NOTICE Road Closure Wiggins Mill Road- Detour Routes
Traffic Information: DelDOT announces to motorists that the following roadway will be closed for the replacement of the culvert.
Times and Dates: 7 AM on Monday, November 1 until 4 PM on Tuesday, November 30, pending weather.
Location: Wiggins Mill Road between Green Giant Road and Main Street, Townsend.
Detour Routes:
Westbound traffic on Main Street will turn right onto Grears Corner Road and turn right on Green Giant Road and return to Wiggins Mill Road.
Eastbound traffic on Caldwell Corner Road will turn left on Summit Bridge Road northbound and turn left onto Green Giant Road and back to Wiggins Mill Road. Detour signage will be posted for motorists. At all times residents will have access to their homes but may need to take the posted detour route.
Learn more by clicking here
The Town Announcement of closure can be found by clicking here
Pumpkins Available at Townsend Town Hall
The front yard of Townsend Town Hall has been turned into a pumpkin patch!
Children are welcome to pick up a pumpkin from the front lawn.
Thank you to GFL for the donations. Have a wonderful and safe Halloween!
NOTICE Road Closure Wiggins Mill Road
Effective Monday November 1, 2021, Delaware Department of Transportation will be closing Wiggins Mill Road from Andy Street to Wilson Street to reconstruct the existing box culvert and widen Wiggins Mill Road to allow for 2 lanes of traffic. DelDOT is advising that the road will be closed for approximately 3 weeks.
Traffic will be allowed to travel from Green Giant Road to Andy Street for local access. Traffic will also be allowed on Railroad Avenue to Wilson Street. Detour signs will be posted for traffic flow. The Town continues to work with DelDOT officials, Senator Ennis and Representative Spiegelman to add a walking path or sidewalk to the area.
Join Us Tonight: Town of Townsend Movie Night- Featuring The Nightmare Before Christmas
The Town of Townsend will be hosting a movie at the Town of Townsend Town Park located at 0 Edgar Rd., Townsend, DE 19734 tonight, Friday, October 22, 2021 at 7:00 pm.
Attendees are encouraged to wear mask and social distance.
Thank you to our sponsors: Iron Source for donating lights and GFL for providing pumpkins for children!
Town of Townsend Movie Night – pdf version _Final
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 Sunday, 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 while maintaining proper social distancing.
- 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 CDC guidance regarding staying safe with indoor and outdoor gatherings:
Stay Safe While Doing Indoor and Outdoor Activities with Others
- If you haven’t been vaccinated yet, find a vaccine.
- If you are not fully vaccinated and aged 2 or older, you should wear a mask in indoor public places.
- In general, you do not need to wear a mask in outdoor settings. In areas with high numbers of COVID-19 cases, consider wearing a mask in crowded outdoor settings and for activities with close contact with others who are not fully vaccinated.
- People who have a condition or are taking medications that weaken their immune system may not be fully protected even if they are fully vaccinated. They should continue to take all precautions recommended for unvaccinated people, including wearing a well-fitted mask, until advised otherwise by their healthcare provider.
- If you are fully vaccinated, to maximize protection from the Delta variant and prevent possibly spreading it to others, wear a mask indoors in public if you are in an area of substantial or high transmission.
Enjoy, be safe, and stay healthy!
Mayor and Council
Town of Townsend
NEW CASTLE COUNTY REASSESSMENT PUBLIC INFORMATION TOWNHALL MEETINGS
View Information Flyer Here: NCC Reassessment Public Information Meetings (002) (002)
Wednesday, October 20th – 6pm Register Here
Thursday, October 21st – 2pm Register Here
Thursday, October 21st – 6pm Register Here
Wednesday, October 27th – 6pm*Register Here
*Accessibility session with ASL interpreter
Thursday, October 28th -1pm Register Here
VIRTUAL ZOOM WEBINAR MEETING (see details below)
In-Person Location (anchor location): Gilliam Multipurpose Room *
*in person registration is limited to 20 attendees
(67 Reads Way, New Castle, DE 19720)
This meeting will be accessible via telephone and video conference, utilizing Zoom Webinar. The link to join the meeting via computer, smart device, or smart phone is:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82882410392?pwd=aFRGYWowZFE0SHl4b0taTkI2cytXUT09
Webinar ID: 828 8241 0392
Password: 716384
You may also call into the meeting using the following call in numbers: 1-312-626-6799 or 1-929-205-6099. Then enter the Webinar ID: 828 8241 0392 and Password 716384. Additional information regarding phone functionality during the meeting is available at:
https://support.zoom.us/hc/enus/articles/360029527911-Live-Training-Webinars
Members of the public joining the meeting utilizing the link or the call-in number will be provided an opportunity to make comments in real time. A comment period will be administered by a moderator to ensure everyone has an opportunity to comment. You will not be able to speak until called upon by the moderator. There are functions in the program that allow you to do this. Please see the link in the previous paragraph.
Please visit the website to learn more: New Castle County, Delaware (tylertech.com)
Drive Up Free Food Pantry. Wednesday, October 20th @ 11 am
Drive Up Free Food Pantry
October 20th @ 11am
209 Main Street, Townsend DE
Volunteer here https://bit.ly/3jhCSKP Or Call/text 302-508-0929
Pre-Register: https://bit.ly/2Gvcxuu
Rain or Shine
Town of Townsend Movie Night- Featuring The Nightmare Before Christmas
The Town of Townsend will be hosting a movie at the Town of Townsend Town Park located at 0 Edgar Rd., Townsend, DE 19734 on Friday, October 22, 2021 at 7:00 pm.
Attendees are encouraged to wear mask and social distance.
Thank you to our sponsors: Iron Source for donating lights and GFL for providing pumpkins for children!
Town of Townsend Movie Night – pdf version _Final
Trash Delays on 10/11/2021, to be Collected on 10/12/2021
The Town of Townsend has been notified by GFL, that there were technical difficulties yesterday that led to trash not being picked up in some areas of Townsend. GFL is advising that they will be working to pick up trash today, 10/12/2021, from the following areas in need of services.
- Main Street
- Commerce
- Townsend Station
GFL and the Town of Townsend apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause.
Save the Date! Town of Townsend Movie Night- Featuring: The Nightmare Before Christmas
The Town of Townsend will be hosting a movie at the Town of Townsend Town Park located at 0 Edgar Rd., Townsend, DE 19734 on Friday, October 22, 2021 at 7:00 pm.
Thank you to our sponsors: Iron Source for donating lights and GFL for providing pumpkins for children!
More details to follow.
