Check Out This Great Article About Our Outstanding Police Department!
We’re proud to share this recent article highlighting the impressive work and accreditation efforts of the Fenwick Island Police Department. Chief Morrissey and the team have been working diligently to boost the professional image of the FIPD, ensuring safety and community trust are always top priorities.
Read the full article here: Coastal Point: Morrissey Boosting Professional Image of FIPD
Fenwick Island Boating Channel Dredging Project Map
Approved First Reading – Ch. 16 – 10(C) Business-to-Business Shared Parking Ordinance
Ch. 160 – 10(C) Business-to-Business Shared Parking Ordinance
Bulk Trash Pickup is Next Week! Tuesday, May 27 – Thursday, May 29
Please place all bulk items curbside no later than 10:00 PM on Wednesday, May 28 to ensure pickup.
🚫 Please Note: The following items will NOT be accepted:
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Tires
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Appliances containing Freon
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Shingles
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Concrete
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Propane tanks
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Helium tanks
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Paint
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Yard waste / trees
For more information, visit:
👉 Town of Fenwick Island Waste Services
👉 Casella Waste Systems
Thank you for helping us keep Fenwick Island clean and beautiful!
Resident Parking Permit Pick Up Available Saturday, May 24 8AM – 12PM
-Saturday, May 24, between 8AM – 12 PM, the police lobby will be OPEN for residents to pick-up their parking permits. Other permits may be purchased during this time as well. After this time, parking permits will not be available for pick-up on weekends.
Town Hall Closed Monday, May 26, 2025

Town Hall will be closed on Monday, May 26, 2025, as we remember and honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.
Fenwick Island Sidewalk Workshop
If you were unable to attend the Fenwick Island Sidewalk Workshop on May 13th, not to worry! Click on the link below to review the slides. Also, please print out the comment form and submit to DelDOT and let your voice be heard.
Fenwick Sidewalks Workshop 5-13-25
DarkSky Committee Recognition
DarkSky Fenwick Island letter April 2025pdf
Congratulations to the DarkSky Committee Chairperson Rose Mary Hoy and committee member Geroge Stone on being recognized for their hard work by DarkSky International.
NOTICE OF SOLICITATION FOR CANDIDATES TOWN COUNCIL ELECTION
The Town of Fenwick Island is currently seeking qualified candidates to serve on the Town Council. There are four (4) Council seats available, each with a term of two (2) years.
To be eligible, candidates must have been registered to vote in the Town for at least one year prior to the election. Additional qualifications include being:
- A natural person and a citizen of the United States
- At least 21 years of age on or before the date of the election
- Either a bona fide resident or a property owner in the Town
- Not convicted of a felony
The deadline to file as a candidate is Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. EST. The annual Town Election will be held on Saturday, August 2, 2025. Absentee ballots are available upon submission of an affidavit to the Town.
For more information on the election, candidate qualifications, or the filing process, please contact Erin Ellinger, Town Clerk, at Town Hall, 800 Coastal Highway, Fenwick Island, Delaware 19944, or call 302-539-3011.
Town of Fenwick Island Candidate Filing Form
State of Delaware Certificate of Intention
