Work to be Completed on Townsend Village Ponds

Date Posted: Friday, July 14th, 2023

Please be advised that the Town has been informed that work will begin on the ponds in Townsend Village, beginning Monday, 7/17/2023 for approximately 4 weeks.  This work is being done to convert the pond to it’s permanent configuration, following construction being complete in the community.  The pond will be drained with a drain that has been opened on the back of the pump and a gas-powered pump.  Excavators will be working in the bottom of the pond and along its sides.   Silty dirt will be loaded in trucks and removed; and fill dirt will be trucked in to rebuild the sides of the pond.  The plan and schedule is very weather dependent,  the Developer requests our residents to please bear with them as it has been a very wet season so far.  They are hoping to complete the work in a timely manner depending on the weather. If there […]



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NWS issues Severe Thunderstorm Watch from Sun July 9 at 1105 AM until 6 PM & Flood Watch for NCC from July 9 @ Noon until July 10 @ Midnight

Date Posted: Sunday, July 9th, 2023

NWS Briefing message below on today’s severe weather, heavy rains, and flash flooding potential. NWS has expanded the Flood Watch area to the entire region. Forecast/Timing:  Showers and Thunderstorms mainly after 1 PM, Precip Chance 80%.  Some storms could be severe with damaging winds and heavy rain.  Rainfall amounts between 3/4 and 1 inch is possible.  Tonight – Showers and Thunderstorms mainly before 10 PM, some severe with damaging winds, gusty winds, and heavy rain. Precip Chance 80%. New rainfall amounts between 1/4 and 1/2inch.  Some storms could bring rainfall of 2 inches per hour rates and the total rainfall in those isolated areas will cause flash flooding.  Also a chance of showers and thunderstorms on Monday after 11 AM, a much lesser precip percentage and rainfall amounts. Hazards/Impact: Poor drainage areas, low lying, and roads that pond, along with small streams and creeks could be subject to flash flooding […]



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Emergency Siren Test on July 5th, 2023 @ 7:20pm

Date Posted: Wednesday, July 5th, 2023

SMYRNA, Del. — The Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) and Delaware State Police, along with Public Service Enterprise Group Inc. (PSEG), will conduct a quarterly test of the Salem/Hope Creek Nuclear Generating Stations Alert and Notification system on Wednesday, July 5, at 7:20 p.m. There are 37 sirens in Delaware located within a 10-mile radius of the Salem-Hope Creek Generating Stations in New Jersey. The sirens cover an area north from Delaware City, west to Middletown, and south to Woodland Beach. This test is part of an ongoing program that continually monitors the integrity of the siren system. Sirens will be activated for three to five minutes, followed by a test message of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) on local radio stations. Sirens tested are the same ones used to alert the public in the event of an actual emergency at either the Salem or Hope Creek Nuclear Generating Stations. In the event of an […]



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6/30/2023 – REMINDER: Job Opening- Certified Police Officer

Date Posted: Friday, June 30th, 2023

TOWNSEND POLICE DEPARTMENT  141 Main Street, PO Box 223,   Townsend, DE 19734   Office 302-378-8082 / Fax 302-378-7099   EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY  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 […]



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06/29/2023 – REMINDER: Solicitation for Planning Commission & Board of Adjustment Members

Date Posted: Thursday, June 29th, 2023

**If you are interested in serving as a member of the Planning Commission please click the following link: PLANNING COMMISSION  **If you are interested in serving as a member of the Board of Adjustment please click the following link: BOA



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Townsend Town Hall Closed in Recognition of the Independence Day Holiday

Date Posted: Thursday, June 29th, 2023

In recognition of the Independence Day Holiday, Townsend Townhall will be closed on Tuesday, July 4th, 2023.  Municipal waste services will continue to operate on an uninterrupted schedule, with pickup on Monday, July 3rd, 2023.      Please review municipal waste guidelines by clicking the link below:    2023 Municipal Waste Service Guidelines



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Be Safe & Healthy This 4th of July- A Message from the Office of the State Fire Marshall

Date Posted: Wednesday, June 28th, 2023

Most fireworks are illegal in Delaware. Fireworks can and have caused serious injury. Be safe and be healthy this Fourth of July. The Delaware Office of the State Fire Marshal reminds all citizens and visitors of Delaware that fireworks can cause serious injuries or death. Projectiles from exploded fireworks can cause eye injuries, burns, and amputations of fingers. An estimated 11,900 people were treated in the nation’s hospitals in 2015 for injuries related to the use of fireworks. The highest number of injuries (8,000) occurred around the July Fourth holiday. The Fireworks law under the Delaware Criminal Code was amended to: Certain fireworks as defined in Title 16/Chapter 69 are illegal to possess, sell, or use in the State of Delaware. Sparklers and ground based items may be purchased by someone that is 18+ years old and sold in Delaware only on these dates: June 4th – July 4th, and December 1st […]



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NOTICE – TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Main Street Townsend

Date Posted: Tuesday, June 27th, 2023

Road work to begin on Tuesday 6/27/2023 through Wednesday 6/28/2023 on Main Street near the Townsend Fire Company.  Traffic Control measures will be in place, please take caution when driving in the area. As always we thank our community for your cooperation and support!  Please contact Townsend Town Hall with any questions 302-378-8082 or townhall@townsend.delaware.gov   



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UPDATE #2- SEVERE WEATHER: Severe Thunderstorm Watch Monday, June 26th, 2023 until 9 p.m.

Date Posted: Monday, June 26th, 2023

US National Weather Service Philadelphia/Mount Holly has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for parts of Delaware, New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania until 9 p.m. Click the following link for continued updates: weather.gov/phi ­



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UPDATE #1- SEVERE WEATHER: Monday, June 26th, 2023 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. and again Tuesday, June 27th, 2023 from 12 a.m. to 2 a.m.

Date Posted: Monday, June 26th, 2023

This afternoon’s severe thunderstorm potential is mainly between 5 to 9 pm and again between Midnight and 2 a.m. Tuesday. There is also a chance of Showers and/or Thunder Storms on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoon this week. ***Due to the expected high winds, residents are encouraged to secure all outdoor furniture, trash cans, play equipment, basketball hoops, etc. *** Changes: A Flood Watch for the potential for flash flooding has been issued for parts of Eastern PA and Northwestern NJ (2 p.m. to Midnight tonight). Our entire region is now in a slight or enhanced risk for severe thunderstorms (levels 2 and 3 out of 5). Severe thunderstorms are probable across our area this afternoon and evening. Damaging winds, large hail, and flash flooding are the primary threats, and there is a low chance of a tornado. Some showers and storms this morning will give way to a break, then […]



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