CLOSED: REMINDER: Job Opening- Certified Police Officer
TOWNSEND POLICE DEPARTMENT
141 Main Street, PO Box 223,
Townsend, DE 19734
Office 302-378-8082 / Fax 302-378-7099
The Townsend Delaware Police Department is currently accepting applications from Delaware COPT certified officers and out of State certified officers with a starting salary of $52,000.
This is a unique opportunity to join a newly established police department working in partnership with the Chief of Police to expand the agency from the ground up.
Townsend is a growing Town with expanding development’s, potential business growth and outdoor recreation areas.
Comprehensive Benefits Offered: State of Delaware health, dental, & vision, Group Life insurance, Accidental death & dismemberment benefits, Voluntary long-term & short-term disability plans, Delaware Municipal Police Pension, paid leave, personal time, compensation time, holiday pay, special duty overtime training opportunities and take home vehicle.
Please find the Townsend General Employment Application by Clicking Here
Please submit your completed application by mail to:
Town of Townsend
Attn: Police Department
141 Main Street, P.O. Box 223
Townsend, DE 19734
or via email to Chief Robert Longo at Robert.Longo@cj.state.de.us
***Resumes will be accepted only in conjunction with a completed application for employment.
For further information, or if you have any questions, please contact Chief Longo or Sgt. McCloskey at the Townsend Police Department 302-464-1262 or 302-464-1237
Townsend Recognizes Juneteenth Holiday
On July 6th, 2022, the Town of Townsend passed Resolution 2022-017 to formally recognize the Juneteenth holiday. For more details click “HERE“. Today passersby will be able to see the Juneteenth Flag flown at Town Hall.
REMINDER: Solicitation for Planning Commission & Board of Adjustment Members
Town Hall Closed in Recognition of the Juneteenth Holiday
CLOSED: Job Opening- Certified Police Officer
TOWNSEND POLICE DEPARTMENT
141 Main Street, PO Box 223,
Townsend, DE 19734
Office 302-378-8082 / Fax 302-378-7099
The Townsend Delaware Police Department is currently accepting applications from Delaware COPT certified officers and out of State certified officers with a starting salary of $52,000.
This is a unique opportunity to join a newly established police department working in partnership with the Chief of Police to expand the agency from the ground up.
Townsend is a growing Town with expanding development’s, potential business growth and outdoor recreation areas.
Comprehensive Benefits Offered: State of Delaware health, dental, & vision, Group Life insurance, Accidental death & dismemberment benefits, Voluntary long-term & short-term disability plans, Delaware Municipal Police Pension, paid leave, personal time, compensation time, holiday pay, special duty overtime training opportunities and take home vehicle.
Please find the Townsend General Employment Application by Clicking Here
Please submit your completed application by mail to:
Town of Townsend
Attn: Police Department
141 Main Street, P.O. Box 223
Townsend, DE 19734
or via email to Chief Robert Longo at Robert.Longo@cj.state.de.us
***Resumes will be accepted only in conjunction with a completed application for employment.
For further information, or if you have any questions, please contact Chief Longo or Sgt. McCloskey at the Townsend Police Department 302-464-1262 or 302-464-1237
2023 Town of Townsend Town Council Reorganization
2023 Town of Townsend Town Council Reorganization
On Wednesday, June 7, 2023, the Town of Townsend held its annual reorganization meeting. At this meeting, four candidates for Town Council were sworn in and seated in accordance with the Town Ordinance. Per the certification of the 2023 Town of Townsend Election by the Town of Townsend Board of Election, three candidates filed for the three two-year terms and one candidate filed for the one one-year term of the open Council seats. The three available Council seats for a two-year term have been filled by Dr. Joseph Bangura, Mr. Matthew Chapman, and Mr. Marcus Suhr; their term will expire in June 2025. The one available Council seat for a one-year term has been filled by Dr. Joshua Mertz; the term will expire in June 2024.
After the four Councilman were seated, the Council elected Mayor Scott Lobdell to another term as Mayor of the Town of Townsend. Mayor Lobdell will serve a one-year term as Mayor.
Mayor Lobdell’s first duty after taking the chair was to announce appointment of the Finance Committee and the following Council members were appointed:
| Finance Committee: | Councilman Mertz | Mayor Scott Lobdell |
Over the next few weeks, Council members will work with Mayor Lobdell to discuss establishment of the remaining Committees, in addition to establishing the Towns priorities and annual objectives.
2023 Town of Townsend Town Council Reorganization Notice
Mayor Scott Lobdell
Councilman Joshua Mertz, PhD
Councilman Joseph Bangura, PhD
Councilman Matthew Chapman
Councilman Marcus Suhr
Memo: Town of Townsend Fair and Parade June 3rd
A huge thank you goes out to the Community Engagement Committee, Town Council, Town Staff volunteers, vendors, and sponsors for their contribution to a successful event. We are excited to begin planning for next year!
*More photos and videos are forthcoming*
REMINDER: NOTICE OF SOLICITATION OF PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBER
NOTICE OF SOLICITATION OF PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBER
There is ONE Planning Commission Seat open for appointment by Town Council. Each position serves for a period of three years.
If you are interested in serving as a Member of the Planning Commission, please reach out by emailing Town Clerk, Mariaelena Rivera, at townhall@townsend.delaware.gov.
The qualifications for Planning Commission Members can be found below.
Qualifications for Planning Commission Members
Town of Townsend Municipal Code 24.08.040 Planning Commission
- Planning Commission. The Planning Commission is hereby established in the manner prescribed by law. This commission shall consist of five members. At all times one member is to be a member of the Board of Adjustment. All members are to be appointed by the town council for a period of three years. Any member may be removed by a majority vote of the full council. Vacancies shall be filled for the un-expired term of any member whose position becomes vacant. The duties of the Planning Commission shall be to review the zoning ordinance and to advise the board of adjustment and town council of proposed amendments or changes in the zoning ordinance on a yearly basis. The Planning Commission has the responsibility of updating the zoning map and developing a comprehensive development plan.
Delaware Code Title 22 Municipalities, Chapter 7 Planning Commission § 701. Establishment; membership.
- 701. Establishment; membership.
Any incorporated city or town may at any time establish a planning commission under this chapter. A planning commission established hereunder shall consist of not less than 5 nor more than 9 members. Such members shall in cities be appointed by the mayor, subject to confirmation by the city council, and in towns where there is not a mayor shall be elected by the town commissioners. When a planning commission is first established the members thereof shall be appointed or elected for terms of such length and shall be so arranged that the term of at least 1 member shall expire each year and their successor shall be appointed or elected for terms of 2 to 5 years each. Any member of the planning commission so established in a city may be removed for cause after a public hearing by the mayor with the approval of city council; members of the planning commission elected by town commissioners shall be removed by them for cause after a public hearing by a majority vote. A vacancy occurring otherwise than by expiration of term shall be filled for the unexpired term in a city in the same manner as an original appointment and in a town by the town commissioners. Such a planning commission shall elect annually a chairperson and a secretary from among its own number and may employ experts, clerical and other assistants. It may appoint a custodian of its plan and records who may be the city engineer or town clerk.
NOTICE OF SOLICITATION OF PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBERS
REMINDER: NOTICE OF SOLICITATION OF BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MEMBERS
NOTICE OF SOLICITATION OF BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MEMBERS
There are THREE Board of Adjustment Seats open for appointment by Town Council. One seat will serve for three years. One seat will serve two years. One seat will serve one year.
If you are interested in serving as a Member for the Board of Adjustment, please reach out by emailing Town Clerk, Mariaelena Rivera, at townhall@townsend.delaware.gov.
The qualifications for Board of Adjustment Members can be found below.
Qualifications for Board of Adjustment Members
Town of Townsend Municipal Code 24.08.020 Board of Adjustment
- Board of Adjustment. The board of adjustment is hereby established in the manner prescribed by law. Such board shall consist of three members. At least one member shall be a resident of the town who is not a member of town council or an employee of the town. The town council shall approve all appointments for a term of two years. Initial appointment of members shall be as follows: one member for three years and one member for two years and one member for one year. Any member of the board may be removed by a three-fifths vote of the full council. Vacancies shall be filled for the unexpired term of any member whose position become vacant. If at any time a member of the board of adjustment experiences a conflict of interest on his part, that member must step down while the other members reach a decision.
Delaware Code Title 22 Municipalities, Chapter 3 Municipal Zoning Regulations § 321. Creation and powers.
- 321. Creation and powers.
The legislative body of cities or incorporated towns shall provide for the appointment of a board to be known as the board of adjustment and in the rules and regulations adopted pursuant to the authority of this chapter shall provide that the board may, in appropriate cases and subject to appropriate conditions and safeguards, make special exceptions to the terms of the ordinance in harmony with its general purpose and intent and in accordance with general or specific rules therein contained.
NOTICE OF SOLICITATION OF BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MEMBERS
HAPPENING TOMORROW!!! Town of Townsend Parade and Fair June 3rd, 2023
2023 Townsend Fair : **The Town is still searching for volunteers to assist with making sure this event is a success. To sign up as a volunteer please click the following link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSezpzSwVrnBADCP-ux8hvkqj_pLwqZyNObLSuk1mLxzL-2qjA/viewform
A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!!
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