Tree Planting – Fall 2022

In the fall of 2022, the Town along with the assistance of Cypress Tree, planted a variety of evergreen and deciduous trees along the second and third blocks of Pine Reach. On Arbor Day, the Town of Henlopen Acres observed the 150th anniversary by honoring the Town Street Department employees; Sonny McClure, Bob Ribinsky, and […]




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, […]




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 […]




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 […]




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 […]




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- […]




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. […]




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 […]




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.