Town of Townsend Annual Holiday Decoration Contest
Date Posted: Friday, November 19th, 2021The Town of Townsend is happy to announce that we will be holding the Annual Holiday Decoration Contest. Each year, Town Council hosts the Holiday Decoration Contest to celebrate the holidays. This year, there will be two categories for the competition: Displays set to music Displays not set to music Two winners will be announced for each category. It is not necessary to register your home. Representatives from Town Council will drive through the Town to explore the wonderful decorations and designate a winner. Judging will take place on or about December 18, 2021, weather permitting. All decisions of the judges are final. Be safe and healthy this holiday season. 2021 Town of Townsend- Holiday Decoration Contest
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New Police Chief Takes Office in the Town of Townsend
Date Posted: Tuesday, November 16th, 2021After extensive review, the Town of Townsend is pleased to announce it has hired Mr. Robert J. Longo as the Chief of Police. Chief Longo began his duties on November 1, 2021, and is working to build a community based and efficient public safety program for the Town. Chief Longo brings with him an extensive career in law enforcement. His experience in municipal policing includes grant writing, developing budgets and building community based policies and procedures. He is an advocate for pro-active community policing and engaging the community to ensure safe neighborhoods. “We are very pleased and fortunate to have found such a highly qualified professional as Chief Longo. We are confident he will build a public safety team with the right balance of professionalism and community centered policing”, said Townsend Mayor Patrick Miller. Chief Longo has prior military experience, having served in the Army National Guard. Throughout his career […]
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2021 Town of Townsend Veterans Day Event
Date Posted: Friday, November 12th, 2021The Town of Townsend Town Council hosted a Veterans Day Ceremony to honor and recognize all veterans who have served our country. Mayor Patrick Miller and the Town of Townsend extends its sincere appreciation to First State Military Academy for serving as the color guard and to local Scout Troop 351 for providing support for the event. Pictures of the ceremony can be found below, as provided by New Castle County Councilman David Carter.
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VETERANS DAY OBSERVANCE
Date Posted: Wednesday, November 10th, 2021Town Hall will be closed for business on Thursday, November 11th, 2021 in honor of Veterans Day. We thank all who have served.
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Town of Townsend Veterans Day Ceremony- November 11th, 2021, 11 am
Date Posted: Friday, November 5th, 2021Please join Townsend Town Council in recognizing all veterans who served and in particular those who lost their lives from the M.O.T. area fighting for our country. This event will be held on November 11th, 2021 at 11 am in the Townsend Municipal Park Gazebo located at 0 Edgar Road, Townsend, DE 19734. First State Military Academy will serve as color guard. Scout Troop 351 will assist with the event. Veterans Day Event Flyer
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DE Veterans Support Association- Holiday Food Drive
Date Posted: Thursday, November 4th, 2021The Delaware Veterans Support Association is hosting a Holiday Food Drive from November 2nd, 2021- December 5th, 2021. There will be a collection bin on the front porch of Townsend Town Hall at 141 Main St., Townsend, DE 19734. Thank you for your donations. Please help us support 50 Veteran’s and their Families this Christmas. DVSA is collecting the following food items: ANY nonperishable items! Canned Vegetables, Pasta, Pasta Sauce, Stuffing, Cereals, Dry Milk, Oatmeal, etc! Personal Hygiene Products will also be accepted. Call DVSA at 302-545-3102 for more information.
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NOTICE Road Closure Wiggins Mill Road- Detour Routes
Date Posted: Friday, October 29th, 2021TRAFFIC ALERT – New Castle County – Closure of Wiggins Mill Road for Replacement of Culvert Traffic Information: DelDOT announces to motorists that the following roadway will be closed for the replacement of the culvert. Times and Dates: 7 AM on Monday, November 1 until 4 PM on Tuesday, November 30, pending weather. Location: Wiggins Mill Road between Green Giant Road and Main Street, Townsend. Detour Routes: Westbound traffic on Main Street will turn right onto Grears Corner Road and turn right on Green Giant Road and return to Wiggins Mill Road. Eastbound traffic on Caldwell Corner Road will turn left on Summit Bridge Road northbound and turn left onto Green Giant Road and back to Wiggins Mill Road. Detour signage will be posted for motorists. At all times residents will have access to their homes but may need to take the posted detour route. Learn more by clicking here The […]
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Pumpkins Available at Townsend Town Hall
Date Posted: Thursday, October 28th, 2021The front yard of Townsend Town Hall has been turned into a pumpkin patch! Children are welcome to pick up a pumpkin from the front lawn. Thank you to GFL for the donations. Have a wonderful and safe Halloween!
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NOTICE Road Closure Wiggins Mill Road
Date Posted: Tuesday, October 26th, 2021Effective Monday November 1, 2021, Delaware Department of Transportation will be closing Wiggins Mill Road from Andy Street to Wilson Street to reconstruct the existing box culvert and widen Wiggins Mill Road to allow for 2 lanes of traffic. DelDOT is advising that the road will be closed for approximately 3 weeks. Traffic will be allowed to travel from Green Giant Road to Andy Street for local access. Traffic will also be allowed on Railroad Avenue to Wilson Street. Detour signs will be posted for traffic flow. The Town continues to work with DelDOT officials, Senator Ennis and Representative Spiegelman to add a walking path or sidewalk to the area.
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Join Us Tonight: Town of Townsend Movie Night- Featuring The Nightmare Before Christmas
Date Posted: Friday, October 22nd, 2021The Town of Townsend will be hosting a movie at the Town of Townsend Town Park located at 0 Edgar Rd., Townsend, DE 19734 tonight, Friday, October 22, 2021 at 7:00 pm. Attendees are encouraged to wear mask and social distance. Thank you to our sponsors: Iron Source for donating lights and GFL for providing pumpkins for children! Town of Townsend Movie Night – pdf version _Final
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