Notice of Town Election 2021
NOTICE OF THE ANNUAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION OF
THE TOWN OF HENLOPEN ACRES
The Town of Henlopen Acres will hold its annual election on Saturday, August 28, 2021.
The polls will be open from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon
at Town Hall, 104 Tidewaters, Henlopen Acres, Delaware.
In accordance with the Town Charter, a minimum of four (4) resident Commissioners must preside on the Board of Commissioners. A maximum of three (3) nonresidents may also serve. Below is a list of the four (4) candidates in alphabetical order running for two (2) commissioner seats, each having a three year term. A minimum of one (1) resident commissioner will be elected.
TIFFANY B. DERRICKSON
LYNDA L. HERTRICH
BEATRIX D. RICHARDS
JOHN J. SHEDLETSKY, JR.
At the Annual Municipal Election, every person, who shall have attained the age of eighteen (18) years of age on the date of the election, and who shall be a citizen of the United States of America, and a bona fide resident of the Town of Henlopen Acres shall have one (1) vote and also, every person, who shall be a freeholder in the Town of Henlopen Acres, whether or not a resident of the Town of Henlopen Acres, shall have one (1) vote. An entity other than an individual such as a corporation, trust or partnership, shall have one (1) vote if the voter is named in a statement, signed by a person with authority; attested by the secretary and sealed, for a corporation, LLC or trust; or by all the general partners of a partnership. All those eligible, who wish to vote in the 2021 Municipal Election, must be registered to vote at Henlopen Acres Town Hall. The deadline to register for the 2021 election is July 29, 2021 at 4:30 pm. Absentee ballots are available at Town Hall.
Results of the election will be posted at Town Hall by 1:00 p.m. the day of the election.
The annual organizational meeting of the Commissioners will be held on Friday, September 10, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at Town Hall, 104 Tidewaters.
Thomas A. Roth
Town Manager
Posted: July 13, 2021
Upcoming Election Information
TOWN OF HENLOPEN ACRES
PUBLIC NOTICE
All candidates for Town Commissioner shall file their notice of intention to seek office with the Town Manager or Mayor of the Town of Henlopen Acres on or before 4:30 p.m. on Friday, July 9, 2021.
For the election of 2021, voters will be electing two candidates to the Board of Commissioners for three year terms. The Charter of the Town of Henlopen Acres requires that a majority of Commissioners be bona fide residents of the Town. There is no maximum limit of resident Commissioners. A minimum of one resident Commissioner will be elected this year. Accordingly, prospective candidates will be requested to file their intent to run as a resident or nonresident Commissioner.
The annual election for the Town of Henlopen Acres will be held on Saturday, August 28, 2021. Polls will be open from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon at Town Hall, 104 Tidewaters, Henlopen Acres, DE. Anyone interested in obtaining an absentee ballot packet should contact Town Hall (302-227-6411). The deadline for requesting an absentee ballot to be sent by mail is Tuesday, August 24, 2021 not later than 4:30 p.m. Absentee ballots must be received at Town Hall no later than 12:00 noon on Saturday, August 28, 2021.
Thomas A. Roth
Town Manager
Town Adopts New Fireworks Ordinance 04/09/2021
At their Quarterly Board Meeting on Friday April 9, 2021, The Board of Commissioners adopted an Ordinance prohibiting aerial and limiting the use of ground fireworks to July 4, December 31 and January 1 aligning with Title 16 of the Delaware Code. The complete Ordinance is below:
Ordinance to Amend Chapter 67 Firearms and Weapons 04092021
COVID-19 UPDATE 01/28/2021
For the latest information on the COVID-19 vaccine please visit the State of Delaware Public Health website at:
https://coronavirus.delaware.gov/vaccine/
No Town Election for 2020
With the closing of the declaration period on Friday July 10, 2020 only three persons filed their intent to be candidates for the three vacancies on the Board of Commissioners-Joni Reich, John Staffier and Tim Hidell. Therefore, in accordance with the Town Charter and State Code, they are deemed elected and there will not be a Town Election for 2020. Congratulations to Joni, John and Tim! We look forward to working with them for another 3 years.
Board of Commissioner Appointments
At their Quarterly Meeting on Friday July 10, 2020 the Board of Commissioners made the following appointments:
Board of Commissioners –
Jeffrey Jacobs-24 Rolling Road
Board of Adjustment-
Ashlee Reed Hidell-36 Pine Reach (reappointment)
Wendy Jacobs-24 Rolling Road
Audit Committee-
Terry Jacobs-28 Tidewaters
Barry Hale-37 Pine Reach
Nathalie McGregor-3 Pine Reach (reappointment)
Election Officers-
Inspector of Elections- Barbara Shortley-59 Pine Reach (reappointment)
Election Judge- Sherril Moon-80 Pine Reach
Election Judge-Louise Montgomery-80 Pine reach
Board of Elections-
Tiffany Derrickson-54 Rolling Road (reappointment)
Bruce Moore-14 Tidewaters (reappointment)
Sallie Jones-31 Rolling Road (reappointment)
COVID-19 UPDATE-BEACHES- 05/15/2020
Residents and Property Owners,
Governor Carney announced today that, in coordination with neighboring Mid-Atlantic states, he is authorizing Towns to fully open all public and private Delaware beaches effective Friday, May 22 at 5:00 pm. This will open the two beaches in Henlopen Acres, at the beach club beach and at Block W.
This Order will eliminate the current restriction of walking-only on beaches and will permit swimming, sunbathing, and sitting on the beaches effective May 22. The Governor is asking each Town to ensure social distancing of six feet among families by limiting the number of people on the beach if necessary. Face masks are required in areas adjacent to the beach, such as on boardwalks, but are recommended, but not required on the beach itself.
The current restrictions on non-essential travel and the 14-day quarantine requirement on out-of-state travelers will remain in place, and the State Police will be enforcing the quarantine order by stopping cars with out-of-state license plates on nearby roadways. The ban on short-term rentals and take-out only provisions for restaurants will also continue.
The Governor hopes this step will give Delawareans the opportunity to spend time outside on the beaches without a large influx of out-of-state travelers. We will keep you posted of any further changes in the Governor’s orders.
Town Manager Thomas Roth and Mayor Joni Reich
Governor Carney orders any individual entering Delaware from another State must self-quarantine for 14 days
Governor Carney orders any individual entering Delaware from another State must self-quarantine for 14 days:
Any individual who enters Delaware from another state must immediately self-quarantine for fourteen (14) days from the time of entry into Delaware or for the duration of the individual’s presence in Delaware
Self-quarantine requires that an individual stay in a quarantine location (home, hotel room or rented lodging); does not go to work, school or public areas; does not use public transportation; separates from other individuals in a residence as much as possible; and avoids sharing personal items.
Individuals self-quarantining under this Order are permitted to leave the quarantine location for a medical emergency or to seek medical care.
This Order has the force and effect of law. Any failure to comply with the provisions contained in a Declaration of a State of Emergency constitutes a criminal offense.
Governor Carney orders all people living in Delaware to shelter in place
On Monday, March 23, Delaware Governor John Carney amended his emergency declaration add that all those living in Delaware should shelter in place. In addition, all non-essential businesses have been order to close.
All Delaware beaches closed by order of the Governor
As of 5:00 PM, March 21, 2020, Delaware Governor John Carney has order all beaches public and private closed until May 15.
