UPDATE: Algae in Canals
DNREC has retained the services of Solitude Lake Management to harvest the nuisance algae in the Town’s canals. They identified areas on their initial visit to Town during the third week of May. DNREC is expected to conduct some more pre-work drone flights to target evolved bloom areas. The harvester Solitude should begin as early […]
National Ocean Month 2023
Statement from Ann Tihansky, Physical Scientist & Communications Coordinator, Department of Interior: For National Ocean Month 2023, the President issued a proclamation that recommits us to protecting and conserving our precious ocean and to harnessing its power to shape a more sustainable planet. The Summer 2023 edition of NEWSWAVE demonstrates many ways we are working […]
PRESS RELEASE: TOWN OF FENWICK ISLAND STATEMENT RE: COASTAL POINT ARTICLE ALLEGING SECURITY BREACH
TOWN OF FENWICK ISLAND STATEMENT RE: COASTAL POINT ARTICLE ALLEGING SECURITY BREACH: A recent Coastal Point article printed allegations that Fenwick Island Mayor Natalie Magdeburger “gained unauthorized access” to the Town’s police department and “breached the door” to the police building on April 23, 2023. The Coastal Point similarly repeated the characterization of a “security […]
June 5th Presentation & Discussion: Lighting Plans for Replacement Bridge Project 3-437
All are welcome to attend the June 5th Residential Concerns Meeting from 10:00-11:00am where there will be a presentation and discussion about the lighting plans for the Replacement Bridge Project 3-437 on Lighthouse Road (SR54) over the Assawoman Bay. John Eberle and his design team from DelDOT will be participating in the discussion. Resident Rosemary […]
Bulk Trash Collection
Residents & Property Owners: Bulk Trash Collection will be May 30th, May 31st and June 1st. Please click here for the rules. Reminder to put your bulk trash out on the night of May 31st as it is not a guarantee to be picked up if you wait until June 1st.
Chief of Police Open Position
The Town of Fenwick Island, Delaware is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Chief of Police. The successful candidate must have background that demonstrates experience with principles of policing, strong written and verbal communication and organizational skills as well as a commitment to fostering effective and collaborative channels of communication within their department, other […]
Open House Update
Thank you! to those who were able to attend the Planning Commission’s Open House on Saturday, May 20. We were pleased to be able to engage with the approximately 40 of you that attended! Photos from the event are at the bottom of the page. For those unable to attend, we have included the Power […]
2023 Hurricane Season Outlooks Released
Fenwick Island, Please see the 2023 Hurricane Season Outlooks: https://weather.com/storms/hurricane/news/2023-04-11-hurricane-season-outlook-atlantic See the Emergency Management page here for how to prepare for a hurricane. Now is the time to prepare!
Approved First Readings 4/28/2023
Chapter 146-4 (Levying of Tax) Chapter 61-14 (Hours of Construction)
TRAFFIC ALERT – Sussex County – Road Closure of Dukes Avenue between SR 54 (Lighthouse Road) and Harpoon Road / 146th St
Road Closure of Dukes Avenue between SR 54 (Lighthouse Road) and Harpoon Road / 146th Street Fenwick Island – The Delaware Department of Transportation announces the closure of Dukes Avenue between SR 54 (Lighthouse Road) and Harpoon Road / 146th Street for the installation of a gas line. The closure will be in place Monday […]
