Weather Statement – July 25-29, 2023 – Severe Thunderstorms today/Extreme Heat Wed-Friday
Date Posted: Tuesday, July 25th, 2023NWS has issued the following briefing for weather impacts this week; Slight Risk of isolated Severe Thunderstorms today between 5-11 pm according to current forecast for our area. Extreme Heat conditions Wed through Friday with Heat Indices of 100-105 reaching peak on Friday with ambient temp of 97 degrees before humidity is lowered on Saturday with additional storms. Overall confidence of forecast/hazards is moderate.
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REMINDER: 2023 Municipal Waste Service Guidelines
Date Posted: Tuesday, July 25th, 2023Residents are reminded of the following guidelines for trash, recycling, and yard waste collection. Please take special notice that only trash should be bagged; recycling and yard waste should not be bagged. Trash: Please place containers at the curb the night before or no later than 7 a.m. on your scheduled pickup day. Trash must be placed at the curb no earlier than 24 hours prior to scheduled trash pick-up. All trash containers must be removed from the sidewalk area no later than 24 hours after trash pick-up. Trash containers and/or bags should be placed at the edge of the property so as not to block the sidewalk. Pick up times are subject to change. If trash is not picked up as a result of not having it out by the arrival time of the driver; there may be a $25 fee to pick up before your next scheduled pick […]
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2023 Town of Townsend Town Council Committee Assignments
Date Posted: Wednesday, July 19th, 20232023 Town of Townsend Town Council Committee Assignments As per the posting on Friday, June 9, 2023, the following newly elected Townsend Town Council members Joseph Bangura, Matthew Chapman, Joshua Mertz, and Marcus Suhr; were sworn in on Wednesday, June 7, 2023. At the same meeting, the Town Council elected Scott Lobdell to serve as the Mayor, for a one-year term. Per the announcement at the meeting, the committee assignments were to be announced at the next regular Town Council meeting. During the regular Town Council meeting on Wednesday, July 12, 2023, Mayor Scott Lobdell appointed the following Councilmembers to the following Committees: Finance Committee: Chair- Mayor Lobdell Co-Chair- Councilman Bangura Human Resources Committee: Chair- Councilman Suhr Co-Chair- Mayor Lobdell Public Works & Land Use Development Committee: Chair- Councilman Bangura Co-Chair- Councilman Chapman Public Safety Committee: Chair- Councilman Suhr Co-Chair- Councilman Mertz Community Engagement Committee: Chair- Councilman Mertz All […]
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Weather Statement – July 13-14, 2023 – Severe Thunderstorm Risk
Date Posted: Friday, July 14th, 2023NWS has issued an update briefing on the Friday 7/14/2023 afternoon/evening severe weather that contains heavy rains and could produce flash flooding from excessive rainfall amounts. In addition, damaging winds of 60-70 mph could be contained with in some of the storms. Best chance for showers and thunderstorms remains between 5 PM and 11 PM this evening. Total rainfall of 1/4 to 1/2 inch. Another slight chance of thunderstorms on Saturday, and Showers and thunderstorms again on Sunday early AM before daybreak.
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Work to be Completed on Townsend Village Ponds
Date Posted: Friday, July 14th, 2023Please 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, 2023NWS 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, 2023SMYRNA, 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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CLOSED: 6/30/2023 – REMINDER: Job Opening- Certified Police Officer
Date Posted: Friday, June 30th, 2023TOWNSEND 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, 2023In 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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