We’re Expanding Our Blessings Box!

We're expanding our blessings box!

 

Townhall is now collecting personal care item donations for our Town blessing box! See the attached flyer for more details.

2ND Bid Window Extension- Townsend Police Station Build w/ Q&A Responses

Townsend Police Building

Bid Opening Date: January 15th, 2025

Submission Deadline: Friday, April 18th, 2025

Location of Submission: 141 Main Street, PO Box 223 Townsend, DE 19734

The Police Build project will be the engineering, drafting, design and construction of the new Police Station of Townsend. 

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.

 

Below you will find the RFP outlining the expectations and requests for the project:

RFP- Police Station- Final 

Police Bid Meeting Note- 2.5.25

Police Station Building 2

NOTICE OF SOLICITATION OF CANDIDATES- 2025

ANNOUNCING: Notice of Solicitation Period for Candidate Packets – 2025 Town of Townsend Town Council Election
NOTICE OF SOLICITATION OF CANDIDATES
The annual Town Council election is scheduled for Saturday, May 3rd, 2025; the First Saturday in May, from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. There are Three (3) Council positions open for election.
If you are interested in serving as a Member of the Town Council,
Petitions of Candidacy may be requested by calling Town Hall at 302-378-8082 or by emailing townhall@townsend.delaware.gov.
Applications are available beginning: Friday, February 28th, 2025.
*PETITION OF CANDIDACY APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED AT TOWN HALL BY 4:30 P.M. on Thursday, March 27th, 2025.
** A confirmation notice will be provided by the Town of Townsend upon receipt of your Petition of Candidacy. **
QUALIFICATIONS for CANDIDACY
• Be 18 years of age.
• Be a Citizen of the United States of America.
• Be a registered voter in the State of Delaware, New Castle County.
• Be a legal resident within the Town Corporate boundaries for a minimum of twelve (12) consecutive months immediately preceding the filing of Candidacy.
• Must successfully pass a background check, as provided by the Town of Townsend, if elected.

 

Notice of Solicitation of Candidate Flyer

BID WINDOW EXTENDED- Townsend Police Build & Bid Meeting Q&A Responses

Townsend Police Building

Bid Opening Date: January 15th, 2025

Submission Deadline: March 14th, 2025

Location of Submission: 141 Main Street, PO Box 223 Townsend, DE 19734

The Police Build project will be the engineering, drafting, design and construction of the new Police Station of Townsend. 

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.

 

A Bidder’s Meeting has been scheduled for Wednesday, February 5th, 2025 from 12pm to 1pm at Townsend Town Hall for all who are interested in attending to receive clarifications or additional information. 

 

Below you will find the RFP outlining the expectations and requests for the project:

RFP- Police Station- Final 

Police Bid Meeting Note- 2.5.25

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT: Townsend Townhall Library Open to Townsend Residents

Townsend Townhall Library Located within Townhall- 141 Main Street To Reserve a book, simply email or mail in the requested book title and date of desired collection. At time of pick up- you will need to show identification confirming you are a Townsend resident. IMPORTANT INFO: Check out Times are for 30 days. Three books are eligible to be reserved at one time. Extensions are available if no future reservations are in place. Delays in returns will result in loss of lending privileges For a full list of the available books, please visit the Towns website or stop into Townhall for the list For a full list of the available books, please visit the Towns website or stop into Townhall for the list For information or questions, please contact Townhall via phone at 302-378-8082 or via email at townhall@townsend.delaware.gov

Townsend Townhall Library

HOMETOWN HEROS PROJECT: Nominations OPEN – Townsend Military Personnel

Please reach out to Townhall@townsend.delaware.gov to submit your nominations! 

 

Flyer with nomination details. Please call 302-378-8082 for additional information

 

2024 Holiday Lighting Contest- Winners Announced!

announcement of winners of the 2024 Holiday Lighting Contest

 

1St place Stationary 2nd Place Stationary 2nd place motion1st place motion

BID OPENING- Townsend Police Station Build

Townsend Police Building

Bid Opening Date: January 15th, 2025

Submission Deadline: February 28th, 2025

Location of Submission: 141 Main Street, PO Box 223 Townsend, DE 19734

The Police Build project will be the engineering, drafting, design and construction of the new Police Station of Townsend. 

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.

 

A Bidder’s Meeting has been scheduled for Wednesday, February 5th, 2025 from 12pm to 1pm at Townsend Town Hall for all who are interested in attending to receive clarifications or additional information. 

 

Below you will find the RFP outlining the expectations and requests for the project:

RFP- Police Station- Final

ANNOUNCING: 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

Ongoing Food Drive for Food Pantry Box @ TownHall

 

SIGN-UP TODAY!!! – CodeRED Notifications – January

Code Red is an important tool which allows for the Town of Townsend to reach out and communicate important information and emergency messages to residents. Please take advantage of this important service and sign up.  Should you need assistance with registration, please contact Townsend Town Hall 302-378-8082 or townhall@townsend.delaware.gov.

  • What is CodeRED and why is it important to me?
    CodeRED is an emergency notification service that allows emergency officials to notify residents and businesses by telephone, cell phone, text message, email and social media regarding time-sensitive general and emergency notifications. Only authorized officials have access to the CodeRED system.
  • When will CodeRED be used?
    Any message regarding the safety, property or welfare of the community will be disseminated using the CodeRED system. These may include AMBER alerts, notifications of hazardous traffic or road conditions, boil water advisories or evacuation notices.

To sign-up for CodeRed, please click the following link: https://public.coderedweb.com/CNE/BFE540570CAF

For additional information please click “HERE

CodeRED Signup Page