First Reading: February 27, 2026 – Chapter 160 – 10 Zoning Off-Street Parking Regulations
SECTION 160-10 ORDINANCE MODIFICATIONS
DSWA Collection Event-Fenwick Island State Park 3/21/26
03/21/2026 – 08:00 AM Location: Fenwick Island State Park Address: 36859 Coastal Highway Fenwick Island Delaware Solid Waste Authority Collection Event At the Fenwick Island State Park Saturday, March 21, 2026 8 AM – 2 PM Household Hazardous Waste Electronic Goods Recycling Paper Shredding https://dswa.com/collection-event-schedule/ Posted: 2/13/26
36th Annual Beach Grass Planting
The 2026 Beach Grass Planting will be from 9 AM to 12 noon on Saturday, March 21, 2026. If you and your family and friends are able to volunteer, please register online at: http://de.gov/beachgrass (If you have trouble reaching the registration site, please try updating your browser or using Google Chrome.) Efforts this year will be […]
Town Hall Closure – Monday, January 26
Town Hall will be closed on Monday, January 26, due to weather conditions.
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 • […]
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
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.
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 […]
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: The Town hotel rental tax rate will increase from 3.5% to 4.0%. The Town short-term rental tax rate will decrease from 8.0% to 7.5%. Please contact Town Hall with any questions.
