Townsend

Town of Townsend Election: May 1, 2021, 8 am- 6pm

This is a reminder that the Town of Townsend will be holding an election for Town Council tomorrow, Saturday May 1, 2021. Eligible registered voters may vote from 8 AM to 6 PM at Townhall, 141 Main Street. Pandemic safety precautions are to be followed. Face coverings will be required to enter the building.

All in one flyer for 2021 Election

Yard Waste Guidelines

Please find the guidelines below from GFL regarding Yard Waste Collections.  

Collection will begin on Monday, May 3rd, and will continue every other week through December 2021.  Yard Waste is collected on the same weekday as trash and recycling.  Please find a sample municipal waste collection schedule below:

• Monday, May 3rd: Collection of Trash, Recycling, & Yard Waste.
• Monday, May 10th: Collection of Trash & Recycling.  NO Yard Waste Collection. 
• Monday, May 17th: Collection of Trash, Recycling, & Yard Waste
• Monday, May 24th: Collection of Trash & Recycling.  NO Yard Waste Collection. 

Yard waste must be placed loose inside the provided container. Absolutely NO bags can be placed in the can or beside it. Lids on cans must be able to close, nothing sticking or hanging out of the can. GFL does not take sand, dirt, sod, mulch, rock or large thick tree trunks. Branches no thicker than 3” in diameter and no longer than 4’ in length.

Along with the can, GFL can take small bundles of twigs, branches, etc. They must be bundled with sturdy twine and manageable by one person. No more than 3 additional small bundles.  

If you already have a private yard waste contract with GFL, you may contact GFL directly to cancel your private contract and continue with the Town Yard Waste contract.  GFL can be reached at (302) 378-5400.  

This is provided as an additional service, there is no scheduled increase in fees incurred to residents or the Town of Townsend.  

 

Delaware COVID-19 Testing-Pop Up Sites- Week of April 26, 2021

Please click on the flyers below to find COVID-19 Testing available in Delaware for the week of April 26, 2021.  

Please remember there are also permanent testing locations which can be found here.

 

 

 

 

COVID- 19 Vaccine: First Dose Vaccination Event

Need the vaccine?   Register for your first dose of Moderna at the State of Delaware’s vaccination event on Saturday, April 24 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Dover International Speedway. WHO? All Delaware residents 18+ Individuals 18+ who work, attend college, or receive health care in Delaware WHEN? Saturday, April 24, 2021. Appointments are available 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. WHERE? Dover International Speedway 1000 Leipsic Road, Dover, DE 19901 (use this entrance) This is a drive-through event. HOW? Click here to register for your appointment. If you need an accommodation because of a disability, contact the DPH Vaccine Call Center at 1-833-643-1715.

REGISTER

Important to know:

FILL OUT THIS FORM: Please print and fill out the vaccination information form and pre-vaccination screening found at here. ONLY FILL IN THE FIELDS MARKED IN YELLOW (do not fill in the fields marked in green). The pre-vaccination screening questions are about your health on the day of your appointment. If you cannot print and fill out the form in advance, copies will be available on site. This form is required for a second dose even though you filled it out for your first dose.

Meet the Candidates Event- Hosted by the Board of Elections

MEET THE CANDIDATES EVENT

Hosted by the Town of Townsend Board of Elections

7:00 pm, Monday, April 19, 2021 via Zoom

There are 3 Council seats open, and 4 Candidates as follows:

Eschalla Clarke

Gerald Dove

Scott Lobdell

Joshua Mertz

Join the Zoom meeting with the information below:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81177124845?pwd=UVk1YmozOWxlcHlNUW5IZUg4djNSdz09

OR Dial in by phone:  1-301-715-8592    Meeting ID: 811 7712 4845    Passcode: 938035

 

Candidates will have five minutes to introduce themselves and ten minutes to respond to questions.  All are encouraged to attend.   

Please review Candidate Biographies by clicking the names below:

Eschalla Clarke

Gerald Dove

Scott Lobdell

Joshua Mertz

Yard Waste Collection in the Town of Townsend

2021 Town Council Candidate Biography- Joshua Mertz

Joshua Mertz was appointed to Council in August of 2020. The term which he was appointed to fill ends in May 2021.

Joshua cites a desire to build and foster good community as one of the main reasons he has joined the council. Joshua embraces service to the community as a core value, which he would like to model for his family. Joshua previously served as the Townsend Village 2 Maintenance Corporation’s President from 2018-2019.

Joshua works in research and development, where he develops new materials for purifying drinking water. 

Prior to working in the water industry, Joshua worked in the nuclear waste treatment industry in both Washington (Richland) and Tennessee (Oak Ridge). 

Joshua grew up in Connecticut and earned a bachelor of science degree in Chemistry from Haverford College and a PhD in Inorganic Chemistry from Northwestern University. He has lived in Townsend since 2017. Joshua lives in Townsend with his wife, Jennifer, and their four children.

When not serving as a councilman or working in the laboratory, Joshua can be found practicing a number of hobbies including woodworking, photography and refereeing the sport of fencing.

2021 Town Council Candidate Biography- Scott Lobdell

Scott Lobdell was elected to Town Council in April 2019.  He is currently the Chair for the Community Relations, Parks and Recreation and Land Use & Development Committees in addition to being the Co-Chair for the Public Works Committee.

Scott has lived in Townsend for over 14 years with his wife and three children.  Councilman Lobdell has been practicing as a licensed Professional Engineer in Delaware since 2001.  This career has involved designing and gaining approvals for thousands of homes and hundreds of thousands square feet of commercial space across the entire state. 

2021 Town Council Candidate Biography- Eschalla Clarke

Eschalla Clarke has been a public servant for over 20 years, the last 15 years was committed to residents of Delaware. Employed by the State of Delaware, she serves as a Senior Administrator overseeing social service programs, and has contributed to the delivery of higher education, healthcare, transportation, and public safety across the state. In this capacity, Eschalla manages boards, committees and workgroups; she currently sits on the Overdose System of Care Rural Subcommittee and chairs the Medication Assisted Treatment Workgroup.

As a passionate volunteer, Eschalla works with underserved veterans in Delaware and has dedicated the past five years to helping children in Foster Care have a voice inside courtrooms. She serves on an Appoquinimink public school Parent Teacher Association (PTA), is a Townsend based entrepreneur providing transformational consulting services to businesses, and advocates for women’s rights.

Eschalla is a mother, sister, and daughter to residents of Townsend. Her children are enrolled in the Appoquinimink School District, were baptized within a 5 mile radius of their home, and enjoy extracurricular activities in surrounding towns. Like you, Eschalla knows first hand how great it is to live in this small town and she wants to be your representative in the room when decisions are being made.  

Delmarva Power Offers Free Trees to Help Save Energy

From Delmarva Power: 

We are giving away nearly 1,000 trees to residential customers through the Arbor Day Foundation’s Energy-Saving Trees program. For the 10th year in a row, this Earth-friendly and environmentally focused initiative can help you reduce your energy use and save money.

You can reserve one free tree per household by visiting arborday.org/delmarva.  You can choose from several species, including Bald Cypress, River Birch, Red Maple and White Oak. Your one-gallon tree will arrive at your home via mail by the end of May. In addition to saving energy, trees provide benefits to a community including:

• Improving air quality
• Improving water quality
• Reducing stormwater runoff
• Adding to the visual appeal of your neighborhood

Trees will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Through the Arbor Day Foundation’s website, you will have the power to explore interactive tools that can help you determine the best location on your property to plant your tree for energy-saving benefits. Properly planted trees can provide a homeowner many benefits, such as reducing energy use through summer shading and by slowing winter winds.

Before planting your energy saving tree, call 811 at least a few days prior to digging to learn the approximate location of underground utility equipment. Taking the right steps before digging will help prevent potential injury and avoid accidental damage to underground utility lines that could disrupt services to surrounding neighbors.

If you are unable to reserve a free tree through the internet, please call 855-670-2772.