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🌱 How does Sussex County’s wind farm appeal affect Fenwick Island’s coastline?
Good morning Fenwick Island! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How does Sussex County’s wind farm appeal affect Fenwick Island’s coastline?
- Which nearby “neighborly” towns give you quickest access to Fenwick Island?
Also on today's calendar: BURLEY OAK BREWING CO. DINNER AT MATT'S FISH CAMP FENWICK — SODEL CONCEPTS.
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Warm with sun and clouds, with a high of 72 and low of 54 degrees.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny and cooler, temps: high: 60, low: 56.
- Sunday: Cloudy and windy with showers, with a high of 63 and low of 44 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Sussex County Council to appeal court ruling on zoning, offshore wind (delawareonline.com) — Fenwick Island is directly tied to Sussex County’s decision to appeal a court ruling over zoning and the US Wind offshore project, after the town was found to lack legal standing. The article explains how new state law, multiple lawsuits, and planned power lines through nearby beaches and bays could shape future offshore wind development along the Fenwick Island coast. 
• Meet the 7 'Most Neighborly Towns' in Delaware (957benfm.com) — Selbyville is highlighted as a quieter neighbor that gives residents easy access to Fenwick Island and its historic lighthouse, along with Freeman Arts Pavilion shows. The piece rounds up several “most neighborly” Delaware towns, from Rehoboth Beach to Georgetown, spotlighting walkability, festivals, and small-town charm across the state.
📸 Around Fenwick Island
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Town Council Executive Session & Regular Meeting
Fenwick Island Town Hall, 800 Coastal Hwy, Fenwick Island
11:00 am
Friday April 24
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Other local events
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BURLEY OAK BREWING CO. DINNER AT MATT'S FISH CAMP FENWICK — SODEL CONCEPTS
Matt's Fish Camp Fenwick , 700 Coastal Hwy , Fenwick Island
6:30 pm
Friday May 8
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Genealogy Basics Class
South Coastal Public Library , Meeting Room B , South Bethany
2:00 pm -
Elvis at Cottage Cafe! — SODEL CONCEPTS
Cottage Cafe , 33034 Coastal Hwy , Bethany Beach
5:00 pm -
Gentle Yoga Flow
South Coastal Public Library , Meeting Room A & B (Combined) , South Bethany
10:15 am -
iPad & Apple Users Group
South Coastal Public Library , Meeting Room A & B (Combined) , South Bethany
11:00 am -
iPad & Apple Users Group at South Coastal Library
South Coastal Library , 43 Kent Ave , Bethany Beach
11:00 am -
New Zealand Pen Pal Program--Every Day!
South Coastal Public Library -
Ocean to Bay Bike Tour
Bethany Beach Center , 15 N Pennsylvania Ave , Bethany Beach
11:00 am -
iPad/iPhone Photography with the South Coastal Library
South Coastal Library , 43 Kent Ave , Bethany Beach
10:00 am -
iPad/iPhone Photography, Part 1 of 3
South Coastal Library , 43 Kent Ave , Bethany Beach
10:00 am -
PAWS for Reading at the South Coastal Library
South Coastal Library , 43 Kent Ave , Bethany Beach
4:00 pm
Friday April 17
Monday April 20
Tuesday April 21
Wednesday April 22
Friday April 24
Tuesday April 28
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- SoDel Concepts posted a job opening for Dishwasher in Fenwick Island. Apply here.
- EOS Hospitality posted a job opening for Houseperson in Bethany Beach. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Fenwick Island here.
🗞 Nearby News
Bethany Beach
- Fins Hospitality brings Claws Seafood House to Bethany Beach (coastalpoint.com)
Ocean View
- Maly, Planchart win elections in Ocean View (coastalpoint.com)
- Local officials deliver Meals on Wheels in annual event (coastalpoint.com)
- Update provided on Ocean View Post Office (coastalpoint.com)
Millville
- Millville hosting outdoor market at Evans Park (coastalpoint.com)
- Millville approves Windmill Drive rezoning (coastalpoint.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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