Town Hall will reopen on Tuesday, January 7th at 11 AM
Holiday Tree Recycling Event Jan. 4
Recycle Holiday Trees in the New Year at Delaware Center for Horticulture’s TreeCycle Event Jan. 4
Town Hall Closed for the New Year Holiday
Happy Holidays and Happy New Year from the Town of Fenwick Island!
As we close out another wonderful year, the Town of Fenwick Island wishes everyone a joyful holiday season and a prosperous New Year!
Please note that Town Hall will be closed on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, and Wednesday, January 1, 2025, in observance of the New Year holiday.
We will resume normal business hours on Thursday, January 2, 2025, at 8:00 AM.
Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to serving you in the year ahead!
Merry Christmas!
Public Hearing 1/3/25
Public Hearing before the Town of Fenwick Island Town Council to consider Amendments to the code of the Town of Fenwick Island as follows:
1.3.25 Public Hearing Legal Notice
- Amending Chapter 107 – Noise
- Adopting a new Chapter 75 – Civil Offenses and amending Chapters 48, 52, 56, 61, 65, 69, 73, 77, 81, 88, 95, 100, 102, 107, 112, 116, 127, 131, 135, 153 and 160
- Amending Chapter 61 – Building and Utility Construction
- Amending Chapter 135 – Signs
Fenwick ordinance amending Chapter 107 (Noise) 102124
Fenwick Island Ordinance Creating Chapter 75 Civil Offenses (004) with fine amounts
Fenwick ordinance amending Section 61-3F 102124 (004) final
Fenwick ordinance amending Chapter 135 (Signs) 102124
Call in #: 1-301-715-8592
Meeting ID: 863 6512 5924 or
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86365125924
December 13, 2024 ACT Meeting
Sussex County Council Vote on Conditional Use for Offshore Wind
Sussex County Council is to vote on a Conditional Use request on property near the Indian River Power Plant to be used to build an electric substation to accept electric power from US Wind’s Offshore wind project at its December 17th, 9 am meeting. The federal government just gave final approval to the project which is subsidized and established by the State of Maryland, but has power being brought ashore in a Delaware State Park and under the Indian River and Bay. The offshore wind project cannot be built without such a substation.
Sussex County defines a conditional use must promote the health, safety, morals, convenience, order, prosperity and welfare of the present and future inhabitants of Sussex County, and the conditional use must be for the general convenience and welfare of the inhabitants of Sussex County. As discussed in detail in numerous public comments on July 30, this conditional use should be denied on the merits. According to federal environmental impact studies U.S. Wind’s proposed turbines will have major negative impact and will:
1) Dominate the entire shoreline view in Delaware and Maryland leading to lost tourism and lower property values.
2) Noise from construction and operations will harass marine life risking extinction of whales and other endangered species.
3) Turbines interfere with radar risking vessel collisions, Coast Guard operations, and reduced military security.
4) Commercial fishermen will abandon fishing in lease areas.
5) The fragile Indian River and Bay will be compromised
The consequences of the proposed use to support offshore wind development does not promote the prosperity, or welfare of present or future inhabitants of Sussex County. The conditional use should be denied.
The period to accept public comments is closed. We encourage the public to attend the meeting to show Sussex County residents oppose this project. The meeting will be held at 2 The Circle, Georgetown, DE.
Approved First Readings
Fenwick ordinance amending Chapter 107 (Noise) 102124
Fenwick Island Ordinance Creating Chapter 75 Civil Offenses (004) with fine amounts
Fenwick ordinance amending Section 61-3F 102124 (004) final
Fenwick ordinance amending Chapter 135 (Signs) 102124
Travel Advisory – UPDATE
UPDATE ON TRAFFIC DISRUPTION:
Please be advised that between 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM, there will be a traffic disruption on South Carolina Ave. Plan accordingly and allow extra time for your travels.
Thank you for your understanding
Happy Thanksgiving Town Hall Closed
