CLOSED: Employment Opportunity: The Townsend Delaware Police Department is currently accepting applications from active State of Delaware COPT certified officers.
Date Posted: Friday, June 17th, 2022THIS POSITION HAS BEEN CLOSED AND THE TOWN IS NOT CURRENTLY SOLICITING FOR THIS POSITION. 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 active State of Delaware COPT certified officers. This is a unique opportunity to join a newly established police department and serve as the second in command while 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. The ideal candidate must have at a minimum the following; 10 years of proven proactive law enforcement leadership experience, with an emphasis in police operations, logistics, information systems Investigative experience Federal & State Grant writing experience Valid Delaware Drivers License Current DUI Detection & NHTSA Standardized Field Sobriety Test Employee […]
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Notice for Construction – Townsend Tennis & Pickleball Court
Date Posted: Thursday, June 16th, 2022CONSTRUCTION NOTICE Project: Townsend Tennis & Pickleball Court Location: Townsend Municipal Park Developer: Town of Townsend, DE Contractor: Gessler Construction Company, Inc. Dear Resident, This construction notice is being issued to make you aware of construction taking place on the Tennis & Pickleball Court at Townsend Municipal Park. This construction includes some repairs to the exterior fencing & gate access to the court on Friday, June 17, 2022. The court will be closed on this date during the working hours of 7am-4pm. We apologize for any temporary inconveniences you may experience during the construction. The safety of residents, motorists, pedestrians, and workers is our highest priority during construction. Please be aware of any safety signage, barriers, equipment, and workers so that we can maintain a safe and secure construction zone. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. Sincerely, Gessler Construction Chas (484) 880-3695
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Notice for Construction: Karins Blvd. & Route 71 Site Improvements
Date Posted: Thursday, June 16th, 2022CONSTRUCTION UPDATE: ROAD WORK – MILLING & ASPHALT PAVING AT THE ENTRANCE AND EXIT OF KARINS BLVD AND ALONG SHOULDERS OF RT 71 WORK IS SCHEDULED FRIDAY JUNE 17 , 2022 WORK HOURS ARE 7:00 AM TO 4:00 PM PLEASE BE PAITENT – THERE MAY BE DELAYS If you have any questions, comments or special needs during the construction, please feel free to contact us. Crista Gessler- Gessler Construction Co. Inc.- 610.637.0551- Certified ‘WBE’ In addition, if you have any questions, comments or special needs that you would like to communicate to the Town of Townsend, please call 302-378-8082 or email townhall@townsend.delaware.gov. Thank you in advance for your assistance and cooperation.
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Statement from Chesapeake Utilities Corporation:
Date Posted: Friday, June 10th, 2022Beginning June 13, crews will perform work on behalf of Chesapeake Utilities Corporation in Townsend. The crews are working to extend natural gas pipeline to improve natural gas infrastructure for the community. Temporary lane closures may occur. Crews are expected to complete work at the beginning of August, pending unforeseen delays due to weather conditions. We regret any temporary inconveniences you may experience during construction. While every effort will be made to provide continuous automobile and pedestrian traffic while the work is being completed, please be aware of any temporary parking restrictions, road/sidewalk closures or detours that may be posted. The safety of community members and workers is a priority. Please be aware of any safety signage, barriers, equipment and workers so that we can maintain a safe and secure working zone. If you have any questions, comments or special needs during this project, please feel free to contact Vincent […]
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CLOSED: Job Opening- Administrative Assistant
Date Posted: Friday, June 10th, 2022THIS POSITION HAS BEEN CLOSED AND THE TOWN IS NOT CURRENTLY SOLICITING FOR THIS POSITION. Job Opening 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 Administrative Assistant. JOB DESCRIPTION: The 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 […]
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Save the Date: Town of Townsend Parade and Fair
Date Posted: Tuesday, June 7th, 202209/24/2022 – 10:00 AM Location: Townsend Municipal Park Address: 0 Edgar Road Townsend, Delaware 19734 Save the Date!! Register to be a vendor here: 2022 Vendor Registration Register to be in the parade here:2022 Parade Registration Contact: Townsend Town Hall- 302-378-8082 or townsend.delaware.gov for additional information. Prizes, Food, Vendors, & Fun 2022 Town Fair & Parade Save the Date
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The TOWN OF TOWNSEND Invites you to Celebrate Flag Day
Date Posted: Tuesday, June 7th, 2022Please join the Town of Townsend as the Middletown High School JROTC provides flag folding demonstrations to recognize flag day! Tuesday, June 14th 5 pm- 6 pm Townsend Municipal Park Gazebo 0 Edgar Road Townsend, DE 19734 Flag Day 2022 Flyer
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2022 Town of Townsend Town Council Reorganization
Date Posted: Tuesday, June 7th, 20222022 Town of Townsend Town Council Reorganization On Wednesday, June 1, 2022, the Town of Townsend held its annual reorganization meeting. At this meeting, Scott Lobdell, one of the Town Council Candidates for a two-year term was sworn in and seated in accordance with the Town Ordinance. His term will expire in June 2024. Following the swearing in of Councilman Lobdell there were two remaining vacant seats on Council, the sitting Councilmembers appointed two members to one-year Council terms, in accordance with the Town Charter. Appointed members were Edgar Dugan and Sheryl Rojas. Both Edgar Dugan and Sheryl Rojas were sworn-in at the reorganization meeting of the Town Council and their terms will expire in June 2023. After the Councilmembers were seated, the Town Council elected Councilman Scott Lobdell to serve as Mayor of the Town of Townsend. The Mayor serves a one-year term. Mayor Lobdell’s first duty after taking […]
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Townsend Wildlife Photo Contest
Date Posted: Monday, June 6th, 2022The Town of Townsend is hosting a Wildlife Photo Contest! Please submit photos of local wildlife by June 20th, 2022. Up to 3 photos can be submitted in one of two ways: 1. Facebook using (hashtag) #TownofTownsend. Please include the location of where the photo was taken in Townsend (19734) and the date of when it was taken. OR 2. Email to Townsend Town Hall at townhall@townsend.delaware.gov Please include the location of where the photo was taken in Townsend (19734) and the date of when it was taken. Winners will be chosen to win a free 1- year certification of a National Wildlife Federation Habitat/ Garden and will have their photo showcased at Townsend Town Hall through May 30th, 2023. Wildlife photo Contest- June 2022 flyer
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Townsend Community Walking Club
Date Posted: Monday, June 6th, 2022The Town of Townsend is pleased to announce the Community Walking Club! Join your neighbors and members of Town Council every Thursday in the months of June, July, and August at either 6:00 am or 6:00 pm for a walk through Town. Walks will begin and will finish at Townsend Town Hall located at 141 Main Street. Bring a friend and connect with your community! The Townsend Community Walking Club will meet on the following dates and times: June 9th—–6 AM June 16th —– 6 PM June 23rd —–6 AM June 30th —– 6 PM July 7th —–6 AM July 14th —– 6 PM July 21st —–6 AM July 28th —– 6 PM August 4th —–6 AM August 11th —– 6 PM August 18th —–6 AM August 25th —– 6 PM Please contact Townsend Town Hall at 302-378-8082 or via email at townhall@townsend.delaware.gov with any questions. Townsend Community Walking Club […]
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