Townsend

REMINDER: Casella to Collect Christmas Trees for Disposal Monday, January 8th, 2024

Santa and his elves will be back tomorrow, Monday, January 8th, 2024 to collect the holiday trees!

Tree collection is not an easy job but you can help:

• Please remove all lights and decorations.
• Cut down any trees over 6 feet tall.
• Tree bags are not allowed in the sleigh.
• Place the trees at the curb tonight.

Please click this flyer to review additional details: 2024 Tree Disposal – Townsend

 

 

 

REMINDER: Townsend Community Pantry – January

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

 

SAVE THE DATE: Town of Townsend Parade and Fair 2024

06/01/2024

Location: Townsend Municipal Park

Address: 0 Edgar Road, Townsend, Delaware 19734

Time: TBD

Don’t forget to save the date!!

2024 Parade & Fair Save the Date

• Register to be a food vendor here:  https://forms.office.com/r/aQYpL5jGTV
• Register to be a nonprofit vendor here: https://forms.office.com/r/u01eRGQfU6 
• Register to be a commercial vendor here: https://forms.office.com/r/jg52wEv7na
• Register to be in the parade here: https://forms.office.com/r/MVubvuHUew 
• Contact: Townsend Town Hall- 302-378-8082 or townsend.delaware.gov for additional information.

*Updates will be posted. To stay up to date with the latest information, please click the following link that will direct you to our event page: Townsend Parade and Fair 2024

Prizes, Food, Vendors, & Contests 

2024 Parade & Fair Save the Date

WEATHER ADVISORY: Potential Winter Storm this Weekend

A potential winter storm is moving our way this weekend.  Please stay up to date on the developing storm and note the following: 

• Key Points:

Precipitation moves in around Midday Saturday and may start as a brief period of snow and/or sleet, especially north of the canal, we don’t expect any accumulation except possibly on the grass and colder areas in the far northwestern part of the county.

Heaviest of the rain moves in late Saturday afternoon and into the evening before tapering overnight. We are expecting 0.5″-1″ of rain,  The latest 3 and 6-hour flash flood guidance is solidly within the 2-3″ range, so the threat for flooding remains marginal at best. That said, cannot rule out some minor flooding of low-lying or poor drainage areas.

• Winds:

Easterly winds will increase into Saturday afternoon and evening to around 15-20 mph Wind gusts up to 30 mph are possible inland and up to 40 mph along the immediate coast. The winds will shift northeast and then north overnight and begin to diminish and shift northwest by Sunday morning. No significant impacts are anticipated due to winds, however, the soggy ground and gusty winds may combine to result in a few downed trees or isolated power outages.

The weather briefing from the National Weather Service can be found here: https://www.weather.gov/media/phi/current_briefing.pdf

 

SAVE THE DATE: Town of Townsend Parade and Fair 2024

06/01/2024

Location: Townsend Municipal Park

Address: 0 Edgar Road, Townsend, Delaware 19734

Time: TBD

Save the Date!!

Register to be a food vendor here:  https://forms.office.com/r/aQYpL5jGTV

Register to be a nonprofit vendor here: https://forms.office.com/r/u01eRGQfU6 

Register to be a commercial vendor here: https://forms.office.com/r/jg52wEv7na

Register to be in the parade here: https://forms.office.com/r/MVubvuHUew 

Contact: Townsend Town Hall- 302-378-8082 or townsend.delaware.gov for additional information.

*Updates will be posted. To stay up to date with the latest information, please click the following link that will direct you to our event page: Townsend Parade and Fair 2024

Prizes, Food, Vendors, & Contests 

2024 Parade & Fair Save the Date

NOTICE OF SOLICITATION: Board of Elections Member

SOLICITATION BOARD OF ELECTIONS MEMBERS

There is ONE Board of Election Seat open for appointment by Town Council.  The position serves for an Indefinite Term until a successor is duly appointed.  Please note that the 2024 Town of Townsend Election is scheduled for the first Saturday in May, May 4^th, 2024. 

 

If you are interested in serving as a Member of the Board of Elections, please reach out by emailing Town Clerk, Mariaelena Rivera, at  mrivera@townsend.delaware.gov

The qualifications for Board of Election Members can be found below.

Qualifications for Board of Elections Members

Townsend Municipal Code: 2.20.080 Board of Elections

The Town of Townsend Board of Elections (to be referred to as “board of elections”) is hereby established, having three members to be appointed by town council.

1. Each board member shall be a resident of the town and shall serve an indefinite term until his successor is duly appointed.
2. The board of elections shall be authorized to perform the duties and obligations set forth in 15 Del. C. § 7551, as amended, and to exercise any other such duties specifically authorized by the town council pursuant to the Charter and ordinances of the town, as amended.

15 Del. C. § 7551

• 7551. Boards of Election; appointment, authority.

(a) A Board of Elections shall be appointed as provided in the municipality’s charter or code and shall oversee the election of the municipality’s government.

(b) Members of municipal Boards of Elections shall be qualified electors in the municipality for which they are appointed and shall not be an elected official or candidate or an immediate family member of an elected official or candidate (mother, father, son, daughter, brother, sister, including half-brothers and sisters, stepfamily members and in-laws).

(c) Members of municipal Boards of Elections shall serve terms as provided in the municipality’s charter or code.

(d) Upon confirmation of a member to a municipality’s Board of Elections, the municipality shall issue a Certificate of Appointment to the member and the member shall swear or affirm the following oath orally and in writing:

I, ________, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of Delaware, and that I will faithfully discharge the duties as a member of the Board of Elections for the city (or town) of ________ by ensuring that elections within the city (or town) are conducted fairly, impartially and in accordance with the Delaware Code and city (or town) charter and ordinances to the best of my ability.

(e) A municipal Board of Elections member shall not participate in electioneering. Electioneering includes political discussion of issues, candidates or partisan topics; the wearing of any button, banner or other object referring to issues, candidates or partisan topics; the display, distribution or other handling of literature or any writing or drawing referring to issues, candidates or partisan topics; and the deliberate projection of sound referring to issues, candidates or partisan topics from loudspeakers or otherwise. A Board of Elections member who violates this section shall be fined not more than $500 and shall forfeit that Board of Election member’s position on the Board.

(f) Municipal Boards of Elections shall consist of an odd number of members as stated in the municipality’s charter or code, but in no case shall there be fewer than 3 members on the Board.

(g) Unless otherwise provided in the municipality’s charter or code, the municipality’s Board of Elections shall oversee the absentee ballot process for elections conducted in accordance with subchapters IV and V of this chapter.

(h) The Department of Elections shall make training available for the members of the municipality’s Board of Elections on their roles and responsibilities.

(i) A municipal Board of Elections may request, in writing, advice and guidance from the Department of Elections. The Department to which a Board of Elections makes a request shall provide a written response as soon as practical but no later than 7 business days following receipt of the request.

(j) Municipalities shall post the names and contact information for its Board of Elections in the city/town hall or in the building where the municipal government meets, and on the municipality’s website if it has one.

(k) A municipality shall notify the State Election Commissioner of the members of its Board of Elections when such members are installed.

Additional details on the election can be here: Article V Nominations and Elections

 

2025 Municipal Waste Service Guidelines

Residents are reminded of the following guidelines for trash, recycling, and yard waste collection.  Please take special notice that only trash should be bagged; recycling and yard waste should not be bagged. 

Trash:

• Collected Monday’s on a weekly basis with recycling. The following is the delayed pick-up schedule due to the holiday: 
  • Memorial Day pick-up is 05/27/2025
  • Labor Day pick-up is 09/02/2025 
• Please place containers at the curb the night before or no later than 7 a.m. on your scheduled pickup day.
  • Trash must be placed at the curb no earlier than 24 hours prior to scheduled trash pick-up. All trash containers must be removed from the sidewalk area no later than 24 hours after trash pick-up. Trash containers and/or bags should be placed at the edge of the property so as not to block the sidewalk.
• Pick up times are subject to change. If trash is not picked up as a result of not having it out by the arrival time of the driver; there may be a $25 fee to pick up before your next scheduled pick up day.
• Please place the carts out to the curb with the wheels and handles facing the house and the lift bar facing the road. The carts should be clear of any obstructions such as mailboxes, cars, utility poles, garage doors, etc. The truck and driver must have clear access to the rollout carts.
  • Trash containers and/or bags should be placed at the edge of the property so as not to block the sidewalk.
• For a regular scheduled service, your pick up includes (1) 95 – Gallon cart. Please call in to schedule an additional pickup for extra trash or bulk items. (Additional charges may apply)
• Please bag all trash.

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Recycling:

• Collected Monday’s on a weekly basis with recycling. The following is the delayed pick-up schedule due to the holiday: 
  • Memorial Day pick-up is 05/27/2025
  • Labor Day pick-up is 09/02/2025 
• Please break down or cut any large cardboard boxes and place all recyclable loose on the provided cart.
• Absolutely NO bags can be placed in the can or beside it.

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Yard Waste:

• Yard Waste is collected on a bi-weekly basis on the same weekday as trash and recycling.  Yard Waste is collected beginning April 14th, 2025 through December 22nd, 2025. 
• Yard waste must be placed loose inside the provided container.
• Absolutely NO bags can be placed in the can or beside it.
• Lids on cans must be able to close, nothing sticking or hanging out of the can.
• Along with the can, Casella can take small bundles of twigs, branches, etc. They must be bundled with sturdy twine and manageable by one person. No more than 3 additional small bundles. 
• PLEASE NOTE***Casella does NOT take sand, dirt, sod, mulch, rock or large thick tree trunks. Branches no thicker than 3” in diameter and no longer than 4’ in length
• Please find the municipal yard waste collection schedule for 2025 below, collection of Trash & Recycling is on a weekly basis:

• • Monday, January 6^th : NO Yard Waste Collection.
  • Monday, January 13^th : NO Yard Waste Collection.
  • Monday, January 20^th: NO Yard Waste Collection.
  • Monday, January 27^th : NO Yard Waste Collection.
  • Monday, February 3^rd : NO Yard Waste Collection.
  • Monday, February 10^th : NO Yard Waste Collection.
  • Monday, February 17^th : NO Yard Waste Collection.
  • Monday, February 24^th : NO Yard Waste Collection.
  • Monday, March 3^rd : NO Yard Waste Collection.
  • Monday, March 10^th : NO Yard Waste Collection.
  • Monday, March 17^th : NO Yard Waste Collection.
  • Monday, March 24^th : NO Yard Waste Collection.
  • Monday, March 31^st : NO Yard Waste Collection.
  • Monday, April 7^th : NO Yard Waste Collection.
  • Monday, April 14^th : Collection of Trash, Recycling, & Yard Waste.
  • Monday, April 21^st : NO Yard Waste Collection.
  • Monday, April 28^th : Collection of Trash, Recycling, & Yard Waste.
  • Monday, May 5^th : NO Yard Waste Collection.
  • Monday, May 12^th : Collection of Trash, Recycling, & Yard Waste.
  • Monday, May 19^th : NO Yard Waste Collection.
  • Tuesday, May 27^th : Collection of Trash, Recycling, & Yard Waste.
  • Monday, June 2^nd : NO Yard Waste Collection.
  • Monday, June 9^th : Collection of Trash, Recycling, & Yard Waste.
  • Monday, June 16^th : NO Yard Waste Collection.
  • Monday, June 23^rd :Collection of Trash, Recycling, & Yard Waste.
  • Monday, June 30^th : NO Yard Waste Collection.
  • Monday, July 7^th : Collection of Trash, Recycling, & Yard Waste.
  • Monday, July 14^th :NO Yard Waste Collection.
  • Monday, July 21^st : Collection of Trash, Recycling, & Yard Waste.
  • Monday, July 28^th : NO Yard Waste Collection.
  • Monday, August 4^th : Collection of Trash, Recycling, & Yard Waste.
  • Monday, August 11^th : NO Yard Waste Collection.
  • Monday, August 18^th : Collection of Trash, Recycling, & Yard Waste.
  • Monday, August 25^th : NO Yard Waste Collection.
  • Tuesday, September 2^nd : Collection of Trash, Recycling, & Yard Waste.
  • Monday, September 8^th : NO Yard Waste Collection.
  • Monday, September 15^th : Collection of Trash, Recycling, & Yard Waste.
  • Monday, September 22^nd : NO Yard Waste Collection.
  • Monday, September 29^th : Collection of Trash, Recycling, & Yard Waste.
  • Monday, October 6^th : NO Yard Waste Collection.
  • Monday, October 13^th :Collection of Trash, Recycling, & Yard Waste.
  • Monday, October 20^th : NO Yard Waste Collection.
  • Monday, October 27^th : Collection of Trash, Recycling, & Yard Waste.
  • Monday, November 3^rd : NO Yard Waste Collection.
  • Monday, November 10^th : Collection of Trash, Recycling, & Yard Waste.
  • Monday, November 17^th :NO Yard Waste Collection.
  • Monday, November 24^th : Collection of Trash, Recycling, & Yard Waste.
  • Monday, December 1^st : NO Yard Waste Collection.
  • Monday, December 8^th : Collection of Trash, Recycling, & Yard Waste.
  • Monday, December 15^th : NO Yard Waste Collection.
  • Monday, December 22^nd : Collection of Trash, Recycling, & Yard Waste.
  • Monday, December 29^th : NO Yard Waste Collection.

• If you already have a private yard waste contract with Casella, you may contact Casella directly to cancel your private contract and continue with the Town Yard Waste contract.  Casella can be reached at (302) 378-5400.
• This is provided as an additional service, there is no scheduled increase in fees incurred to residents or the Town of Townsend. 

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For additional information and services provided by Casella, including their holiday schedule pick up click here.

 

PLEASE DO NOT HESITATE TO CALL Casella DIRECTLY IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS. 

Please also call Casella directly for bulk pickup.

302-378-5400

 

2024 Happy New Year’s from the Town of Townsend

Happy New Year from the Town of Townsend!

Best wishes for a happy and healthy 2024! 

PUBLIC ASSISTANCE REQUESTED 12/28/2023: Townsend Police Department

Town Hall Closed in Recognition of New Year’s 2024

In recognition of the New Year,  Townhall will be closed on Monday, January 1st, 2024.