Town Hall Closed in Recognition of Presidents’ Day

Date Posted: Sunday, February 19th, 2023

In recognition of the Presidents’ Day Holiday,  Townhall will be closed on Monday, February 20th, 2023  



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REVISION: 2023 Town of Townsend Town Council Election- Notice of Solicitation of Candidates

Date Posted: Friday, February 17th, 2023

2023- Solicitation of Candidates_Revision REVISION: NOTICE OF SOLICITATION OF CANDIDATES The annual Town Council election is scheduled for Saturday, May 6th, 2023, the 1st Saturday in May, from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. There are Four (4) Council positions open for election.   Three (3) Council positions are open for a two-year term, until 2025.  One (1) Council positions are open for a one-year term, until 2024.    If you are interested in serving as a Member of 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 Monday, March 6th, 2023   *PETITIONS OF CANDIDACY APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED AT TOWN HALL BY 4:30 PM on Tuesday, March 28th, 2023.    QUALIFICATIONS for CANDIDACY Be 18 years of age. Be a Citizen of the United States of America. Be a registered voter in the State of […]



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CLASS OF 2024 & 2025 MOT STUDENTS!!! Practice SAT Exam 02/17/2023

Date Posted: Monday, February 13th, 2023

The Town of Townsend and the Sylvan Learning Center of Middletown will be hosting a practice SAT exam for ALL Middletown, Odessa, and Townsend Students in the Classes of 2024 and 2025 on  Wednesday, February 17th from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.  The event will be held at the Town Hall located at 141 Main St., Townsend, DE 19734.  Please arrive at Town Hall between 7:45 a.m. to 7:55 p.m..  Bring number 2 pencils and an approved calculator. Registration is required as space is limited.  To register please contact Town Hall via email at townhall@townsend.delware.gov or call 302-378-8082.  Upon registering please provide the following: student’s name, graduation year, parent name and address, and email addresses for both student and parent.  Sylvan will offer a free review of the exam results with the family after scores are received. Please click this flyer to review additional details:



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CLOSED: Job Opening- Part-time Administrative Assistant

Date Posted: Thursday, February 9th, 2023

Job 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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Reminder: NOTICE OF SOLICITATION BOARD OF ELECTIONS MEMBER

Date Posted: Wednesday, February 8th, 2023

NOTICE OF SOLICITATION BOARD OF ELECTIONS MEMBER   There is ONE Board of Election Seat open for appointment by Town Council.  The position serves for an Indefinite Term until a successor is duly appointed.    If you are interested in serving as a Member of the Board of Elections, please reach out by emailing Town Clerk, Mariaelena Rivera, at  mrivera@townsend.delaware.gov   The qualifications for Board of Election Members can be found below. Qualifications for Board of Elections Members Townsend Municipal Code: 2.20.080 Board of Elections The Town of Townsend Board of Elections (to be referred to as “board of elections”) is hereby established, having three members to be appointed by town council. Each board member shall be a resident of the town and shall serve an indefinite term until his successor is duly appointed. The board of elections shall be authorized to perform the duties and obligations set forth in […]



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REMINDER: 02/17/2023 Practice SAT Exam

Date Posted: Thursday, February 2nd, 2023

REMINDER: The Town of Townsend and the Sylvan Learning Center of Middletown will be hosting a practice SAT exam for Townsend Students in the Classes of 2024 and 2025 on  Wednesday, February 17th from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.  The event will be held at the Town Hall located at 141 Main St., Townsend, DE 19734.  Please arrive at Town Hall between 7:45 a.m. to 7:55 p.m..  Bring number 2 pencils and an approved calculator.  Registration is required as space is limited.  To register please contact Town Hall via email at townhall@townsend.delware.gov or call 302-378-8082.  Upon registering please provide the following: student’s name, graduation year, parent name and address, and email addresses for both student and parent.  Sylvan will offer a free review of the exam results with the family after scores are received. Please click this flyer to review additional details:   



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Winter 2023 Town of Townsend Newsletter

Date Posted: Thursday, February 2nd, 2023

The Town of Townsend Mayor and Council hope you enjoy reading the Town’s Winter 2023 Newsletter by clicking HERE.  We hope you find the newsletter to be beneficial and informative.  Should you have any questions or concerns, please contact Townsend Town Hall at 302-378-8082 or via email at townhall@townsend.delaware.gov   FINAL-Winter2022-2023Newsletter



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NOTICE OF SOLICITATION BOARD OF ELECTIONS MEMBER

Date Posted: Tuesday, January 31st, 2023

NOTICE OF SOLICITATION BOARD OF ELECTIONS MEMBER   There is ONE Board of Election Seat open for appointment by Town Council.  The position serves for an Indefinite Term until a successor is duly appointed.    If you are interested in serving as a Member of the Board of Elections, please reach out by emailing Town Clerk, Mariaelena Rivera, at  mrivera@townsend.delaware.gov   The qualifications for Board of Election Members can be found below. Qualifications for Board of Elections Members Townsend Municipal Code: 2.20.080 Board of Elections The Town of Townsend Board of Elections (to be referred to as “board of elections”) is hereby established, having three members to be appointed by town council. Each board member shall be a resident of the town and shall serve an indefinite term until his successor is duly appointed. The board of elections shall be authorized to perform the duties and obligations set forth in […]



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Drive Up Free Food Pantry- 2/17/2023 9 a.m.

Date Posted: Tuesday, January 24th, 2023

Drive Up Free Food Pantry 209 Main St., Townsend, DE 19734 February 17th, 2023 at 9 a.m. Pre-register here: https://Feb17IMC.eventbrite.com  Register to volunteer here: https://bit.ly/3jhCSKP Mobile Foodbank 2-17-2023_revised



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Announcing: 2022 Town of Townsend Annual Holiday Decoration Contest

Date Posted: Friday, January 20th, 2023

Congratulations to the following winners of the 2022 Town of Townsend Annual Holiday Decoration Contest, who were announced at the January 4th, 2023 Council Meeting: Modern Category: 1st Place – 1110 East Founds Street. 2nd Place – 219 Edgar Road Traditional Category: 1st Place – 221 Edgar Road 2nd Place – 740 Tracy Circle  



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