Introduction to Pickleball- Tuesday, June 28th, 2022 10:30 am- 12:30 pm
The Town of Townsend and the Diamond State Pickleball Club will be hosting an Introduction to Pickleball Event on Tuesday, June 28th from 10:30 am- 12:30 pm. The event will be held at the Townsend Municipal Park located at 0 Edgar Rd., Townsend. DE 19734.
Registration is required as space is limited. To register email townhall@townsend.delaware.gov or call 302-378-8082.
We hope you can join us!
TOT Introduction to pickleball- 6-28-22
CLOSED: Employment Opportunity: The Townsend Delaware Police Department is currently accepting applications from active State of Delaware COPT certified officers.
THIS POSITION HAS BEEN CLOSED AND THE TOWN IS NOT CURRENTLY SOLICITING FOR THIS POSITION.
TOWNSEND POLICE DEPARTMENT
141 Main Street, PO Box 223,
Townsend, DE 19734
Office 302-378-8082 / Fax 302-378-7099
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
The Townsend Delaware Police Department is currently accepting applications from active State of Delaware COPT certified officers.
This is a unique opportunity to join a newly established police department and serve as the second in command while working in partnership with the Chief of Police to expand the agency from the ground up.
Townsend is a growing town with expanding development’s, potential business growth and outdoor recreation areas. The ideal candidate must have at a minimum the following;
- 10 years of proven proactive law enforcement leadership experience, with an emphasis in police operations, logistics, information systems
- Investigative experience
- Federal & State Grant writing experience
- Valid Delaware Drivers License
- Current DUI Detection & NHTSA Standardized Field Sobriety Test
- Employee mentoring and evaluation experience
This is not a desk position, the person selected will be required to work various shifts, holidays and perform patrol duties.
Comprehensive Benefits Offered: State of Delaware health, dental, & vision, Group Life insurance, Accidental death & dismemberment benefits, Voluntary long-term & short-term disability plans, Delaware Municipal Police Pension and paid leave.
Please find the Townsend General Employment Application by Clicking Here
Cover letter, resume, and application may be sent electronically to atantillo@townsend.delaware.gov or by mail to:
Town of Townsend
Attn: Town Manager
141 Main Street, P.O. Box 223
Townsend, DE 19734
***Resumes will be accepted only in conjunction with an application for employment.
Contact Chief Robert Longo (Robert.Longo@cj.state.de.us) for further information or questions.
Notice for Construction – Townsend Tennis & Pickleball Court
CONSTRUCTION NOTICE
Project: Townsend Tennis & Pickleball Court
Location: Townsend Municipal Park
Developer: Town of Townsend, DE
Contractor: Gessler Construction Company, Inc.
Dear Resident,
This construction notice is being issued to make you aware of construction taking place on the Tennis & Pickleball Court at Townsend Municipal Park.
This construction includes some repairs to the exterior fencing & gate access to the court on Friday, June 17, 2022. The court will be closed on this date during the working hours of 7am-4pm.
We apologize for any temporary inconveniences you may experience during the construction. The safety of residents, motorists, pedestrians, and workers is our highest priority during construction. Please be aware of any safety signage, barriers, equipment, and workers so that we can maintain a safe and secure construction zone.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Sincerely,
Gessler Construction
Chas (484) 880-3695
Notice for Construction: Karins Blvd. & Route 71 Site Improvements
CONSTRUCTION UPDATE:
ROAD WORK – MILLING & ASPHALT PAVING AT THE ENTRANCE AND EXIT OF KARINS BLVD AND ALONG SHOULDERS OF RT 71
WORK IS SCHEDULED FRIDAY JUNE 17 , 2022
WORK HOURS ARE 7:00 AM TO 4:00 PM
PLEASE BE PAITENT – THERE MAY BE DELAYS
If you have any questions, comments or special needs during the construction, please feel free to contact us.
- Crista Gessler- Gessler Construction Co. Inc.- 610.637.0551- Certified ‘WBE’
In addition, if you have any questions, comments or special needs that you would like to communicate to the Town of Townsend, please call 302-378-8082 or email townhall@townsend.delaware.gov.
Thank you in advance for your assistance and cooperation.
Statement from Chesapeake Utilities Corporation:
Beginning June 13, crews will perform work on behalf of Chesapeake Utilities Corporation in Townsend. The crews are working to extend natural gas pipeline to improve natural gas infrastructure for the community. Temporary lane closures may occur. Crews are expected to complete work at the beginning of August, pending unforeseen delays due to weather conditions.
We regret any temporary inconveniences you may experience during construction. While every effort will be made to provide continuous automobile and pedestrian traffic while the work is being completed, please be aware of any temporary parking restrictions, road/sidewalk closures or detours that may be posted.
The safety of community members and workers is a priority. Please be aware of any safety signage, barriers, equipment and workers so that we can maintain a safe and secure working zone.
If you have any questions, comments or special needs during this project, please feel free to contact Vincent Fiorelli at 302-363-7998 or vfiorelli@chpk.com.
CLOSED: Job Opening- Administrative Assistant
THIS POSITION HAS BEEN CLOSED AND THE TOWN IS NOT CURRENTLY SOLICITING FOR THIS POSITION.
Job Opening
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 Administrative Assistant.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The 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:
The Administrative Assistant will greet visitors entering Town Hall, and those contacting via telephone or email, to provide information in a courteous manner, researching and analyzing data to determine answers to, and provide information within the scope of knowledge and authority, and referring to higher classification employee, as applicable. The candidate will provide assistance with the building permit process and will assist with issuing contractor licenses, and all other licenses and permits required by the Town under the supervision of the Town Clerk and the Town Manager. The Administrative Assistant will assist with filing, scanning, and maintaining records in accordance with document retention procedures. The Administrative Assistant will process and prepare correspondence or other documents from dictation, handwritten drafts, and verbal instruction.
SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:
The ideal candidate will have three to five years of administrative assistant experience Candidates with comparable experience are encouraged to apply. High school diploma or equivalent education is required.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, good organizational and communication skills, and the ability to deal effectively with the public are a must.
The successful candidate must pass a background check and drug test. Salary is dependent upon education and experience. An excellent benefit package is provided.
Please find the Townsend General Employment Application here
Cover letter, resume, and application may be sent electronically to atantillo@townsend.delaware.gov or by mail to:
Town of Townsend
Attn: Town Manager
141 Main Street, P.O. Box 223
Townsend, DE 19734
Save the Date: Town of Townsend Parade and Fair
09/24/2022 – 10:00 AM
Location: Townsend Municipal Park
Address: 0 Edgar Road
Townsend, Delaware 19734
Save the Date!!
Register to be a vendor here: 2022 Vendor Registration
Register to be in the parade here:2022 Parade Registration
Contact: Townsend Town Hall- 302-378-8082 or townsend.delaware.gov for additional information.
Prizes, Food, Vendors, & Fun
2022 Town Fair & Parade Save the Date
The TOWN OF TOWNSEND Invites you to Celebrate Flag Day
Please join the Town of Townsend as the Middletown High School JROTC provides flag folding demonstrations to recognize flag day!
Tuesday, June 14th
5 pm- 6 pm
Townsend Municipal Park Gazebo
0 Edgar Road
Townsend, DE 19734
2022 Town of Townsend Town Council Reorganization
2022 Town of Townsend Town Council Reorganization
On Wednesday, June 1, 2022, the Town of Townsend held its annual reorganization meeting. At this meeting, Scott Lobdell, one of the Town Council Candidates for a two-year term was sworn in and seated in accordance with the Town Ordinance. His term will expire in June 2024.
Following the swearing in of Councilman Lobdell there were two remaining vacant seats on Council, the sitting Councilmembers appointed two members to one-year Council terms, in accordance with the Town Charter. Appointed members were Edgar Dugan and Sheryl Rojas. Both Edgar Dugan and Sheryl Rojas were sworn-in at the reorganization meeting of the Town Council and their terms will expire in June 2023.
After the Councilmembers were seated, the Town Council elected Councilman Scott Lobdell to serve as Mayor of the Town of Townsend. The Mayor serves a one-year term.
Mayor Lobdell’s first duty after taking the chair, was to announce his appointments of Councilmembers to Committees. The following Committees were established, and the following Council members were appointed:
| Finance Committee: | Chair- Councilman Dugan | Co-Chair- Mayor Lobdell |
| Human Resources Committee: | Chair- Mayor Lobdell | Co-Chair- Councilman Dugan |
| Public Works Committee: | Chair- Councilman Dugan | Co-Chair- Councilman Mertz |
| Land Use and Development Committee: | Chair- Councilwoman Rojas | Co-Chair- Mayor Lobdell |
| Veterans Committee: | Chair- Councilwoman Clarke | Co-Chair- Councilwoman Rojas |
| Public Safety Committee: | Chair- Councilman Mertz | Co-Chair- Councilwoman Clarke |
| Community Engagement Committee: | Chair- Councilwoman Clarke | Co-Chair- Councilwoman Rojas |
| National Wildlife and Historic Preservation Committee: | Chair- Councilwoman Clarke | Co-Chair- Councilman Dugan |
| Code Review Committee: | Chair- Mayor Lobdell | Co-Chair- Councilman Mertz |
Over the next few weeks, committees will work with Mayor Lobdell to establish priorities and annual objectives.
2022 Town of Townsend Town Council Reorganization Notice_
Townsend Wildlife Photo Contest
The Town of Townsend is hosting a Wildlife Photo Contest! Please submit photos of local wildlife by June 20th, 2022. Up to 3 photos can be submitted in one of two ways: 1. Facebook using (hashtag) #TownofTownsend. Please include the location of where the photo was taken in Townsend (19734) and the date of when it was taken. OR 2. Email to Townsend Town Hall at townhall@townsend.delaware.gov Please include the location of where the photo was taken in Townsend (19734) and the date of when it was taken.
Winners will be chosen to win a free 1- year certification of a National Wildlife Federation Habitat/ Garden and will have their photo showcased at Townsend Town Hall through May 30th, 2023.
Wildlife photo Contest- June 2022 flyer
