Town of Townsend School Supply Drive
Date Posted: Tuesday, July 19th, 2022The Town of Townsend is collecting school supplies for the 2022-2023 school year. School supply examples are listed below: Pencils Markers Ruler Binder Pencil case Crayons Backpack Pens Erasers Colored pencils Box of Tissues Paper Towels Small sharpener Folders Hand Sanitizer Loose Leaf Paper Scissors Highlighters Calculators Glue Stick Notebook Spiral Notebook Drop off Donations to Townsend Town Hall 141 Main St. Townsend, DE 19734 Please contact Town Hall with any questions: 302-378-8082 or townhall@townsend.delaware.gov Back to School Supply Drive Flyer
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New Castle County Reassessment
Date Posted: Wednesday, July 13th, 2022From New Castle County Councilman Dave Carter, As part of a law suit settlement, New Castle County has begun undergoing a property tax reassessment countywide. Residents may have begun to see data collectors making their way through New Castle County to reassess parcels. New Castle County has engaged Tyler Technologies to conduct the reassessment project. Beginning on or around July 18, property owners should be on the lookout for data collectors in our community. They will be making their way through Southern New Castle County, visiting every parcel and collecting data. The data collector may also ask the occupants about the property such as the year it was built, the number of bedrooms, or square footage. Once the data has been collected, a data mailer will be mailed to the property owner with the information that was collected. Please contact the County assessment office (302-395-5520) if there is an error or […]
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Pickleball Workshop- Tuesday, July 26th, 2022 5:30 pm- 7:30 pm
Date Posted: Wednesday, July 13th, 2022The Town of Townsend and the Diamond State Pickleball Club will be hosting a Pickleball Workshop on Tuesday, July 26th from 5:30 pm- 7:30 pm. The event will be held at the Townsend Municipal Park located at 0 Edgar Rd., Townsend. DE 19734. Registration is required as space is limited. To register email townhall@townsend.delaware.gov or call 302-378-8082. We hope you can join us! TOT pickleball workshop- 7-26-22
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Emergency Sirens Test on Tuesday, July 5
Date Posted: Tuesday, July 5th, 2022SMYRNA, Del. — The Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) and Delaware State Police will conduct a quarterly test of the Salem/Hope Creek Nuclear Generating Stations Alert and Notification system on Tuesday, July 5, 2022. The sirens will sound at around 7:20 p.m. The 37 sirens located within ten miles of the Salem/Hope Creek (New Jersey) plants will be activated for three to five minutes. The siren tests will be followed by a test message of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) on local radio stations. Sirens that will be tested are the same sirens used to alert the public in the event of an actual emergency at either the Salem or Hope Creek Nuclear Generating Stations. In such an emergency, the public would be alerted by the sirens to tune their radios to one of the local EAS stations for important emergency instructions. Any residents living within the 10-mile Emergency Planning Zone (EPZ) may contact […]
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Town of Townsend & Cub Scout Pack 351 Knot Tying Demonstration & Skill Workshop
Date Posted: Tuesday, July 5th, 2022The Town of Townsend and Cub Scout Pack 351 present a Knot Tying Demonstration & Skill Workshop. Thursday, July 7th, 202 at 5 pm. Townsend Municipal Park Pavilion 0 Edgar Rd. Townsend, DE 19734 Contact Townsend Town Hall with any questions- 302-378-8082 or townhall@townsend.delaware.gov Knot Tying Demonstration & Skill Workshop
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Townsend Town Hall Closed in Recognition of the Independence Day Holiday
Date Posted: Friday, July 1st, 2022In recognition of the Independence Day Holiday, Townsend Townhall will be closed on Monday, July 4th, 2022. Trash and recycling, yard waste collection will be delayed until Tuesday, July 5th, 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/ Independence Day Flyer 2022
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Introduction to Pickleball- Tuesday, June 28th, 2022 10:30 am- 12:30 pm
Date Posted: Friday, June 24th, 2022The Town of Townsend and the Diamond State Pickleball Club will be hosting an Introduction to Pickleball Event on Tuesday, June 28th from 10:30 am- 12:30 pm. The event will be held at the Townsend Municipal Park located at 0 Edgar Rd., Townsend. DE 19734. Registration is required as space is limited. To register email townhall@townsend.delaware.gov or call 302-378-8082. We hope you can join us! TOT Introduction to pickleball- 6-28-22
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CLOSED: Employment Opportunity: The Townsend Delaware Police Department is currently accepting applications from active State of Delaware COPT certified officers.
Date Posted: Friday, June 17th, 2022THIS POSITION HAS BEEN CLOSED AND THE TOWN IS NOT CURRENTLY SOLICITING FOR THIS POSITION. TOWNSEND POLICE DEPARTMENT 141 Main Street, PO Box 223, Townsend, DE 19734 Office 302-378-8082 / Fax 302-378-7099 EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY The Townsend Delaware Police Department is currently accepting applications from active State of Delaware COPT certified officers. This is a unique opportunity to join a newly established police department and serve as the second in command while working in partnership with the Chief of Police to expand the agency from the ground up. Townsend is a growing town with expanding development’s, potential business growth and outdoor recreation areas. The ideal candidate must have at a minimum the following; 10 years of proven proactive law enforcement leadership experience, with an emphasis in police operations, logistics, information systems Investigative experience Federal & State Grant writing experience Valid Delaware Drivers License Current DUI Detection & NHTSA Standardized Field Sobriety Test Employee […]
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Notice for Construction – Townsend Tennis & Pickleball Court
Date Posted: Thursday, June 16th, 2022CONSTRUCTION NOTICE Project: Townsend Tennis & Pickleball Court Location: Townsend Municipal Park Developer: Town of Townsend, DE Contractor: Gessler Construction Company, Inc. Dear Resident, This construction notice is being issued to make you aware of construction taking place on the Tennis & Pickleball Court at Townsend Municipal Park. This construction includes some repairs to the exterior fencing & gate access to the court on Friday, June 17, 2022. The court will be closed on this date during the working hours of 7am-4pm. We apologize for any temporary inconveniences you may experience during the construction. The safety of residents, motorists, pedestrians, and workers is our highest priority during construction. Please be aware of any safety signage, barriers, equipment, and workers so that we can maintain a safe and secure construction zone. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. Sincerely, Gessler Construction Chas (484) 880-3695
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Notice for Construction: Karins Blvd. & Route 71 Site Improvements
Date Posted: Thursday, June 16th, 2022CONSTRUCTION UPDATE: ROAD WORK – MILLING & ASPHALT PAVING AT THE ENTRANCE AND EXIT OF KARINS BLVD AND ALONG SHOULDERS OF RT 71 WORK IS SCHEDULED FRIDAY JUNE 17 , 2022 WORK HOURS ARE 7:00 AM TO 4:00 PM PLEASE BE PAITENT – THERE MAY BE DELAYS If you have any questions, comments or special needs during the construction, please feel free to contact us. Crista Gessler- Gessler Construction Co. Inc.- 610.637.0551- Certified ‘WBE’ In addition, if you have any questions, comments or special needs that you would like to communicate to the Town of Townsend, please call 302-378-8082 or email townhall@townsend.delaware.gov. Thank you in advance for your assistance and cooperation.
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