Notice of Solicitation for Candidates
TOWN OF FENWICK ISLAND, DELAWARE
NOTICE OF SOLICITATION FOR CANDIDATES
FOR TOWN COUNCIL ELECTION
The Town of Fenwick Island is seeking qualified candidates wishing to serve on Town Council. There are four (4) positions on the Town Council to be filled. Each position is for a two (2) year term. You must be registered to vote for at least one year prior to the election for which you seek to be nominated.
Other candidate qualifications include: a natural person who is a citizen of the United States; age 21 on or before the date of the election; either a bona fide resident of the Town or a property owner in the Town; and you may not have been convicted of a felony.
Filing deadline for candidates is Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at 4:30 pm EST. The annual Town Election is scheduled for Saturday, August 7, 2021. Absentee balloting is available by filing an affidavit with the Town.
For additional information relating to the election, qualifications and filing information, please contact Raelene Menominee, Town Clerk, at Town Hall, 800 Coastal Highway, Fenwick Island, Delaware 19944 or at 302-539-3011.
State of Delaware Announces DE Wins! Incentive Program to Drive COVID-19 Vaccinations
Partnership will provide public education and incentives for vaccination, including $302,000 cash drawing
WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney and the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) on Tuesday announced the launch of DE Wins!, a public education and incentive program aimed at increasing COVID-19 vaccination rates in Delaware.
Delawareans 12+ vaccinated from May 25-June 29, and any Delawarean ages 12-17 vaccinated to date, will be entered to win $5,000 in cash and additional prizes in twice-weekly drawings conducted by the Delaware Lottery.
Other prizes include a four-day vacation, a full scholarship to a public Delaware university, annual Delaware State Parks passes, tickets and camping at Firefly Music Festival, and prize packages from partners including Funland, the Wilmington Blue Rocks and the Delmarva Shorebirds. The Delaware Lottery will conduct the twice-weekly drawings on Mondays and Fridays from May 31 through June 30.
Additionally, Delaware small businesses will offer customer incentives to any Delawarean vaccinated so far, as well as during the program time frame. The Delaware Division of Small Business has launched the Small Business Incentive Fund to reimburse eligible qualifying businesses for incentives, which will include restaurants, bars, breweries, and gyms.
On June 30, to cap off the DE Wins! campaign, every Delawarean who has received the COVID-19 vaccine in Delaware will be entered to win a $302,000 cash prize and two low-number Delaware license plates, also conducted through the Delaware Lottery.
Delawareans vaccinated at locations managed by DPH and the Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA), including Curative vaccination sites and DPH clinics, from May 25-June 29, will also receive a $10 gift card.
Visit DEwins.org for full details on prizes and eligibility.
“Our goal is to reach 70 percent of vaccinated adults in Delaware in the coming weeks, and to continue vaccinating as many Delawareans as possible against COVID-19,” said Governor Carney. “This incentive and public education campaign will help get us there. The science is clear. These vaccines are extremely safe and protective against COVID-19 infection and serious illness. Getting your shot is the best way to protect yourself and those you love.”
“Incentive programs are one of three key levers that are becoming widely recognized for increasing vaccine rates,” said Dr. Karyl Rattay, Director of the Delaware Division of Public Health. “Along with education to tackle misinformation, and increasing access to vaccines by reducing logistical barriers such as offering free transportation and walk-in hours, incentive programs are another tool that can drive vaccine uptake among different audiences, particularly younger ones, by offering items that are seen as valuable and motivate them to act.”
“Businesses are now able to play a key role in increasing Delaware’s vaccination number, and we’re looking forward to seeing the creative ways they propose to reward people for rolling up their sleeves,” said Jordan Schulties, Director of the Delaware Division of Small Business. “The program will also drive customers to participating businesses – an added benefit as they look optimistically toward post-pandemic success.”
As of Monday, May 24, Delaware providers had administered 881,281 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. About 65 percent of Delawareans 18 or older have received at least one shot.
“The Delaware Lottery has many years of proven experience producing random numbers for various Lottery games in a secure and protected manner,” said Vernon Kirk, Director of the Delaware Lottery. “No Delaware Agency operates in a more audited environment. The Lottery is proud to provide the same randomization process to this extremely important phase of Delaware’s COVID-19 vaccination program.”
“We know people love our Delaware State Parks, and we would also love for everyone in the state to get vaccinated, so we are happy to make one the enticement for the other,” said Shawn Garvin, Secretary of the Delaware Department of Resources and Environmental Control.
“The Wilmington Blue Rocks are proud to partner with the State of Delaware and DE Wins,” said Kevin Linton, Director of Community Affairs for the Wilmington Blue Rocks. “We are eager to see more Delawareans get vaccinated, and we hope that offering Blue Rocks baseball tickets will incentivize fans to do so.”
“The Delmarva Shorebirds are excited to participate in this program and to encourage everyone in our region to get vaccinated,” said Chris Bitters, General Manager of the Delmarva Shorebirds. “The lucky winners will be able to enjoy the VIP treatment at a Delmarva Shorebirds game during the 2021 season. Getting vaccinated not only protects our fans but continues to allow venues like the Delmarva Shorebirds to provide a sense of normalcy again for everyone.”
“Funland is excited to be involved with the state’s vaccine incentive program,” said Chris Darr, Personel Manager and Fourth Generation Family Member of Funland. “Our family is always looking for ways to support our community and this is certainly a great opportunity to help.”
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Bulk Trash Pick-Up June 1-3
Fenwick Island Residents: Bulk Trash Pick-Up is slated for June 1st, 2nd & 3rd.
Please remember to not mix yard waste with Bulk Trash- GFL will not pick up yard waste.
LOT 403 (1-34 23.16 59.00) AND LOT 404 (1-34 23.12 60.00) REALIGNMENT REQUEST
LEGAL NOTICE
THERE WILL BE A PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE TOWN OF FENWICK ISLAND TOWN COUNCIL IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 142 (SUBDIVISION OF LAND) OF THE CODE OF THE TOWN OF FENWICK ISLAND, DELAWARE, ON A REQUEST TO REARRANGE THE PROPERTY LINE BETWEEN LOT 403 (1-34 23.16 59.00) AND LOT 404 (1-34 23.12 60.00) ALSO KNOWN AS 903 WRIGHT STREET AND 901 WRIGHT STREET, RESPECTIVELY, LOCATED WITHIN THE INCORPORATED LIMITS OF THE TOWN.
THE HEARING WILL BE HELD ON FRIDAY, JUNE 25, 2021 AT 3:30 P.M. VIA ZOOM IN FENWICK ISLAND TOWN HALL.
Call in #: 1-301-715-8592
Meeting ID: 847 0079 5230
OR
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84700795230
INTERESTED PERSONS MAY VIEW PLOT PLANS BY CLICKING THE LINK BELOW.
Governor Carney, DPH Announce Major Changes to COVID-19 Restrictions
Effective May 21, most capacity restrictions lifted; Delawareans should follow CDC mask guidance outdoors; larger events still require plan approval from DPH
WILMINGTON, Del. — Governor John Carney and the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) on Tuesday announced major upcoming changes to Delaware’s COVID-19 restrictions.
Effective Friday, May 21:
- All capacity restrictions inside restaurants, retail, other business establishments and houses of worship will be lifted. Facilities will be able to use as much capacity as social distancing requirements will allow.
- Masks will still be required indoors to prevent spread of COVID-19.
- Outdoors, Delawareans should follow masking guidance issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Risk for COVID-19 spread increases in large crowds that include unvaccinated people. In those cases, CDC recommends that everyone continue to wear a mask. DPH may require masks for crowded venues and large gatherings including concerts, sporting events, etc.
- Social distancing requirements will move from 6 feet to 3 feet.
- Customers must continue to remain seated indoors and outdoors at bars and restaurants, unless a plan for dance floors and other areas is approved by DPH, and distancing of at least 3 feet should be maintained.
- Events over 250 people indoors and outdoors will still require plan approval from DPH to ensure compliance with basic precautions to prevent spread of COVID-19.
The changes will be formalized in an upcoming modification to Governor Carney’s COVID-19 emergency order.
“COVID-19 is still circulating in our communities but we have the tools to prevent severe illness and hospitalization,” said Governor Carney. “Get vaccinated. And ask to your friends and family if they’ve gotten their shot. That’s the best thing you can do to protect yourself and those you love.”
As of Monday, May 3, Delaware providers had administered 762,869 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. More than 53 percent of Delawareans 16 and older have received at least one shot.
“We are excited to be at the point in our state’s efforts where we can lift these restrictions, but it’s important to remember that our efforts are not over and we are not out of the woods yet. There will still be some risk of transmission, especially in crowded settings, with the more contagious variants circulating at high levels in our state,” said Dr. Rattay. “So let’s enter this next phase of the recovery responsibly, wearing masks indoors and getting vaccinated if you haven’t.”
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