Town Hall Closed – Monday, June 3rd, 2024
Townhall will be closed on Monday, June 3rd, 2024. Municipal waste services will continue to operate on an uninterrupted schedule, with pickup on Monday, June 3rd, 2024. For more details, please click the following link: 2024 Municipal Waste Service Guidelines
TRAFFIC ADVISORY REMINDER: Main Street Closure – Saturday, 6/1/2024 – Townsend Strawberry Festival Parade
Please be advised Main Street will be closed on Saturday, 6/1/2024 from 9 a.m.- 12 p.m. for the Townsend Strawberry Festival Parade.
NO PARKING, WILL BE ENFORCED ON MAIN STREET FROM 7 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Any vehicles parked on Main Street will be towed at owner’s expense.
REMINDER – 2024 TOWN FAIR & PARADE: Contest Registration Information

Click or search the link below each category to register for FREE by 9 a.m. on 6/01/2024
PIE JUDGING *BRING YOUR STRAWBERRY PIE*- 2:30 P.M.
HTTPS://FORMS.OFFICE.COM/R/ZKVBAYJCUK
PIE EATING *SPACES LIMITED* – 2 P.M.
HTTPS://FORMS.OFFICE.COM/R/5A2YC5WN82
LIL’ MISS & MR STRAWBERRY – 1:30 P.M.
HTTPS://FORMS.OFFICE.COM/R/IGC9VMXTVZ
REMINDER VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Town of Townsend Parade and Fair 2024
If you are interested in helping us make this event a success, please complete the registration form by clicking the following link to sign up to be volunteer: https://forms.office.com/r/pKxNkC6C2e
TRAFFIC ADVISORY REMINDER: Main Street Closure – Saturday, 6/1/2024 – Townsend Strawberry Festival Parade
Please be advised Main Street will be closed on Saturday, 6/1/2024 from 9 a.m.- 12 p.m. for the Townsend Strawberry Festival Parade.
NO PARKING, WILL BE ENFORCED ON MAIN STREET FROM 7 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Any vehicles parked on Main Street will be towed at owner’s expense.
Townsend Town Hall Closed in Recognition of the Memorial Day Holiday
In recognition of the Memorial Day Holiday, Townsend Townhall will be closed on Monday, May 27th, 2024.
Trash, recycling, and yard waste collection will be delayed until Tuesday, May 28th, 2024 due to the holiday. Please review municipal waste guidelines by clicking the following link: https://townsend.delaware.gov/2024/01/09/2024-municipal-waste-service-guidelines/
TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Main Street Closure – Saturday, 6/1/2024 – Townsend Strawberry Festival Parade
Please be advised Main Street will be closed on Saturday, 6/1/2024 from 9 a.m.- 12 p.m. for the Townsend Strawberry Festival Parade.
NO PARKING, WILL BE ENFORCED ON MAIN STREET FROM 7 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Any vehicles parked on Main Street will be towed at owner’s expense.
REMINDER – 2024 TOWN FAIR & PARADE: Contest Registration Information

Click or search the link below each category to register for FREE by 9 a.m. on 6/01/2024
PIE JUDGING *BRING YOUR STRAWBERRY PIE*- 2:30 P.M.
HTTPS://FORMS.OFFICE.COM/R/ZKVBAYJCUK
PIE EATING *SPACES LIMITED* – 2 P.M.
HTTPS://FORMS.OFFICE.COM/R/5A2YC5WN82
LIL’ MISS & MR STRAWBERRY – 1:30 P.M.
HTTPS://FORMS.OFFICE.COM/R/IGC9VMXTVZ
MEMORIAL DAY MESSAGE: Remembering the Fallen
As our nation prepares for this long weekend, please remember America’s fallen Defenders of Freedom. It’s their sacrifice that makes Memorial Day a holiday.
So when we gather with friends and family please take a moment to recognize and remember those who gave their lives for us all.
God bless their souls and the United States of America.


Board of Adjustment Appeals Ordinance 2024-004 – amendment
Ordinance 2024-004, an ordinance to amend the Townsend Municipal Code regarding commercial vehicles, was passed on May 1st, 2024 with an effective date of May 1st, 2024. The approved ordinance can be viewed below. Compliance with this ordinance is required by ALL property owners.
Approved Ordinance No.2024-004
This may be found in our Townsend Municipal Code under Section 24.04.060 Definitions – Zoning and Unified Development Code and under Section 24.04.090 Regulations Applicable To All Zoning Districts. Click “HERE” to be directed to our MuniCode site.
Questions may be directed to Town Hall at townhall@townsend.delaware.gov.


