COMMUNITY NOTICE: Townsend Fire Co. Breakfast with Santa

Date Posted: Friday, December 8th, 2023

The Townsend Fire Company will be hosting their annual Breakfast with Santa on Sunday, December 17th, 2023 from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.. Santa will be available for photos.  Parents, bring your camera!!  $10.00 – age 13 – senior  $5.00 – age 4 – 12 Free – Children 3 and under Please click the flyer below to be directed to the Townsend Fire Company’s Facebook event page for more information:  Townsend Fire Co-Breakfast with Santa_Flyer



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CLOSED – JOB OPENING: Part-time Administrative Assistant

Date Posted: Wednesday, December 6th, 2023

Job Opening Part-time Administrative Assistant CONTACT PERSON: Antonina Tantillo, MPA, Town Manager Telephone: 302-378-8082 Email: atantillo@townsend.delaware.gov The Town of Townsend, DE is seeking applications for the position of Part-time  Administrative Assistant.   JOB DESCRIPTION: The Part-time Administrative Assistant is responsible for providing administrative functions for the Town. The position requires the ability to communicate information from the Town Charter, Codes, general law and policies to businesses, citizens, and employees, and ensure that municipal services are provided in an effective and efficient manner. This position takes direction primarily from and reports initially to the Town Clerk and the Town Manager. This position is one of the initial contacts for the public to the Town. This position requires the ability to sit at a workstation for extended periods, to assist the public at the front desk, and to ascend and descend stairs to access Town records, stock supplies, and file records.  JOB DUTIES: […]



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JOIN US: 2023 Tree Lighting & Caroling in the Park

Date Posted: Tuesday, December 5th, 2023

Friday, December 8th, 2023 @ 6:00 p.m. Location: Townsend Municipal Park Address: 0 Edgar Road         Townsend, Delaware 19734 2023 Caroling & Tree Lighting Flyer_ Tree Lighting Caroling Song Book Please join The Town of Townsend & Immanuel United Methodist Church for the Tree lighting & Caroling in the Park.  Featuring the the Odessa High School Band and a special guest appearance at 7:00 p.m.  Feel free to bring your lawn chairs or blankets.   Non-perishable donations will be collected for Our Daily Bread. Please contact Townsend Town Hall with any questions via 302-378-8082 or townhall@townsend.delaware.gov



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REMINDER: 2023 Tree Lighting & Caroling in the Park

Date Posted: Monday, December 4th, 2023

Friday, December 8th, 2023 @ 6:00 p.m. Location: Townsend Municipal Park Address: 0 Edgar Road         Townsend, Delaware 19734 2023 Caroling & Tree Lighting Flyer_ Tree Lighting Caroling Song Book Please join The Town of Townsend & Immanuel United Methodist Church for the Tree lighting & Caroling in the Park.  Featuring the the Odessa High School Band and a special guest appearance at 7:00 p.m. Feel free to bring your lawn chairs or blankets.   Non-perishable donations will be collected for Our Daily Bread. Please contact Townsend Town Hall with any questions via 302-378-8082 or townhall@townsend.delaware.gov



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FOOD DRIVE: Townsend Community Pantry 12/01/2023 – 12/30/2023

Date Posted: Friday, December 1st, 2023

During this holiday season, the Town of Townsend is collecting  non-perishable foods for the Town Hall food pantry box from 12/01/2023 – 12/30/2023.  Please support us in this food drive to serve many families in need within our community.  Drop off location: Townsend Town Hall 141 Main St., Townsend, DE 19734 Donations will also be accepted at the Townsend Tree Lighting & Christmas Caroling Event on 12/08/2023.  Town Hall Food Pantry Box Drive Flyer



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REMINDER: DVSA Holiday Food Drive ENDS 12/01/2023

Date Posted: Wednesday, November 29th, 2023

Friday, December 1st, 2023 is the last day to submit any donations for the The Delaware Veterans Support Association (DVSA) Holiday Food Drive.  There is a collection bin inside of Townsend Town Hall at 141 Main St., Townsend, DE 19734.  Thank you for your donations.   DVSA is collecting the following food items: ANY nonperishable items! Canned Vegetables, Fruits, Bread, Rice, Dry Milk, Raisins, Snacks, Water Bottles, Bottled or Powdered Juices, Pasta, Pasta Sauce, Stuffing, Cereals, Dry Milk, Oatmeal, etc! Personal Hygiene Products will also be accepted.   Call DVSA at 302-602-1505 for more information.  



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2023 Town of Townsend Annual Holiday Decorating Contest

Date Posted: Wednesday, November 22nd, 2023

2023 Decorating Contest Flyer Deck the Trees, Shrubs, and Roofline! Town Council will be judging homes on or about December 21st through the 24th. Winners will be announced at the January 2024 Town Council meeting. Judges decisions are final.   No registration is Necessary! Just show us your lights! So let’s see Santa, light the Menorah, and drink from the Unity Cup!   There will be 2 categories for the contest: 1. Modern– Utilizing Light Movement & Blowups 2. Traditional- Static displays with limited light movement   Let the holiday spirit sparkle!   Please contact Townsend Town Hall with any questions via 302-378-8082 or townhall@townsend.delaware.gov  



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ANNOUNCING: 2023 Tree Lighting & Caroling in the Park

Date Posted: Tuesday, November 21st, 2023

Friday, December 8th, 2023 @ 6:00 p.m. Location: Townsend Municipal Park Address: 0 Edgar Road         Townsend, Delaware 19734 2023 Caroling & Tree Lighting Flyer_ Tree Lighting Caroling Song Book Please join The Town of Townsend & Immanuel United Methodist Church for the Tree lighting & Caroling in the Park.  Featuring the the Odessa High School Band and a special guest appearance at 7:00 p.m. Feel free to bring your lawn chairs or blankets.   Non-perishable donations will be collected for Our Daily Bread. Please contact Townsend Town Hall with any questions via 302-378-8082 or townhall@townsend.delaware.gov  



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ANNOUNCING: Lung Cancer Awareness Month via Resolution 2023-015

Date Posted: Tuesday, November 21st, 2023

On November 1st, during the Town Council regular meeting, Council voted to recognize November as Lung Cancer Awareness Month via Resolution 2023-015.  The Town of Townsend encourages its residents to raise awareness about the resources available to screen for the disease early on.  To view the Resolution 2023-015, please click “HERE”. To see if you are eligible to get screened, please refer to the below links: https://www.alcsi.org/get-screened https://www.alcsi.org/screening-us



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Townsend Town Hall Closed in Recognition of the Thanksgiving Holiday

Date Posted: Tuesday, November 21st, 2023

In recognition of the Thanksgiving Holiday, Townsend Townhall will be closed on Thursday, November 23, 2023 and Friday, November 24, 2023.  Have a safe, happy, and healthy holiday!  



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