Emergency Sirens Test- Tuesday, October 5th, 2021 around 10:45 a.m.
A test of the Salem/Hope Creek Nuclear Generating Stations Alert and Notification System will be conducted by the Delaware Emergency Management Agency and the Delaware State Police on Tuesday, October 5, 2021. The sirens should sound at approximately 10:45am.
The Quarterly Siren Test involves a three-to five-minute sounding of the 37 sirens followed by a test message of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) on local radio stations. The sirens are located within 10 miles of the Salem/Hope Creek power plants in New Jersey, and are the same sirens used to alert the public in the event of an actual emergency at either the Salem or Hope Creek Nuclear Generating Stations. In such an emergency, the public would be alerted by the sirens to tune radios to one of the local EAS stations for important emergency instructions.
To learn more, please follow this link here.
SUICIDE PREVENTION AWARENESS DAY & WALK SUNDAY, SEP 19, 2021- Glasgow Park- Newark
SUICIDE PREVENTION AWARENESS DAY & WALK
SUNDAY, SEP 19, 2021
1100-1400 hours * Glasgow Park, Pavilion 5
2275 Pulaski Hwy, Newark, DE 19702
View more information by clicking this flyer: 2021-09-19 Suicide Prevention Awareness Day and Walk FLYER
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:
- 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 could 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.
Recycling:
- Please break down or cut any large cardboard boxes and place all recyclable loose on the provided cart.
- No bags please
Yard Waste:
- Yard Waste is collected on a bi-weekly basis on the same weekday as trash and recycling. Yard Waste is collected through December 2021.
- 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, GFL 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***GFL 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 a the yard municipal waste collection schedule for the remainder of 2021 below:
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- Monday, September 20th : Collection of Trash, Recycling, & Yard Waste.
- Monday, September 27th : Collection of Trash & Recycling. NO Yard Waste Collection.
- Monday, October 4th : Collection of Trash, Recycling, & Yard Waste
- Monday, October 11th : Collection of Trash & Recycling. NO Yard Waste Collection.
- Monday, October 18th : Collection of Trash, Recycling, & Yard Waste
- Monday, October 25th : Collection of Trash & Recycling. NO Yard Waste Collection.
- Monday, November 1st : Collection of Trash, Recycling, & Yard Waste
- Monday, November 8th : Collection of Trash & Recycling. NO Yard Waste Collection.
- Monday, November 15th : Collection of Trash, Recycling, & Yard Waste
- Monday, November 22nd : Collection of Trash & Recycling. NO Yard Waste Collection.
- Monday, November 29th : Collection of Trash, Recycling, & Yard Waste
- Monday, December 6th : Collection of Trash & Recycling. NO Yard Waste Collection.
- Monday, December 13th : Collection of Trash, Recycling, & Yard Waste
- Monday, December 20th : Collection of Trash & Recycling. NO Yard Waste Collection.
- Monday, December 27th : Collection of Trash, Recycling, & Yard Waste
- Monday, January 3rd : Collection of Trash & Recycling. NO Yard Waste Collection.
- If you already have a private yard waste contract with GFL, you may contact GFL directly to cancel your private contract and continue with the Town Yard Waste contract. GFL 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.
For additional information and services provided by Waste Industries, including their holiday schedule pick up click here.
PLEASE DO NOT HESITATE TO CALL GFL DIRECTLY IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS.
Please also call GFL directly for bulk pickup.
302-378-5400
Seeking Information on Vandalism
The Town Townsend is seeking information relating to the vandalization of the new sidewalk on the west side of Ginn St. just north of Grey Street.
Sometime Friday evening or early Saturday and individual or individuals etched the following names into our new sidewalk “ZAC was here, Lucas, and ben”. In addition, a political slogan was etched into the concrete.
Anyone who has information related to this act of vandalism is asked to call Town Hall at (302) 378-8082
Town Hall Closed in Recognition of Labor Day
In recognition of the Labor Day Holiday, Townsend Townhall will be closed on Monday, September 6th, 2021.
Have a safe and happy holiday!
Trash, Recycling, & Yard Waste Service- Moved to Tuesday, September 7th, 2021
Due to the Labor Day Holiday, Trash, Recycling, & Yard Waste Service will not be conducted on Monday, September 6th, 2021 and will be moved to Tuesday, September 7th, 2021. Collections will resume their normal schedule on Monday, 9/13/21.
Please remember to follow the Yard Waste Guidelines which can be found by clicking here.
Please also remember the guidelines for Trash and Recycling which can be found by clicking here.
Town of Townsend Walkable Community Workshop Report
On July 12th, 2021, The Town of Townsend and the Wilmington Area Planning Council (WILMAPCO) hosted a Walkable Communities Workshop. At this event, workshop participants will learned more about successful pedestrian design, safety, education, enforcement, and encouragement. A walking audit of this target area was conducted to help participants and WILMAPCO to understand and identify obstacles to walking for residents and suggest potential short-term and long-term solutions.
At the September 1, 2021 Town Council Meeting, WILMAPCO presented their findings and suggestions for the Town of Townsend.
The final WILMAPCO report can be found here: Town of Townsend Walkable Community Workshop
Severe Weather Possible Wednesday into Thursday
Smyrna, DE – The Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) along with local, state, and federal partners, are closely monitoring the remnant low from Hurricane Ida. We continue to coordinate with the counties and key state agencies to ensure readiness if the system worsens. The main threats are anticipated to include rain, flooding, and severe thunderstorms. A Flash Flood Watch is in effect for all of Delaware from Wednesday morning through Thursday afternoon. Flooding is expected in creeks, streams, urban areas, and poor drainage areas. There is an increased risk of severe weather for Delaware Wednesday evening and night including strong to severe thunderstorms causing downed trees and power lines, as well as potential for isolated tornadoes. Plan ahead now and be prepared.
- Clear drains and gutters and check sump pumps
- Never drive through flood water: Turn Around, Don’t Drown!
- Be prepared to act if Tornado Warnings or other severe weather warnings are issued.
Make A Plan – preparede.org/make-a-plan
- Make a plan for where you would go if you had to leave your home due to an evacuation or if it sustained damage.
- Communicate and practice your plan with family.
- Have a list of emergency contacts and copies of important documents.
Make An Emergency Kit – preparede.org/make-a-kit
- Make sure that you have emergency supplies, such as food and water, for each member of your family (and pets) to last for at least 3 days.
- Have flashlights in case of power outages and fully charged power banks to charge electronic devices.
Stay Informed
- Have multiple ways of monitoring the weather through US National Weather Service Philadelphia/Mount Holly. A NOAA Weather Radio is a great backup system!
- Register for the Delaware Emergency Notification System (DENS) to receive important emergency alerts here.
- Monitor our social media pages and local officials if further actions are required.
2021 Townsend Town Parade & Festival Postponed
After thoughtful consideration and concerns with the increasing COVID-19 Pandemic threat, the delta variant, and the high transmission rate in New Castle County, the Town of Townsend Town Council, has decided to postpone the Town of Townsend Parade and Town Fair, originally scheduled for September 25th, 2021. Town Council, along with the Community Engagement Committee continue to explore options to encourage safe community events.
COVID- 19 information specific to our area can be found at https://myhealthycommunity.dhss.delaware.gov/locations/zip-code-19734. All are encouraged to get vaccinated. Vaccination information could be found at https://coronavirus.delaware.gov/vaccine/where-can-i-get-my-vaccine/. The unvaccinated and those who may have been exposed can find information on COVID-19 testing at this site: https://coronavirus.delaware.gov/testing/.
Garden for Wildlife- 2021 National Wildlife Photo Contest
Enter your photos for a chance to win!
Have you been hard at work this year to create a green oasis at home? Or maybe you’ve stumbled across a community garden on one of your neighborhood walks. Wherever you’ve found inspiration, we want to see the birds, butterflies, bees, native plants, and people (yes, that includes YOU!) that bring it to life.
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This year you can submit images in any of these five categories:
- People in the wildlife garden
- Close-up native plants and their wildlife visitors
- Wildlife observations where people live, work, play, learn, and worship
- Certified Wildlife Habitat landscapes
- Young habitat photographers
One Grand Prize winner will receive $1,000. In each of the five categories, winners will receive gift certificates for native plant collections. Winners will be announced in a press release, highlighted through our social media channels, and published in print and/or online.
Modest entry fees help support the conservation work of the National Wildlife Federation—and help inspire our millions of members and supporters to care about wildlife and to act on its behalf.
So, whether you are an avid amateur or longtime professional, we look forward to seeing some of your best photographs.
Entrants have the option to donate images if they wish, which help support our mission to protect wildlife and habitats. No matter what, you still retain ownership of all your photos. Thanks for entering and good luck!
