Delaware’s Open Burning Ban- To Begin May 1 & Run Through Sept 30.
Townsend Community Clean-Out Day!
Join us for our Townsend Community Clean-Out Day!
Please see the attached flyer for more details:
3RD Bid Window Extension- Townsend Police Station Build w/ Q&A Responses
Townsend Police Building
Bid Opening Date: January 15th, 2025
Extended Submission Deadline: Friday, May 16th, 2025
Location of Submission: 141 Main Street, PO Box 223 Townsend, DE 19734
The Police Build project will be the engineering, drafting, design and construction of the new Police Station of Townsend.
The direct contact person for any questions relating to this bid project is Julie Goodyear, Town Manager at 302-378-8082 or via email at jgoodyear@townsend.delaware.gov
All bids are required to be sealed and identified on the outside refencing the bid as they will be kept sealed until the close of the bidding timeframe.
Below you will find the RFP outlining the expectations and requests for the project:
ANNOUNCING: Townsend Community Pantry – April
The Town of Townsend thanks everyone who provided donations to support our Community Pantry. Since we installed the Blessings Box Food Pantry in May of 2023, we have been able to help serve our Community and assist those in need. In order to keep the pantry sustainable with your donations, please consider donating the following items listed below:
- Non-Perishables
- Canned Goods
- Toiletries
- Gift Cards
- Letters of Encouragement
- Pet Needs
Location: 141 Main Street, Townsend, DE 19734
**Donations may be dropped off Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. If after hours, donations may be placed directly in the box. Once again, we thank you for your continued support!
Please see flyer below for more information and donation suggestions:
Ongoing Food Drive for Food Pantry Box @ TownHall
DNREC Announces Spring and Summer Schedule for ‘Take a Kid Fishing!’ Events
Click the link below for the schedule!
DNREC Announces Spring and Summer Schedule for ‘Take a Kid Fishing!’ Events – State of Delaware News
2025 Townsend Community Yard Sale
The Town of Townsend is holding a community wide yard sale on May 17th, 2025!
Please see the QR code or the attached link to sign up: https://forms.office.com/r/aA7FbpRVzR
NOTICE OF BID OPENING- ENGINEERING SERVICES
Notice of Bid Opening- Engineering Services
SIGN-UP TODAY!!! – CodeRED Notifications – April
Code Red is an important tool which allows for the Town of Townsend to reach out and communicate important information and emergency messages to residents. Please take advantage of this important service and sign up. Should you need assistance with registration, please contact Townsend Town Hall 302-378-8082 or townhall@townsend.delaware.gov.
- What is CodeRED and why is it important to me?
CodeRED is an emergency notification service that allows emergency officials to notify residents and businesses by telephone, cell phone, text message, email and social media regarding time-sensitive general and emergency notifications. Only authorized officials have access to the CodeRED system. - When will CodeRED be used?
Any message regarding the safety, property or welfare of the community will be disseminated using the CodeRED system. These may include AMBER alerts, notifications of hazardous traffic or road conditions, boil water advisories or evacuation notices.
To sign-up for CodeRed, please click the following link: https://public.coderedweb.com/CNE/BFE540570CAF
For additional information please click “HERE”
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT- Message from DNREC- Mosquito Spraying
A message from DNREC-MOSQUITO CONTROL
Weather permitting; the Delaware Mosquito Control Section plans the following insecticide application in forested wetland habitats. This application may take place during daylight hours from Friday, April 3rd through Sunday, April 6, 2025 via helicopter (registration #N2268W).
Application of Vectobac 12AS (liquid Bti) to control mosquito larvae in the following areas:
Near Newark; and in/around Middletown and Townsend.
For notification purposes, spraying will be done in the following zones: 36, 37, 40, 41, 47, 53, 54, 55, 59, 60, and 61.
All insecticides to be used are registered with the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for mosquito control and will be applied according to EPA-approved label instructions. The EPA has determined that the insecticides to be used do not pose unreasonable risks to human health, wildlife, or the environment.
For further information, please visit the Mosquito Control website at http://de.gov/mosquito or view the the Spray Zone Map at http://de.gov/mosquitomap.
