VOTER REGISTRATION: 2024 Town of Townsend Town Council Election
REGISTER TO VOTE!!!
Deadline to register for the Annual Town of Townsend Municipal Election is:
APRIL 19, 2024
Every person who shall have reached the age of eighteen years, who is a citizen of the United States, and who resides within the Town limits and/or who can prove ownership of property within the corporate limits of The Town of Townsend shall be entitled to vote at the annual municipal election, special elections and referenda, except as otherwise provided in the Town’s Charter and in accordance with Title 15, Chapter 75, §7554 of the Delaware Code.
To be eligible to vote in Town elections, any resident or property owner within the corporate limits of the Town of Townsend must be registered to vote in the State of Delaware. If you are not registered to vote you can register online at: ivote.de.gov.
**For additional information or assistance on how to register to vote, please contact the New Castle County Department of Elections Office by calling 302-577-3464 or visiting https://elections.delaware.gov/voter/votereg.shtml.
Emergency Sirens Test on Tuesday, April 2nd, 2024 @ 7:20 p.m.
SMYRNA, Del. — The Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) and Delaware State Police, along with Public Service Enterprise Group Inc. (PSEG), will conduct a quarterly test of the Salem/Hope Creek Nuclear Generating Stations Alert and Notification system on Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at 7:20 p.m.
There are 37 sirens in Delaware located within a 10-mile radius of the Salem-Hope Creek Generating Stations in New Jersey. The sirens cover an area north from Delaware City, west to Middletown, and south to Woodland Beach. This test is part of an ongoing program that continually monitors the integrity of the siren system. Sirens will be activated for three to five minutes, followed by a test message of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) on local radio stations. Sirens tested are the same ones used to alert the public in the event of an actual emergency at either the Salem or Hope Creek Nuclear Generating Stations.
In the event of an actual emergency, there would be a series of steady three (3) to five (5) minute siren sounds that would alert citizens to turn their radio to an Emergency Alert System (EAS) station for critical emergency information or instructions.
To check whether you live within the 10-mile Emergency Planning Zone, or EPZ, go to de.gov/epz.
To learn more about radiological preparedness, visit PrepareDE.org.
ABOUT DEMA
The Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) is the lead state agency for coordination of comprehensive emergency preparedness, training, response, recovery, and mitigation services to save lives, protect Delaware’s economic base and reduce the impact of emergencies. DEMA is a division within the Department of Safety and Homeland Security (DSHS) and authorized by Delaware Code.
Social Media: Delaware Emergency Management Agency on Facebook and X and Instagram
SOLICITATION PERIOD ENDS 04/05/2024 @ 4:30 P.M.: 2024 Town of Townsend Town Council Election – Petition of Candidacy Application Packets
2024- Solicitation of Candidates FLYER
COMMUNITY NOTICE: Meet & Greet with Rep. Jeff Spiegelman
Join State Rep. Jeff Spiegelman for his next Meet & Greet on Tuesday, April 9th between 12-noon and 1:00 p.m. at Little Italy Pizza Shop (325 Main Street, Townsend, DE 19734). The soda will be Jeff’s treat!
Click the following Facebook link for additional details: Meet & Greet with Rep. Jeff Spiegelman
PUBLIC NOTICE: Ordinance Updates
During the March 6th, regular Town Council meeting the Townsend Code Review Committee presented and introduced the following ordinances:
- Ordinance 2024-005 An Ordinance to Amend the Townsend Municipal Code Regarding Utilities
- Ordinance 2024-006 An Ordinance to amend the Town Code regarding Animals
- Ordinance 2024-007 An Ordinance to amend the Town Code regarding abandoned vehicles
Please be advised, the Town Council will be performing a second reading with a possible vote on the above listed ordinances during the regular Town Council meeting, April 3rd, 2024. Residents are encouraged to attend the meeting to make public comment. Each in person attendee and virtual Zoom attendee will have the opportunity to speak for three (3) minutes. Each Zoom attendees should alert staff that they wish to speak at the appropriate time by submitting their name and address via the Zoom chat function during the meeting. Comments may also be sent via email to townhall@townsend.delaware.gov prior to the meeting. Emailed comments will be read into the record during the meeting.
COMMUNITY NOTICE: Volunteer Service Event – Wiggins Mill Park Seedling Flagging
Volunteer brewing is seeking volunteers to assist with flagging of young tree seedlings planted as part of the reforestation at the New Castle County Wiggins Mill Park and Natural Area.
Last year, approximately 11,000 tree seedlings were planted on 15 acres of the property. We hope to mark the seedlings with flags to allow mowing between tree rows to control invasive plants until the trees get a few feet tall.
• Hiking shoes or work boots that can get dirty and damp;
• Appropriate clothing and hats that can get dirty and are suited to the weather (cold, rain, wind, or heat);
• Sunscreen and insect repellant (if needed) depending on the weather;
• Work gloves; and
• Water and Snacks.
Town Hall Closed in Recognition of Good Friday
In recognition of Good Friday, Townhall will be closed on Friday, March 29th, 2024.
Municipal waste services will continue to operate on an uninterrupted schedule, with pickup on Monday, April 1st, 2024. For more details, please click the following link: 2024 Municipal Waste Service Guidelines.
SOLICITATION PERIOD ENDS 04/05/2024 @ 4:30 P.M.: 2024 Town of Townsend Town Council Election – Petition of Candidacy Application Packets
2024- Solicitation of Candidates FLYER
The Town of Townsend Celebrates the First Day of Spring & Women’s History Month
In 2022 Town Council passed Resolution 2022-006 to recognize Women’s History Month. To further recognize Women’s history this year the Town is highlighting the several Councilwomen who have served dating only back to 2006.
- Sherene “Sherry” G. Drake – Served from 2006 – 2008; although a Resolution was not found for Councilwoman Drake you may find a resolution signed “HERE” by herself and other Councilpersons who showed their support of Mary A. Rohweder, the 2006 National Miss Delaware Junior Teen Queen
- Sandra J. Sturgis – Served from 2006 – 2012
- Karen Jennings – Served from 2007 – 2013
- Lorraine Gorman – Served from 2013 – 2019
- Eschalla Clarke – Served from 2021 – 2023
- Sheryl Rojas – Served from 2022 – 2023
We encourage you to click on each of the Councilwomen’s names to see the resolutions passed in their recognition to get a glimpse of their dedication to serving the Town. During their time these women, along with their fellow Councilmen, passed several ordinances and resolutions to engage and bring awareness to the community. For example, the Town’s original Light Ordinance was introduced in 2011 as part of the energy and environment initiative with the National Wildlife Federation. In the same year, Townsend was awarded a conservation award from the DE Nature Society in April of 2011 for becoming the first certified Community Wildlife Habitat in Delaware.
The Town continues to partner with the National Wildlife Federation by maintaining our certification. One of the requirements is for the Mayor to sign the “Mayors Monarch Pledge“. This pledge encourages our community and other municipalities to provide habitats for the monarch butterflies and other pollinators.
As this is the first day of Spring, the Town wanted to bring awareness to the leading women who not only set the platform for the Town’s Community Wildlife Program but also continued their efforts during their time as Council or in their volunteerism for the Town.
CLOSED: JOB OPENING: Part-Time Seasonal Public Works Employee
Job Opening
Part-Time Seasonal Public Works Employee
Telephone: 302-378-8082
Email: townhall@townsend.delaware.gov
The Town of Townsend, DE is seeking applications for the position of Part-Time Seasonal Public Works Employee.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Town of Townsend is anticipating hiring a flexible Part-time Seasonal Public Works Employee to work approximately 20 to 25 hours weekly.
The Part-time Seasonal Public Works Employee will be working with the Public Works team to maintain and beautify the Town.
Qualified applicants must have excellent communication skills and a positive attitude and demeanor as they will be working with other Town employees and members of the public.
Job duties will include but are not limited to:
- Cleanup of Town parks and facilities
- Operations of landscaping and lawn care equipment
- Weed trimming
- Lifting of materials as necessary
- Maintenance of Public Works equipment
- Climbing ladders
- Clearing storm drains
- Application of pesticides
- Brush removal
- Special event preparations
SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:
The successful candidate will have a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent
Applicants must be able to lift a minimum of 25lbs on an as needed basis and will be working outside in various weather conditions.
Experience using landscaping equipment and hand or power tools is preferable.
The successful candidate must pass a background check and drug test and hold a valid driver’s license -. . Hourly rate is dependent upon experience.
Please find the Townsend General Employment Application here
Cover letter, resume, and application may be sent electronically to townhall@townsend.delaware.gov or by mail to:
Town of Townsend
Attn: Human Resources
141 Main Street, P.O. Box 223
Townsend, DE 19734
