Town of Fenwick Island

Chief of Police Open Position

The Town of Fenwick Island, Delaware is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Chief of Police.  The successful candidate must have background that demonstrates experience with principles of policing, strong written and verbal communication and organizational skills as well as a commitment to fostering effective and collaborative channels of communication within their department, other […]




Open House Update

Thank you! to those who were able to attend the Planning Commission’s Open House on Saturday, May 20. We were pleased to be able to engage with the approximately 40 of you that attended!  Photos from the event are at the bottom of the page. For those unable to attend, we have included the Power […]




2023 Hurricane Season Outlooks Released

Fenwick Island, Please see the 2023 Hurricane Season Outlooks: https://weather.com/storms/hurricane/news/2023-04-11-hurricane-season-outlook-atlantic See the Emergency Management page here for how to prepare for a hurricane. Now is the time to prepare!




Approved First Readings 4/28/2023

Chapter 146-4 (Levying of Tax) Chapter 61-14 (Hours of Construction)




TRAFFIC ALERT – Sussex County – Road Closure of Dukes Avenue between SR 54 (Lighthouse Road) and Harpoon Road / 146th St

Road Closure of Dukes Avenue between SR 54 (Lighthouse Road) and Harpoon Road / 146th Street Fenwick Island – The Delaware Department of Transportation announces the closure of Dukes Avenue between SR 54 (Lighthouse Road) and Harpoon Road / 146th Street for the installation of a gas line. The closure will be in place Monday […]




Bay to Beach Cleanup

  The Fenwick Island Environmental and Beach Committees are once again sponsoring  Bay to Beach Cleanup to celebrate Earth Day 2023, Saturday, April 22, 8:30 am until 10:00 am (rain or shine) Participants will gather at Town Hall  (800 Coastal Highway in Fenwick) for refreshments, street assignments, gloves and bags, door prize raffles and a […]




Zoning Amendment Notice

The following zoning amendments to chapters 160-2; 160-5; and 160-10 were passed at the February 24, 2023 Town Council meeting. Notice of Zoning Amendment




Matt’s Fish Camp Liquor License Hearing Notice

Matt’s Fish Camp Liquor License Hearing Notice




2023 Resiliency Study

Below see the AECOM Resiliency Study Presentation at the March Infrastructure Committee meeting and also the Revised Draft of the plan. Fenwick Island Resiliency Study Presentation FIResiliencyPlan Revised Draft




Notification to Owners-Beach Nourishment

Notification LTR to Owners V2.1