Town of Townsend Welcomes Chief McCloskey with Oath of Office Ceremony
The Town of Townsend is proud to announce the official swearing-in of Chief McCloskey as Chief of Police. During a recent ceremony held at Townsend Town Hall, Chief McCloskey took the Oath of Office, affirming his commitment to serve and protect the residents, businesses, and visitors of our community.
The Oath of Office marks an important milestone in Chief McCloskey’s leadership of the Townsend Police Department. As Chief, he will continue to uphold the department’s mission of providing professional, community-focused law enforcement services while fostering strong relationships with the public.
Town officials, members of the Townsend Police Department, family, friends, and community members gathered to celebrate this occasion and recognize Chief McCloskey’s dedication to public service.
Mayor and Town Council extend their congratulations and gratitude to Chief McCloskey as he assumes this important role. We look forward to his continued leadership and commitment to maintaining the safety and well-being of the Town of Townsend.
Please join us in congratulating Chief McCloskey on this achievement and wishing him success in his service to our community.
Now Hiring: Part-Time Administrative Assistant
Now Hiring: Part-Time Administrative Assistant
Join the Town of Townsend Team!
The Town of Townsend is seeking a professional, organized, and customer-service-oriented individual to serve as our Part-Time Administrative Assistant. This position plays a vital role in supporting the daily operations of Town Hall and serves as one of the primary points of contact for residents, businesses, contractors, and visitors.
The successful candidate will provide administrative, clerical, permitting, customer service, and financial support functions while helping ensure efficient and responsive municipal operations.
Position Details
Position: Part-Time Administrative Assistant
Department: General Administration
Reports To: Town Manager
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Essential Responsibilities
Customer Service & Front Office Operations
- Serve as the first point of contact for residents and visitors.
- Answer phones, respond to inquiries, and provide information regarding Town services, programs, and procedures.
- Maintain a welcoming and professional front office environment.
Administrative Support
- Perform a variety of administrative duties including correspondence, document preparation, scanning, filing, scheduling, and record management.
- Manage incoming and outgoing mail and maintain Town mail logs.
- Coordinate conference room reservations, meetings, and travel arrangements.
- Maintain Town forms, templates, and administrative records.
Support to Town Leadership
- Assist with preparation of meeting agendas, packets, minutes, public notices, and other official documents.
- Support compliance with Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requirements.
- Assist the Town Manager with correspondence, reports, research, and resident inquiries.
Permitting, Licensing & Inspections
- Process building permits and Certificates of Occupancy.
- Maintain contractor, business license, and permit records.
- Administer rental license applications and documentation.
- Coordinate inspections with the Town’s contracted building official.
Property Information Requests
- Receive, track, process, and complete Property Information Requests (PIRs).
- Prepare invoices and coordinate the collection of required documentation.
- Ensure requests are processed accurately and in accordance with Town policies.
Financial & Utility Support
- Process payments for taxes, utilities, permits, licenses, and other municipal fees.
- Assist with utility account creation and maintenance.
- Support billing processes, including utility bills, tax bills, and trash collection notices.
- Assist with financial data entry and purchasing processes.
Communications & Community Engagement
- Assist with maintaining and updating the Town website.
- Publish notices, forms, and important community information.
- Support resident communications and outreach initiatives.
Office Operations
- Monitor office supply inventory and assist with ordering.
- Maintain park reservation records and resident service requests.
- Support departmental projects and special initiatives as assigned.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Previous administrative, clerical, municipal government, or customer service experience preferred.
- Strong organizational, communication, and customer service skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
- Ability to multitask, prioritize assignments, and work independently.
Why Work for Townsend?
The Town of Townsend offers a collaborative work environment where employees have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in their community. This position provides valuable experience in local government operations while serving residents and helping support the continued growth of our town.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit a completed employment application and resume to:
Town of Townsend
Attn: Julie Goodyear, Town Manager
141 Main Street
Townsend, DE 19734
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
The Town of Townsend is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Townsend-General-Employment-Application
2026 Town Fair & Music Festival Feedback Survey
Town Fair Feedback Survey
Thank you to everyone who attended and supported this year’s Town Fair. We are grateful for the participation of our residents, vendors, performers, volunteers, and community partners who helped make the event a success.
As we begin planning future community events, we invite all attendees to share their feedback. Your comments and suggestions help us evaluate what worked well and identify opportunities for improvement.
Please take a few minutes to complete our Town Fair Feedback Survey:
We value your input and appreciate your time in helping us continue to enhance community events for residents and visitors alike.
Thank you for your support, and we look forward to seeing you at future Town events.
**CANCELLED **Notice of Bid Opening- Road Repaving (Helen Dr.)
NOTICE OF BID OPENING FOR ROAD REPAVING
In accordance with the Town’s Purchasing Policy, notice is hereby given that the Town of Townsend will be opening a bid for road repaving for the Town of Townsend.
Bid Opening Date: June 5th, 2026
Submission Deadline: June 30th, 2026
Location of Submission: 141 Main Street, PO Box 223 Townsend, DE 19734
The Town of Townsend is soliciting proposals from qualified and licensed companies that will be responsible for providing all labor, equipment, materials, and related services necessary to complete the roadway repaving improvements in accordance with the specifications outlined in the RFP documents. All bids must be received by the submission deadline. Late submissions will not be considered.
Interested parties may obtain the full Request for Proposals (RFP) by viewing the Town’s Website.
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. Bids will be opened and read publicly on the July 2026 PWLUD Committee Meeting. (Date and time to follow)
The Town reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any informalities in the bidding process.
A Bidder’s Meeting has been scheduled for Friday, June 12th, 2026 from 12pm to 1pm at Townsend Town Hall for all who are interested in attending to receive clarifications or additional information.
Notice of Bid Opening- Road Repaving (Helen dr.)
🌎 Earth Day Coloring Contest Winners
The Town of Townsend is proud to announce the winners of this year’s Earth Day Coloring Contest! We were thrilled to see so many creative and thoughtful entries celebrating our planet. Each submission reflected a wonderful appreciation for Earth Day and the importance of caring for our environment.
🏆 Congratulations to our winners:
- Ava, age 11 (top left)
- Greyson, age 6 (top right)
- James, age 4 (bottom left)
- Ella, age 8 (bottom right)
Their colorful artwork beautifully highlights themes of recycling, nature, and protecting the Earth.
We extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who participated—your creativity made this contest a huge success! We hope you continue to celebrate Earth Day and find new ways to help keep our community and planet clean and green.
Stay tuned for more fun community events from the Town of Townsend! 🌱✨
Effective Immediately: Town of Townsend Fee Schedule Update
The Town of Townsend has officially adopted an updated Fee Schedule. The revised schedule is now live, and all new rates are effective immediately.
Summary of Changes
Fees across the schedule have been adjusted, with most costs increasing slightly by a few dollars. These updates help ensure fees remain aligned with current operational and service delivery costs.
View the Updated Fee Schedule
Residents, businesses, and contractors are encouraged to review the full schedule to stay informed of current rates:
🔗 Town of Townsend Municipal Code- Fee Schedule
Thank you for your continued support of the Town of Townsend.
UPDATED LIST-2026 Community Clean Out Day
Sign Up Today: 2026 Community Yard Sale
Click Here to Sign Up: Townsend Community Yard Sale- 2026 – Fill out form
CLOSED: Earth Day Coloring Contest
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Official Notice: 2026 Municipal Election Canceled
Council Members Serving the Two-Year Term
- Scott Lobdell
- Dylan Wiggins
