NOTICE: Traffic Advisory- Closure- Main St., Townsend, DE
Please take note that Main St. will be closed from Brook Ramble Road to Commerce Street between 2pm- 3 pm tomorrow, Friday 10/28/2022 from 2 pm- 3 pm. Traffic Control measures and detours will be in place, please take caution when driving in the area.
As always we thank our community for your cooperation and support.
Pumpkin Patch at Townsend Town Hall on 10/21/22 from 6pm-7:45 pm
Thanks to our Municipal Waste provider, GFL, Townsend Town Hall will turn into a pumpkin patch tomorrow, Friday 10/21/22 from 6pm- 7:45 pm.
Children are welcome to pickup a pumpkin from the front lawn.
Thank you to GFL and have a wonderful Harvest season!
NOTICE: Continued Daytime Road Closure- South Street- October 20th & 21st, 2022
Two-way traffic will be permitted during work hours ONLY between the Police Department and Lattomus Street.
Drivers and pedestrians are asked to be extra cautious when two-way traffic patterns are in effect.
As always we thank our community for you cooperation and support.
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 Monday, 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.
As always, 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.
- Maintain social distancing and wash hands frequently.
- 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:
Strategies for a Healthy and Safe Holiday Season
Immanuel United Methodist Church- Chicken Dumpling Dinner and Bazaar
11/05/2022 – 10:00 PM
Location: Immanuel UMC
Address: 209 Main Street
Townsend
Bazaar- 10am-6pm
Crafts, Baked Goods Candy, Attic, Treasures, Homemade Soup
Take Out Dinner 3pm- 6pm or sold out
Pre Order Meals Guaranteed
Walk In Orders Accepted But Not Guaranteed
Cash, Check, Credit Cards Accepted At Pick Up
209 MAIN STREET, TOWNSEND DE 19734
CANCELED- Mobile Food Pantry @ Immanuel United Methodist Church
11/11/2022 – 09:00 AM
Location: Immanuel UMC
Address: 209 Main Street
Townsend
Drive up Free Food Pantry at Immanuel UMC
Friday, November 11th, 2022 @ 9 am
Sign up here: https://Nov11IMC.eventbrite.com
Volunteer to register here: https://bit.ly/3jhCSKP
Global War on Terror Memorial- Eagle Scout Project
Logan Ament an Eagle Scout with Boy Scout Troop 204 Odessa, Delaware has shared his Eagle Scout Project with Townsend Town Council. The mission of this service project is to construct a memorial at VFW Post 3 792 in Townsend, Delaware. The memorial will honor those who served in the Global War on Terror. The design will consist of three parts: a monument, small flower bed, and a walkway. By purchasing an engraved brick, you are investing in honoring those who served as well as assisting with an Eagle Scout Service Project. By purchasing a brick, you will be honoring the men and women that served in the Global War on Terror.
Please find out more information here: FLYER _ Global War On Terror Memorial
Order a Brick using this order form: Brick Order Form _ Global War On Terror Memorial
NOTICE: Daytime Road Closure- South Street- October 18th & 19th, 2022
On Tuesday October 18, 2022 & Wednesday October 19, 2022 South Street will be closed from the Townsend Police Station to Commerce Street for sewer line work related to The Woods at Hidden Creek, beginning at 8am until the work is completed for each that day, at which time the roadway will be reopened.
Two-way traffic will be permitted during work hours ONLY between the Police Department and Lattomus Street.
Drivers and pedestrians are asked to be extra cautious when two-way traffic patterns are in effect.
As always we thank our community for you cooperation and support.
Town Hall Closed- Monday, October 10th, 2022
Town Hall will be closed on Monday, October 10th, 2022 in observance of Columbus Day.
Trash and Recycling will be picked up as scheduled. There will be no yard waste collection.
