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BBLA Beach News
Volume 7- July 2021
 
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ACTION NEEDED
 
  • Check out the results of your BBLA annual meeting -------- SEE BELOW
  • Read the new Environmental Corner (EC) posting on local hummingbirds
  • Register for the 29th Annual Beach & Bay Cottage Tour - a Virtual Event and major fundraiser for our South Coastal Library
  • Mark your calendars for the Town-sponsored events from July to October
 
 
BBLA Board keeping members informed through ongoing communications with Town Officials and reporting on meetings affecting Bethany Beach
 
 
 
Around Town
 
Town Managing a Busy Summer Despite Challenges
 
  • seasonal staff not at full capacity
  • crowds are significant - anxious to make up for lost beach time
  • adapted entertainment schedule helping with crowd control
 
 
When you see Town Staff --- show some appreciation
 
 
Celebrating Independence Day in BB
 
From Downtown to Uptown: Check out TKO's new location
 
 
"Shopping With a Purpose"
 
 
 
Another One for the Books: A Successful BBLA Annual Meeting
Highlights:
 
  • 2021 Virtual meeting on 6/26/21 - with 77 registrants
  • BBLA's Board President's Annual Report via PowerPoint
  • Annual Financial Report & 2021 Donations - will be posted on website with DRAFT Annual Meeting Minutes
  • New by-laws language APPROVED re Board nominations
  • 3 new Board Members & new terms for existing Board Members APPROVED - see Board Roster
  • Guest speaker from the South Coastal Village Volunteers (Donations Recipient)
 
BBLA Meetings with Sussex County Councilpersons -
Encouraging Methods for Controlling the Impact of Growth on BB
  • Doug Hudson, BB's County Council Rep, was a "NO" vote to the development of Evans Farm -
  • Although the final vote allows the project to begin - congratulate Doug Hudson on his position
  • BBLA will maintain communications with the County Council
 
  • First coronavirus declaration signed on 3/12/2020 to control the spread of COVID-19 in DE communities
  • Gov. Carney on 7/12/21 signed a limited State of Public Health Emergency declaration to prevent the spread of variants to those not vaccinated and to continue vaccination efforts for Delawareans
  • DE reached the 70% Covid-19 vaccination rate by 7/1
  • Hospitalizations are at a record low since the virus began
  • Unvaccinated are still strongly encouraged to wear a mask in accordance with CDC guidance
 
REMINDER: with crowded beaches and Public Works staff in short supply - let's be part of the solution!
 
 
Together We Can Keep Our Beach Clean & Inviting
 
Beautiful Clean Beach
Prior to the Crowds
 
Tickled Pink Store Owners Elise Lindsey & Michael Loftus presented a $500 donation to the BB Volunteer Fire Company President Justin Norman - a portion of their seasonal profits will be donated to community charities and non profits -also, a majority of their merchandise comes from vendor-partners with a charity sales component
 
Bethany Fireworks in All Their Glory!
 
BBLA: An Association for
All Bethany Beach, DE Property Owners
 


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