Kerin Magill

Delaware

Journalist at Coastal Point

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Morrissey urges ‘Don’t play chicken’ in crosswalks

1 week ago | coastalpoint.com | Kerin Magill

“Don’t play chicken in the crosswalk.”That message from Fenwick Island Police Chief Michael Morrissey is a serious one, for sure. As the busy summer season begins, Morrissey’s words are meant for pedestrians crossing Coastal Highway. To illustrate the message, however, Morrissey decided to use a bit of humor, donning an inflatable chicken suit and demonstrating proper use of crosswalks.
Indian River students hit their deadlines

1 week ago | coastalpoint.com | Kerin Magill

What do you do when your class has basically finished its tasks for the year, but it’s only March? If you’re in two of Sarah Smarrelli’s classes at Indian River High School, you dive into a new challenge: publishing a school newspaper. Students in Smarrelli’s SAT-prep and yearbook classes took part in the project.
Millville approves development under new zoning category

2 weeks ago | coastalpoint.com | Kerin Magill

The Millville Town Council voted on Tuesday, June 10 to approve a rezoning request for a small development on Whites Neck Road under a new zoning category for the town. The request, by Foxlane Homes, was to change the zoning for several parcels from R-1 residential to R-2 residential. Millville’s Planning & Zoning Commission had voted 4-1 on May 8 to recommend that the council deny the request.
Voters strike down referendum effort

2 weeks ago | coastalpoint.com | Kerin Magill

For the second time in just over two months, voters defeated a referendum that would have raised taxes to fund increasing costs for the Indian River School District. The June 5 referendum failed by more than 1,000 votes, with 5,700 voting for the school district’s proposed tax increase and 6,766 voting against it.
Frankford projects revenue bump in new budget

3 weeks ago | coastalpoint.com | Kerin Magill

The Frankford Town Council this week approved its budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year, and it reflected the first indications of impact from two major annexations. The Town’s projected revenue increased from $587,731.38 last year to $738,340 for the upcoming year, owing largely to an expected increase in real estate transfer taxes and building permit fees. Pre-construction work is currently under way in the Vines Creek Crossing development, expected to eventually include nearly 600 homes.
Bernat takes on a new challenge in Frankford

3 weeks ago | coastalpoint.com | Kerin Magill

Heather Bernat’s new job as Frankford’s town clerk is just across the street from her old one, where she was assistant director of the Frankford Public Library. So isn’t surprising that she sees many of the same faces from her new desk in Frankford Town Hall. Bernat, 53, took over the post in April after the retirement of Cheryl Lynch, who held it for nearly 10 years. Originally from Maryland, Bernat grew up in Dover and now lives near Ocean View (although she has a Frankford address).
Protesters bring their message to Bethany Beach

3 weeks ago | coastalpoint.com | Kerin Magill

About two dozen people stood along on the sidewalk on Route 26 in Bethany Beach on Saturday, May 31, waving signs showing their displeasure with the administration of President Donald Trump.
The Station opens up for the season under new ownership

1 month ago | coastalpoint.com | Kerin Magill

After months of planning, the new owner/chef of The Station in Fenwick Island (formerly Warren’s Station) took a moment earlier this week to reflect on all that brought her to this point — opening day. “Everyone says, ‘You’re very calm,’” Caroline Wetzelberger said ahead of Wednesday’s opening.
Evans Park close to getting more parking

1 month ago | coastalpoint.com | Kerin Magill

Millville’s Evans Park has become a popular location for community events, from concerts to Easter egg hunts, and town officials are looking down the road to decide how best to use the land — and how much parking is needed to serve both the day-to-day uses and special events. On the recommendation of its Ad Hoc Park Plan Committee, the Millville Town Council voted this week to move forward with a plan to add more parking, but not as much as one of the proposed plans would have added.
Frankford moving forward on development

1 month ago | coastalpoint.com | Kerin Magill

Frankford’s next large housing development project moved a step forward recently as the Frankford Town Council approved the rezoning of the 114-acre “Lynch Farm” property. Following a public hearing on the rezoning request from residential to residential-planned-community (RPC), the council voted unanimously to approve it, setting the stage for development of the second large parcel annexed into town limits in the past two years.