35th Annual Beach Grass Planting
Almost every March since 1990, many dedicated volunteers have helped to build and protect Delaware’s sand dunes by planting Cape American beach grass on Delaware’s ocean and Delaware Bay beaches. Their efforts have been very successful in helping to re-establish the vegetation along our coastline. The plan is to plant beach grass in various bare areas, to help stabilize new and existing dunes so that they may continue to grow.
The 2025 Beach Grass Planting will be from 9 AM to 12 noon on Saturday, March 15, 2025. If you and your family and friends are able to volunteer, please register online at:
(If you have trouble reaching the registration site, please try updating your browser or using Google Chrome.)
Please note, that planting will take place in several areas and some require more volunteers than others. Also, even though an area is listed, it may not be ready for beach grass by the time of the event. Therefore, it would be greatly appreciate if you made at least 3 choices in order of preference.
Please expect to get an e-mail confirming your registration and giving you an assigned site and other information about a week prior to the event.
If you do not wish to register on-line or have any questions about the planting, please call Jennifer Pongratz (302) 608-5502 or e-mail at Jennifer.Pongratz@delaware.gov
Presidents’ Day
Delayed Opening for Wednesday February 12th
Town Hall will reopen today February 12, 2025, at 10:00 am.
Scheduled Recycling Delay
Due to weather conditions, Casella Recycling will be operating on a one-day delay. Recycling will NOT be picked up on Thursday, February 13th. Instead, it will be picked up on Friday, February 14th.
Thank you for your understanding!
Inclement Weather
Due to the potential for inclement weather, Town Hall will be closing at 2:00 p.m. today. We appreciate your understanding and apologize for any inconvenience. Stay safe.
Welcome Our New Town Council Member, Colleen Wilson!
The Town of Fenwick Island is thrilled to welcome Colleen Wilson as our newest Town Council member!
Colleen has been a dedicated advocate for our community, bringing passion and leadership as Chair of the Environmental Committee. Her hard work and commitment to preserving and enhancing our town’s natural beauty have already made a lasting impact.
We are excited to have her on the team and look forward to the positive contributions she will continue to make for Fenwick Island. Please join us in congratulating Colleen on this well-deserved role!
Notice: Police Department Lobby Closure
The Police Department lobby will be closed on Monday, January 27th – Tuesday, January 28th due to painting being done.
If you require assistance during this time, please contact us at 302-539-2000 or visit us at Town Hall.
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation!
Low Hanging Utility Line
The Town is aware of a low-hanging utility line at Coastal Highway and W. Maryland Avenue. Delmarva Power has been notified and will be resolving the issue today.
We Appreciate Our Fenwick Island Police Department!
Important Update: Trash Collection This Week!
Due to recent weather conditions and the significant snowfall we’ve experienced, Casella, our trash collection company, will be adjusting their schedule.
Trash collection will now take place tomorrow, Wednesday, January 8.
Please ensure your bins are placed out by the curb in time for pickup. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation!
Stay safe and warm!
