Townsend

Delaware

PUBLIC NOTICE: Survey – South Street-Traffic Changes

 As part of the “Safe Route to School” program, the Town has partnered with DelDOT to perform a traffic assessment to enhance our road ways.  This two question survey will help solidify the final design plans.  Please submit a response by, Monday, August 19th, 2024. 

Please note, we have place signs out on portion of South Street that these changes will effect.

 

Option #1- Keep South St. a two-way roadway

Option #1 to keep South St. a two-way roadway.

 

Option #2 Convert South St. to a one-way roadway

Option #2 to convert South St. to a one-way roadway

2024 Town of Townsend Town Council Committee Assignments

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2024 Town of Townsend Town Council Committee Assignments

During the Town Council reorganization meeting on Wednesday, June 5th, 2024, the newly re-elected Townsend Town Council member Scott Lobdell was sworn in.  At the same meeting, the Town Council re-elected Scott Lobdell to serve as the Mayor, for a one-year term.  Mayor Lobdell appointed Townsend Town Council member Matthew Chapman to the Code Review Committee with future committee assignments to be determined once appointment for the replacement of Joshua Mertz’ seat is announced.  Furthermore, the Social Services Committee was renamed the Veterans & Social Services Committee.

During the regular Town Council meeting on Wednesday, August 9th, 2024, newly appointed Townsend Town Council member Dylan K. Wiggins was sworn in.  Following Councilman Wiggins swearing in, Mayor Lobdell finalized appointments of the following Councilmembers to the following Committees:

 

Finance Committee: Chair- Mayor S. Lobdell Co-Chair- Councilman J. Bangura
Human Resources Committee: Chair- Councilman M. Suhr Co-Chair- Mayor S. Lobdell
Public Works & Land Use Development Committee: Chair- Councilman J. Bangura Co-Chair- Councilman M. Chapman
Public Safety Committee: Chair- Councilman M. Suhr Co-Chair- Councilman D. Wiggins
Community Engagement Committee: Chair- Councilman D. Wiggins All Council Members are committee members.  
Code Review Committee: Chair- Mayor M. Lobdell Co-Chair- Councilman M. Chapman
Veterans & Social Services Committee: Chair- Councilman M. Chapman Co-Chair- Councilman M. Suhr

 

2024- Town of Townsend Town Council Committee Assignments_

 

Extinguish Your Thirst – Townsend Fire Company Craft Brews, Blues, and Barbecue

Welcome to Extinguish Your Thirst – Townsend Fire Company Pop Up Craft Beer Night! Join us at Townsend Fire Company Station 26 for a night of delicious craft beers and good company. Come hang out with fellow beer connoisseur or just looking for a fun night out, this event is perfect for you. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to enjoy some great brews in a cool setting. See you there!
Event will feature craft beers from Volunteer Brewing, Crooked Hammoch, First State Brewing, and JAKL Brew Works, great live music by Roger Girke and his Blues Band on the Hay Wagon Stage, and Barbecue. There will also be a few fire trucks for the kids to climb aboard and learn about.
Music lovers can check out Roger Girke at http://www.rogergirke.com/
The event is rain or shine. If it’s shining, we will be out in the yard behind the firehouse; but if it rains, we will move out the trucks and enjoy the evening inside.
 
Please click the following link for more event details: Townsend Fire Company Craft Brews, Blues, and Barbecue
FLYER - EXTINGUISH YOUR THIRST - CRAFT BREWS, BLUES, AND BARBEQUE.- CRAFT BEER POURS FROM MIDDLETOWN BREWERIES. -LIVE MUSIC FROM THE ROGER GIRKE BAND. -FUN ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS. ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE TOWNSEND VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY. SEPTEMBER 14TH, 4 TO 8 P.M. TICKETS - $50. DD TICKETS (NO BEER) - $35 KIDS 12 AND UNDER - FREE! TOWNSEND FIRE COMPANY, 107 MAIN STREET, TOWNSEND, DE, 19734

Extinguish Your Thirst – Fire Co. Fundraiser FLYER

WEATHER ADVISORY: UPDATE # 4 TROPICAL STORM DEBBY 8/9/2024 @ 7:53AM

From our partners at the Delaware Emergency Management Agency
 
A TORNADO WATCH is in effect for all of Delaware until 2pm.
Scattered downpours from the remnants of Tropical Storm Debby are already moving through the region and will continue into the evening.
Multiple flood warnings have been issued as parts of NCC have received between 1-4” of rain over the last 24 hours, these will be issued as needed by the NWS.
Continue to monitor changing conditions.
The heavy rain from Debby is supposed to stay West of Delaware, however we can still see isolated areas of heavy rain through tonight.
 
 
Sourced: Townsend Police Department Facebook Page – https://www.facebook.com/share/p/3Q4j8ERWaVKsSAZE/

WEATHER ADVISORY: 8/7/2024 @ 12:24PM T.S. DEBBY UPDATE 1.

This information is provided by our partners at Delaware Emergency Management Agency.
There is still uncertainty about the path and impacts of TS Debby. Heavy rain is expected today through Friday.
Winds will increase on Friday, but are not expected to exceed 30 mph.
Debby will move inland tonight or Thursday. The magnitude of our local impacts Friday and Friday night are highly
dependent on the exact forecast track, which remains somewhat uncertain at this point.
There is a potential of Severe Isolated Thunderstorms Friday with a primary concern being tornadoes.
The risk of flash flooding remains elevated in Northern Delaware through Friday night. River flooding may be possible through the weekend.
Townsend PD will continue to post updates as issued by DEMA or the U.S. National Weather Service (NWS). We encourage our citizens to monitor their local news and radio for the quickest notifications.
As always we ask that you bring your pets inside for the duration of this event.
We thank you for your continued support.
 
Sourced: Townsend Police Department Facebook Page – https://www.facebook.com/share/p/bpmMptNkfkuEvbxC/ 

WEATHER ADVISORY: 08/06/2024 through Thursday, 08/08/2024

FROM OUR FRIENDS AT THE Delaware Emergency Management Agency
The risk of severe thunderstorms in the northern part of the State has increased from 2 p.m. today into tonight. Heavy rain and flash flood concerns start Wednesday and continue into Thursday, and may be higher in urban areas.
While high uncertainty still exists for the impacts of Tropical Storm Debby, very heavy rain and flooding are likely late this week.

Sourced: Townsend Police Department Facebook Page – https://www.facebook.com/share/p/G84XpmkmpJ8cT4zP/

REMINDER: Town of Townsend School Supply Drive

The Town of Townsend is collecting school supplies for the 2024-2024 school year. School supply examples are listed below:

  • Pencils
  • Markers
  • Ruler
  • Binder
  • Pencil case
  • Crayons
  • Backpack
  • Pens
  • Erasers
  • Colored pencils
  • Box of Tissues
  • Paper Towels
  • Small sharpener
  • Folders
  • Hand Sanitizer
  • Loose Leaf Paper
  • Scissors
  • Highlighters
  • Calculators
  
  • Glue Stick
  • Notebook
  • Spiral Notebook
  

Drop off Donations to Townsend Town Hall

141 Main St. Townsend, DE 19734

Please contact Town Hall with any questions:

302-378-8082 or townhall@townsend.delaware.gov  

2024 Back to school School Supply List

2024 Back to school School Supply List

 

REMINDER: Townsend Municipal Park Closure: 9 am, Friday, 08/02/2024 Until Sunrise, Monday, 08/05/2024

Due to the parking lot resurfacing at the Town of Townsend Municipal Park, the Town of Townsend Municipal Park will be temporarily closed from 9 am, Friday, 8/02/2024 until sunrise on Monday, 8/05/2024. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding as we ensure our Town Park is safe for all. Please contact Townsend Townhall with any questions. Phone: (302) 378-8082 Fax: (302) 378-7099 Email: townhall@townsend.delaware.gov

Due to the parking lot resurfacing at the Town of Townsend Municipal Park, the Town of Townsend Municipal Park will be temporarily closed from 9 am, Friday, 8/02/2024 until sunrise on Monday, 8/05/2024. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding as we ensure our Town Park is safe for all. Please contact Townsend Townhall with any questions. Phone: (302) 378-8082 Fax: (302) 378-7099 Email: townhall@townsend.delaware.gov

Townsend Municipal Park Closure: 9 am, Friday, 08/02/2024 Until Sunrise, Monday, 08/05/2024

Due to the parking lot resurfacing at the Town of Townsend Municipal Park, the Town of Townsend Municipal Park will be temporarily closed from 9 am, Friday, 8/02/2024 until sunrise on Monday, 8/05/2024. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding as we ensure our Town Park is safe for all. Please contact Townsend Townhall with any questions. Phone: (302) 378-8082 Fax: (302) 378-7099 Email: townhall@townsend.delaware.gov

Due to the parking lot resurfacing at the Town of Townsend Municipal Park, the Town of Townsend Municipal Park will be temporarily closed from 9 am, Friday, 8/02/2024 until sunrise on Monday, 8/05/2024. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding as we ensure our Town Park is safe for all. Please contact Townsend Townhall with any questions. Phone: (302) 378-8082 Fax: (302) 378-7099 Email: townhall@townsend.delaware.gov

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REMINDER: Town of Townsend School Supply Drive

The Town of Townsend is collecting school supplies for the 2024-2024 school year. School supply examples are listed below:

  • Pencils
  • Markers
  • Ruler
  • Binder
  • Pencil case
  • Crayons
  • Backpack
  • Pens
  • Erasers
  • Colored pencils
  • Box of Tissues
  • Paper Towels
  • Small sharpener
  • Folders
  • Hand Sanitizer
  • Loose Leaf Paper
  • Scissors
  • Highlighters
  • Calculators
  
  • Glue Stick
  • Notebook
  • Spiral Notebook
  

Drop off Donations to Townsend Town Hall

141 Main St. Townsend, DE 19734

Please contact Town Hall with any questions:

302-378-8082 or townhall@townsend.delaware.gov  

2024 Back to school School Supply List

2024 Back to school School Supply List

 

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141 Main Street
Townsend, DE 19734

Contact Us:

P: (302) 378-8082
F: (302) 378-7099

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