Fenwick Island Residents:
Please be aware that there is a water main leak in town. Artesian Water is on-site and actively working to resolve the issue. This is currently affecting multiple homes from James Street north, including Georgetown Street and Houston Street. We will provide updates as soon as more information becomes available.
Water Main Break – Bunting Avenue
Residents: Please be advised there is a water main break on Bunting Avenue. Homes between Dagsboro Street and Cannon Street may experience service interruptions. Artesian is on-site and actively working to resolve the issue. Thank you for your patience.
Notice of House Move – Traffic Advisory
Please be advised that a house will be moved tomorrow, Thursday, December 18, beginning between 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM. The move is expected to take approximately one hour.
Route:
The house will be moved from Glenn Avenue to Coastal Highway and out of Town.
Roads affected include:
• Glenn Avenue
• Madison Avenue
• Bayside Drive
• Mermaid Avenue
• Surf Avenue
• West South Carolina Avenue to Coastal Highway
The Fenwick Island Police Department and Public Works will be overseeing the move.
Motorists and residents are asked to plan accordingly and expect temporary delays during this time. Thank you for your patience and cooperation.
Important Notice: Short-Term Water Shutdown
Residents within a five-block radius of East Essex Street and Coastal Highway:
Artesian Water has identified a leak on the water main in this area. They will be notifying affected residents directly, and water service will be temporarily shut off while repairs are made. At this time, they do not anticipate the outage lasting long.
Water Main Leak
Thanksgiving Holiday Town Office Holiday Closure Notice
Please be advised that the Town of Fenwick Island town offices will close at 12:00 p.m. tomorrow, Wednesday, November 26, for the Thanksgiving holiday. We will reopen on Monday, December 1 at 8:00 a.m.
If you require police assistance during the closure, please contact the Sussex County Communications Center at (302) 855-7801.
We wish you and your loved ones a warm and joyful Thanksgiving — may your day be filled with gratitude, good company, and special moments.
Rental Tax Rate Adjustment Effective January 1, 2026
At the June Town Council meeting, the Council unanimously approved an adjustment to the Town’s rental tax rates for hotel rooms and short-term rental properties.Effective January 1, 2026:
Fenwick Island Police Department Earns State Accreditation
We’re proud to share that the Fenwick Island Police Department has officially earned state accreditation through the Delaware Police Accreditation Commission (DPAC)!
This recognition means our Police Department meets over 100 professional standards that focus on community trust, officer safety, training, and consistent procedures. The accreditation process included an in-depth review of the department’s policies, operations, and facilities by DPAC assessors.
Chief Michael Morrissey and the entire team worked hard to reach this goal, showing their commitment to professionalism, transparency, and the safety of everyone in Fenwick Island.
Accreditation also benefits the community by:
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Strengthening public trust
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Improving officer and public safety
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Promoting clear and consistent procedures
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Ensuring accountability through regular reviews
Fenwick Island joins Camden, South Bethany, and Wyoming Police Departments in earning accreditation this year. Delaware law now requires all police agencies in the state to be accredited by 2028.
Congratulations to our Police Department for this important accomplishment and for their continued dedication to serving and protecting our community!
Read the full article here: Delaware News – Four Police Agencies Earn Accreditation
Trash Collection
Bay Side Residents:
Due to flooded streets, our Casella crew is unable to reach all homes on the bay side today. Please be patient — they’ve offered to come back on Friday to service the street ends that are currently inaccessible. We appreciate your patience and understanding!
IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM ARTESIAN WATER COMPANY – WATER TESTING
Artesian will be conducting a hydrant flow test in Fenwick Island sometime this coming week the test will take place between Monday and Friday and during the hours of 8 AM and 3:30 PM occasionally a flow test may cause customers to experience some temporary low water pressure or discolored water should you notice either of these conditions in the coming week we recommend running only the cold water until normal pressure resumes and water discoloration clears up you should also avoid doing any laundry until conditions returned to normal the test takes less than 30 minutes to complete and afterwards your water pressure will return to normal and any discoloration will clear up allowing you to resume normal water usage should you have any questions please contact artesian customer service at 302-453-6930
Fenwick Island bridge replacement to begin this October
https://www.coasttv.com/news/fenwick-island-bridge-replacement-to-begin-this-october/article_f10fb8f1-f050-4d09-81c1-ebd6f43e87c6.html
