Town of Fenwick Island

Sussex County Homeowners to Receive Reassessment Data Mailers from Mid-October

Homeowners in Sussex County, Georgetown, Delaware, will receive data mailers from mid-October 2023. These mailers contain preliminary property assessment information. They are part of a court-ordered reassessment project to update property values in Sussex County and Delaware, following a 2021 lawsuit about outdated values. The mailers will give homeowners details about their properties, like the […]




Native Tree Giveaway November 9, 2023

The Sussex Conservation District (SCD) will host a native tree giveaway on Thursday, Nov. 9, from 1 to 4 p.m., at the Vanderwende-Evans Conservation Center located at 23818 Shortly Road, Georgetown. The event will be held rain or shine, and trees will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. SCD will have 200 trees available […]




Now Hiring Police Officer/Corporal

The Fenwick Island Police Department is currently accepting applications for the position of Police Officer/ Corporal. Applicants should be State of Delaware COPT certified.  The Town of Fenwick Island offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, take home car program, and 12-hour schedule. Candidates with four years full time police experience will be evaluated for […]




Now Hiring Police Clerk

Application deadline is October 9, 2023 Please forward resumes to: pschuchman@fenwickisland-de.gov Now Hiring: PART TIME-POLICE CLERK POSITION DESCRIPTION General Statement of Duties: The Police Clerk reports to the Chief of Police and Town Manager.  This position involves the practice of excellent organization, computer, business and communication skills. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Serves as Police Clerk […]




2023-2024 Boards/Committees/Commission

See the complete list: Committee List 2023-2024




Bayside Flooding & Resiliency Information & Discussion Session Follow Up

The Infrastructure hosted a Resiliency Information and Discussion at Town Hall on Aug 31.  The committee would like to express a resounding  THANK YOU to the 50+ community members  who participated both in-person and online.  The meeting consisted of an overview of past and current flooding studies, AECOM’s study released in the spring, and Chapter […]




Seas the Day Parade 9/8/23

Join us at Town Hall on Friday, September 8th at 4:30 to show your appreciation for our warriors as they pass by on Coastal Hwy.




ROUTE 54 BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROJECT UPDATE

DelDOT presented updates on the bridge replacement scheduled to begin in October 2024.  Two-way traffic will be maintained during the two phases that are scheduled (October 2024-May 2025 and October 2025-May 2026).  The project is expected to provide wider sidewalks for bicyclists and pedestrians and embedded lighting is being considered along the sidewalk.  Details relating […]




2023-2024 Committee Participation Application

Please consider volunteering your expertise and time to help make Fenwick a better and stronger community.   All are welcome to participate.  Applications for committees can be picked up at Town Hall or downloaded below. Please return applications to rmenominee@fenwickisland-de.gov by September 15, 2023. 2023-2024 Committee Participation Application Typically, the committees meet once per month for […]




8/22-Mosquito Control Spray Announcement

A message from DNREC-MOSQUITO CONTROL Weather permitting; the Delaware Mosquito Control Section plans the following insecticide application(s) during the evening hours on Tuesday, August 22, 2023: Application of Anvil 10+10 (Sumithrin/PBO) with a truck-mounted sprayer to control adult mosquitoes in the following areas: In and near Fenwick Island and Selbyville. Near Frankford, Millsboro, Rehoboth Beach, Lewes, Milton, and Milford. […]