Collection for 3 Palms Zoo until December 17th at Townsend Town Hall
Date Posted: Monday, December 13th, 2021The Neighborhood Social and Services Group, a citizen group in the Town of Townsend will be holding a collection for 3 Palms Zoo in Townsend until Friday, December 17th. There will be a collection bin on the front porch of Townsend Town Hall at 141 Main St., Townsend, DE 19734. Here are some items that are being requested: Paper Towels, Towels, Blankets, Comforters, Pillow Cases, Dawn, Bleach, Kale, Collard Greens, Squash- Summer & Winter, Apples, Bananas, Carrots, Sweet Potatoes. Thank you for your donations.
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COVID-19 Cases are Increasing in Delaware. Learn How to Protect Yourself & Others Here:
Date Posted: Monday, December 13th, 2021COVID-19 cases are increasing in Delaware. Here is what you can do: Get vaccinated – 1st dose, 2nd dose, and booster dose. Wear a mask indoors when out in public. Socially distance from others. Test as recommended. Stay home if you have COVID symptoms or have been exposed to someone with COVID. NEW: 16- and 17-year-olds are now eligible for a Pfizer COVID-19 booster. Learn more at de.gov/boosters. The State of Delaware advises that: All Delawareans are STRONGLY ADVISED to wear face coverings indoors, regardless of vaccination status.
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Town of Townsend Tree Lighting & Caroling Event Postponed to Sunday, December 12th at 6pm
Date Posted: Friday, December 10th, 2021Due to the impending inclement weather for Saturday, December 11th, the Annual Christmas Caroling and Tree Lightning Event has been postponed until Sunday, December 12th at 6pm. We hope you can join us! 12/12/2021 – 06:00 PM Location: Townsend Municipal Park Address: 0 Edgar Road Townsend, Delaware 19734 Annual Christmas Caroling & Tree Lighting Event Tree Lighting Caroling Song Book Please join the Town of Townsend for a special event to celebrate the Holiday Season. Caroling will be led by Immanuel United Methodist Church accompanied by the Appoquinimink High School Brass Ensemble. There will be a Christmas tree lighting and a visit from a special guest from the North Pole! Hot chocolate and light snacks will be offered by Immanuel United Methodist Church. A collection bin for the donation of non-perishable food to be donated to Our Daily Bread will be available at the event, thank you to the Neighborhood Social and […]
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Join us! Town of Townsend Tree Lighting and Christmas Caroling Event
Date Posted: Thursday, December 9th, 202112/11/2021 – 06:00 PM Location: Townsend Municipal Park Address: 0 Edgar Road Townsend, Delaware 19734 Annual Christmas Caroling & Tree Lighting Event Tree Lighting Caroling Song Book Please join the Town of Townsend for a special event to celebrate the Holiday Season. Caroling will be led by Immanuel United Methodist Church accompanied by the Appoquinimink High School Brass Ensemble. There will be a Christmas tree lighting and a visit from a special guest from the North Pole! Hot chocolate and light snacks will be offered by Immanuel United Methodist Church. A collection bin for the donation of non-perishable food to be donated to Our Daily Bread will be available at the event, thank you to the Neighborhood Social and Services Group. Events
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Non-Perishable Food Collection for Our Daily Bread
Date Posted: Wednesday, December 8th, 2021The Neighborhood Social and Services Group, a citizen group in the Town of Townsend will be holding a non-perishable food drive for Our Daily Bread, until December 13th. There will be a collection bin on the front porch of Townsend Town Hall at 141 Main St., Townsend, DE 19734. Additionally, a collection bin will be available at the Town of Townsend Tree Lighting & Caroling Event, this Saturday, December 11th at 6 p.m. Thank you for your donations.
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Power Outage in the Town of Townsend
Date Posted: Wednesday, November 24th, 2021Due to down power lines, Caldwell Corner Rd. at Railroad Ave to Kaitlyn Drive is shut down to all traffic. Residents leaving the Townsend Village 1 development can only exit via Kaitlyn Drive and may only turn right. Power is also out to a significant portion of the town. DELMARVA is working to restore power.
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Townsend Town Hall Closed in Recognition of the Thanksgiving Holiday
Date Posted: Monday, November 22nd, 2021In recognition of the Thanksgiving Holiday, Townsend Townhall will be closed on Thursday, November 25, 2021 and Friday, November 26, 2021. Have a safe, happy, and healthy holiday!
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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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