COMMUNITY ALERT – VEHICLE THEFT’S
Date Posted: Friday, May 17th, 2024A message from the Townsend Police Department: We are making our community aware of recent theft’s of motor vehicles from Townsend and other communities in close proximity to us. We ask all our residents to LOCK YOUR VEHICLES. If you have a security system please make sure it is properly recording and if possible have it placed in a manner that captures your vehicles. If you see any suspicious vehicles or persons around your home contact the dispatch center at 302-739-4865 or 911. DO NOT CONFRONT any individuals you may see. As always we thank you for your partnership.
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Town of Townsend Community Yard Sale Listing 05/18/2024
Date Posted: Friday, May 17th, 2024The Town of Townsend Community Yard Sale will be taking place from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 18th. See the below flyer for a list of homes participating. Please note, this is a rain or shine event and at the discretion of the home owners. We encourage everyone to stay safe, happy selling/buying! 2024 Community Yard Sale Listing
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REMINDER VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Town of Townsend Parade and Fair 2024
Date Posted: Wednesday, May 15th, 2024If you are interested in helping us make this event a success, please complete the registration form by clicking the following link to sign up to be volunteer: https://forms.office.com/r/pKxNkC6C2e
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2024 TOWN FAIR & PARADE: Contest Registration Information
Date Posted: Friday, May 10th, 2024*TIMES & FLYER UPDATED* Click or search the link below each category to register for FREE by 9 a.m. on 6/01/2024 PIE JUDGING *BRING YOUR STRAWBERRY PIE*- 2:30 P.M. HTTPS://FORMS.OFFICE.COM/R/ZKVBAYJCUK PIE EATING *SPACES LIMITED* – 2 P.M. HTTPS://FORMS.OFFICE.COM/R/5A2YC5WN82 LIL’ MISS & MR STRAWBERRY – 1:30 P.M. HTTPS://FORMS.OFFICE.COM/R/IGC9VMXTVZ
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Town of Townsend Parade and Fair 2024
Date Posted: Friday, May 10th, 2024If you are interested in helping us make this event a success, please complete the registration form by clicking the following link to sign up to be volunteer: https://forms.office.com/r/pKxNkC6C2e
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2024 TOWN FAIR & PARADE: Contests & Parade Information
Date Posted: Monday, May 6th, 2024The Town of Townsend is continuing to seek participants for the Annual Townsend Parade that will be begin RAIN or SHINE at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 1st, 2024! Please note, parade registrations are free, to sign-up, please click HERE. **Deadline to register is Saturday, May 12th, 2024. For additional parade details, see the flyer further below.) We are also happy to announce that we will have the following free contests, prizes will be given to all winners: Pie Making Pie Eating Lil’ Miss & Mister Strawberry (ages 0-5) Registration for the Lil’ Miss & Mister Strawberry Contest is required. Stay tuned for registration details! Parade Registration Flyer
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HOMETOWN HEROS PROJECT: Nominations OPEN – Townsend Military Personnel
Date Posted: Friday, May 3rd, 2024Townsend Hometown Hero Flyer
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PUBLIC NOTICE: Ordinance Updates
Date Posted: Tuesday, April 30th, 2024During the April 17th, Town Council Public Hearing the following ordinances were heard: Ordinance 2024-002 – An Ordinance to Amend Section 24.04.060 of the Town Code to Add the Definition of Commercial Vehicle and Section 24.04.090 of the Town Code Ordinance 2024-004 – An Ordinance to Amend Board of Adjustment Appeals Ordinance 2024-008 – An Ordinance to Annex 6170 Summit Bridge Rd Please be advised, the Town Council will be performing a second reading with a possible vote on the above listed ordinances during the regular Town Council meeting, May 1st, 2024. Residents are encouraged to attend the meeting to make public comment. Each in person attendee and virtual Zoom attendee will have the opportunity to speak for three (3) minutes. Each Zoom attendees should alert staff that they wish to speak at the appropriate time by submitting their name and address via the Zoom chat function during the meeting. Comments […]
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NOTICE TO BIDDERS: Townsend Municipal Park Irrigation System
Date Posted: Monday, April 22nd, 2024Notice to Bidders – Townsend Park Irrigation System Spring 2024 Notice To Bidders Townsend Municipal Park Irrigation System Town of Townsend The Town of Townsend will utilize electronic bidding to receive sealed bids for the Townsend Municipal Park Irrigation System. Sealed bids must be submitted online through the PennBid electronic procurement program prior to 5/27/2024 at 10:00 AM EST, at which time they will be opened and read aloud at the offices of the Town of Townsend, located at 141 Main Street, Townsend, DE 19734. All documents and solicitation details are available at no cost through PennBid (https://pennbid.bonfirehub.com). Bidders are required to provide Bid Security in an amount equal to 10% of the total amount bid. Bid Security may be provided in the form of a certified check or a bid bond issued by a Surety Company licensed to transact such business in the state of Delaware. Upon award of […]
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Veterans Resource Expo 05/17/2024
Date Posted: Thursday, April 18th, 2024In recognition of our Townsend Veterans, and all Veterans alike, the Town of Townsend is hosting a Veterans Resource Expo in collaboration with the Townsend Fire Company on Friday, May 17th from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. We invite all Veterans to attend this Resource Expo so that you may get connected with organizations that are readily available to help and/or assist you with any needs. Location: Townsend Fire Co. Station # 26 107 Main Street Townsend, DE 19734 Townsend Veterans Resource Expo 5-17-2024_
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PUBLIC NOTICE: Licensed Contractor’s, Permits and More
Date Posted: Wednesday, April 17th, 2024Spring has already sprung and the bees are beginning to buzz! You know what that means, right? Yep, it’s Project Season! If you need a contractor to help you with any work, whether it’s for your landscaping needs or to fix up that old deck, here’s a helpful list of all the Town’s licensed contractors within Town: https://townsend.delaware.gov/licensed-contractors/ You may also visit our website and click on the Information Tab which provides a drop down of helpful links, you’ll want to choose the “Licensed Contractor” option that will lead you to the same page displayed below (this may look different on your mobile device): We do our best to update this list on a monthly basis. If you don’t see your contractor on the list, please feel free to reach out to us to confirm if they are in the process or have already been licensed. You may also send […]
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COMMUNITY NOTICE: Girl Scouts Troop 1220 Silver Award Project
Date Posted: Tuesday, April 16th, 2024Girl Scouts Troop 1220 will be out this Thursday, April 18th, to begin marking the storm drains within the Town as part of their Silver Award Project. We urge all residents and anyone passing through Townsend Village I and II, and Townsend Station to, as always, drive cautiously and be on the lookout. Please also join us in thanking Girl Scouts Troop 1220 for choosing our Town for your project! For additional details on their project, please see the flyer below: Troop 1220 Silver Award Project: Marking Storm Drains in Townsend Steps of Our Project ●Submit plan outline and get approved Our Troop presented the project to Townsend Council, and the project was approved ●Place storm drain markers We will use adhesive to stick the storm drain markers to the catch basin curbs in Townsend Village I, Townsend Village II, and Townsend Station. We will wear safety vests and […]
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JOB OPENING: Town Manager
Date Posted: Wednesday, March 6th, 2024The Town of Townsend is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Town Manager. The Town Manager is an appointed position in accordance with Section 7.3 of the Town of Townsend Charter. Job Description: The Town Manager is the chief administrative officer of the Town and leads every department of the Town apart from the Townsend Police Department, in accordance with municipal ordinances, state and federal laws. This includes but is not limited to the following: Public Works, Code Enforcement, Building Inspections, Maintenance, Accounts and Finance Department, Planning and Land Use, Town Clerk’s Office, Building Permits. The Town Manager reports to and takes direction from the Town Council of the Town of Townsend. The Town Manager leads the Town in concert with the wishes of the sitting Mayor and Council. The Town Manager is expected to display exceptional leadership skills and exercise sound judgment with regards to personnel issues, financial […]
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NOTICE OF SOLICITATION: Board of Elections Member
Date Posted: Friday, February 9th, 2024SOLICITATION BOARD OF ELECTIONS MEMBERS There is ONE Board of Election Seat open for appointment by Town Council. The position serves for an Indefinite Term until a successor is duly appointed. Please note that the 2024 Town of Townsend Election is scheduled for the first Saturday in May; May 4th, 2024. If you are interested in serving as a Member of the Board of Elections, please reach out by emailing Town Clerk, Mariaelena Rivera, at mrivera@townsend.delaware.gov The qualifications for Board of Election Members can be found below. Qualifications for Board of Elections Members Townsend Municipal Code: 2.20.080 Board of Elections The Town of Townsend Board of Elections (to be referred to as “board of elections”) is hereby established, having three members to be appointed by town council. Each board member shall be a resident of the town and shall serve an indefinite term until his successor is duly appointed. […]
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SIGN-UP TODAY!!! – CodeRED Notifications
Date Posted: Wednesday, February 7th, 2024Code Red is an important tool which allows for the Town of Townsend to reach out and communicate important information and emergency messages to residents. Please take advantage of this important service and sign up. Should you need assistance with registration, please contact Townsend Town Hall 302-378-8082 or townhall@townsend.delaware.gov. What is CodeRED and why is it important to me? CodeRED is an emergency notification service that allows emergency officials to notify residents and businesses by telephone, cell phone, text message, email and social media regarding time-sensitive general and emergency notifications. Only authorized officials have access to the CodeRED system. When will CodeRED be used? Any message regarding the safety, property or welfare of the community will be disseminated using the CodeRED system. These may include AMBER alerts, notifications of hazardous traffic or road conditions, boil water advisories or evacuation notices. To sign-up for CodeRed, please click the following link: https://public.coderedweb.com/CNE/BFE540570CAF […]
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2024 TOWN FAIR: Parade Information – Categories & Registration
Date Posted: Friday, February 2nd, 2024The Town of Townsend is seeking participants for the Annual Townsend Parade that will be held RAIN or SHINE on Saturday, June 1st, 2024! Participants may enter the contest to be considered a winner in the following categories: Best Performance Best Classic Vehicle (25+ years) Best Antique Vehicle (Pre-1980) Best Vintage Vehicle (WW2 and earlier) Best Float (Float or Themed Car) Largest Group To register and sign-up for the contest, please click HERE. **Deadline to register is Saturday, May 12th, 2024.** Parade Registration Flyer
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2024 Municipal Waste Service Guidelines
Date Posted: Tuesday, January 9th, 2024Residents are reminded of the following guidelines for trash, recycling, and yard waste collection. Please take special notice that only trash should be bagged; recycling and yard waste should not be bagged. Trash: Please place containers at the curb the night before or no later than 7 a.m. on your scheduled pickup day. Trash must be placed at the curb no earlier than 24 hours prior to scheduled trash pick-up. All trash containers must be removed from the sidewalk area no later than 24 hours after trash pick-up. Trash containers and/or bags should be placed at the edge of the property so as not to block the sidewalk. Pick up times are subject to change. If trash is not picked up as a result of not having it out by the arrival time of the driver; there may be a $25 fee to pick up before your next scheduled pick […]
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REMINDER: Townsend Community Pantry – January
Date Posted: Friday, January 5th, 2024The Town of Townsend thanks everyone who provided donations to support our Community Pantry. Since we installed the Blessings Box Food Pantry in May of 2023, we have been able to help serve our Community and assist those in need. In order to keep the pantry sustainable with your donations, please consider donating the following items listed below: Non-Perishables Canned Goods Toiletries Gift Cards Letters of Encouragement Pet Needs Location: 141 Main Street, Townsend, DE 19734 **Donations may be dropped off Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. If after hours, donations may be placed directly in the box. Once again, we thank you for your continued support! Please see flyer below for more information and donation suggestions: Ongoing Food Drive for Food Pantry Box @ TownHall
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TODAY ONLY: Town of Townsend Community Yard Sale Listing 05/18/2024
Date Posted: Saturday, May 18th, 2024The Town of Townsend Community Yard Sale will be taking place today, May 18th, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. See the below flyer for a list of homes participating. Please note, this is a rain or shine event and at the discretion of the home owners. We encourage everyone to stay safe, happy selling/buying! 2024 Community Yard Sale Listing
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REMINDER – 2024 TOWN FAIR & PARADE: Contest Registration Information
Date Posted: Thursday, May 16th, 2024*FLYER UPDATED* Click or search the link below each category to register for FREE by 9 a.m. on 6/01/2024 PIE JUDGING *BRING YOUR STRAWBERRY PIE*- 2:30 P.M. HTTPS://FORMS.OFFICE.COM/R/ZKVBAYJCUK PIE EATING *SPACES LIMITED* – 2 P.M. HTTPS://FORMS.OFFICE.COM/R/5A2YC5WN82 LIL’ MISS & MR STRAWBERRY – 1:30 P.M. HTTPS://FORMS.OFFICE.COM/R/IGC9VMXTVZ
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NOTICE UPDATE: Hometown Hero’s Banner Nominations – Townsend Military Personnel
Date Posted: Tuesday, May 14th, 2024The Town of Townsend is happy to announce that we will continue accepting nominations throughout the year, as we hope to carry the tradition for years to come by adding to our Hometown Hero’s Banner display. Please be advised we have only ONE (1) BANNER space available, to complete our first set of Hometown Hero Banners to be displayed on Main Street. Furthermore, we would like to thank all those who have submitted their nominations and especially those who have served our Country! 05-14-24 Update_Townsend Hometown Hero Flyer
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REMINDER: Veterans Resource Expo 05/17/2024
Date Posted: Friday, May 10th, 2024ATTENTION ALL VETERANS, ACTIVE DUTY & RESERVE Please mark your calendar for this event. In recognition of our Townsend Veterans, and all Veterans alike, the Town of Townsend is hosting a Veterans Resource Expo in collaboration with the Townsend Fire Company on Friday, May 17th from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. We invite all Veterans to attend this Resource Expo so that you may get connected with organizations that are readily available to help and/or assist you with any needs. Location: Townsend Fire Co. Station # 26 107 Main Street Townsend, DE 19734 Townsend Veterans Resource Expo 5-17-2024_
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NOTICE OF CANCELATION: 05/09/2024 – 6:30 p.m. Public Works & Land Use Development Committee Meeting
Date Posted: Thursday, May 9th, 2024The Public Works & Land Use Development Committee Meeting has been canceled for Thursday, May 9th.
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