Fenwick Island
Delaware


A Message From The Mayor

    MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR APRIL 2024  “For whatever we lose (like a you or a me) It’s always ourselves that we find by the sea.”  -E.E. Cummings         PAT SCHUCHMAN’S RETIREMENT: After 27 years of service equating to approximately 272 Town Council meetings since 1997, Pat Schuchman is retiring effective […]




Library hosts event on disaster preparation

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New!! Ad Hoc DarkSky Committee

CALL for those interested in serving on a new Town committee focused on DarkSky International initiatives. Purpose will be to plan education opportunities, create survey of interest of residents and analyze Town lighting ordinance and recommend enhancements based on DarkSky International guidance. If interested in serving, please contact Town Hall at 302-539-3011 x 1. Committees




NOTICE OF VIRTUAL HEARING FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING US WIND’S REQUEST TO REVISE THE SCHEDULE, SIZE, PRICING AND TURBINE SELECTION FOR THEIR CURRENT LEASE OFF OCEAN CITY MARYLAND

NOTICE OF VIRTUAL HEARING FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING US WIND’S REQUEST TO REVISE THE SCHEDULE, SIZE, PRICING AND TURBINE SELECTION FOR THEIR CURRENT LEASE OFF OCEAN CITY MARYLAND                 Posted September 16, 2024   US Wind   BEFORE THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION OF MARYLAND US WIND, INC’S QUALIFIED OFFSHORE WIND PROJECT’S COMPLIANCE WITH CONDITIONS APPROVED IN 2017 SKIPJACK OFFSHORE ENERGY, […]




Medical Waste Update – DNREC

MEDICAL WASTE UPDATE—DNREC arrived today and is raking our beach. Thank you DNREC! Our Public Works has been inspecting all week and will inspect Saturday and Sunday morning as well. DNREC is maintaining their swimming advisory, which Fenwick adopts, through Monday September 23rd and recommends no swimming or wading in the ocean. In addition, it […]




New OSW Proposal Hearing Next Week

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) will hold a series of in-person and virtual public meetings to present plans for the construction of offshore wind turbines as close as 3.5 miles from the Ocean City MD shoreline. This proposed project would be in addition to the 114,  938ft. tall turbines 10.7 miles from the Ocean […]




09/17/2024 Fenwick Island Beach Closure

🚨 Update: Fenwick Island Beach will remain closed today. While less medical waste is being found, high surf and dangerous riptides continue to pose a significant risk. 🌊 For everyone’s safety, please avoid the water and stay updated for further notices. Stay safe! 🏖️




9/16/24 FENWICK ISLAND BEACH CLOSURE

ALERT—our beaches will remain CLOSED today (SEPTEMBER 16TH) due to medical waste washing onto shore, including syringes. Our Public Works inspected the beach this morning and will inspect again this afternoon and tomorrow morning before the Town makes a decision about reopening the beaches tomorrow. We have also called DNREC to seek their guidance and […]




DarkSky International Special Book Club

DarkSky International is gearing up for Under One Sky, DarkSky’s global conference and they’ve got something extraordinary in store. They’re launching a special book club featuring “Night Magic: Adventures Among Glowworms, Moon Gardens, and Other Marvels of the Dark” by Leigh Ann Henion. As their keynote speaker and a New York Times bestselling author, Henion’s […]




Get Involved in Your Community: Volunteer for a Town Committee

It’s that time of year! We’re inviting all passionate community members to step up and make a difference by volunteering for one of our town committees. Whether you’re interested in local planning, environmental issues, or community events, there’s a spot for you! If you’re a current committee member and want to continue volunteering, don’t forget […]




Wind Farm Information

Wind Farm Information