A Message From The Mayor
MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR APRIL 2024 “For whatever we lose (like a you or a me) It’s always ourselves that we find by the sea.” -E.E. Cummings PAT SCHUCHMAN’S RETIREMENT: After 27 years of service equating to approximately 272 Town Council meetings since 1997, Pat Schuchman is retiring effective […]
Notice of House Move – Traffic Advisory
Please be advised that a house will be moved tomorrow, Thursday, December 18, beginning between 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM. The move is expected to take approximately one hour. Route: The house will be moved from Glenn Avenue to Coastal Highway and out of Town. Roads affected include: • Glenn Avenue • Madison Avenue • […]
Important Notice: Short-Term Water Shutdown
Residents within a five-block radius of East Essex Street and Coastal Highway:Artesian Water has identified a leak on the water main in this area. They will be notifying affected residents directly, and water service will be temporarily shut off while repairs are made. At this time, they do not anticipate the outage lasting long.
Water Main Leak
Fenwick Island Residents:Please be aware that there is a water main leak in town. Artesian Water is on-site and actively working to resolve the issue. This is currently affecting multiple homes from James Street north, including Georgetown Street and Houston Street. We will provide updates as soon as more information becomes available.
Thanksgiving Holiday Town Office Holiday Closure Notice
Please be advised that the Town of Fenwick Island town offices will close at 12:00 p.m. tomorrow, Wednesday, November 26, for the Thanksgiving holiday. We will reopen on Monday, December 1 at 8:00 a.m. If you require police assistance during the closure, please contact the Sussex County Communications Center at (302) 855-7801. We wish you […]
Rental Tax Rate Adjustment Effective January 1, 2026
At the June Town Council meeting, the Council unanimously approved an adjustment to the Town’s rental tax rates for hotel rooms and short-term rental properties. Effective January 1, 2026: The Town hotel rental tax rate will increase from 3.5% to 4.0%. The Town short-term rental tax rate will decrease from 8.0% to 7.5%. Please contact Town Hall with any questions.
Fenwick Island Police Department Earns State Accreditation
We’re proud to share that the Fenwick Island Police Department has officially earned state accreditation through the Delaware Police Accreditation Commission (DPAC)! This recognition means our Police Department meets over 100 professional standards that focus on community trust, officer safety, training, and consistent procedures. The accreditation process included an in-depth review of the department’s policies, […]
Trash Collection
Bay Side Residents: Due to flooded streets, our Casella crew is unable to reach all homes on the bay side today. Please be patient — they’ve offered to come back on Friday to service the street ends that are currently inaccessible. We appreciate your patience and understanding!
IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM ARTESIAN WATER COMPANY – WATER TESTING
Artesian will be conducting a hydrant flow test in Fenwick Island sometime this coming week the test will take place between Monday and Friday and during the hours of 8 AM and 3:30 PM occasionally a flow test may cause customers to experience some temporary low water pressure or discolored water should you notice either […]
Fenwick Island bridge replacement to begin this October
https://www.coasttv.com/news/fenwick-island-bridge-replacement-to-begin-this-october/article_f10fb8f1-f050-4d09-81c1-ebd6f43e87c6.html
Yard Waste
Fenwick Island Residents: We are aware that yard waste was not collected. A truck is on its way today to complete the pickup. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience.
