South Bethany's Local Government Evolves Over the Years

South Bethany's Local Government Evolves Over the Years. . , [This marker features a series of photos with captions:] , Richard Hall's field office was the home of the South Bethany Association before citizens voted for incorporation in 1969 and the town government was formed., The town hall meeting room is named in honor of May Felerski, the first town manager and key individual in establishing town government., After incorporation in 1969, the town office opens in May Felerski's house located at 5 N. 2nd Street and remained there until 1978., Elizabeth Hall donates land for the first town hall building., First town hall was dedicated in 1978., Town hall additions were constructed in 1988., Staff and volunteers painted the new town hall additions., Temporary town hall facility was used during 1988 construction., Town hall additions were completed in 1988., The police department was located here from 2002 to 2008., Chief Joe Deloach (R.) originally hired in 1979 and appointed Chief of Police in 1985, served as Chief until 2014. Chief Troy Crowson (L.), originally hired in 1988, was appointed as Chief of Police in 2014., New town hall and separate police department buildings were completed in 2008., Dedication and ribbon cutting of new town hall and police department were held in May 2008.