No Smoking Area  
       
Nature Center On Route 26 - 1/2 mile west of beach - No Smoking Area  
       
Parking Information (302) 539-8011  
Meters/permits are in effect May 15th through September 15th
Daily, 3-Day and Weekly parking permits for metered spaces can be purchased
Parking meters are enforced 7 days / week including Holidays
Handicap parking meters require payment
Meters are in effect from 10 am to 11 pm on Garfield Parkway and from 10 am to 8 pm elsewhere
Parking permits can be obtained from the Town Hall
Residential Parking Permits are required on side streets as posted, must be displayed and cannot be used at meter spaces
Parking meters and Handicap spaces
Lost owner permits can be replaced for an additional fee
Do not park in the bike path
Do not park in roadway
Cars must park "head-in" at metered spaces
When "parallel-parking", make sure you are paying the correct meter
Do not park in "Lifeguard" spaces (even at night)
All police personnel carry change, if you need quarters
The Bank parking lot is for Bank patrons during business hours, meters are in effect after business hours
Municipal parking spaces in front of Town Hall are available for those who have business in Town Hall
Report any meter problems to a parking officer or the Police department
Do not block driveways (even your own) or park on or over sidewalks
All parking spaces east of Route 1 are either permit or meter parking
Parking tickets are issued when a meter has expired for one minute
Parking summonses left unpaid for 72 hours will be subject to an additional penalty of $ 20 per violation
If you want to pay your ticket with cash, please pay at the Police Dept. so you can get a receipt
Payments, along with the ticket, can be dropped into the red Courtesy Box in front of Town Hall
A table will be in operation at the Garfield and Atlantic intersection where you can obtain change & information
Any other questions, please contact the BBPD at (302) 539-1000
     
Planning Commission  

(302) 539-8011

Term Expires

  Lew Killmer, Chair Non-Voting Member

09-30-2010

  Faith Denault Vice Chair 09-30-2010
  John Gaughn   09-30-2010
  Fulton Lappatto   09-30-2011
  Kathleen Mink   09-30-2012
  Chuck Peterson   09-30-2011
  Susan Frederick Non-Voting Member  
       
 Our Planning Commission meets in Town Hall at 9:00 AM Saturday morning following the monthly Town Council meeting.
       
Playground N. Pennsylvania Avenue & Garfield Pkwy - No Smoking Area  
       
Police Department   (302) 539-1000 non-emergency  
Michael Redmon Chief 911 for emergency  
Rick Haden Lieutenant    
Darin Cathell Sergeant    
Rhys Bradshaw and Jason Riddle PFC    
Brandon Elliott, Pat Foley, and Charles Sharp Patrolman
 
   
George "Danny" Steele Administrative Assistant    
Bill Dowdell Parking Supervisor    
       
Post Office   (302) 539-9874  
       
Public Safety Director Ralph Mitchell (302) 539-8011  
        
Property Tax Bills - are mailed the last week of May.  A penalty will apply after August 31st.
       
Public Works Brett Warner (302) 539-1339  
    
Recycling - The Town of Bethany Beach in conjunction with the Delaware Solid Waste Authority (DSWA) offers a voluntary recycling program the details of which are on the page linked to "recycling". 
       

Rental Licenses - The annual rental license fee is due on June 1st (if you rent your property).  The rental tax is due November 1st and June 1st.

   
RUOK? George "Danny" Steele (302) 539-1000  
This program registers "homebound" residents to receive a daily telephone call to confirm their "OK" status. 
       
Skateboards, roller skates or in-line skates are prohibited on the boardwalk and bandstand and on all sidewalks on Garfield Parkway from Route 1 up to the boardwalk AT ALL TIMES.
    
Town Attorney J. Terrance Jaywork, Esquire

(302) 734-7401

 
       
Town Clerk Lisa Kail (302) 539-8011  
   
Town Council   (302) 539-8011  
      Our Town Council meets in Town Hall at 7:30 PM on the third Friday of each month.
       
Town Hall 214 Garfield Parkway (302) 539-8011 Voice  
  8 a.m. to 4;00 p.m. (302) 539-8149 Fax  
       
Mailing Address

 
P.O. Box 109
Bethany Beach, DE 19930-0109
E-Mail:  admin@townofbethanybeach.com
Website:  www.townofbethanybeach.com
 
       
Town Manager Clifford Graviet (302) 537-3771 admin@townofbethanybeach.com
        

Trash Collection Schedule            

Summer                              Begins June 1st
Zone 1                                Mon/Wed/Fri       in alley where applicable
East of Route 1

Zone 2                               Tues/Thurs/Sat    at street 
West of Route 1

Commercial Dumpsters         Sunday through Saturday

Residential Dumpsters         Mon/Wed/Fri

Winter                                Begins on October 1st
Entire Town                        Mon/Fri               streets and alleys

Commercial Dumpsters         Mon/(Wed as needed)/Fri

Free Clean-Up                     October 18 to 29, 2004   
                                          April 18 to 30, 2005

   
U.S. Coast Guard Search and Rescue (302) 227-2121  
       
Voter Registration - Up to eight (8) property owners (your name must be on the deed) are automatically registered to vote in municipal elections.  Registration is required to vote in municipal elections by any person not identified as an owner of record of real property in the Town's tax list.  To be able to vote, a person must be a full-time resident for at least six months prior to the date of the election.  You may register by mail or in person, during normal business hours at Town Hall.  Registration will cease thirty days prior to any election.  Non-property owner residents must file a new registration form, if they have not voted within the past five years.  Absentee ballots are available with certain restrictions.  If you have any questions regarding your current status or voting requirements, please call (302) 537-3771.
     
Water Department Ron Foreman (302) 537-0851  
Water bills are mailed the on April 15th and October 15th
Fire hydrants will be flushed during April and October
 Water Rates
The Drinking Water Report is provided annually.
2001 Drinking Water Quality Report
2002 Drinking Water Quality Report
2004 Drinking Water Quality Report
2007 Drinking Water Quality Report
     
Zoning Board Robert Graham, Chair (302) 539-8011 Term Expires 10-14-2010
  Ruth Cooper   Term Expires 10-14-2010
  Ron Steen   Term Expires 10-14-2010
 

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