SOLICITATION PERIOD ENDS 04/05/2024 @ 4:30 P.M.: 2024 Town of Townsend Town Council Election – Petition of Candidacy Application Packets
Date Posted: Wednesday, March 27th, 20242024- Solicitation of Candidates FLYER
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COMMUNITY NOTICE: Meet & Greet with Rep. Jeff Spiegelman
Date Posted: Tuesday, March 26th, 2024Join State Rep. Jeff Spiegelman for his next Meet & Greet on Tuesday, April 9th between 12-noon and 1:00 p.m. at Little Italy Pizza Shop (325 Main Street, Townsend, DE 19734). The soda will be Jeff’s treat! Click the following Facebook link for additional details: Meet & Greet with Rep. Jeff Spiegelman
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PUBLIC NOTICE: Ordinance Updates
Date Posted: Tuesday, March 26th, 2024During the March 6th, regular Town Council meeting the Townsend Code Review Committee presented and introduced the following ordinances: Ordinance 2024-005 An Ordinance to Amend the Townsend Municipal Code Regarding Utilities Ordinance 2024-006 An Ordinance to amend the Town Code regarding Animals Ordinance 2024-007 An Ordinance to amend the Town Code regarding abandoned vehicles 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, April 3rd, 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 may also be sent via email to […]
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COMMUNITY NOTICE: Volunteer Service Event – Wiggins Mill Park Seedling Flagging
Date Posted: Monday, March 25th, 2024Volunteer brewing is seeking volunteers to assist with flagging of young tree seedlings planted as part of the reforestation at the New Castle County Wiggins Mill Park and Natural Area. Wiggins Mill Natural Area is a 193 Acre property owned by New Castle County that has been dedicated as Delaware’s newest natural area. The Wiggins Mill property includes a 70-acre unique old growth riparian forest that provides critical ecological function to the adjacent natural areas, is a water resource protection area, and includes high quality state and federal wetland areas, and has a large area in agricultural use that will gradually be reforested. Last year, approximately 11,000 tree seedlings were planted on 15 acres of the property. We hope to mark the seedlings with flags to allow mowing between tree rows to control invasive plants until the trees get a few feet tall. The event will also give you the […]
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Town Hall Closed in Recognition of Good Friday
Date Posted: Monday, March 25th, 2024In recognition of Good Friday, Townhall will be closed on Friday, March 29th, 2024. Municipal waste services will continue to operate on an uninterrupted schedule, with pickup on Monday, April 1st, 2024. For more details, please click the following link: 2024 Municipal Waste Service Guidelines.
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SOLICITATION PERIOD ENDS 04/05/2024 @ 4:30 P.M.: 2024 Town of Townsend Town Council Election – Petition of Candidacy Application Packets
Date Posted: Wednesday, March 20th, 20242024- Solicitation of Candidates FLYER
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The Town of Townsend Celebrates the First Day of Spring & Women’s History Month
Date Posted: Tuesday, March 19th, 2024In 2022 Town Council passed Resolution 2022-006 to recognize Women’s History Month. To further recognize Women’s history this year the Town is highlighting the several Councilwomen who have served dating only back to 2006. Sherene “Sherry” G. Drake – Served from 2006 – 2008; although a Resolution was not found for Councilwoman Drake you may find a resolution signed “HERE” by herself and other Councilpersons who showed their support of Mary A. Rohweder, the 2006 National Miss Delaware Junior Teen Queen Sandra J. Sturgis – Served from 2006 – 2012 Karen Jennings – Served from 2007 – 2013 Lorraine Gorman – Served from 2013 – 2019 Eschalla Clarke – Served from 2021 – 2023 Sheryl Rojas – Served from 2022 – 2023 We encourage you to click on each of the Councilwomen’s names to see the resolutions passed in their recognition to get a glimpse of their dedication to serving […]
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JOB OPENING: Part-Time Seasonal Public Works Employee
Date Posted: Monday, March 18th, 2024Job Opening Part-Time Seasonal Public Works Employee Telephone: 302-378-8082 Email: townhall@townsend.delaware.gov The Town of Townsend, DE is seeking applications for the position of Part-Time Seasonal Public Works Employee. JOB DESCRIPTION: The Town of Townsend is anticipating hiring a flexible Part-time Seasonal Public Works Employee to work approximately 20 to 25 hours weekly. The Part-time Seasonal Public Works Employee will be working with the Public Works team to maintain and beautify the Town. Qualified applicants must have excellent communication skills and a positive attitude and demeanor as they will be working with other Town employees and members of the public. Job duties will include but are not limited to: Cleanup of Town parks and facilities Operations of landscaping and lawn care equipment Weed trimming Lifting of materials as necessary Maintenance of Public Works equipment Climbing ladders Clearing storm drains Application of pesticides Brush removal Special event preparations SKILLS & […]
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SOLICITATION PERIOD ENDS 04/05/2024 @ 4:30 P.M.: 2024 Town of Townsend Town Council Election – Petition of Candidacy Application Packets
Date Posted: Wednesday, March 13th, 20242024- Solicitation of Candidates FLYER
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COMMUNITY ALERT!!!
Date Posted: Tuesday, March 12th, 2024A message from the Townsend Police Department: The Delaware State Police helicopter is assisting in the search for a MISSING PERSON. THERE IS NO THREAT TO THE PUBLIC.
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