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Alderman Court Charles McMullen, Judge (302) 539-3001  
       
Audit Committee Patrick Sheplee, Chair (302) 539-8011 Term Expires 10-18-2012
  Tom Defibaugh   Term Expires 11-15-2012
  Monte Wisbrock   Term Expires 11-15-2012
       
Internal Auditor Phil Rossi (302) 539-8011  
       
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.  Helmets are a requirement, if under 18 years of age.  Click here to view the State of Delaware (and Town) bicycle rules.
   
Board of Adjustment Robert Parsons, Chair (302) 539-8011 Term Expires 10-17-2013
  Vahan Moushegian, Jr.   Term Expires 10-20-2011
  Tom Mahler   Term Expires 10-18-2012
  Mike Farrer   Term Expires 10-18-2012
  Len Kidwell   Term Expires 10-16-2014
        
Board of Assessment Donald Carmichael, Chair (302) 539-8011 Indefinite Terms
  George Eckert    
  Philip Rossi    
        
Board of Elections  

 
Jane Fowler, Inspector
Fulton Lappatto, Judge
Phil Rossi, Judge

Primary responsibility is supervision and reviewing election complaints, not performing election tasks. Their term expires upon conclusion of the election proceedings.

       
Boardwalk No smoking on the boardwalk and access ramps  
       
Budget & Finance Committee Jerry Dorfman, Chair   Term Expires 10-18-2012
  Denise Boswell   Term Expires 11-15-2012
  Tom Dugan   Term Expires 11-15-2012
  Joseph Healy   Term Expires 11-15-2012
  Jerry Morris   Term Expires 11-15-2012
  Chuck Peterson   Term Expires 11-15-2012
  Philip Rossi   Term Expires 11-15-2012
       
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 Term Expires 10-18-2012
  Mike Boswell   Term Expires 11-15-2012
  Mary Sue Forestieri   Term Expires 11-15-2012
  R. Bruce Frye   Term Expires 11-15-2012
  Fulton Loppatto   Term Expires 11-15-2012
  Lonnie Moore   Term Expires 11-15-2012
  Susan Frederick

Non-Voting Member

Term Expires 11-15-2012
       
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  
   
Comprehensive Development Plan   Plan is revised every five (5) years
       
Cultural & Historic Affairs Carol Olmstead, Chair (302) 539-8011 Term Expires 10-18-2012
  Jan Kinsella   Term Expires 11-15-2012
  Theo Loppatto   Term Expires 11-15-2012
  Mary Lou McNerney   Term Expires 11-15-2012
  Pamela Sylpulski   Term Expires 11-15-2012
  Mary Lou Urquhart   Term Expires 11-15-2012
  Jean Wode   Term Expires 11-15-2012
  Margaret Young   Term Expires 11-15-2012
  Gloria Farrar

Non-Voting Member

Term Expires 11-15-2012
       
Delaware State Info
 
  (800) 464-4357
(302) 856-5011
 
       
Dog Regulations
Town Code=CLEAN UP AFTER YOUR PET.
Dogs must be leashed & curbed at all times within the State of Delaware.
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 Board Charles McMullen (302) 539-8011 Term Expires 11-15-2012
Oversees the election process and Chuck Peterson   Term Expires 11-15-2012
addresses any complaints or concerns Philip Rossi   Term Expires 11-15-2012
that may arise.      
       
Election Officers Faith Denault, Inspector (302) 539-8011 Term Expires 11-15-2012
Responsible for carrying out the election Chris Aumiller, Judge   Term Expires 11-15-2012
duties.  The officers serve under the Cathy Davis, Judge   Term Expires 11-15-2012
direction of the Election Board. Lonnie Moore, Judge   Term Expires 11-15-2012
  Dean Sissler, Judge   Term Expires 11-15-2012
  Susan Street-Wingate, Judge   Term Expires 11-15-2012
  Joan Thomas, Judge   Term Expires 11-15-2012
 

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 Company (Volunteer)   (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  
       
Non-Residential Design Review Lew Killmer, Chair (302) 539-8011 Term Expires 10-18-2012
  John Hendrickson Architect Consultant/Member  
  Jim Weisgerber Business Member Term Expires 10-21-2011
  Faith Denault Planning Commission Representative Term Expires 10-21-2011
  Susan Frederick

Building Inspector

 
       
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 - all wheels must be off the pavement
When "parallel-parking", make sure you are paying the correct meter
Do not park in "Lifeguard" spaces (even at night)
Several change machines are located in the Garfield Parkway area
The Bank parking lot is for Bank patrons during business hours, a pay station is 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 tickets left unpaid after 14 days, will double
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 booth will be in operation at the intersection of Garfield and Atlantic 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 Town Council - Non-Voting Member

10-18-2012

  Mike Boswell   09-30-2012
  Faith Denault Vice Chair 09-30-2013
  John Gaughn   09-30-2013
  Fulton Lappatto   10-16-2014
  Chuck Peterson   10-16-2014
  Susan Frederick Building Inspector - 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, Brandon Elliott, Pat Foley, Jason Riddle and Charles Sharp Corporal
 
   
Patrick Jackson Private    
Amy Cresto Administrative Assistant    
Bill Dowdell Parking Supervisor    
       
Post Office   (302) 539-9874  
       
Public Safety Director   (302) 539-8011  
        
Property Tax Bills - are mailed the last week of May.  A penalty will apply if not paid by August 31st.
       
Public Works Brett Warner (302) 539-1339  
    
Recycling Information

Recycling Schedule:

Zone 1 (east of Route 1):

From May 1st through September 30th, pickup is every Wednesday. 
From October 1st through April 30th, pickup is every other Wednesday beginning with the second Wednesday in October. 

Zone 2 (west of Route 1)

From May 1st through September 30th, pickup is every Thursday.
From October 1st through April 30th, pickup is every other Wednesday beginning with the second Wednesday in October. 
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Trash Collection Schedule       

Summer                May 1st to September 30th
Residential Zone 1 - East of Route 1                 Monday and Friday      
Residential Zone 2 - West of Route 1                Tuesday and Saturday - at street 
   
Commercial Dumpsters        Sunday through Saturday
Residential Dumpsters  Mon/Wed/Fri
   
Winter October 1st to April 30th
Residential - Entire Town Monday                        
   
Commercial Dumpsters         Mon/(Wed as needed)/Fri
   
Free Clean-Up Last two weeks in April and October

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Yard Waste Removal Information

January through April entire Town every other Tuesday beginning with second Tuesday in January
May through December entire Town every Tuesday with carryover to Wednesday as needed
       

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? Amy Cresto (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.
       
Smoking - On April 18, 2008 we became the first Town in Delaware to pass an ordinance banning smoking on the beach.  Smoking is prohibited on the beach except in designated smoking areas from May 15th to September 15th.  On a year round basis, we do not allow smoking on the band stand, boardwalk, boardwalk access ramps, all public playgrounds and parks, the Nature Center, Loop Canal and Town Hall. 
    
Streetscape Project Beautification of Garfield Parkway  
       
Town Attorney James Liguori (302) 678-9900  
       
Town Clerk Lisa Kail (302) 539-8011 admin@townofbethanybeach.com
   
Town Council   (302) 539-8011 admin@townofbethanybeach.com
      Our Town Council meets in Town Hall at 2:00 PM on the third Friday of each month.
       
Town Hall 214 Garfield Parkway (302) 539-8011 Voice  
  8 a.m. to 4;30 p.m. (302) 539-8149 Fax  
       
Town 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
       
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 on April 15th and October 15th
Fire hydrants are flushed during April and October
 Water Rates
The Drinking Water Report is provided annually.

2009 Drinking Water Quality Report

2010 Drinking Water Quality Report