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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Non-Perishable Food Collection for Our Daily Bread
Date Posted: Monday, June 6th, 2022The 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, 2022TELEVISING 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, 2022In 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, 2022In 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, 2022The 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, 2022THIS 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, 202206/01/2022 – 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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