Slaughter Beach Delaware

"A Horseshoe Crab Sanctuary"

A Certified Wildlife Habitat Community

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  




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 […]




Traffic Alert Cedar Creek Bridge Closing Monday May 3rd

Date Posted: Monday, April 19th, 2021

Delaware Department of Transportation Traffic Alert –April 19, 2021 Office of Community Relations Contact:  Kathryn Beasley, Community Relations Officer  Phone: (302) 760-2075 Email:  Kathryn.Beasley@delaware.gov Maintenance Work Will Require the Closure of the Bridge over Cedar Creek-Sussex County   Traffic Information:  DelDOT announces to motorists that their contractor will be performing repairs on the bridge over Cedar Creek […]




Public Notice

Date Posted: Thursday, April 1st, 2021

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