Power Outage in the Town of Townsend
Due to down power lines, Caldwell Corner Rd. at Railroad Ave to Kaitlyn Drive is shut down to all traffic.
Residents leaving the Townsend Village 1 development can only exit via Kaitlyn Drive and may only turn right.
Power is also out to a significant portion of the town. DELMARVA is working to restore power.
Townsend Town Hall Closed in Recognition of the Thanksgiving Holiday
Town of Townsend Annual Holiday Decoration Contest
The Town of Townsend is happy to announce that we will be holding the Annual Holiday Decoration Contest. Each year, Town Council hosts the Holiday Decoration Contest to celebrate the holidays. This year, there will be two categories for the competition:
- Displays set to music
- Displays not set to music
Two winners will be announced for each category.
It is not necessary to register your home. Representatives from Town Council will drive through the Town to explore the wonderful decorations and designate a winner. Judging will take place on or about December 18, 2021, weather permitting. All decisions of the judges are final.
Be safe and healthy this holiday season.
2021 Town of Townsend- Holiday Decoration Contest
New Police Chief Takes Office in the Town of Townsend
After extensive review, the Town of Townsend is pleased to announce it has hired Mr. Robert J. Longo as the Chief of Police. Chief Longo began his duties on November 1, 2021, and is working to build a community based and efficient public safety program for the Town.
Chief Longo brings with him an extensive career in law enforcement. His experience in municipal policing includes grant writing, developing budgets and building community based policies and procedures. He is an advocate for pro-active community policing and engaging the community to ensure safe neighborhoods.
“We are very pleased and fortunate to have found such a highly qualified professional as Chief Longo. We are confident he will build a public safety team with the right balance of professionalism and community centered policing”, said Townsend Mayor Patrick Miller.
Chief Longo has prior military experience, having served in the Army National Guard. Throughout his career he has received numerous awards, and commendations for his professionalism, leadership, and integrity.
“Townsend is a great and growing community, and the Town Council and administration have done wonderful things to build a resilient community” Longo said. “The closeness of the community will allow me to continue to focus on community engagement and service.”
He began his law enforcement career as a dispatcher in New Jersey, followed by work that included detention and corrections, gang intelligence and the U.S. Department of Defense. Chief Longo has also served as Police Chief in two communities, Milton and Bridgeville in Delaware before returning to school.
Chief Longo is the first Townsend Police Officer in over three decades to serve the residents of Townsend. Currently, the Delaware State Police provides law enforcement assistance as needed and will continue to do so. In addition, the Town of Townsend has paid for extra duty patrols in Town and to be present at special events. Delaware State Police will continue to support and assist the Townsend Police Department going forward.
Plans are under way to have a community swearing in ceremony in the near future.
New Police Chief takes Office in the Town of Townsend
2021 Town of Townsend Veterans Day Event
The Town of Townsend Town Council hosted a Veterans Day Ceremony to honor and recognize all veterans who have served our country. Mayor Patrick Miller and the Town of Townsend extends its sincere appreciation to First State Military Academy for serving as the color guard and to local Scout Troop 351 for providing support for the event. Pictures of the ceremony can be found below, as provided by New Castle County Councilman David Carter.
Mayor Patrick Miller seen with First State Military Academy presenting the color guard.
Mayor Patrick Miller providing a speech for the ceremony, joined by Scout Troop 351.
Mayor Patrick Miller and a Scout from Scout Troop 351 recite the names of service members who lost their lives from the M.O.T. area fighting for our country
VETERANS DAY OBSERVANCE
Town of Townsend Veterans Day Ceremony- November 11th, 2021, 11 am
Please join Townsend Town Council in recognizing all veterans who served and in particular those who lost their lives from the M.O.T. area fighting for our country. This event will be held on November 11th, 2021 at 11 am in the Townsend Municipal Park Gazebo located at 0 Edgar Road, Townsend, DE 19734.
First State Military Academy will serve as color guard.
Scout Troop 351 will assist with the event.
DE Veterans Support Association- Holiday Food Drive
The Delaware Veterans Support Association is hosting a Holiday Food Drive from November 2nd, 2021- December 5th, 2021. There will be a collection bin on the front porch of Townsend Town Hall at 141 Main St., Townsend, DE 19734. Thank you for your donations.
Please help us support 50 Veteran’s and their Families this Christmas.
DVSA is collecting the following food items: ANY nonperishable items!
Canned Vegetables, Pasta, Pasta Sauce, Stuffing, Cereals, Dry Milk, Oatmeal, etc!
Personal Hygiene Products will also be accepted.
Call DVSA at 302-545-3102 for more information.
