NOTICE OF BID OPENING- ENGINEERING SERVICES

Date Posted: Monday, April 7th, 2025

  Notice of Bid Opening- Engineering Services



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SIGN-UP TODAY!!! – CodeRED Notifications – April

Date Posted: Monday, April 7th, 2025

Code Red is an important tool which allows for the Town of Townsend to reach out and communicate important information and emergency messages to residents. Please take advantage of this important service and sign up.  Should you need assistance with registration, please contact Townsend Town Hall 302-378-8082 or townhall@townsend.delaware.gov. What is CodeRED and why is it important to me? CodeRED is an emergency notification service that allows emergency officials to notify residents and businesses by telephone, cell phone, text message, email and social media regarding time-sensitive general and emergency notifications. Only authorized officials have access to the CodeRED system. When will CodeRED be used? Any message regarding the safety, property or welfare of the community will be disseminated using the CodeRED system. These may include AMBER alerts, notifications of hazardous traffic or road conditions, boil water advisories or evacuation notices. To sign-up for CodeRed, please click the following link: https://public.coderedweb.com/CNE/BFE540570CAF […]



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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT- Message from DNREC- Mosquito Spraying

Date Posted: Friday, April 4th, 2025

A message from DNREC-MOSQUITO CONTROL Weather permitting; the Delaware Mosquito Control Section plans the following insecticide application in forested wetland habitats. This application may take place during daylight hours from Friday, April 3rd through Sunday, April 6, 2025 via helicopter (registration #N2268W). Application of Vectobac 12AS (liquid Bti) to control mosquito larvae in the following areas: Near Newark; and in/around Middletown and Townsend. For notification purposes, spraying will be done in the following zones: 36, 37, 40, 41, 47, 53, 54, 55, 59, 60, and 61. All insecticides to be used are registered with the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for mosquito control and will be applied according to EPA-approved label instructions.  The EPA has determined that the insecticides to be used do not pose unreasonable risks to human health, wildlife, or the environment. For further information, please visit the Mosquito Control website at http://de.gov/mosquito or view the the Spray Zone Map […]



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Town of Townsend 2025 Election- CANCELED

Date Posted: Friday, March 28th, 2025

It is confirmed that we have 2 candidates for the 2-year term and 1 candidate that will remain in office until an appointment is made by Council to fill their seat.    As a result, we will not need to hold an election for the year 2025.



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Potassium Iodide Distribution- April 3rd, 2025

Date Posted: Friday, March 21st, 2025

NEWS FROM DEMA: POTASSIUM IODIDE DISTRIBUTION ON APRIL 3 IN MIDDLETOWN• For those who live or work within 10 miles of the Salem/Hope Creek Nuclear Stations• To check whether you are within the Emergency Planning Zone (EPZ), visit de.gov/epzSMYRNA, Del. — The Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) and Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) will distribute free potassium iodide (KI) tablets to Delaware residents living within a 10-mile radius (also known as the Emergency Planning Zone or EPZ) of the Salem/Hope Creek Nuclear Generating Stations. The free tablets will be distributed on Thursday, April 3, 2025, between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. at the Middletown Fire Company, 27 West Green Street, Middletown, 19709. Phone: (302) 378-7799.KI is available to residents who have received it previously and whose tablets have reached their expiration date, as well as those who never received tablets before. Individuals with home or business addresses within the EPZ […]



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We’re Expanding Our Blessings Box!

Date Posted: Tuesday, March 18th, 2025

  Townhall is now collecting personal care item donations for our Town blessing box! See the attached flyer for more details.



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2ND Bid Window Extension- Townsend Police Station Build w/ Q&A Responses

Date Posted: Thursday, March 6th, 2025

Townsend Police Building Bid Opening Date: January 15th, 2025 Submission Deadline: Friday, April 18th, 2025 Location of Submission: 141 Main Street, PO Box 223 Townsend, DE 19734 The Police Build project will be the engineering, drafting, design and construction of the new Police Station of Townsend.  The direct contact person for any questions relating to this bid project is Julie Goodyear, Town Manager at 302-378-8082 or via email at jgoodyear@townsend.delaware.gov All bids are required to be sealed and identified on the outside refencing the bid as they will be kept sealed until the close of the bidding timeframe.   Below you will find the RFP outlining the expectations and requests for the project: RFP- Police Station- Final  Police Bid Meeting Note- 2.5.25 Police Station Building 2



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NOTICE OF SOLICITATION OF CANDIDATES- 2025

Date Posted: Wednesday, February 19th, 2025

ANNOUNCING: Notice of Solicitation Period for Candidate Packets – 2025 Town of Townsend Town Council Election NOTICE OF SOLICITATION OF CANDIDATES The annual Town Council election is scheduled for Saturday, May 3rd, 2025; the First Saturday in May, from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. There are Three (3) Council positions open for election. If you are interested in serving as a Member of the Town Council, Petitions of Candidacy may be requested by calling Town Hall at 302-378-8082 or by emailing townhall@townsend.delaware.gov. Applications are available beginning: Friday, February 28th, 2025. *PETITION OF CANDIDACY APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED AT TOWN HALL BY 4:30 P.M. on Thursday, March 27th, 2025. ** A confirmation notice will be provided by the Town of Townsend upon receipt of your Petition of Candidacy. ** QUALIFICATIONS for CANDIDACY • Be 18 years of age. • Be a Citizen of the United States of America. • Be a […]



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BID WINDOW EXTENDED- Townsend Police Build & Bid Meeting Q&A Responses

Date Posted: Friday, February 14th, 2025

Townsend Police Building Bid Opening Date: January 15th, 2025 Submission Deadline: March 14th, 2025 Location of Submission: 141 Main Street, PO Box 223 Townsend, DE 19734 The Police Build project will be the engineering, drafting, design and construction of the new Police Station of Townsend.  The direct contact person for any questions relating to this bid project is Julie Goodyear, Town Manager at 302-378-8082 or via email at jgoodyear@townsend.delaware.gov All bids are required to be sealed and identified on the outside refencing the bid as they will be kept sealed until the close of the bidding timeframe.   A Bidder’s Meeting has been scheduled for Wednesday, February 5th, 2025 from 12pm to 1pm at Townsend Town Hall for all who are interested in attending to receive clarifications or additional information.    Below you will find the RFP outlining the expectations and requests for the project: RFP- Police Station- Final  Police […]



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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT: Townsend Townhall Library Open to Townsend Residents

Date Posted: Wednesday, February 12th, 2025

Townsend Townhall Library



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