Little Italy Pizza on Main Street has a TOYS FOR TOTS collection box set up right inside their front door should anyone wish to contribute.
Announcing ” Let Your Lights Shine ” – Townsend’s 2nd annual Holiday Lights Contest.
Let’s shine bright for the Holidays. 1st 2nd & 3rd place prizes will be awarded for the best decorated homes located in the incorporated Town of Townsend. Contact Councilman Rob Leight at rleight@townsend.delaware.gov to register your HOME ADDRESS for consideration. Judging will take place on Thursday evening, December 20th.
Join us for hot chocolate, cider & cookies as we celebrate the holiday season with Christmas Caroling followed by a tree lighting ceremony at the Town Park on Edgar Road.
P.S. A very special guest in a red suit will be joining us!!
Click here for details.
Townsend is currently accepting applications for the position of Town Manager. Click here for job description and requirements.

Town Hall will be closed on Monday November 12, 2018 in observance of Veteran’s Day. Trash and recycling will be picked up on Monday, per the usual schedule.
The Town is seeking four (4) residents willing to serve as judges for this year’s parade on Saturday, September 22nd. The Judging Committee will be comprised of 1 resident from the Heart of Town, 1 from Townsend Station, 1 from Townsend Village, and 1 from Townsend Village II. If you are interested, please contact Councilwoman Lorraine Gorman @ lgorman@townsend.delaware.gov.
As you are likely aware, the impending storm coming in from the Atlantic has the potential to impact our area. The following information is being provided in advance of the storm as a reminder of some of the things that should be completed prior to the storm, as well as during the storm.
Red Cross Disaster Preparedness Checklist
Our Daily Bread will be collecting canned goods at the Townsend Fair . Stop by their booth to learn how you can volunteer or spread the word about the services that they offer to those in need. There is a BIN at Town Hall where donations can be dropped off at any time prior to the fair (9/22/18)
Townsend Canned Food Drive Flyer
Austin & Bednash Construction, Inc. is hosting its 1st Annual Brandon Austin memorial Golf Benefit for Middletown High School & Appoquinimink High School ROTC Programs on Friday, September 7th (Rain Date:September 14th)