Town of Fenwick Island

State of Emergency Extended an Additional 30 Days

Governor John Carney on Friday, October 2, 2020 formally extended the State of Emergency declaration another 30 days to confront community spread of COVID-19, and issued the following statement: “We remain committed to getting more children in school, and more Delawareans back to work. To do that, we need Delawareans to stay vigilant, and follow […]




Proposed Pier and Dock at 1306 Schulz Road

DNREC- DIVISION OF WATER (Wetlands and Subaqueous Lands Section) LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Public Hearing The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control’s Wetlands and Subaqueous Lands Section (DNREC-WSLS) will conduct a virtual public hearing (Docket #2020-P-W-0021) on James and Meredith Bruner permit application, for a lease to construct and use a pier, dock and […]




DSWA Hazardous Waste & Electronic Goods Recycling Event: 9/26/2020

Collection Event- Hocker’s General Store (34960 Atlantic Avenue, Clarksville, DE 19970) September 26 @ 8:00 am – 2:00 pm Household Hazardous Waste- Product containers marked with words, “Warning: Hazardous,” “Flammable,” “Poisonous,” “Corrosive” or “Explosive.” For example; household cleaners, garden pesticides, oil-based paints only, nail polish, fluorescent bulbs, or antifreeze. Electronic Goods Recycling- Electronic Equipment such as, old computers, printers, CD […]




State of Delaware Launches COVID Alert DE Mobile App

Governor John Carney, the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS), and the Delaware Department of Technology and Information (DTI) on Tuesday launched COVID Alert DE – a mobile app available in the App Store or Google Play that will help Delaware fight community spread of COVID-19.  The free mobile app – available to anyone 18 […]




Weather: 9/3/2020

Severe thunderstorms are possible late this afternoon into the first part of tonight. Also, dangerous heat is expected this afternoon. The main threats from these storms will be possible damaging wind gusts in excess of 60 MPH and large hail. Over the Bay and coastal waters, winds of 40-50+ kt are possible with the strongest […]




State of Emergency Extended an Additional 30 Days

Governor John Carney on Thursday formally extended the State of Emergency declaration another 30 days to confront community spread of COVID-19, and issued the following statement: “Delawareans have made real sacrifices to flatten the COVID-19 curve, and keep their families, friends and neighbors healthy. But if we hope to get more children in school, and more Delawareans back […]




Public Comment Segment of the Council Meeting

How and why does FOIA prohibit Council from responding to public comments at the meeting? There is not a specific section of FOIA that expressly prohibits this. The guidance regarding matters raised during public comment and the fact that they should not be discussed comes from Attorney General (AG) opinions construing FOIA and ties into […]




Building Committee Review of Our Harvest Outdoor Seating Area on August 14, 2020

Building Committee Review of Our Harvest Outdoor Seating Area Facts Regarding Our Harvest Outside Seating Area Building Committee Meeting Handouts (Including Project Plans)




Delaware Hope Line: Community Resources For Your Behavioral Health

Outbreaks are stressful.  Fear and anxiety about a disaster can be overwhelming and cause strong emotions.  Managing your mental health and coping with stress will make you, the people you care about, and your community stronger!  Call the Delaware Hope Line at 1-833-9-HOPEDE if you or someone you care about are feeling overwhelmed with emotions […]




Weather: 8/27 – 8/29

The remnants from Hurricane Laura will bring a risk of severe storms, isolated tornadoes and heavy rain to the region Saturday afternoon and evening. Ahead of this, heat will build today and Friday with heat index values 100 degrees and hotter.   Scattered thunderstorms are possible this afternoon and evening and again Friday afternoon. Some storms […]