THANK YOU STATE LEGISLATORS & CASELLA: Townsend Clean-Out Day 06/26/2024

Date Posted: Thursday, June 27th, 2024

Great things get accomplished when the community comes together. The Town of Townsend sends a big thank you to Senator Kyra Hoffner and State Representatives Kevin Hensley and Jeff Spielman for supporting our event!  We also want to send another thanks to our municipal waste provider Casella for sponsoring the dumpsters!   HELPFUL TIPS:  Please place carts at the curb the night before or no later than 7 a.m. on your scheduled pickup 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. Please do not block the sidewalk. Please bag all trash. This does not include recycling and yard waste.  Please break down or cut any large […]



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PUBLIC NOTICE: Appoquinimink School District – Kindergarten Registration

Date Posted: Wednesday, June 26th, 2024

A message from the Appoquinimink School District: REGISTER FOR KINDERGARTEN! If you have a child who will be 5 years old by August 31, it’s time to register for kindergarten! Registration is completed through an online portal. We have all the information on our district website. And don’t forget: our district offers TWO language immersion programs! Kindergarten immersion programs include Spanish Immersion and Chinese Immersion at certain buildings. Kindergarten students who participate in our immersion programs learn math, science, reading, writing, and social studies in two languages instead of one! We’ll include information below to register and to learn more about immersion. Register for Kindergarten 2024-2025: https://bit.ly/AppoKindergarten  Learn more and Spanish and Chinese immersion: https://bit.ly/ASD-Immersion Please click the following for more details regarding Kindergarten Registration: Kindergarten Registration Updated    



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REMINDER – COMMUNITY NOTICE: Townsend Clean-Out Day 06/26/2024

Date Posted: Wednesday, June 26th, 2024

TODAY ONLY, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26, 2025 FROM 8 A.M. TO 4 P.M.  GOT JUNK? TOWNSEND CLEAN-OUT DAY 06/26/2024 FROM 8 A.M. TO 4 P.M. DUMPSTERS WILL BE PROVIDED TO ALL RESIDENTS AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS: – 0 EDGAR ROAD- SIDE PARKING LOT TO THE RIGHT OF THE LARGE GAZEBOR – 201 MAIN STREET EMPTY LOT NO HARDOUS WASTE ALLOWED!!!!! -PAINT -BATTERIES -GASOLINE -MOTO OIL -COOLANT -ANYTHING WITH FREON:FRIDGE, FREEZER, AC -TIRES HOT COALS PLEASE SEND A SPECIAL THANKS TO CASELLA FOR THE DUMPSTERS TOWNHALL@TOWNSEND.DELAWARE.GOV – 3023788082



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CLOSED_PUBLIC NOTICE: Townsend Raffle Prize Preferences Survey

Date Posted: Tuesday, June 25th, 2024

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REMINDER – COMMUNITY NOTICE: Townsend Clean-Out Day 06/26/2024

Date Posted: Tuesday, June 25th, 2024

HAPPENING TOMORROW, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26, 2025.  GOT JUNK? TOWNSEND CLEAN-OUT DAY 06/26/2024 FROM 8 A.M. TO 4 P.M. DUMPSTERS WILL BE PROVIDED TO ALL RESIDENTS AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS: – 0 EDGAR ROAD- SIDE PARKING LOT TO THE RIGHT OF THE LARGE GAZEBOR – 201 MAIN STREET EMPTY LOT NO HARDOUS WASTE ALLOWED!!!!! -PAINT -BATTERIES -GASOLINE -MOTO OIL -COOLANT -ANYTHING WITH FREON:FRIDGE, FREEZER, AC -TIRES HOT COALS PLEASE SEND A SPECIAL THANKS TO CASELLA FOR THE DUMPSTERS TOWNHALL@TOWNSEND.DELAWARE.GOV – 3023788082



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GET INVOLVED: Volunteers Needed – Old-Fashioned Ice Cream Festival

Date Posted: Tuesday, June 18th, 2024

New Castle County Government is seek volunteers:  We need your help to make the Old-Fashioned Ice Cream Festival a success! Bring a friend or family member & volunteer for a shift on Sat., June 29 & get into the event for FREE! Sign up today at https://www.volgistics.com/appform/1763370890 #netde #nccde #volunteerde Click the following Facebook link for additional details: https://www.facebook.com/share/hArXsem9EMhm9S63/



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COMMUNITY NOTICE: Townsend Clean-Out Day 06/26/2024

Date Posted: Monday, June 17th, 2024

GOT JUNK? TOWNSEND CLEAN-OUT DAY 06/26/2024 FROM 8 A.M. TO 4 P.M. DUMPSTERS WILL BE PROVIDED TO ALL RESIDENTS AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS: – 0 EDGAR ROAD- SIDE PARKING LOT TO THE RIGHT OF THE LARGE GAZEBOR – 201 MAIN STREET EMPTY LOT NO HARDOUS WASTE ALLOWED!!!!! -PAINT -BATTERIES -GASOLINE -MOTO OIL -COOLANT -ANYTHING WITH FREON:FRIDGE, FREEZER, AC -TIRES HOT COALS PLEASE SEND A SPECIAL THANKS TO CASELLA FOR THE DUMPSTERS TOWNHALL@TOWNSEND.DELAWARE.GOV – 3023788082



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REMINDER – PUBLIC NOTICE: Comments Requested – Townsend Safe Routes to School

Date Posted: Monday, June 17th, 2024

LAST DAY TO SUBMIT COMMENTS TO DELDOT, TODAY, 6/17/2024 –  On May 8th, 2024 a Public Workshop was held at Townsend Town Hall.  The purpose of the public workshop was to present preliminary concepts and obtain input from the public on selected improvements. The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) is continuing to seek public input on proposed pedestrian facility improvements in Townsend. The effort includes missing sidewalk gap connections, crosswalks, and other enhancements. Specific sections of roadway include Main Street from Edgar Road to Chestnut Lane on the north side; Main Street from Cannery Lane to Chestnut Lane on the south side; and South Street from Main Street to Gray Street. The link below contains the concept board files: https://deldot.gov/public.ejs?command=PublicProjectPortalDocument&iDID=2140623&iProjectObjectID=64970 Comments will be accepted through Monday, June 17, 2024, via email to: dotpr@delaware.gov.   Below are photos of the concept board files: 



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Town Hall Closed in Recognition of the Juneteenth Holiday

Date Posted: Monday, June 17th, 2024

  In recognition of the Juneteenth Holiday, Townhall will be closed on Wednesday, June 19th, 2024.    



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COMMUNITY ALERT – Caldwell Corner Road

Date Posted: Friday, June 14th, 2024

A message from the Townsend Police Department: Plane crash reported just outside Townsend DE. Please avoid the area of Caldwell Corner road as emergency personnel handle the situation. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/gwNh1hUQLWmnNA5t/



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