Emergency Sirens Test on Tuesday, January 2nd, 2024 @ 10:45 a.m.
Date Posted: Wednesday, December 27th, 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 Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at 10:45 a.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 actual […]
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Casella to Collect Christmas Trees for Disposal Monday, January 8th, 2024
Date Posted: Wednesday, December 27th, 2023Santa and his elves will be back Monday, January 8th, 2024 to collect the holiday trees! Tree collection is not an easy job but you can help: Please remove all lights and decorations. Cut down any trees over 6 feet tall. Tree bags are not allowed in the sleigh. Place the trees at the curb the night before. Please click this flyer to review additional details: 2024 Tree Disposal – Townsend
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REMINDER: 2023 Town of Townsend Annual Holiday Decorating Contest
Date Posted: Thursday, December 21st, 20232023 Decorating Contest Flyer Don’t forget!! Happening this weekend!! Town Council will be judging homes on or about December 21st through the 24th. Winners will be announced at the January 2024 Town Council meeting. Judges decisions are final. No registration is Necessary! Just show us your lights! So deck the Trees, Shrubs, and Roofline! Let’s see Santa, light the Menorah, and drink from the Unity Cup! There will be 2 categories for the contest: 1. Modern– Utilizing Light Movement & Blowups 2. Traditional- Static displays with limited light movement Let the holiday spirit sparkle! Please contact Townsend Town Hall with any questions via 302-378-8082 or townhall@townsend.delaware.gov
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Town Hall Closed in Recognition of the Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Holidays
Date Posted: Thursday, December 21st, 2023In recognition of the Christmas Holidays, Townhall will be closed on Monday, December 25, 2023 and Tuesday, December 26, 2023. Municipal waste services will continue to operate on an uninterrupted schedule, with pickup on Tuesday, December 26th, 2023. Please note, this will be the last yard waste pick up until the spring season. For more details click “HERE“.
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RECAP: 2023 Tree Lighting & Caroling in the Park
Date Posted: Wednesday, December 20th, 2023Thank you to all who came out to celebrate the holiday season at the Townsend Municipal Park! A special thank you goes to the Immanuel United Methodist Church Choir and the Odessa High School DE Band for their beautiful performances! We hope everyone enjoys the rest of the season! To view photos from the event, click HERE or see the photos below: To show your support of the Odessa High School DE Band please consider donating to fund their to “Help the Ducks Fly Across the Pond”. The Odessa High School Band will perform in London’s 2025 New Year’s Day Parade! Please click the link following link for donation information: https://odessa-high-school-fine-arts-boosters.square.site/. You may also send a check made out to “Odessa Fine Arts Boosters” via mail addressed: Odessa High School Attn: Mr. Brian Endlein 570 Tony Marchio Drive Townsend, DE 19734
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REMINDER: 2023 Town of Townsend Annual Holiday Decorating Contest
Date Posted: Monday, December 18th, 20232023 Decorating Contest Flyer Happening this week! Town Council will be judging homes on or about December 21st through the 24th. Winners will be announced at the January 2024 Town Council meeting. Judges decisions are final. No registration is Necessary! Just show us your lights! So deck the Trees, Shrubs, and Roofline! Let’s see Santa, light the Menorah, and drink from the Unity Cup! There will be 2 categories for the contest: 1. Modern– Utilizing Light Movement & Blowups 2. Traditional- Static displays with limited light movement Let the holiday spirit sparkle! Please contact Townsend Town Hall with any questions via 302-378-8082 or townhall@townsend.delaware.gov
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Town Hall Closed- 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday, December 14th, 2023
Date Posted: Thursday, December 14th, 2023Townsend Town Hall will be closed from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday, December 14, 2023. We apologize for any inconvenience. Town Hall will open back up at 2 p.m. on Thursday, December 14th, 2023. As always we thank our community for your cooperation and support!
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CLOSED: JOB OPENING: Part-time Administrative Assistant
Date Posted: Wednesday, December 13th, 2023Job Opening Part-time Administrative Assistant CONTACT PERSON: Antonina Tantillo, MPA, Town Manager Telephone: 302-378-8082 Email: atantillo@townsend.delaware.gov The Town of Townsend, DE is seeking applications for the position of Part-time Administrative Assistant. JOB DESCRIPTION: The Part-time Administrative Assistant is responsible for providing administrative functions for the Town. The position requires the ability to communicate information from the Town Charter, Codes, general law and policies to businesses, citizens, and employees, and ensure that municipal services are provided in an effective and efficient manner. This position takes direction primarily from and reports initially to the Town Clerk and the Town Manager. This position is one of the initial contacts for the public to the Town. This position requires the ability to sit at a workstation for extended periods, to assist the public at the front desk, and to ascend and descend stairs to access Town records, stock supplies, and file records. JOB DUTIES: […]
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COMMUNITY NOTICE: Townsend Fire Co. Breakfast with Santa
Date Posted: Friday, December 8th, 2023The Townsend Fire Company will be hosting their annual Breakfast with Santa on Sunday, December 17th, 2023 from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.. Santa will be available for photos. Parents, bring your camera!! $10.00 – age 13 – senior $5.00 – age 4 – 12 Free – Children 3 and under Please click the flyer below to be directed to the Townsend Fire Company’s Facebook event page for more information: Townsend Fire Co-Breakfast with Santa_Flyer
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CLOSED: JOB OPENING: Part-time Administrative Assistant
Date Posted: Wednesday, December 6th, 2023Job Opening Part-time Administrative Assistant CONTACT PERSON: Antonina Tantillo, MPA, Town Manager Telephone: 302-378-8082 Email: atantillo@townsend.delaware.gov The Town of Townsend, DE is seeking applications for the position of Part-time Administrative Assistant. JOB DESCRIPTION: The Part-time Administrative Assistant is responsible for providing administrative functions for the Town. The position requires the ability to communicate information from the Town Charter, Codes, general law and policies to businesses, citizens, and employees, and ensure that municipal services are provided in an effective and efficient manner. This position takes direction primarily from and reports initially to the Town Clerk and the Town Manager. This position is one of the initial contacts for the public to the Town. This position requires the ability to sit at a workstation for extended periods, to assist the public at the front desk, and to ascend and descend stairs to access Town records, stock supplies, and file records. JOB DUTIES: […]
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