Slaughter Beach Delaware

"A Horseshoe Crab Sanctuary"

A Certified Wildlife Habitat Community

Sen. Carper and Rep. Blunt Rochester Kick off Coastal Protection Week at Slaughter Beach

Date Posted: Tuesday, April 5th, 2022

Kathy Lock, Mayor, greeted Sen. Carper, Rep. Blunt Rochester along with DNREC Sec. Shawn Garvin, Major General William “Butch” Graham, and Lieutenant Colonel Ramon Brigantti both from the USACE. Mayor Lock was also invited to testify at the U.S. Senate Environment and Public Works Committee field hearing at Bethany Beach Town Hall. The hearing was […]




May 28th U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Vessel Safety Check Station

Date Posted: Tuesday, April 5th, 2022

The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary is hosting a Vessel Safety Check Station on May 28th.  See flyer for more details:  VSC 5-28-22  




Running from the Greenheads raises Money for the Fire Company

Date Posted: Saturday, January 22nd, 2022

               Another Successful Fun-Raiser for Slaughter Beach Memorial Fire Co.                                            Presented by Penn-Jersey Building Services   The town of Slaughter Beach enjoyed fantastic sunny weather for the third annual “5K Run/Walk from the Greenheads & Family Fun Day” on Sunday, September 19, 2021.  The race benefited the volunteer Slaughter Beach Memorial Fire Department, […]




Guide for Seniors: Home-Proofing for COVID-19 and the Flu

Date Posted: Monday, January 17th, 2022

Guide for Seniors: Home-Proofing for COVID-19 and the Flu https://www.theseniorlist.com/research/home-proofing-coronavirus-flu/  




Access Roads Closed South of Slaughter Beach Road Until Further Notice

Date Posted: Monday, November 1st, 2021

The town has closed the access roads located south of Slaughter Beach Road until emergency repairs can be made to our dune system.   The purpose, because of the escarpments, is for safety reasons. As soon as we have something definitive to report from DNREC regarding emergency repairs we will post and update.  Until then, […]




Sussex County Rehabilitation Program

Date Posted: Wednesday, October 20th, 2021

  COMMUNITY NOTICE                 Sussex County Rehabilitation Program: Sussex County Community Development & Housing Department has funds for housing repairs and housing rehabilitation needs.   Funds are limited and we provide services on a first-come first-serve basis.   Applicants must: Own their home and be a permanent resident of Sussex County Meet income guidelines Be […]




Notice of Public Hearing August 9, 2021

Date Posted: Monday, July 19th, 2021

A public hearing will be held on August 9, 2021 at 7:00PM.  See notice for more details. Public Hearing Notice_8-9-2021




Election Cancellation

Date Posted: Sunday, June 6th, 2021

The Town of Slaughter Beach Election scheduled for Saturday, July 3, 2021, has been cancelled. As of the filing deadline of June 4, 2021, two candidates have filed for two open seats making no election necessary. The following two candidates have successfully filed for two open Town Council seats: Ivan Lanier Larry Meinert Each seat […]




Annual Town Meeting will be held on Saturday, June 5th at 12:00 noon

Date Posted: Monday, May 31st, 2021

The Annual Town Meeting will be held on Saturday, June 5th at 12:00 noon. The meeting will be held via Zoom. Sign on information is below.   Kathy McFadden Town Clerk Slaughter Beach is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/94073892023?pwd=NUxIaU11aURhUjVaUXltWk1JM3d1dz09 Meeting ID: 940 7389 2023 Passcode: annualmeet One tap mobile […]




Public Hearing Rezoning Request Monday May 10th. 7PM

Date Posted: Monday, April 19th, 2021

TOWN OF SLAUGHTER BEACH PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A ZONING MAP AMENDMENT TO REZONE LAND ON BAY AVE. KNOWN AS LOT 40 TO RESIDENTIAL (R-2)   A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON MONDAY, MAY 10, 2021 AT 7:00 PM FOR THE PURPOSE OF OBTAINING PUBLIC COMMENTS ON A PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE SLAUGHTER BEACH […]