Sinkhole Repair Notice 08/21/2023 through 08/25/2023
Date Posted: Monday, August 21st, 2023NOTICE TO RESIDENTS The purpose of this notice is to advise you that STANDARD PIPE SERVICES was contracted by the Town of Townsend to perform repairs on various sinkholes in the area of your property. The rehabilitation work is scheduled to be performed on: 08/21/2023 through 08/25/2023. Access to your home is not required and it’s not required for anyone to be home during the work. All clean up and restoration will be done AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. Questions, problems or interest in our process should be directed to a STANDARD PIPE SERVICES REPRESENTATIVE. STANDARD PIPE SERVICES REP. Office Number Mobile Number CHARLES FERNANDEZ 302-286-0701 302-660-9042 Our vehicles are generally white in color, and will all be marked on the side for identification purposes. Your cooperation will be greatly appreciated during this short inconvenience. STANDARD PIPE SERVICES Townsend-080323
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2023 Town of Townsend School Supply Drive: Thank You Memo
Date Posted: Thursday, August 17th, 2023Special thanks to State Representative Jeff Spiegelman for being the first to donate two backpacks filled with school supplies! We also want to thank those who have sent donations to ensure our event is a success! More details are on the way. To stay up to date, subscribe today to receive newsletter notifications via email: CLICK HERE. For more information on how or what to donate see please see the attached flyer below:
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Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued until August 15 at 4:30PM
Date Posted: Tuesday, August 15th, 2023Delaware Emergency Management Agency Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 15 at 3:40PM EDT until August 15 at 4:30PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ The National Weather Service in Mount Holly NJ has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for… Southwestern New Castle County in northern Delaware… Northwestern Kent County in central Delaware… Queen Anne’s County in northeastern Maryland… Northeastern Caroline County in eastern Maryland… Kent County in northeastern Maryland… * Until 430 PM EDT. * At 339 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Rock Hall, or 8 miles northwest of Centerville, moving east at 50 mph. HAZARD…60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE…Radar indicated. IMPACT…Damage to roofs, siding, trees, and power lines is possible. * Locations impacted include… Dover, Centerville, Smyrna, Chestertown, Centreville, Camden, Clayton, Rock Hall, Church Hill, Millington, Sudlersville, Betterton, Goldsboro, Woodside, Viola, Hartly, Old Town, Newtown, Hazlettville and Morgnec. For your protection move to an interior […]
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REMINDER: 2023 Town of Townsend School Supply Drive
Date Posted: Tuesday, August 15th, 2023The Town of Townsend Back-To-School/ Night Out Event will be happening soon! The Town of Townsend is seeking your help to collect school supplies for the 2023-2024 school year. We appreciate any support you may be able to offer. Details on the Back-To-School/ Night Out Event will be shared in the near future. To stay up to date, subscribe today to receive newsletter notifications via email: CLICK HERE. Please see the flyer below for a list of school supply examples:
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TRAFFIC ALERT – New Castle County – Blackbird Landing Road to Close at the Bridge Over Blackbird Creek for 75 Days Starting Monday, August 21st
Date Posted: Friday, August 11th, 2023Townsend — The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) announces to motorists that Blackbird Landing Road will close at the bridge over Blackbird Creek for 75 days, beginning on Monday, August 21st. Detours will be posted. The road is scheduled to reopen toward the end of October. Motorists should use caution and expect minor delays in the area. For more information, tune to WTMC 1380 AM, visit deldot.gov or download the DelDOT app. View full press release at: https://www.deldot.gov/About/news/index.shtml?dc=release&id=9702
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Tornado Watch in Effect- Monday, 8/7/2023 until 11 pm
Date Posted: Monday, August 7th, 2023The National Weather Service has announced a Tornado Watch in effect for New Castle County until 11 pm on Monday, 8/7/23. Prepare to take shelter if necessary. Monitor your local weather alerts. For more information visit https://www.weather.gov/phi/
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Severe Weather Alert for Monday, 8/7/2023
Date Posted: Monday, August 7th, 2023There is a risk for severe thunderstorms this afternoon into this evening producing damaging winds, with a couple tornadoes possible, and heavy downpours leading to some localized urban and small stream flooding. Locations affected: The entire region is at risk for severe thunderstorms and localized flooding. The highest risk for damaging winds and any tornadoes is generally along and west of a Trenton to Philadelphia to Georgetown line. The highest risk for flooding is along the urban corridor. Refer to the attached graphics. Timing: This afternoon through this evening. The greatest risk is between 4 PM to 10 PM. Impacts: Severe thunderstorms could produce damaging wind gusts bringing down trees and power lines resulting in power outages. Excessive rainfall rates could result in localized flash flooding, mainly limited to urban and poor drainage areas. There is now a Moderate Risk area (Level 4 of 5) for […]
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2023 Town of Townsend School Supply Drive
Date Posted: Monday, July 31st, 2023In anticipation of a Town of Townsend Back-To-School/ Night Out Event, the Town of Townsend is collecting school supplies for the 2023-2024 school year. We appreciate any support you may be able to offer. Details on the Back-To-School/ Night Out Event will be shared soon. Please see the flyer below:
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Townsend Municipal Park Closure: 11am, Monday, 07/31/2023 Until Sunrise, Wednesday, 08/02/2023
Date Posted: Monday, July 31st, 2023Due to the removal of a wasp’s nest at the Town of Townsend Municipal Park, the Town of Townsend Municipal Park will be temporarily closed from 11am, Monday, 7/31/2023 until sunrise on Wednesday, 8/02/2023. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding as we ensure our Town Park is safe for all. Please contact Townsend Townhall with any questions 302-378-8082 or townhall@townsend.delaware.gov
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Severe Thunderstorm Warning Until 10:45 pm, 7/28
Date Posted: Friday, July 28th, 2023The National Weather Service in Mount Holly NJ has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for… Southwestern New Castle County in northern Delaware… Kent County in central Delaware… Northeastern Queen Anne’s County in northeastern Maryland… Northeastern Caroline County in eastern Maryland… Northeastern Kent County in northeastern Maryland… * Until 1045 PM EDT. * At 1006 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Chestertown to near Hope to near Denton, moving east at 40 mph. HAZARD…60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE…Radar indicated. IMPACT…Damage to roofs, siding, trees, and power lines is possible.
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