Announcing: 2023 Town of Townsend Easter Coloring Contest
Congratulations to the following winners of the 2023 Town of Townsend Easter Coloring Contest:
- Ages 2-5 Category:
- Ages 6-8 Category
- Ages 9-12 Category
- Ages 13-15 Category – No Submissions
- Ages 16+ Category
Town of Townsend 2023 Election- CANCELED
Election Canceled Flyer – 2023
The Town of Townsend Election scheduled for May 6, 2023 has been:
*****CANCELED*****
Three candidates filed for the three two-year terms and one candidate filed for the one one-year term, of the open Council seats.
The three Council members filling the two-year Council seat terms are:
Dr. Joseph J. Bangura, Marcus W. Suhr, and Matthew W. Chapman
The one Council member filling the one-year Council seat term is:
Joshua L. Mertz
FINAL DAY: SOLICITATION PERIOD OPEN: 2023 Town of Townsend Town Council Election- Notice of Solicitation of Candidates
2023- Solicitation of Candidates_Revision
PACKETS AVAILABLE: 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 have been made available since
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.
ENDS 3/28/2023: SOLICITATION PERIOD OPEN: 2023 Town of Townsend Town Council Election- Notice of Solicitation of Candidates
2023- Solicitation of Candidates_Revision
PACKETS AVAILABLE: 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 have been made available since
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.
REMINDER: SOLICITATION PERIOD OPEN: 2023 Town of Townsend Town Council Election- Notice of Solicitation of Candidates
2023- Solicitation of Candidates_Revision
PACKETS AVAILABLE: 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 have been made available since
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.
Spring 2023 Town of Townsend Newsletter
The Town of Townsend Mayor and Council hope you enjoy reading the Town’s Spring 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
2023 Municipal Waste Service Guidelines
Residents are reminded of the following guidelines for trash, recycling, and yard waste collection. Please take special notice that only trash should be bagged; recycling and yard waste should not be bagged.
Trash:
- Please place containers at the curb the night before or no later than 7 a.m. on your scheduled pickup day.
- Trash must be placed at the curb no earlier than 24 hours prior to scheduled trash pick-up. All trash containers must be removed from the sidewalk area no later than 24 hours after trash pick-up. Trash containers and/or bags should be placed at the edge of the property so as not to block the sidewalk.
- Pick up times are subject to change. If trash is not picked up as a result of not having it out by the arrival time of the driver; there may be a $25 fee to pick up before your next scheduled pick up day.
- Please place the carts out to the curb with the wheels and handles facing the house and the lift bar facing the road. The carts should be clear of any obstructions such as mailboxes, cars, utility poles, garage doors, etc. The truck and driver must have clear access to the rollout carts.
- Trash containers and/or bags should be placed at the edge of the property so as not to block the sidewalk.
- For a regular scheduled service, your pick up includes (1) 95 – Gallon cart. Please call in to schedule an additional pickup for extra trash or bulk items. (Additional charges may apply)
- Please bag all trash.
Recycling:
- Please break down or cut any large cardboard boxes and place all recyclable loose on the provided cart.
- No bags please
Yard Waste:
- Yard Waste is collected on a bi-weekly basis on the same weekday as trash and recycling. Yard Waste is collected beginning April 3rd, 2023 through December 26th, 2023.
- Yard waste must be placed loose inside the provided container.
- Absolutely NO bags can be placed in the can or beside it.
- Lids on cans must be able to close, nothing sticking or hanging out of the can.
- Along with the can, GFL can take small bundles of twigs, branches, etc. They must be bundled with sturdy twine and manageable by one person. No more than 3 additional small bundles.
- PLEASE NOTE***GFL does NOT take sand, dirt, sod, mulch, rock or large thick tree trunks. Branches no thicker than 3” in diameter and no longer than 4’ in length.
- Please find the yard municipal waste collection schedule for the remainder of 2023 below:
- Monday, January 9th : Collection of Trash & Recycling. NO Yard Waste Collection.
- Monday, January 16th : Collection of Trash & Recycling. NO Yard Waste Collection.
- Monday, January 23rd : Collection of Trash & Recycling. NO Yard Waste Collection.
- Monday, January 30th : Collection of Trash & Recycling. NO Yard Waste Collection.
- Monday, February 6th : Collection of Trash & Recycling. NO Yard Waste Collection.
- Monday, February 13th : Collection of Trash & Recycling. NO Yard Waste Collection.
- Monday, February 20th : Collection of Trash & Recycling. NO Yard Waste Collection.
- Monday, February 27th : Collection of Trash & Recycling. NO Yard Waste Collection.
- Monday, March 6th : Collection of Trash & Recycling. NO Yard Waste Collection.
- Monday, March 13th : Collection of Trash & Recycling. NO Yard Waste Collection.
- Monday, March 20th : Collection of Trash & Recycling. NO Yard Waste Collection.
- Monday, March 27th : Collection of Trash & Recycling. NO Yard Waste Collection.
- Monday, April 3rd : Collection of Trash, Recycling, & Yard Waste.
- Monday, April 10th : Collection of Trash & Recycling. NO Yard Waste Collection.
- Monday, April 17th : Collection of Trash, Recycling, & Yard Waste.
- Monday, April 24th : Collection of Trash & Recycling. NO Yard Waste Collection.
- Monday, May 1st : Collection of Trash, Recycling, & Yard Waste.
- Monday, May 8th : Collection of Trash & Recycling. NO Yard Waste Collection.
- Monday, May 15th : Collection of Trash, Recycling, & Yard Waste.
- Monday, May 22nd : Collection of Trash & Recycling. NO Yard Waste Collection.
- Tuesday, May 30th : Collection of Trash, Recycling, & Yard Waste.
- Monday, June 5th : Collection of Trash & Recycling. NO Yard Waste Collection.
- Monday, June 12th : Collection of Trash, Recycling, & Yard Waste.
- Monday, June 19th : Collection of Trash & Recycling. NO Yard Waste Collection.
- Monday, June 26th : Collection of Trash, Recycling, & Yard Waste.
- Monday, July 3rd : Collection of Trash & Recycling. NO Yard Waste Collection.
- Monday, July 10th : Collection of Trash, Recycling, & Yard Waste.
- Monday, July 17th : Collection of Trash & Recycling. NO Yard Waste Collection.
- Monday, July 24th : Collection of Trash, Recycling, & Yard Waste.
- Monday, July 31st : Collection of Trash & Recycling. NO Yard Waste Collection.
- Monday, August 7th : Collection of Trash, Recycling, & Yard Waste.
- Monday, August 14th : Collection of Trash & Recycling. NO Yard Waste Collection.
- Monday, August 21st : Collection of Trash, Recycling, & Yard Waste.
- Monday, August 28th : Collection of Trash & Recycling. NO Yard Waste Collection.
- Tuesday, September 5th : Collection of Trash, Recycling, & Yard Waste.
- Monday, September 11th : Collection of Trash & Recycling. NO Yard Waste Collection.
- Monday, September 18th : Collection of Trash, Recycling, & Yard Waste.
- Monday, September 25th : Collection of Trash & Recycling. NO Yard Waste Collection.
- Monday, October 2nd : Collection of Trash, Recycling, & Yard Waste.
- Monday, October 9th : Collection of Trash & Recycling. NO Yard Waste Collection.
- Monday, October 16th : Collection of Trash, Recycling, & Yard Waste.
- Monday, October 23rd : Collection of Trash & Recycling. NO Yard Waste Collection.
- Monday, October 30th : Collection of Trash, Recycling, & Yard Waste.
- Monday, November 6th : Collection of Trash & Recycling. NO Yard Waste Collection.
- Monday, November 13th : Collection of Trash, Recycling, & Yard Waste.
- Monday, November 20th : Collection of Trash & Recycling. NO Yard Waste Collection.
- Monday, November 27th : Collection of Trash, Recycling, & Yard Waste.
- Monday, December 4th : Collection of Trash & Recycling. NO Yard Waste Collection.
- Monday, December 11th : Collection of Trash, Recycling, & Yard Waste.
- Monday, December 18th : Collection of Trash & Recycling. NO Yard Waste Collection.
- Tuesday, December 26th : Collection of Trash, Recycling, & Yard Waste.
- Tuesday, January 2nd : Collection of Trash & Recycling. NO Yard Waste Collection.
- If you already have a private yard waste contract with GFL, you may contact GFL directly to cancel your private contract and continue with the Town Yard Waste contract. GFL can be reached at (302) 378-5400.
- This is provided as an additional service, there is no scheduled increase in fees incurred to residents or the Town of Townsend.
For additional information and services provided by Waste Industries, including their holiday schedule pick up click here.
PLEASE DO NOT HESITATE TO CALL GFL DIRECTLY IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS.
Please also call GFL directly for bulk pickup.
302-378-5400
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.
SOLICITATION PERIOD OPEN: 2023 Town of Townsend Town Council Election- Notice of Solicitation of Candidates
2023- Solicitation of Candidates_Revision
PACKETS AVAILABLE: 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 have been made available since
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.
NEWS RELEASE: Social Security & OIG Hold Annual Slam the Scam Day
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Social Security and OIG Hold Annual
Slam the Scam Day
The Social Security Administration and its Office of the Inspector General (OIG) continue to raise public awareness about Social Security imposter scams during the fourth annual “Slam the Scam” Day on March 9. Social Security scams — where fraudsters pressure victims into making cash or gift card payments to fix alleged Social Security number problems or to avoid arrest – are an ongoing government imposter fraud scheme. For several years, Social Security impersonation scams have been one of the most common government imposter scams reported to the Federal Trade Commission. Social Security has made concerted efforts to address this issue, through extensive outreach and investigative initiatives. These efforts have made a significant impact, reducing money reported lost to Social Security scams by 30 percent from 2021 to 2022.
“I am proud of the work we have done to combat Social Security imposter scams and raise public awareness,” said Kilolo Kijakazi, Acting Commissioner of Social Security. “We will continue to use every tool at our disposal to protect the public and their critical benefits. We urge Americans to remain vigilant, do not give out personal information or money, and report any scam attempts.”
Scammers use sophisticated tactics to trick potential victims into disclosing personal and financial information. Typically, they use these P’s – Pretend, Prize or Problem, Pressure, and Payment. For example, scammers pretend they are from Social Security in phone calls or emails and claim there is a problem with the person’s Social Security number. The scammer’s caller ID may be spoofed to look like a legitimate government number. Scammers may also send fake documents to pressure people into complying with demands for information or money. Other common tactics include citing “badge numbers” and using fraudulent Social Security letterhead to target individuals for payment or personal information.
Social Security will never tell you that your Social Security number is suspended; contact you to demand an immediate payment; threaten you with arrest; ask for your credit or debit card numbers over the phone; request gift cards or cash; or promise a Social Security benefit approval or increase in exchange for information or money.
Social Security employees do contact the public by telephone for business purposes. Ordinarily, the agency calls people who have recently applied for a Social Security benefit, are already receiving payments and require an update to their record, or have requested a phone call from the agency. If there is a problem with a person’s Social Security number or record, Social Security will typically mail a letter.
“Working with our law enforcement and private sector partners to inform consumers about scammers and their deceptive practices remains a priority for my office. We will continue promoting National Slam the Scam Day to help protect consumers from these predators. Slamming the scam begins with consumers quickly taking a step to hang up the phone, or delete suspicious texts and emails, without responding to the scammers,” said Gail S. Ennis, Inspector General for the Social Security Administration. “That remains the easiest and most effective method to avoid falling prey to these vicious scams.”
Today’s events included:
- 1 p.m. ET: Join the FTC’s National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW) Twitter chat (in Spanish) for advice on avoiding common scams with @laFTC. Follow the conversation by using the hashtag #NCPW2023.
- 3 p.m. ET: Join the FTC’s NCPW Twitter chat (in English) for advice on avoiding common scams with @FTC. Follow the conversation by using the hashtag #NCPW2023.
To report a scam attempt, go to oig.ssa.gov. For more information, please visit www.ssa.gov/scam and www.ssa.gov/fraud.
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El Seguro Social y la Oficina del Inspector General celebran
el Día Anual de Combatir el Fraude
El Seguro Social y la Oficina del Inspector General celebran el Día Anual de Combatir el Fraude
La Administración del Seguro Social y su Oficina del Inspector General (OIG, por sus siglas en inglés) continúan concientizando al público sobre las estafas de impostores que pretenden ser del Seguro Social durante la cuarta celebración anual del «Día de Combatir el Fraude» el 9 de marzo. Las estafas relacionadas con el Seguro Social –donde los estafadores presionan a sus víctimas para que les provean dinero en efectivo o paguen con tarjetas de regalo para arreglar presuntos problemas con el número de Seguro Social para evitar ser arrestados– son un constante esquema de fraude de impostores del gobierno. Durante varios años, las estafas con personas que pretenden ser del Seguro Social han sido una de las estafas más comunes reportadas a la Comisión Federal de Comercio. El Seguro Social ha concentrado esfuerzos para abordar este problema a través de una amplia difusión e iniciativas de investigación. Estos esfuerzos han tenido un impacto significativo, reduciendo el dinero perdido por las estafas reportadas al Seguro Social en un 30 por ciento desde 2021 a 2022.
La Comisionada Interina, Kilolo Kijakazi, dijo: «Estoy orgullosa del trabajo que hemos hecho para combatir las estafas de impostores contra el Seguro Social y concientizar al público. Continuaremos usando todas las herramientas a nuestra disposición para proteger al público y a sus tan necesitados beneficios. Le pedimos a las personas que viven en los EE. UU. que permanezcan vigilantes, y no den su información personal o dinero, y reporten cualquier intento de fraude».
Los estafadores usan tácticas sofisticadas para engañar a sus posibles víctimas a que divulguen su información personal y financiera. Por lo general, usan las cuatro P – Pretender, Premio o Problema, Presión, y Pago. Por ejemplo, los estafadores pretenden ser del Seguro Social en llamadas telefónicas o en correos electrónicos y dicen que hay un problema con el número de Seguro Social de la persona. El identificador de llamadas del estafador puede estar programado para que parezca un número del gobierno legítimo. Los estafadores pueden enviar documentos falsos para presionar a las personas a cumplir las demandas de información o dinero. Otras tácticas comunes también incluyen mencionar «números de credenciales» y usar membretes falsos del Seguro Social para obtener un pago o información personal.
El Seguro Social nunca le dirá que su número de Seguro Social está suspendido; lo contactará para demandar un pago inmediato; lo amenazará con arrestarlo; o le pedirá el número de su tarjeta de crédito o de débito a través de una llamada telefónica; le pedirá tarjetas de regalo o dinero en efectivo; o le prometerá la aprobación o el aumento de beneficios a cambio de su información o dinero.
Los empleados del Seguro Social se comunican con el público por teléfono para realizar transacciones. Usualmente, el Seguro Social llama a personas que recientemente han solicitado un beneficio de Seguro Social, que ya están recibiendo pagos y necesitan actualizar sus registros, o que han solicitado una llamada del Seguro Social. Si hay un problema con el número de Seguro Social de la persona o su registro, por lo general el Seguro Social le enviará una carta por correo postal.
Gail S. Ennis, Inspectora General del Seguro Social dijo: «La prioridad de mi oficina continúa siendo el trabajar con nuestro personal de orden público y nuestros socios del sector privado para informar a los consumidores sobre los estafadores y sus prácticas engañosas. Continuaremos promoviendo el Día Nacional de Combatir el Fraude para ayudar a proteger a los consumidores de estos predadores. Combatir el fraude comienza con los consumidores tomando acciones rápidas como colgar el teléfono o borrar mensajes de texto y correos electrónicos sospechosos, sin responder a los estafadores. Ésta es la forma más fácil y eficaz de evitar ser víctima de estas estafas viciosas».
Los eventos de hoy includios:
- 1 p.m. ET: Únase a la charla de la Semana Nacional de Protección al Consumidor (NCPW, por sus siglas en inglés) de la Comisión Federal de Comercio (FTC, por sus siglas en inglés) en Twitter (en español) para consejos sobre cómo evitar las estafas en @laFTC. Siga las conversaciones usando el hashtag #NCPW2023.
- 3 p.m. ET: Únase a la charla de la NCPW de la FTC en Twitter (en inglés) para consejos sobre cómo evitar las estafas en @FTC. Siga las conversaciones usando el hashtag #NCPW2023.
Para reportar un intento de estafa, vaya a oig.ssa.gov/espanol. Para más información, por favor visite www.segurosocial.gov/estafas y www.segurosocial.gov/fraude.
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