TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Main Street Closure 11/01/2023 from 2 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Please take note that Main Street will be closed from Brook Ramble Lane to Commerce Street between 2 p.m. – 3 p.m. tomorrow, Wednesday , 11/01/2023. 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!!
Drive Up Free Food Pantry- 11/03/2023 9 a.m.
Drive Up Free Food Pantry
209 Main St., Townsend, DE 19734
November 3rd, 2023 at 9 a.m.
Pre-register here: https://imcnov3.eventbrite.com
Volunteers are welcomed. If you are interested in volunteering please arrive by 8 a.m..
**In the case of inclement weather the Food Bank will send notice of cancellation the morning of the event.**
REMINDER: 10/28/2023 National Prescription Drug Takeback Day
10/28/2023 – 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Location: Townsend Fire Hall
Address: 107 Main Street, Townsend, DE 19734
Town of Townsend Prescription Drug Take Back Flyer 2023
DROP OFF OLD MEDICATION & VAPING DEVISES
Hosted by the TOWNSEND POLICE DEPARTMENT in partnership with the Townsend Fire Company and the Drug Enforcement Administration.
For additional information please call TOWNSEND PD 302-464-1237
GET INVOLVED FOR VETERANS DAY: Honoring Local Veterans at the Brian Conley Veteran Resiliency Center
The Town of Townsend is seeking donations in partnership with Warriors Helping Warriors. We are also collecting letters and pictures to show our support for the Veterans at the Brian Conley Veteran Resiliency Center, in honor of Veterans Day. Donations, letters and pictures can be dropped off to Townsend Town Hall until November 8th, 2023.
For more information on the types of donations needed please see the flyer below:
*Donations via Amazon may be purchased by clicking the following link: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/17FG7A186FEQQ?ref_=wl_share
Letters should show your support and appreciation for the ones who served our country. A letter template that may be used is attached or available for pickup at Townsend Town Hall and the Townsend Post Office.
REMINDER: Pumpkin Patch at Townsend Elementary Tomorrow, 10/20/2023, from 6 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Thanks to our Municipal Waste provider, Casella (formerly known as GFL), the Town of Townsend and Townsend Elementary have partnered to create a pumpkin patch at tomorrows trunk-or-treat, Friday 10/20/23 from 6 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Children are welcome to pickup a pumpkin from the patch at Townsend Elementary.
Thank you to Casella and have a wonderful Harvest season!
Pumpkin Patch at Townsend Elementary on 10/20/23 from 6 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Thanks to our Municipal Waste provider, Casella (formerly known as GFL), the Town of Townsend and Townsend Elementary have partnered to create a pumpkin patch during the trunk-or-treat, Friday 10/20/23 from 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Children are welcome to pickup a pumpkin from the patch at Townsend Elementary.
Thank you to Casella and have a wonderful Harvest season!
DE Veterans Support Association- Holiday Food Drive 10/15/23 – 12/01/23
The Delaware Veterans Support Association is hosting a Holiday Food Drive from October 15th to December 1st, 2023. There will be a collection bin inside of Townsend Town Hall at 141 Main St., Townsend, DE 19734. Thank you for your donations.
DVSA is collecting the following food items: ANY nonperishable items!
Canned Vegetables, Fruits, Bread, Rice, Dry Milk, Raisins, Snacks, Water Bottles, Bottled or Powdered Juices, Pasta, Pasta Sauce, Stuffing, Cereals, Dry Milk, Oatmeal, etc!
Personal Hygiene Products will also be accepted.
Call DVSA at 302-602-1505 for more information.
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 Tuesday, 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, please 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.
- If driving, please drive slower and be attentive to increased foot traffic.
- Be respectful of Halloween displays and yards.
Town Hall Closed- Monday, October 9th, 2023
Notice to Bidders- Townsend Municipal Park Irrigation System
Notice to Bidders – Townsend Park Irrigation System October 2023
Notice To Bidders
Townsend Municipal Park Irrigation System
Town of Townsend
The Town of Townsend will utilize electronic bidding to receive sealed bids for the Townsend Municipal Park Irrigation System. Sealed bids must be submitted online through the PennBid electronic procurement program prior to 10/25/2023 at 10:00 AM EST, at which time they will be opened and read aloud at the offices of the Town of Townsend, located at 141 Main Street, DE, 19734.
All documents and solicitation details are available at no cost through PennBid (www.PennBid.net).
Bidders are required to provide Bid Security in an amount equal to 10% of the total amount bid. Bid Security may be provided in the form of a certified check or a bid bond issued by a Surety Company licensed to transact such business in the state of Delaware.
Upon award of a contract, the Successful Bidder shall provide a Performance Bond and a Labor and Materials Payment Bond, each in the amount of 100% of the awarded contract value. Upon completion of the contract, the Successful Bidder shall provide a 2-year Maintenance Bond in the amount of 100% of the final contract value.
Only the Successful Bidder for a contract will be responsible for payment of a fee to PennBid and for bearing the cost thereof. The amount of the fee due to PennBid is either 1/3% (0.0033) of the initial contract award amount for fixed fee contracts or 1/6% (0.00166) of the expected contract value for term contracts and will be invoiced by PennBid to the successful bidder upon award of a contract by the Local Contracting Unit. The minimum fee is set at $100.00 and the maximum fee is capped at $5,000.00.
The Town of Townsend encourages Minority and Women Business Enterprises to participate in competitively bidding this project.
This project is being funded by DNREC, ORPT – Outdoor Recreation, Parks, and Trails Program.
There will be a NON-MANDATORY Pre-Bid Meeting held on 10/11/2023 at 10:00 AM EST at the Townsend Municipal Park, 0 Edgar Road, Townsend, DE 19734.
