Fenwick Island
Delaware

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:

• Tires

• Appliances containing Freon

• Shingles

• Concrete

• Propane tanks

• Helium tanks

• Paint

• 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 Sidewalk Workshop 5/13/25

Comment Form

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

 

Voter and Municipal Election Information

Street Paving Update – One Day Delay

Now Hiring Accounting Financial Administrator

The Town of Fenwick Island, DE seeks a full-time Accounting Financial Administrator. Duties include payroll, accounts payable/receivable, financial reporting, budget preparation, and tax collection. Strong accounting software and Excel skills required; ADP and Edmunds GovTech experience a plus. Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (or related field) and minimum 3 years’ experience preferred. Full benefits.

The Town of Fenwick Island is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Email resume to Erin Ellinger at eellinger@fenwickisland-de.gov.

Click Here for Full Job Description

Upcoming Road Improvements – Starting May 5

The Town will begin road improvement work on May 5, weather permitting. Residents in the affected areas can expect to receive official notification from our contractor, Jerry’s Paving, this week.

The following roads are scheduled for upgrades:

Click Here to View the Fenwick Streets schedule

Milling and Repaving:

• Bay Street

• McWilliams Street

• Wright Street

• South Schulz Road

Crack Sealing:

• West Houston Street

• West Essex Street

• Bunting Avenue

To minimize disruption, traffic control will be in place, and crews will work on one side of the road at a time to maintain access for residents and emergency vehicles.

We will post updates as we learn more about where crews will begin and how work is progressing. Please stay informed by checking the Town website and following us on Facebook throughout the process.

We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we work to improve our roadways.
If you have any questions, please contact Town Hall at 302-539-3011.

Click Here to View Map

Friday, April 18th

Town Hall will be closed on Friday, April 18, 2025, in observance of Good Friday.
We will reopen on Monday, April 21, 2025, during regular business hours.

Thank you for your understanding and have a safe and peaceful holiday weekend!