Statement from Chesapeake Utilities Corporation:
Date Posted: Friday, June 10th, 2022Beginning June 13, crews will perform work on behalf of Chesapeake Utilities Corporation in Townsend. The crews are working to extend natural gas pipeline to improve natural gas infrastructure for the community. Temporary lane closures may occur. Crews are expected to complete work at the beginning of August, pending unforeseen delays due to weather conditions. We regret any temporary inconveniences you may experience during construction. While every effort will be made to provide continuous automobile and pedestrian traffic while the work is being completed, please be aware of any temporary parking restrictions, road/sidewalk closures or detours that may be posted. The safety of community members and workers is a priority. Please be aware of any safety signage, barriers, equipment and workers so that we can maintain a safe and secure working zone. If you have any questions, comments or special needs during this project, please feel free to contact Vincent […]
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CLOSED: Job Opening- Administrative Assistant
Date Posted: Friday, June 10th, 2022THIS POSITION HAS BEEN CLOSED AND THE TOWN IS NOT CURRENTLY SOLICITING FOR THIS POSITION. Job Opening 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 Administrative Assistant. JOB DESCRIPTION: The 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 […]
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Save the Date: Town of Townsend Parade and Fair
Date Posted: Tuesday, June 7th, 202209/24/2022 – 10:00 AM Location: Townsend Municipal Park Address: 0 Edgar Road Townsend, Delaware 19734 Save the Date!! Register to be a vendor here: 2022 Vendor Registration Register to be in the parade here:2022 Parade Registration Contact: Townsend Town Hall- 302-378-8082 or townsend.delaware.gov for additional information. Prizes, Food, Vendors, & Fun 2022 Town Fair & Parade Save the Date
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The TOWN OF TOWNSEND Invites you to Celebrate Flag Day
Date Posted: Tuesday, June 7th, 2022Please join the Town of Townsend as the Middletown High School JROTC provides flag folding demonstrations to recognize flag day! Tuesday, June 14th 5 pm- 6 pm Townsend Municipal Park Gazebo 0 Edgar Road Townsend, DE 19734 Flag Day 2022 Flyer
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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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