NOTICE TO BIDDERS: Townsend Municipal Park Irrigation System

Date Posted: Monday, April 22nd, 2024

Notice to Bidders – Townsend Park Irrigation System Spring 2024 Notice To Bidders  Townsend Municipal Park Irrigation System Town of Townsend  The Town of Townsend will utilize electronic bidding to receive sealed bids for the Townsend Municipal Park Irrigation System. Sealed bids must be submitted online through the PennBid electronic procurement program prior to 5/27/2024 at 10:00 AM EST, at which time they will be opened and read aloud at the offices of the Town of Townsend, located at 141 Main Street, Townsend, DE 19734. All documents and solicitation details are available at no cost through PennBid (https://pennbid.bonfirehub.com). Bidders are required to provide Bid Security in an amount equal to 10% of the total amount bid.  Bid Security may be provided in the form of a certified check or a bid bond issued by a Surety Company licensed to transact such business in the state of Delaware. Upon award of […]



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EARTHDAY CALL TO ACTION: Volunteers Needed for Town Clean Up May 4, 2024 @ 9 a.m.

Date Posted: Monday, April 22nd, 2024

#TownsendEarthDay2024  Please join us in a call to action to clean up the Town on May 4th, 2024, from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.  If you are interested in volunteering, please click the following link to sign-up: https://forms.office.com/r/aG1GBwUQTx.  Our meeting location will be at the Town Park Pavilion located at 0 Edgar Road, Townsend, DE 19734.  We ask all volunteers to please dress appropriately and bring your own gloves. We will provide bags, safety vests, litter grabbers, water and light snacks. Map details and procedures will be provided the day of. If you have any questions or concerns, please email townhall@townsend.delaware.gov or call 302-378-8082. Townsend Call to Action_Earth Day Flyer



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Veterans Resource Expo 05/17/2024

Date Posted: Thursday, April 18th, 2024

In recognition of our Townsend Veterans, and all Veterans alike, the Town of Townsend is hosting a Veterans Resource Expo in collaboration with the Townsend Fire Company on Friday, May 17th from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.  We invite all Veterans to attend this Resource Expo so that you may get connected with organizations that are readily available to help and/or assist you with any needs.  Location: Townsend Fire Co. Station # 26 107 Main Street  Townsend, DE 19734 Townsend Veterans Resource Expo 5-17-2024_



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Animal Licensure Ordinance No. 2024-006 – amendment

Date Posted: Thursday, April 18th, 2024

Ordinance 2024-006, an ordinance to amend the Townsend Municipal Code regarding animals, was passed on April 3rd, 2024 with an effective date of April 3rd, 2024.  The approved ordinance can be viewed below.  Compliance with this ordinance is required by ALL property owners.     Approved Ordinance No.2024-006 This may be found in our Townsend Municipal Code under Section 12.04.010 Mandatory Use of Water and Sewer System.  Click “HERE” to be directed to our MuniCode site.  Questions may be directed to Town Hall at townhall@townsend.delaware.gov.



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REMINDER – COMMUNITY NOTICE: Girl Scouts Troop 1220 Silver Award Project

Date Posted: Thursday, April 18th, 2024

Girl Scouts Troop 1220 will be out today, April 18th, to begin marking the storm drains within the Town as part of their Silver Award Project.  We urge all residents and anyone passing through Townsend Village I and II, and Townsend Station to, as always, drive cautiously and be on the lookout.  Please also join us in thanking Girl Scouts Troop 1220 for choosing our Town for your project!    For additional details on their project, please see the flyer below:   Troop 1220 Silver Award Project: Marking Storm Drains in Townsend Steps of Our Project ●Submit plan outline and get approved Our Troop presented the project to Townsend Council, and the project was approved ●Place storm drain markers We will use adhesive to stick the storm drain markers to the catch basin curbs in Townsend Village I, Townsend Village II, and Townsend Station. We will wear safety vests and place […]



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PUBLIC NOTICE: Licensed Contractor’s, Permits and More

Date Posted: Wednesday, April 17th, 2024

Spring has already sprung and the bees are beginning to buzz! You know what that means, right? Yep, it’s Project Season! If you need a contractor to help you with any work, whether it’s for your landscaping needs or to fix up that old deck, here’s a helpful list of all the Town’s licensed contractors within Town: https://townsend.delaware.gov/licensed-contractors/  You may also visit our website and click on the Information Tab which provides a drop down of helpful links, you’ll want to choose the “Licensed Contractor” option that will lead you to the same page displayed below (this may look different on your mobile device):  We do our best to update this list on a monthly basis.  If you don’t see your contractor on the list, please feel free to reach out to us to confirm if they are in the process or have already been licensed.  You may also send […]



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COMMUNITY NOTICE: Girl Scouts Troop 1220 Silver Award Project

Date Posted: Tuesday, April 16th, 2024

Girl Scouts Troop 1220 will be out this Thursday, April 18th, to begin marking the storm drains within the Town as part of their Silver Award Project.  We urge all residents and anyone passing through Townsend Village I and II, and Townsend Station to, as always, drive cautiously and be on the lookout.  Please also join us in thanking Girl Scouts Troop 1220 for choosing our Town for your project!    For additional details on their project, please see the flyer below:   Troop 1220 Silver Award Project: Marking Storm Drains in Townsend Steps of Our Project ●Submit plan outline and get approved Our Troop presented the project to Townsend Council, and the project was approved ●Place storm drain markers We will use adhesive to stick the storm drain markers to the catch basin curbs in Townsend Village I, Townsend Village II, and Townsend Station. We will wear safety vests and […]



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IMPORTANT NOTICE FROM CASELLA – 04/16/2024

Date Posted: Tuesday, April 16th, 2024

The Town has been informed by our municipal waste provider, Casella, that they will be out this afternoon, April 16th, to complete trash pickup in the Townsend Village II development. We thank you for your patience and understanding!   Should you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to call Town Hall at 302-378-8082. *Offices are open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.*



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PUBLIC NOTICE: Townsend Safe Routes to School In-Person Public Workshop: May 8, 2024

Date Posted: Friday, April 12th, 2024

Townsend_PW_Ntc_05.08.2024   Townsend Town Hall 141 Main Street Townsend Wednesday 05/08/2024 4:30 PM to 7:30 PM The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) is seeking 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 purpose of the public workshop is to present preliminary concepts and obtain input from the public on selected improvements. The in-person public workshop will be conducted on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at the Townsend Town Hall (141 Main St, Townsend) from 4:30 PM until 7:30 PM. The format of the workshop will be an open house with materials available for public review and comment. Members of the […]



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COMMUNITY NOTICE:

Date Posted: Friday, April 12th, 2024

We could not have said it any better, thank you both for your services!  A message from the Townsend Police Department:  Excellent teamwork once again Townsend PD & Townsend Fire Company earlier today on an activated alarm.



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