Fenwick Island
Delaware


No Animals on Beach

As a reminder, no pets or other animals are permitted on the beach at any time between May 1 – September 30. For other beach rules:  Beach-Rules-Regulations-brochure




Man-of-War Washing Up in Fenwick Island

FENWICK ISLAND, Del. – Some unwelcome visitors have been washing up on Delaware’s shorelines. Portuguese Man O’ War’s are a jellyfish-like species with a very painful sting, and Fenwick Island visitors claim they’ve seen them on the beach recently. According to the Department of Natural Resources, a Man O’ War’s tentacles can grow up to […]




Election Cancelled 8/4/18

ELECTION CANCELLED The election that was to be held on Saturday, August 4th has been cancelled. The 3 sitting council people whose terms were up for election have been re-elected for another 2 year term. Congratulations to Treasurer Bunting, Secretary Merritt, and Council Member Carmean!




New Parking Permit System

Our parking kiosk is now up and running!  If you need an hourly, daily, weekly, or summer permit, they can be obtained at the parking kiosk in front of the Police Station. For residential hang tags, they still can be picked up at the Police Station, Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.




65th Birthday Celebration – 7/1/18

Save the date!  We look forward to seeing everyone at our birthday celebration on July 1st from 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.!!




American Flag Disposal Drop-Off

When an American flag becomes worn, faded, torn or soiled, it should be retired and replaced with a new flag. There are several ways to respectfully dispose of the American flag without showing disgrace. The most common method is burning the torn or tattered flag in a special ceremony. As a service to the community, […]




Forgotten Cats

Forgotten Cats provides a Trap, Neuter, and Return (TNR) program for cats in our area.  The cost of the program is covered by a grant, so there is no charge to you. Please email: trapping@forgottencats.net to obtain a trap to capture the cat.  For more information about this program, please visit:  http://www.forgottencats.org/TRAPPINGINSTRUCTIONS.doc




Town of Fenwick Island Flag

We now have 2 x 3 Town of Fenwick Island flags available for purchase!  Pole flags are $25, and the flag with grommets is $40. Stop by Town Hall from 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday, and pick yours up today!




Fenwick Island Lighthouse Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation of keeper’s house set to begin at Fenwick Island Lighthouse Beginning this spring and continuing into the summer of 2018, the Delaware Division of Historical & Cultural Affairs will be conducting rehabilitation work on the exterior of the keeper’s house of the Fenwick Island Lighthouse.  The lighthouse complex is managed by the division which leases […]




National Hurricane Preparedness Week: May 6-12

National Hurricane Preparedness Week is May 6-12.  Are you ready if a hurricane hits our Town? Here are some facts on how hurricanes are named: Native Americans called these storms Hurakons, after “a great spirit who commanded the east wind.” Spanish explorers adopted the word and then began giving hurricanes the names of patron saints […]