Draft Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Budget
Draft Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Budget
Storytime in the Park
The Barefoot Gardeners are having Storytime in the Park every Wednesday in July at 10am with additional kids activities.
Offshore Wind: Seeking a Responsible Solution
See the new page for Offshore Wind information below.
State Website Outage
We apologize for any delay in getting information to you. There was a major statewide outage on the admin side of the website where we were unable to update or access. Thank you for your patience as we get back up and running.
If you have any questions, please call Raelene at Town Hall 302-539-3011 x204.
Candidate Filing Deadline
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 three (3) 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 22, 2022 at 4:30 pm
EST. The annual Town Election is scheduled for Saturday, August 6, 2022.
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 Administrator, at
Town Hall, 800 Coastal Highway, Fenwick Island, Delaware 19944 or at
302-539-3011.
Legal Notice- Board of Adjustment Hearing
THERE WILL BE A PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE TOWN OF FENWICK ISLAND BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 160 (ZONING) OF THE CODE OF THE TOWN OF FENWICK ISLAND, DELAWARE, ON A REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE TO CHAPTER 160-8B(1) AND CHAPTER 160-8B(2) TO CONSTRUCT A 22’ X 9’ TRIANGLE DOCK IN THE CANAL AT 501 GLENN AVENUE (ALSO KNOWN AS 1-34 23.16 157.00 LOT 248), LOCATED WITHIN THE INCORPORATED LIMITS OF THE TOWN OF FENWICK ISLAND.
THE HEARING WILL BE HELD ON WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29, 2022 AT 10:00 A.M., AT TOWN HALL IN FENWICK ISLAND, DELAWARE.
INTERESTED PERSONS MAY INSPECT PLOT PLANS AT TOWN HALL DURING TOWN BUSINESS HOURS, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, 8:00 A.M. TO 4:00 P.M.
You are welcome to participate in-person at the Fenwick Island Town Hall or virtually using the link/call-in information below.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88913207142 OR Call-in #: 1-301-715-8592, Meeting ID: 889 1320 7142
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS
TOWN OF FENWICK ISLAND
New Trash Can Enclosures Installed
The new enclosures endorsed by the Fenwick Island Beach Committee have been installed on Atlantic Street, Dagsboro Street and James Street. The black cans w/ green lid are for trash and the green can w/black lid are for recycling. These are a test for the 2022 season to see if it helps with the volume of trash the beach ends have been seeing in recent years.
Special Notice: Memorial Day Ceremony
The Town of Fenwick Island plans to hold a Memorial Day Ceremony on May 27th at 5:30pm immediately after the scheduled Regular Town Council meeting. Anyone wanting to recognize during this ceremony, family or friends who served in a military branch of service, past or present, should send those names along with the respective military branch and years of service (if known) to Raelene Menominee, townclerk@fenwickisland.org or by calling 302-539-3011 by May 26th.
Flooding on Bayside Streets
Fenwick Island Residents:
Public Works noted that so far as of Monday morning Schulz Road was experiencing the worst flooding of the bayside streets. We are expecting high tide to begin around 3PM this afternoon (Monday, May 9th) and expect more flooding to occur. Public Works will keep monitoring the situation and place high water signs where needed.
Seasonal Full-Time Groundskeeper Employment Opportunity
TOWN OF FENWICK ISLAND
Seasonal Full-Time Groundskeeper Position
Public Works Department
The Town of Fenwick Island is currently seeking applications for a Seasonal Full-Time Groundskeeper in the Public Works Department. This position would require performing manual labor work to maintain Town property, parks and other duties as needed. The applicant must have the ability to lift (50) fifty pounds, work outside for extended periods of time and during inclement weather. Also required:
- Must be 18 years of age
- High School Diploma / GED / vocational school or equivalent work experience
- Valid driver’s license without any points
- Landscaping skills preferred
- Be able to operate Town equipment (riding mowers, weed eaters, leaf blowers)
- Pass pre-employment drug screening test and background investigation including driving record.
This position starts June 1st and ends September 15th starting daily at 7:00am and ending at 3:30pm with a half-hour lunch. Hourly rate is $16.00.
Applications are available on the town website at: www.fenwickisland.delaware.gov or at Town Hall, 800 Coastal Highway, Fenwick Island, DE 19944.
Applications must be submitted to the Town Manager by 4pm Wednesday, May 25, 2022 at Fenwick Island Town Hall, 800 Coastal Highway, Fenwick Island, DE 19944 or email to: townclerk@fenwickisland.org.
THE TOWN OF FENWICK ISLAND IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
