Town Hall Closed July 4, 2017

Town Hall will be closed on Tuesday, July, 4, 2017 in observance of the Holiday.  Have a safe and Happy 4th of July!

Scam Alerts – Posted 6/20/17

There is currently another phone scam where the caller pretends to be a police officer from NCCPD and is asking you to pay your legal fines via gift cards. Be advised, police will never ask you to pay a fine over the phone or with a gift card!

Help Wanted – Part-Time Seasonal Worker

PART TIME SEASONAL MUNICIPAL WORKER

The Town of Townsend is seeking applicants for the position of a part-time seasonal  Municipal Worker.

This position would work between 10-20 hours per week from July 2017 thru October 2017.  Work schedule TBD based on needs of the business.  Hours are not guaranteed.

Position involves a variety of physical tasks and assignments in the Municipal Park, Town Hall, and throughout the Town.

Requirements:

1. Must have valid driver’s license; be at least 18 years old; lift 55 lbs. without assistance.
2. Must be able to work under conditions exposed to heat, rain, sun, humidity, pollen, and other environmental allergens.
3. Selected applicants must pass a background check and drug screen prior to their start date.
4. Must be able to operate a variety of maintenance equipment

Examples of work may include:

Performs general custodial and cleaning duties
Performs routine, entry-level maintenance work
Picks up trash and empties cans in park
Operates a weed-eater and trimmer
Basic landscaping, including mowing &trimming

Interested candidates should forward resume by no later than Monday, Jun 19, 2017 to Town Manager Dawson Green at Dgreen@townsend.delaware.gov

Summer Preparedness Information from Delmarva Power

The approach of summer also signals the potential for extreme weather which includes high winds, thunderstorms and hurricanes, which can cause electric service interruptions. Delmarva Power has invested in infrastructure improvements to improve the resiliency of the electric system and support the reliability of your service.

We know all too well that hurricanes and storms have the potential to disrupt lives by causing power outages and damage to buildings and homes from downed trees or flooding. We want you to know that we’re getting ready for these major storms.

Our storm preparation efforts include implementing a planned, strategic response to restoring service as quickly and safely as possible. This includes:

• Providing new customers with information on how to prepare for storms and potential power outages, such as our “Storm Prep Handbook” available at delmarva.com/storm. You can call Customer Care at 800-375-7117 to request a copy via mail

• Planning for additional personnel and resources, as needed, to restore service after a major storm. As an Exelon utility, we are able to share resources with BGE, PECO, Atlantic City Electric and Pepco which allows us to respond to storms faster and more cost-effectively

• Working with local government, public safety personnel and first responders through our Emergency Services Partnership Program to respond quickly, safely and effectively to emergencies

Over the past three years, Delmarva Power has made significant improvements to our infrastructure:

•          Invested $425 million in electric system upgrades

•          Completed $47 million in vegetation management activities including trimming trees and limbs within the utility right-of-way

•          Upgraded 19 substations to support Distribution Automation activities which can restore customers more efficiently if a service interruption does occur

•          Installed 17 miles of “jacketed” tree wire which helps reduce outages from animals, tree limbs and trees which could come in contact with overhead power lines.

•          Installed 294 reclosers which are designed to detect power disturbances (faults) on our circuits and can automatically restore power in some instances. A recloser can also help minimize the number of customers that can be affected by service interruptions.

Along with infrastructure improvements, we continue to exercise and improve our planned and strategic response to restore service when and if an event does occur by:

•          Prioritizing the safety of our employees and the public above all else.

•          Providing customers with updated information via our website and mobile applications.

•          Coordinating additional Exelon Utilities’ resources, as needed, to restore service and respond to emergencies.

•          Maintaining an adequate supply of essential equipment, such as poles, wires and transformers.

•          Working with local governments, public safety personnel and first responders through our Emergency Services Partnership Program to respond safely and decisively to emergencies.

•          Participating in emergency preparedness drills on a regular basis.

Customers can report power outages through our website, our mobile app or by calling 1-800-898-8042.  Help Delmarva Power spread the word about emergency preparedness to your constituents, our customers.  Below are a few helpful links so we can all be ready for summer weather.  Please remember that if you smell natural gas, call our natural gas emergency number at 302-454-0317 or 911 if the situation warrants.

Weathering the Storm Fact Sheet                                 delmarva.com/stormfactsheet

Power Restoration Process Video                                  delmarva.com/restorepower

Natural Gas Safety Information                                       delmarva.com/gas-safety

Delmarva Power Mobile App                                           delmarva.com/mobileapp

Emergency Medical Equipment Notification Program  delmarva.com/emenp           

Thank you and have a safe summer!

 Vince Jacono, Jr. , Delmarva Power External Affairs Mgr.                                                                   

Town Hall Closed Monday, May 29, 2017 – Trash Collection Delayed

Monday, May 29, 2017 Town Hall will be closed in observance of the Memorial Day Holiday. The offices will re-open on Tuesday, May 30, 2017.

There will be no trash collection on Monday.  Trash & recycling will be picked up on Tuesday.

Town Council Election Results May 6, 2017

The unofficial results of the Town Council election are as follows:

Edgar Dugan –  62

Lorraine Gorman –  148

Dwain A. Haines –  61

Steve W. High –  102

Rudolph Sutton Jr. – 155

Official results will be posted on May 16, 2017

MOT Greens Meeting – May 6, 2017

MOT Greens, a group of MOT residents that are interested in protecting the environment in the MOT area and working towards a greener community, invite all to attend their meeting on 5/6/17 @ 1:00 pm at the Appoquinimink Library, 651 N. Broad Street, Middletown.  For additional information, call 302-897-9779.

CLOSED: Position Open for Temporary Seasonal Position – Townsend

TEMPORARY SEASONAL MUNICIPAL WORKER

The Town of Townsend is seeking applicants for the position of a seasonal temporary Municipal Worker.

This position would work approximately 10 hours per week from May 2017 thru October 2017.  Work schedule TBD based on needs of the business.  Hours are not guaranteed.

Position involves a variety of physical tasks and assignments in the Municipal Park, Town Hall, and throughout the Town.

Requirements:

1. Must have valid driver’s license; be at least 18 years old; lift 55 lbs. without assistance.
2. Must be able to work under conditions exposed to heat, rain, sun, humidity, pollen, and other environmental allergens.
3. Selected applicants must pass a background check and drug screen prior to their start date.
4. Must be able to operate a variety of maintenance equipment

Examples of work may include:

Performs general custodial and cleaning duties
Performs routine, entry-level maintenance work
Picks up trash and empties cans in park
Operates a weed-eater and trimmer
Assists with recreational activities
Basic landscaping, including mowing &trimming

Interested candidates should forward resume by no later than Friday,May 6, 2017 to Town Manager Dawson Green at Dgreen@townsend.delaware.gov

Townsend Elementary School Bingo Night – April 28, 2017

Townsend Elementary School will be hosting an “Adults Only” Bingo on Friday, April, 28th to raise money to purchase technology (iPads, laptops, accessories, etc.).

Community Yard Sale – Saturday, 6/3/17

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