Town of Fenwick Island - Government

04/01/2026

Our 2026 Town of Fenwick Island Lifeguard Stand Sponsorship opportunity is now open!

This is a unique opportunity for local businesses to promote their services while supporting the dedicated team of the Fenwick Island Beach Patrol.

There are plenty of spots available, but they fill quickly—don’t miss your chance to be part of this great community partnership!

Apply here:

View some of Fenwick Island's forms and fees.

04/01/2026

🌸 Town Hall Closure Notice 🌸

Please note that Town Hall will be closed on Friday, April 3rd and will reopen on Monday, April 6th. at 8 AM.

We hope everyone enjoys a wonderful, relaxing spring weekend filled with sunshine and fresh beginnings! 🌷

We look forward to seeing you when we return!

03/31/2026

Residents: Your 2026 parking passes will be available for pickup beginning Monday, April 6 at the Police Department.

If you would like to authorize someone else to pick up your passes on your behalf, please complete the authorization form available on our website:https://fenwickisland.delaware.gov/files/2026/03/2026-Parking-Pass-Authorization-Letter.pdf

Please ensure the authorized individual brings a valid photo ID at the time of pickup.

03/29/2026

If you think windfarms off our coast aren’t a problem, read what is happening in New England and think about the same 10-15 miles off Ocean City.

https://lindabonvie.substack.com/p/the-mass-killing-of-micro-marine?fbclid=IwZnRzaAQ2dyFleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeSq9OLpJZJm5lJFqaugsF1u6iQsLm693hSeqmmzSEXCBEwqOZMhrFX3h2FgU_aem_GJJLhRix9JdAWnMI1Jq5oQ

A lawsuit by the group Green Oceans seeks to stop the massacre on a massive scale of the smallest creatures in the sea.

03/21/2026

Dune grass planting this morning was a success! Thank you Colleen Wilson for getting Fenwick on the list.

03/04/2026

🐚 Marine Science Camp in Fenwick Island – Almost Full! 🐠
Just a reminder that Marine Science Camp registration is open, and spots are filling up fast! There are only 5 spots left, so if your child is interested, now is the time to sign up.
This is such a fun and hands-on experience for kids to explore Fenwick’s coastal environment and learn about marine life.
Don’t wait — these last few spots will go quickly!
Click the link below for more details and registration

This just in - our NEW location at Fenwick Island, DE is NOW OPEN for registration! 🚨🦀

🗓️ Select dates in July - August
🤩 Ages 5-14
🔗 https://marinesciencecamp.com/camp/fenwick-island-m-f-9am-2pm-ages-5-14/ or save the picture/ scan the QR code!

Now’s your chance to be one of the first to experience MSC at this jawesome location! 🐬

delaware exploreDE marine science education

02/25/2026

♻️ Good news! Recycling will be picked up tomorrow, Thursday, February 26, as scheduled.

Send a message to learn more

02/23/2026

Due to road conditions with many downed trees inland and electrical outages, Town Hall will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday Feb. 24th. Public Works’ crew will be in Town as will police.

Rt. 1 is pretty clear as are our streets. Stay safe.

02/23/2026

There are power crews throughout Town working to restore power. There are many lines down and transformers that blew last night. At one point, we had two different fire departments in Town putting out two different transformer fires. Please be careful until power is restored. It may take some time.

Public Works’ crew is going home to get some much needed sleep. They will return early tomorrow to further help with snow removal.

Thank you to our guys—Josh, Bryan, John and Mike—you have done a terrific job keeping our streets passable.

A big thank you to FIPD Steve Majewski who was on duty last night. He was taking care of our Town in a BIG way.

Picture below was fire at Atlantic and Bunting last night.

02/23/2026

STORM UPDATES/WIRES DOWN/ROAD CLOSURES—will update here.

3:14 am—Power trucks have arrived in Town. They will start with the wires that are down on Coastal Highway so that the highway can be reopened. Weather conditions very hazardous, particularly with the high winds, and DelDOT is pulling plow crews back to base to ensure crew safety. Our Public Works’ crew is still plowing in Town.

11:15 pm—transformer blew at West South Carolina. Please avoid the area.

10:50–transformer blew at Sea Shell City, others in blocks surrounding are sparking including at Matt’s and the Fenwick Islander. Please stay out of the area.

Loss of power throughout Fenwick.

10:47 pm—wires down across Glenn Avenue. A fire was reported and Roxanna Fire Department on scene. Please stay away from the area.

10:30 pm—fire at Atlantic and Bunting. OC Fire extinguished flames. We think it was a transformer. This will impact the detour to Bunting due to the wires down across Coastal Highway. Please follow the instructions of first responders at the scene.

10:00 pm—Level 3 driving restrictions in place for all of Sussex County. If you are not a first responder or utility personnel, please do not travel on the roadways.

9:30-10 pm—
We have reports of live electrical wire down on the northbound lanes of Coastal Highway near Royal Farm as well as transformers arcing near Holly’s and Sea Shell City.

There is also a wire down on the west side of Atlantic Street. Atlantic Street is now closed.

There is also a primary line down in the parking lot at Fenwick Village.

FIPD has CLOSED northbound Coastal Highway at Royal Farm and Atlantic Street as well.

Lines down across Oyster Bay. Oyster Bay is closed.

Delmarva Power called. Fire Department is in Town.

Bunting Avenue is available for detour for Coastal Highway but there is no detour for Atlantic Street or Oyster Bay at the present time.

There are numerous other transformers arcing throughout Town and fire department is in Fenwick investigating.

Local power outages occurring.

02/23/2026

A fire is reported at Atlantic Street near Bunting Avenue. OC Fire Department is on scene and flames are now extinguished. We think it may be a transformer. Please avoid the area.