2024 TOWN FAIR & PARADE: Contests & Parade Information
Date Posted: Monday, May 6th, 2024The Town of Townsend is continuing to seek participants for the Annual Townsend Parade that will be begin RAIN or SHINE at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 1st, 2024! Please note, parade registrations are free, to sign-up, please click HERE. **Deadline to register is Saturday, May 12th, 2024. For additional parade details, see the flyer further below.) We are also happy to announce that we will have the following free contests, prizes will be given to all winners: Pie Making Pie Eating Lil’ Miss & Mister Strawberry (ages 0-5) Registration for the Lil’ Miss & Mister Strawberry Contest is required. Stay tuned for registration details! Parade Registration Flyer
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THANK YOU TEACHERS!!!
Date Posted: Monday, May 6th, 2024The Town of Townsend and the Town of Townsend Police Department would like to extend our sincere appreciation to America’s educators who are being recognized this week, even though we believe they deserve appreciation everyday.THANK YOU TEACHERS! You do more than most people know or understand but it does not go unnoticed or unappreciated by our staff.God bless you all.
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HOMETOWN HEROS PROJECT: Nominations OPEN – Townsend Military Personnel
Date Posted: Friday, May 3rd, 2024Townsend Hometown Hero Flyer
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REMINDER: 5/08/2024 Townsend Safe Routes to School In-Person Public Workshop
Date Posted: Friday, May 3rd, 2024Townsend_PW_Ntc_05.08.2024 Townsend Town Hall 141 Main Street Townsend Wednesday 05/08/2024 4:30 PM to 7:30 PM The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) is seeking public input on proposed pedestrian facility improvements in Townsend. The effort includes missing sidewalk gap connections, crosswalks, and other enhancements. Specific sections of roadway include Main Street from Edgar Road to Chestnut Lane on the north side; Main Street from Cannery Lane to Chestnut Lane on the south side; and South Street from Main Street to Gray Street. The purpose of the public workshop is to present preliminary concepts and obtain input from the public on selected improvements. The in-person public workshop will be conducted on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at the Townsend Town Hall (141 Main St, Townsend) from 4:30 PM until 7:30 PM. The format of the workshop will be an open house with materials available for public review and comment. Members of the […]
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REMINDER!! EARTHDAY CALL TO ACTION: Town Clean Up May 4, 2024 @ 9 a.m.
Date Posted: Friday, May 3rd, 2024#TownsendEarthDay2024 Please join us in a call to action to clean up the Town tomorrow, May 4th, 2024. If you are interested in volunteering, please click the following link to sign-up: https://forms.office.com/r/aG1GBwUQTx or just show up ready to go. Our meeting location will be at the Town Park Pavilion located at 0 Edgar Road, Townsend, DE 19734. We ask all volunteers to please dress appropriately and bring your own gloves. We will provide bags, safety vests, litter grabbers, water and light snacks. Map details and procedures will be provided the day of. If you have any questions or concerns, please email townhall@townsend.delaware.gov or call 302-378-8082. Townsend Call to Action_Earth Day Flyer
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PUBLIC NOTICE: Ordinance Updates
Date Posted: Tuesday, April 30th, 2024During the April 17th, Town Council Public Hearing the following ordinances were heard: Ordinance 2024-002 – An Ordinance to Amend Section 24.04.060 of the Town Code to Add the Definition of Commercial Vehicle and Section 24.04.090 of the Town Code Ordinance 2024-004 – An Ordinance to Amend Board of Adjustment Appeals Ordinance 2024-008 – An Ordinance to Annex 6170 Summit Bridge Rd Please be advised, the Town Council will be performing a second reading with a possible vote on the above listed ordinances during the regular Town Council meeting, May 1st, 2024. Residents are encouraged to attend the meeting to make public comment. Each in person attendee and virtual Zoom attendee will have the opportunity to speak for three (3) minutes. Each Zoom attendees should alert staff that they wish to speak at the appropriate time by submitting their name and address via the Zoom chat function during the meeting. Comments […]
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NOTICE TO BIDDERS: Townsend Municipal Park Irrigation System
Date Posted: Monday, April 22nd, 2024Notice to Bidders – Townsend Park Irrigation System Spring 2024 Notice To Bidders Townsend Municipal Park Irrigation System Town of Townsend The Town of Townsend will utilize electronic bidding to receive sealed bids for the Townsend Municipal Park Irrigation System. Sealed bids must be submitted online through the PennBid electronic procurement program prior to 5/27/2024 at 10:00 AM EST, at which time they will be opened and read aloud at the offices of the Town of Townsend, located at 141 Main Street, Townsend, DE 19734. All documents and solicitation details are available at no cost through PennBid (https://pennbid.bonfirehub.com). Bidders are required to provide Bid Security in an amount equal to 10% of the total amount bid. Bid Security may be provided in the form of a certified check or a bid bond issued by a Surety Company licensed to transact such business in the state of Delaware. Upon award of […]
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EARTHDAY CALL TO ACTION: Volunteers Needed for Town Clean Up May 4, 2024 @ 9 a.m.
Date Posted: Monday, April 22nd, 2024#TownsendEarthDay2024 Please join us in a call to action to clean up the Town on May 4th, 2024, from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. If you are interested in volunteering, please click the following link to sign-up: https://forms.office.com/r/aG1GBwUQTx. Our meeting location will be at the Town Park Pavilion located at 0 Edgar Road, Townsend, DE 19734. We ask all volunteers to please dress appropriately and bring your own gloves. We will provide bags, safety vests, litter grabbers, water and light snacks. Map details and procedures will be provided the day of. If you have any questions or concerns, please email townhall@townsend.delaware.gov or call 302-378-8082. Townsend Call to Action_Earth Day Flyer
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Veterans Resource Expo 05/17/2024
Date Posted: Thursday, April 18th, 2024In recognition of our Townsend Veterans, and all Veterans alike, the Town of Townsend is hosting a Veterans Resource Expo in collaboration with the Townsend Fire Company on Friday, May 17th from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. We invite all Veterans to attend this Resource Expo so that you may get connected with organizations that are readily available to help and/or assist you with any needs. Location: Townsend Fire Co. Station # 26 107 Main Street Townsend, DE 19734 Townsend Veterans Resource Expo 5-17-2024_
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Animal Licensure Ordinance No. 2024-006 – amendment
Date Posted: Thursday, April 18th, 2024Ordinance 2024-006, an ordinance to amend the Townsend Municipal Code regarding animals, was passed on April 3rd, 2024 with an effective date of April 3rd, 2024. The approved ordinance can be viewed below. Compliance with this ordinance is required by ALL property owners. Approved Ordinance No.2024-006 This may be found in our Townsend Municipal Code under Section 12.04.010 Mandatory Use of Water and Sewer System. Click “HERE” to be directed to our MuniCode site. Questions may be directed to Town Hall at townhall@townsend.delaware.gov.
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