All Delaware beaches closed

As of 5:00 PM, March 21, 2020, Delaware Governor John Carney has order all beach public and private closed until May 15.

Notice Concerning Covid-19 Pandemic-Updated 03/20/2020

We wanted to share this important information with you from the City of Rehoboth since we are in such close proximity. 

City of Rehoboth Beach Code Red Message-

https://www.cityofrehoboth.com/news/general/codered-message-city-manager-sharon-lynn-3

 

Town of Henlopen Acres Message-

The Town of Henlopen Acres is concerned for everyone’s health and welfare, residents and visitors alike.  To that end, we ask that you call before coming to Town Hall.

Most forms are available on this website under the tab marked “Information”.  If you need to drop off paperwork, please do so in the mailbox or mail slot by the rear door at Town Hall.

We appreciate your cooperation during this  time.

Town Hall 302-227-6411

Security 302-542-3323

Resilient Communities Partnership

At the Commissioners Special Meeting on November 8, KCI Technologies gave a presentation on a Resilient Communities Partnership Project that Henlopen Acres is a part of.  The presentation is attached:

Resilient Community Partnership Presentation 11082019

Congratulations Mayor Joni Reich!!!

At their Annual Organizational Meeting on Friday September 6, 2019 the Board of Commissioners unanimously re-elected Joni Reich as Mayor.  Everyone is so excited to be working with Mayor Reich for another year.  We all appreciate everything she does for the Town!!

Town Adopts A Tree Protection Ordinance

At their July 12, 2019 Board Meeting, the Commissioners adopted a Tree Protection Ordinance to protect Town Trees during construction.

Ordinance to Amend Chapter 114 Relating to the Protection of Town Trees 07122019 

No Town Election for 2019

With the closing of the declaration period on Friday July 12, 2019 only two persons filed their intent to be candidates for the two vacancies on the Board of Commissioners-Frank Jamison-90 Tidewaters and Richard Thompson-44 Rolling Rd. Therefore, in accordance with the Town Charter and State Code, they are deemed elected and there will not be a Town Election for 2019. Congratulations to both Frank and Richard, we look forward to working with them for another 3 years.

Board of Commissioner Appointments

At their Quarterly meeting on Friday July 12, The Board of Commissioners made the following appointments:

Board of Adjustment

Leigh Jamison-90 Tidewaters

Norma Lee Derrickson -49 Tidewaters

Audit Committee

Jeffrey Jacobs (re-appointment)- 24 Rolling Rd

Thomas Rinker (re-appointment)-99 Tidewaters

Nathalie McGregor -3 Pine Reach

Election Officers

Barbara Shortley (re-appointment)-59 Pine Reach

Elinor Boyce (re-appointment)-11 Tidewaters

Betsy Wilgus-32 Tidewaters

Board of Elections

Bruce Moore (re-appointment)- 14 Tidewaters

Tiffany Derrickson (re-appointment)-54 Rolling Rd

Sallie Jones-31 Rolling Rd

 

 

 

 

Changes in Town Construction Limitations

At  the Commissioners Quarterly meeting on January 12, 2018 the Commissioners adopted an Ordinance to Amend Chapter 43-Building Construction that in addition to the limitations on construction already established, further prohibits pile driving between Memorial Day and Labor Day.

 

Upcoming Town Hall Closings-2019

Town Hall will be closed the following days:

Monday January 21, 2019 for Martin Luther King Jr Day

Monday February 18, 2019 for Presidents’ Day

Friday April 19, 2019 for Good Friday

Monday May 27, 2019 for Memorial Day

Thursday July 4, 2019 for Independence Day

Monday September 2, 2019 for Labor Day

Monday October 14, 2019 for Columbus Day

Monday November 11, 2019 for Veterans Day

Thursday November 28, 2019 and Friday November 29, 2019 for Thanksgiving

Tuesday December 24, 2019 and Wednesday December 25, 2019  for Christmas