Non-Perishable Food Collection for Our Daily Bread

Date Posted: Monday, June 6th, 2022

The Town of Townsend will be holding a non-perishable food drive for Our Daily Bread, until July 1st, 2022. There will be a collection bin at Townsend Town Hall at 141 Main St., Townsend, DE 19734.    Thank you for your donations.   



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Televising Pipe Notice

Date Posted: Friday, June 3rd, 2022

TELEVISING PIPE NOTICE Project:                         Townsend Surface Water Matching Planning Program | Televising Pipe Project Location:          Townsend, Delaware Development:               Townsend Station Contractor:                   Standard Pipe Services, LLC Hello, This notice is being issued to make you aware of televising pipe activities in your development for the project listed above.  The project consists of investigating the existing condition of the interior of the stormwater pipes in the Townsend Station development. Standard Pipe Services will be using a camera to record the condition of the interior of the pipes. There will be several trucks and machinery on site during this project. No repairs will be made at this time. This project is only to obtain the condition of the pipes. The Town of Townsend will implement a plan of action to complete the necessary repairs at a later date. The televising of the stormwater pipes of this project is scheduled to begin June 6th […]



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Town of Townsend Recognizes Memorial Day

Date Posted: Monday, May 30th, 2022

In recognition of Memorial Day, Town of Townsend and VFW Post 3792 placed flags for the fallen in front of Townsend Town Hall. Each flag represents a servicemember who sacrificed all for their country. If you look closely at each flag, you will see a name on all but 2 of the flags – those represent the MIA and those lost, who remain unknown.



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Townsend Town Hall Closed in Recognition of the Memorial Day Holiday

Date Posted: Friday, May 27th, 2022

In recognition of the Memorial Day Holiday, Townsend Townhall will be closed on Monday, May 30th, 2022.  Trash, recycling, and yard waste collection will be delayed until Tuesday, May 31st, 2022 due to the holiday.  Please review municipal waste guidelines by clicking here: https://townsend.delaware.gov/2022/03/11/municipal-waste-service-guidelines-2022/   



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Seeking Information on Careless and Reckless Driver in Townsend Municipal Park

Date Posted: Friday, May 20th, 2022

The Town Townsend is seeking information relating to a careless and reckless driver who drove dangerously in and around the Townsend Municipal Park, with several citizens and children present.    The incident occurred on Wednesday, 5/18/2022 around 7:10 pm.  Delaware State Police and Townsend Police Department are seeking information on this vehicle and driver.  Anyone who has information related to this act of careless and reckless driving is asked to contact DSP Troop 9 at (302) 378-5218 or contact Chief Longo directly at rlongo@townsend.delaware.gov or (302) 378-8082.   



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CLOSED: Job Opening- Town Clerk

Date Posted: Monday, May 16th, 2022

THIS POSITION HAS BEEN CLOSED AND THE TOWN IS NOT CURRENTLY SOLICITING FOR THIS POSITION.   Job Opening Town Clerk 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 Town Clerk. JOB DESCRIPTION: This position is responsible for preparation and maintenance of fiscal, administrative and regulatory records for the Town. Work is performed in accordance with the Town Charter, ordinances, and general law, and requires initiative and the ability to work effectively and independently with the public and other officials. The Town Clerk shall have the power to certify town documents including, but not limited to, the town map, ordinances, resolutions, regulations, amendments, contracts, planning documents, rules and by-laws. The Town Clerk shall have charge and custody of the Town Seal. The Town Clerk shall have charge and custody of books, journals, records, papers and other effects of […]



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Mobile Food Pantry @ Immanuel United Methodist Church

Date Posted: Wednesday, May 11th, 2022

06/01/2022 – 11:00 AM Location: Immanuel UMC Address: 209 Main Street Townsend Drive up Free Food Pantry at Immanuel UMC Wednesday, June 1st, 2022 @ 11 am Sign up here: https://Jun1Immanuel.eventbrite.com



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Habitat for Humanity Refrigerator Replacement Program

Date Posted: Wednesday, May 11th, 2022

Flyer and Application can be found by clicking here: HFH_RRP_FlyerApp_2022 Landlord Rental Waiver can be found by clicking here: landlord renter waiver How to Qualify 1. Must be a Delmarva Power residential electric customer (Homeowner or Renter). 2. Must have a refrigerator manufactured before December 2013. To verify manufacturer’s date, go to: http://www.appliance411.com/service/date-code.php 3. Your old refrigerator must be removed by HFH upon delivery of your new refrigerator. 4. Your annual household income must not exceed 60% Area Median Income. (See table in application on reverse.) How to Apply 1. Visit our website www.habitatncc.org/refrigerator-replacement-program. Download and print application. 2. Mail or email your completed application and required documentation to: Habitat for Humanity of New Castle County Attn: Refrigerator Replacement Program 1920 Hutton St., Wilmington DE 19802 rrp@habitatncc.org What to Expect 1. Habitat for Humanity will contact you directly and explain the process. 2. $50 cash or money order will need […]



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Townsend Town Meetings to Temporarily Return to Virtual Format & Town Hall to be Closed to the Public

Date Posted: Tuesday, May 3rd, 2022

With  increases in the positivity rate and number of new positive cases in and around the Town, Town Council will be returning to a virtual meeting on May 4th, 2022 at 6:30  PM. In addition, Town Hall will be closed to the public.  Staff will be available via telephone and email. Individuals who have payments or other items to drop off at Town Hall are asked to mail materials to Town Hall or use use the dropbox which will be monitored daily.    



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National Prescription Drug Takeback Day

Date Posted: Saturday, April 30th, 2022

Thank you to the Townsend Fire Department and the DEA for partnering with the Townsend Police Department today for National Prescription Drug Takeback Day!  The event is still going on until 2 pm!  Drop off your old needles and prescription drugs at the Townsend Fire Department!



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