Conservation Career Opportunity for Students
Drive Up Free Food Pantry- 03/03/2023 9 a.m.
Drive Up Free Food Pantry
209 Main St., Townsend, DE 19734
March 3rd, 2023 at 9 a.m.
Pre-register here: https://Mar3IMC.eventbrite.com
Register to volunteer here: https://bit.ly/3jhCSKP
Mobile Foodbank 3-03-2023_revised
**In the case of inclement weather the Food Bank will send notice of cancellation the morning of the event.**
Town Hall Closed in Recognition of Presidents’ Day
In recognition of the Presidents’ Day Holiday, Townhall will be closed on Monday, February 20th, 2023
REVISION: 2023 Town of Townsend Town Council Election- Notice of Solicitation of Candidates
2023- Solicitation of Candidates_Revision
REVISION: NOTICE OF SOLICITATION OF CANDIDATES
The annual Town Council election is scheduled for Saturday, May 6th, 2023, the 1st Saturday in May, from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
There are Four (4) Council positions open for election.
Three (3) Council positions are open for a two-year term, until 2025.
One (1) Council positions are open for a one-year term, until 2024.
If you are interested in serving as a Member of Town Council,
Petitions of Candidacy may be requested by calling Town Hall at 302-378-8082 or by emailing
townhall@townsend.delaware.gov
Applications are available beginning
Monday, March 6th, 2023
*PETITIONS OF CANDIDACY APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED AT TOWN HALL BY
4:30 PM on Tuesday, March 28th, 2023.
QUALIFICATIONS for CANDIDACY
- Be 18 years of age.
- Be a Citizen of the United States of America.
- Be a registered voter in the State of Delaware, New Castle County.
- Be a legal resident within the Town Corporate Boundaries for a minimum of twelve (12) consecutive months immediately preceding the filing of Candidacy.
CLASS OF 2024 & 2025 MOT STUDENTS!!! Practice SAT Exam 02/17/2023
The Town of Townsend and the Sylvan Learning Center of Middletown will be hosting a practice SAT exam for ALL Middletown, Odessa, and Townsend Students in the Classes of 2024 and 2025 on Wednesday, February 17th from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. The event will be held at the Town Hall located at 141 Main St., Townsend, DE 19734. Please arrive at Town Hall between 7:45 a.m. to 7:55 p.m.. Bring number 2 pencils and an approved calculator.
Registration is required as space is limited. To register please contact Town Hall via email at townhall@townsend.delware.gov or call 302-378-8082.
Upon registering please provide the following: student’s name, graduation year, parent name and address, and email addresses for both student and parent. Sylvan will offer a free review of the exam results with the family after scores are received.
Please click this flyer to review additional details:
CLOSED: Job Opening- Part-time Administrative Assistant
Job Opening
Part-time 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 Part-time Administrative Assistant.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Part-time 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 Part-time 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 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. Hourly rate is dependent upon education and experience.
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
Reminder: NOTICE OF SOLICITATION BOARD OF ELECTIONS MEMBER
NOTICE OF SOLICITATION BOARD OF ELECTIONS MEMBER
There is ONE Board of Election Seat open for appointment by Town Council. The position serves for an Indefinite Term until a successor is duly appointed.
If you are interested in serving as a Member of the Board of Elections, please reach out by emailing Town Clerk, Mariaelena Rivera, at mrivera@townsend.delaware.gov
The qualifications for Board of Election Members can be found below.
Qualifications for Board of Elections Members
Townsend Municipal Code: 2.20.080 Board of Elections
The Town of Townsend Board of Elections (to be referred to as “board of elections”) is hereby established, having three members to be appointed by town council.
- Each board member shall be a resident of the town and shall serve an indefinite term until his successor is duly appointed.
- The board of elections shall be authorized to perform the duties and obligations set forth in 15 Del. C. § 7551, as amended, and to exercise any other such duties specifically authorized by the town council pursuant to the Charter and ordinances of the town, as amended.
- 7551. Boards of Election; appointment, authority.
(a) A Board of Elections shall be appointed as provided in the municipality’s charter or code and shall oversee the election of the municipality’s government.
(b) Members of municipal Boards of Elections shall be qualified electors in the municipality for which they are appointed and shall not be an elected official or candidate or an immediate family member of an elected official or candidate (mother, father, son, daughter, brother, sister, including half-brothers and sisters, stepfamily members and in-laws).
(c) Members of municipal Boards of Elections shall serve terms as provided in the municipality’s charter or code.
(d) Upon confirmation of a member to a municipality’s Board of Elections, the municipality shall issue a Certificate of Appointment to the member and the member shall swear or affirm the following oath orally and in writing:
I, ________, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of Delaware, and that I will faithfully discharge the duties as a member of the Board of Elections for the city (or town) of ________ by ensuring that elections within the city (or town) are conducted fairly, impartially and in accordance with the Delaware Code and city (or town) charter and ordinances to the best of my ability.
(e) A municipal Board of Elections member shall not participate in electioneering. Electioneering includes political discussion of issues, candidates or partisan topics; the wearing of any button, banner or other object referring to issues, candidates or partisan topics; the display, distribution or other handling of literature or any writing or drawing referring to issues, candidates or partisan topics; and the deliberate projection of sound referring to issues, candidates or partisan topics from loudspeakers or otherwise. A Board of Elections member who violates this section shall be fined not more than $500 and shall forfeit that Board of Election member’s position on the Board.
(f) Municipal Boards of Elections shall consist of an odd number of members as stated in the municipality’s charter or code, but in no case shall there be fewer than 3 members on the Board.
(g) Unless otherwise provided in the municipality’s charter or code, the municipality’s Board of Elections shall oversee the absentee ballot process for elections conducted in accordance with subchapters IV and V of this chapter.
(h) The Department of Elections shall make training available for the members of the municipality’s Board of Elections on their roles and responsibilities.
(i) A municipal Board of Elections may request, in writing, advice and guidance from the Department of Elections. The Department to which a Board of Elections makes a request shall provide a written response as soon as practical but no later than 7 business days following receipt of the request.
(j) Municipalities shall post the names and contact information for its Board of Elections in the city/town hall or in the building where the municipal government meets, and on the municipality’s website if it has one.
(k) A municipality shall notify the State Election Commissioner of the members of its Board of Elections when such members are installed.
REMINDER: 02/17/2023 Practice SAT Exam
REMINDER: The Town of Townsend and the Sylvan Learning Center of Middletown will be hosting a practice SAT exam for Townsend Students in the Classes of 2024 and 2025 on Wednesday, February 17th from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. The event will be held at the Town Hall located at 141 Main St., Townsend, DE 19734. Please arrive at Town Hall between 7:45 a.m. to 7:55 p.m.. Bring number 2 pencils and an approved calculator.
Registration is required as space is limited. To register please contact Town Hall via email at townhall@townsend.delware.gov or call 302-378-8082. Upon registering please provide the following: student’s name, graduation year, parent name and address, and email addresses for both student and parent. Sylvan will offer a free review of the exam results with the family after scores are received.
Please click this flyer to review additional details:
Winter 2023 Town of Townsend Newsletter
The Town of Townsend Mayor and Council hope you enjoy reading the Town’s Winter 2023 Newsletter by clicking HERE. We hope you find the newsletter to be beneficial and informative. Should you have any questions or concerns, please contact Townsend Town Hall at 302-378-8082 or via email at townhall@townsend.delaware.gov
