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Local event goes bigger than ever
Kids get out for the holiday
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OCTOBER 31, 2025
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Volume 22, Issue 44
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Fenwick officials discuss sandbag berm By Kerin Magill Staff Reporter One week after a nor’easter caused flooding issues and erosion up and down Delaware’s coast, Fenwick Island Town Council heard a report on a proj-
ect that will test a low-tech solution along its bayside canals. The project involves building a sandbag berm at the bayside end of Farmington Street. Council member Susan Brennan, who chairs Fenwick Island’s Infrastructure Committee, said the town
is currently in the process of obtaining easements from homeowners to proceed with the project. The sandbag structure, Brennan said, will lie parallel to the Little Assawoman Bay. There are existing retaining walls along the sides which are on private
property. This, as well as “higher bulkheading” along Farmington than in other areas makes the street “unique” and a good spot for the sandbag test, she said. Council Secretary Jacqueline NapoliSee PROJECT page 5
IRSD considers in-house investigators a cost savings By Laura Walter Staff Reporter Background checks and staff investigations should not be taken lightly, especially in a school environment. With about 16 buildings worth of employees, Indian River School District has a lot of people to manage, while upholding student protections, state education law and federal labor law. That’s why IRSD is one of the few — if not only — school districts that employs two fulltime, in-house investigators. In the past, IRSD contracted with outside agencies and detectives, which cost “several hundreds of thousands of dollars, [and] it was also a slower process,” said Director of Personnel Celeste Bunting. “If we didn’t have them as employees, then I would be standing here asking for additional employees to help HR with the investigations.” Special to the Coastal Point • Marian Dowling
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Sometimes, the waves break just right for a sunrise.
What time is trick-or-treating? Here’s what we have Most local towns and neighborhoods are celebrating Halloween this year on Friday, Oct. 31, with official times for trick-or-treating varying. Any household giving out treats should turn on an outdoor light, officials advised, with those not participating encouraged to leave outdoor lights off. Here are the official trick-or-treat times for local municipalities, on Oct. 31, unless otherwise noted: • Bethany Beach — No official times.
• Dagsboro — 6 to 8 p.m., 12 or younger. (Trick-or-treaters are being encouraged to carry something bright and/or reflective.) • Fenwick Island — No official times • Frankford — 6 to 8 p.m. • Millsboro — 6 to 8 p.m., 12 or younger, must wear costume (including special event at Town Hall) • Millville — No official times. • Ocean View — Anytime until 8 p.m.
• Selbyville — 6 to 8 p.m., 12 or younger • South Bethany — No official times. Drivers should be especially careful as children are roaming the neighborhood (and may be distracted by the excitement). Everyone should be cautious while passing parked cars and watch for pedestrians. Pedestrians should not assume that drivers can see them. Sunset occurs around 6 p.m., so they should carry a
flashlight, wear bright clothing and consider attaching reflective strips to costumes. Adults should keep a close eye on children and teach them the rules of the road. Pedestrians should always use the sidewalk. If there is no sidewalk, walk on the side of the road, facing traffic. Look both ways several times before crossing the street, especially when stepping past parked vehicles. Stay safe and have fun!