Delaware COVID-19 Testing-Pop Up Sites- Week of November 2, 2020
Please see the flyers below to find COVID-19 Testing available in Delaware for the week of November 2, 2020.
Please remember there are also permanent testing locations which can be found here.
Election Day- November 3rd, 2020
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3rd, 2020. To locate your polling place, visit the following website: https://ivote.de.gov/VoterView and enter your address OR call the Department of Elections at 302-577-3464.
Please remember, Townsend Town Hall is not a polling place for the 2020 General Election.
Please Remember the Guidance for Halloween 2020: Halloween is Here. Be Safe and Stay Healthy!
The Town of Townsend wants everyone to have a safe and fun Halloween. Halloween is celebrated on Saturday, October 31st. Per Town Council, for the safety of all, trick or treating will be held between the hours of 6 pm and 8 pm for all those wishing to participate. All trick-or-treaters in costume should be off of the streets by 9 p.m.
This year, trick-or-treating will be held based on each individual resident’s/family’s preference.
If you would like to give out candy to trick-or-treaters, turn on your porch light. Those wishing not to participate, turn off your porch light.
Please treat your neighbors with respect and remember safety rules by following these general Halloween guidelines:
- Only visit houses whose porch/front lights are on.
- Wear reflectors, reflective clothing and carry a flashlight for safety.
- Wear cotton masks, maintain social distancing and wash hands frequently.
- Provide treats without direct contact; interact with treaters from at least 6 feet away .
- If driving, please drive slower and be attentive to increased foot traffic.
- Be respectful of Halloween displays and yards.
In light of Covid-19 please make the best judgement for you and your family while participating safely in this year’s activities. Please refer to the guidance from the State of Delaware.
Enjoy, be safe, and stay healthy!
Mayor and Council
Town of Townsend
Please Stop by Townsend Townhall for a Drive- Thru Trick or Treat for Townsend School- Aged Children, Courtesy of GFL (Waste Industries)- Thursday, October 29 & Friday, October 30- 3pm- 5pm
Please Stop by Townsend Townhall for a Drive- Thru Trick or Treat for Townsend School- Aged Children, Courtesy of GFL (Waste Industries)
When: Thursday, October 29th- 3 pm- 5 pm AND Friday, October 30th- 3 pm- 5 pm
Where: Townsend Town Hall Parking Lot- 141 Main Street, Townsend, DE 19734
Please enter the Townsend Town Hall Parking lot from the Main Street Entrance. Please remain in your vehicle with your masks on and allow a representative from GFL to help you choose your pumpkin and share some treats.
Thank you to GFL for hosting this special event!
Delaware COVID-19 Testing-Pop Up Sites- Week of October 26, 2020
Please see the flyers below to find COVID-19 Testing available in Delaware for the week of October 26, 2020.
Please remember there are also permanent testing locations which can be found here.
Week of 10.26 – Kent – English Week of 10.26 – Sussex – English
Week of 10.26 – NCC – Spanish Week of 10.26 – Kent – Spanish Week of 10.26 – Sussex – Spanish
Week of 10.26 – NCC – Haitian Creole Week of 10.26 – Kent – Haitian Creole Week of 10.26 – Sussex – Haitian Creole
Delaware COVID-19 Testing-Pop Up Sites- Week of October 19, 2020
Please see the flyers below to find COVID-19 Testing available in Delaware for the week of October 19, 2020. Register in advance here.
Please remember there are also permanent testing locations which can be found here.
Week of 10-19 – Sussex – English Week of 10-19 – Kent – English Week of 10-19 – NCC – English
Week of 10-19 – NCC – Haitian Creole Week of 10-19 – NCC – Spanish Week of 10-19 – Kent – Haitian Creole Week of 10-19 – Kent – Spanish Week of 10-19 – Sussex – Haitian Creole Week of 10-19 – Sussex – Spanish
Halloween is Here. Be Safe and Stay Healthy!
The Town of Townsend wants everyone to have a safe and fun Halloween. Halloween is celebrated on Saturday, October 31st. Per Town Council, for the safety of all, trick or treating will be held between the hours of 6 pm and 8 pm for all those wishing to participate. All trick-or-treaters in costume should be off of the streets by 9 p.m.
This year, trick-or-treating will be held based on each individual resident’s/family’s preference.
If you would like to give out candy to trick-or-treaters, turn on your porch light. Those wishing not to participate, turn off your porch light.
Please treat your neighbors with respect and remember safety rules by following these general Halloween guidelines:
- Only visit houses whose porch/front lights are on.
- Wear reflectors, reflective clothing and carry a flashlight for safety.
- Wear cotton masks, maintain social distancing and wash hands frequently.
- Provide treats without direct contact; interact with treaters from at least 6 feet away .
- If driving, please drive slower and be attentive to increased foot traffic.
- Be respectful of Halloween displays and yards.
In light of Covid-19 please make the best judgement for you and your family while participating safely in this year’s activities. Please refer to the guidance from the State of Delaware.
Enjoy, be safe, and stay healthy!
Mayor and Council
Town of Townsend
Reminder- All Residents That Have Not Made Arrangements for Payment, the Deadline for Townsend Tax Bills is October 31st
Those with outstanding balances affective November 1st, will be charged 1.5% interest per month.
Fight the Flu!
With COVID-19 still with us, it’s more important than ever to get a flu vaccine. Make an appointment with your health care provider, go to a pharmacy or find a community flu clinic near you, and help Delaware fight the flu. Find more information at flu.delaware.gov. #FightFluDE
Learn more about the Fly by clicking on this Fact Sheet
Townsend Playground Equipment Remains Closed & Park Pavilion Rentals Canceled Through the End of the Year
With an abundance of caution for our residents and visitors, Town Council has decided, at the 10/7/2020 Town Council meeting, that the Townsend playground equipment, basketball court, and skate park, and will remain closed through the end of the year.
In addition, Town Council has suspended Park Pavilion Rentals through the end of the year to aid in the fight against the spread of the Coronavirus.
