Town of Bethel Dog Park

12/19/2024

This CEA designation is another example of our continued commitment to protect our important natural resources for the future. Both White Lake and Mountain Lake are also vital to any future economic and tourism initiatives. Thanks to our community, and the Town Board for supporting this effort and the Lake Association for getting the process started!

The Lake Association of White Lake, NY is excited to share that the Town of Bethel Board unanimously approved a Resolution for the “Establishment of a Critical Environmental Area (CEA) for the White Lake/Mountain Lake Watersheds” following the Public Hearing at the Town Board Meeting on Monday December 16th, 2024 !!!!

CEAs are adopted by municipal legislative bodies and registered with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYS DEC). The designation does not restrict land use, but it does raise awareness about the area's important features. As a next step, the Town of Bethel will submit this application to the NYS DEC.

Adoption of a CEA designation for White Lake is a first for Sullivan County, and a huge step forward in our efforts to maintain the health and vitality of White Lake and other lakes in the region.

When the Lake Association took up this initiative almost two years ago, we knew then that this process would require ongoing consultation with the Town of Bethel. This has been and continues to be a collaborative effort between our Association, our Town’s leadership and our community to move this forward. It truly takes a village, and we are thrilled to be in partnership with you.

Thank you to everyone who helped make this happen. Well done!

10/08/2024

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09/01/2024

To All Residents, reminder:Town of Bethel Fireworks tonight, at the Smallwood Beach! At dusk, all residents invited! Come on down!

08/31/2024

To all Bethel residents,
The Town of Bethel fireworks scheduled for tonight at dusk at the Smallwood Beach are postponed until tomorrow night. The weather forecast is for rain and possible thunderstorms tonight between 7PM and 1AM, so for safety reasons the decision was made to postpone until tomorrow night, Sunday September 1st at dusk at the Smallwood Beach. All residents are invited! We are sorry for any inconvenience.

08/10/2024

The Town Board and I Billy Crumley, Lillian Hendrickson, Wendy Brown, and Bernie Cohen approved the purchase of these 3 concrete Chess/ Checker table sets that have now been placed at the Forest Reserve at Smallwood , 1 at the Gazebo Park in Kauneonga Lake, and 1 at the Town of Bethel Parks and Recreation Park by the Bethel Pool and Park. This is an idea for all our residents to just sit and enjoy these beautiful, scenic spots and for some outdoor gaming like Chess and Checkers. They are part of our continuous plans to improve our Parks and public spaces. All paid for by a recreation fee that applicants pay for when doing subdivisions, and a grant from Sullivan 180 . No costs directly from taxpayers! Come check it out!

08/09/2024

There are currently 300 residents out of power in Bethel with varying restoration times. But crews are certainly out now, and the outages are mostly on the western end of Town.

08/01/2024

To All residents,
Plese see attached flyers of a new offering for residents at the Dr. Duggan Community Center. It's called Sullivan Tabletop Gamers. Come on down at noon on the second Saturday of the month for August, September and October. Thanks, Daniel Sturm

07/27/2024

This is the chicken dinner from the Kauneonga Lake Fire Department ! It look like a huge tasty chicken, and it all looks great! Thanks for the dinners, and especially for all you do everday!

07/18/2024

The Town Board and I Billy Crumley approved the purchase of 6 Garden benches that have been placed along Minnie Falls, and along Mountain Lakes Road. This a great area for hiking or walking, and for all our residents to just sit and enjoy these beautiful, scenic spots. They are part of our continuous plans to improve our Parks and public spaces. All paid for by a fee that applicants pay for when doing subdivisions. No costs directly from taxpayers!

07/07/2024

Are you kidding! We have the Fred Zeppelin band rocking the house, and waiting for fireworks overlooking Kauneonga Lake! Come on down, and hot dogs too! Fireworks around 9 :15 or so.

06/29/2024

Today is the day for Lobster Truck @ the Kauneonga Lake Farmers Market !! The truck is there from 12 -7. Come on down!

06/05/2024

Please see attached note of thanks to all Bethel Residents who came out to participate in the Comp Plan Update open house this past Sunday. Remember, the more residents that participate the better the Plan will be!

06/01/2024

Great pictures highlighting the many places for all our residents to get outside, and enjoy our numerous Town of Bethel Parks, Playgrounds and scenic, wooded public spaces!!

05/22/2024

Good Afternoon, The new children's Playground at the Forest Reserve in Smallwood is finally being finished. I would like to invite all residents (especially Bethel youth) to a brief ceremonial ribbon cutting this Saturday, May 25th at 11.00 AM. Come on down and help us welcome this new addition to our Parks and Playgrounds for ALL Bethel youth!

01/19/2024

Here is a great group to work with in Bethel for 2024. There is a lot to do, and lots to look forward to!

2024 Town of Bethel reorganizational meeting held on January 3rd. Standing from left to right: Town Clerk Rita Simpson Sheehan, Highway Superintendent Robert Bonnaci, Town Councilmember Wendy Brown, Tax Collector Susan Brown Otto , and Attorney for the Town Marvin Newberg. Seated from left to right: Town Councilmembers William Crumley and Bernard Cohen, Town Supervisor Daniel Sturm, and Town Councilmember Lillian Hendrickson.