Town of Fenwick Island

Governor Carney Declares Public Health Emergency (PHE)

Governor John Carney on Monday declared a Public Health Emergency and released a more robust Order to assist with Delaware’s response to the coronavirus (COVID-19). The Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) and the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) issued a companion order focused on strengthening Delaware’s health care workforce in response to COVID-19. Read […]




Delaware Schools to Remain Closed Until May 15th

Governor John Carney on Monday ordered all Delaware schools to remain closed through at least Friday, May 15 to fight the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19).  “On March 13, after significant discussion with superintendents and charter school leaders, I ordered public schools to close through this Friday, March 27,” said Governor Carney. “This two-week period was intended […]




DSWA Event for 3/28/2020 Cancelled

With the Governor’s new restrictions in regards to the Coronavirus, DSWA has decided to cancel all collection events through May 15th.   Therefore, the collection event at the State Park this Saturday, March 28th, has been cancelled. There will be two other hazardous waste/electronics drop-offs upcoming in the fall in nearby locations: Saturday, September 26 8:00am-2:00pm […]




Closure of Beaches due to Coronavirus

In an effort to stop the spread of Coronavirus, Fenwick Island is closing access to the beach effective immediately. Please continue to practice social distancing, stay home, and avoid crowds. ———————————————————- Governor John Carney on Saturday issued a third modification to his emergency declaration. The new orders close Delaware beaches to help slow the spread […]




Coronavirus Nixle Message for Fenwick Island

As the Coronavirus continues to change daily, full time residents and second homeowners need to remain very watchful and monitor your travel in and out of Fenwick Island. For part time residents who are traveling to your homes here, or if you are already here, it is very important to consider staying in your homes […]




Coronavirus Information

We are closely monitoring the coronavirus outbreak in the United States. In light of growing concerns, Governor Carney issued a State of Emergency in Delaware.  Effective immediately and until further notice, access to Town Hall will be restricted to Town employees only.  We encourage that all paperwork, including building plans and applications, be emailed or […]




State of Emergency Declaration’s

9/3/2020 Governor John Carney on Thursday signed the 27th modification to his State of Emergency, combining all active COVID-19 restrictions into a single order. Governor Carney’s modification also formalizes the latest restrictions around bar service in Delaware beach communities and requires that businesses more strictly enforce face covering requirements among their employees.  Governor Carney’s order […]




SBA Disaster Assistance in Response to the Coronavirus

• The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering designated states and territories low-interest federal disaster loans for working capital to small businesses suffering substantial economic injury as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Upon a request received from a state’s or territory’s Governor, SBA will issue under its own authority, as provided by the Coronavirus […]




FBI Sees Rise in Fraud Schemes Related to the Coronavirus Pandemic

Scammers are leveraging the COVID-19 pandemic to steal your money, your personal information, or both.  Don’t let them.  Protect yourself and do your research before clicking on links purporting to provide information on the virus; donating to a charity online or through social media; contributing to a crowdfunding campaign; purchasing products online; or giving up […]




Message from Delmarva Power (RE: COVID-19)

4/16/2020 Delmarva Power Extends COVID-19 Customer Support Efforts Through At Least June 1 Policies include suspending service disconnections, waiving new late payment charges, and reconnecting customers To offer continued assistance for customers impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, Delmarva Power is extending its customer support policies, through at least June 1, which include suspending service disconnections, […]