Governor Carney Announces Reopening of Beaches to Delawareans
Governor John Carney on Thursday announced that the State of Delaware will lift restrictions on Delaware beaches and community pools at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, May 22, subject to strict social distancing requirements and other restrictions. Ice cream shops and trucks will reopen with restrictions effective 5:00 p.m. this Friday, May 15. Governor Carney made […]
Governor Carney Announces Statewide Contact Tracing Plan for COVID-19
Governor John Carney on Tuesday announced that the State of Delaware entered into an agreement with the nonpartisan research institution NORC at the University of Chicago to build Delaware’s statewide contact tracing program to contain COVID-19, limit Delawareans’ exposure to the disease, and restart Delaware’s economy. The contact tracing program builds on Delaware’s statewide plan to test up to 80,000 […]
Delaware Farmer’s Markets to Open Under New COVID-19 Protocols
Protocols for Opening Delaware Farmers Markets With the assistance of the Delaware Farmers’ Market Coalition, a group of market managers from across the state, the Delaware Department of Agriculture (DDA) is issuing protocols to help farmers’ markets safely begin opening starting May 15. “We want to make sure that opening the farmers’ markets in Delaware […]
Notice of Solicitation for Candidates for Town Council Election
TOWN OF FENWICK ISLAND, DELAWARE NOTICE OF SOLICITATION FOR CANDIDATES FOR TOWN COUNCIL ELECTION The Town of Fenwick Island is seeking qualified candidates wishing to serve on Town Council. There are three (3) positions on the Town Council to be filled. Each position is for a two (2) year term. You must be registered to […]
Governor Carney Extends State of Emergency through May 31st; Announces June 1st as Target for Phase I
In coordination with public health experts at the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH), Governor John Carney on Friday announced June 1 as the target date for Phase I of Delaware’s economic reopening. Governor Carney has extended Delaware’s State of Emergency declaration, including the stay-at-home order and its other modifications, through May 31. Details about […]
Governor Carney Announces Significant Expansion of Statewide Testing Program for COVID-19
Governor John Carney on Friday announced a significant expansion of Delaware’s statewide testing program for COVID-19 as Delaware moves toward Phase I of an economic reopening. The plan will be implemented in partnership with Delaware’s hospital systems, primary care physicians, Federally Qualified Health Centers, and community organizations statewide. The new testing program will allow the […]
Governor Carney Announces Interim Steps Allowing Small Businesses to Expand their Services with Social Distancing in Place; Universal Testing in Nursing Homes
Governor John Carney on Tuesday announced a series of interim steps allowing small businesses to resume limited operations effective 8:00 a.m. on Friday, May 8. The goal of the interim steps is to provide economic relief to Delaware citizens and businesses who are struggling financially – while maintaining strict adherence to health and safety guidelines. […]
Delaware Division of Water Permitting
In continuing efforts to keep staff and customers safe while maintaining consistent business practices during the COVID-19 outbreak, the Division of Water has developed an online application submission portal ( https://epermitting.dnrec.delaware.gov ). This service is being offered as an alternative to hand-delivery and/or mail-in applications for licenses and permits issued. While this tool was developed […]
Census Digital Action Weekend: May 1-3
More than half of the households in our nation have responded to the 2020 Census – that’s more than 79 million responses! Current times are unprecedented, but they also present an opportunity to reach families digitally across the nation to respond to the census. For this reason, if you have not already done so, complete […]
Face Masks Required for State Parks, Wildlife Areas and Reserves
The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced that starting Friday those aged 13 or older are now required to bring a face mask with them to enter state parks, wildlife areas and reserves, and should wear them when they cannot maintain social distancing from other visitors. Those who do not bring face masks […]
