2021 Town of Townsend Council Reorganization

Date Posted: Monday, June 7th, 2021

2021 Town of Townsend Town Council Reorganization 2021 Town of Townsend Town Council Reorganization On Wednesday, June 2, 2021, the Town of Townsend held its annual reorganization meeting.  At this meeting, the three Town Council Candidates Elect were seated in accordance with the Town Ordinance. Per the certification of the 2021 Town of Townsend Election by the Town of Townsend Board of Election, the three candidates with the most votes for the three available Council seats were Eschalla Clarke, Gerald Dove, and Joshua Mertz.  These candidates were sworn-in at the reorganization meeting of the Town Council and their term will expire in June 2023.  After the Councilmembers were seated, the Town Council Elected Councilman Patrick Miller to serve as Mayor of the Town of Townsend.  The Mayor serves a one-year term.  Mayor Miller’s first duty after taking the chair, was to announce his appointments of Councilmembers to Committees.  The following […]



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Power Outage at Townsend Town Hall

Date Posted: Tuesday, June 1st, 2021

Due to a power outage at Townsend Townhall, services are limited today 6/1/2021.  The Town is working with Delmarva Power to restore power as soon as possible.   For any questions or concerns, please email townhall@townsend.delaware.gov



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Town Hall Closed in Recognition of the Memorial Day Holiday

Date Posted: Friday, May 28th, 2021

In recognition of the Memorial Day Holiday, Townsend Townhall will be closed on Monday, May 31st, 2021.     



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Trash, Recycling, & Yard Waste Pickup Delayed to 6/1/2021 Due to the Memorial Day Holiday

Date Posted: Friday, May 28th, 2021

Due to the Memorial Day Holiday, the pickup of trash, recycling, and yard waste will be postponed to Tuesday, June 1, 2021.   Please remember to follow the guidelines for trash and recycling, which could be found here: https://townsend.delaware.gov/files/2021/02/Service-Guidelines.pdf  Additionally, please remember to follow the guidelines for yard waste, which could be found here: https://townsend.delaware.gov/2021/04/26/yard-waste-guidelines/ Memorial Day Flyer – GFL 



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Delaware COVID-19 Testing-Pop Up Sites- Week of May 17, 2021

Date Posted: Monday, May 17th, 2021

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File 2020 Tax Return with the IRS to Receive Missing Economic Impact Payments

Date Posted: Wednesday, May 12th, 2021

News Release SOCIAL SECURITY File 2020 Tax Return with the IRS to Receive Missing Economic Impact Payments The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued the third round of Economic Impact Payments (EIP) in April.  Most Social Security beneficiaries and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients should have received their EIPs by now.  If a person is missing their first or second EIP, they need to file a 2020 tax return with the IRS and claim the 2020 Recovery Rebate Credit (RRC) as soon as possible. Any person who did not receive his or her EIP, or the full amount of their EIP, please read this carefully.  To get any missing first or second EIPs, file a 2020 tax return with the IRS and claim the 2020 Recovery Rebate Credit (RRC) immediately. People should file the 2020 tax return even if they have no income to report for 2020. When the tax return […]



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Delaware COVID-19 Testing-Pop Up Sites- Week of May 10, 2021

Date Posted: Monday, May 10th, 2021

Please click on the flyers below to find COVID-19 Testing available in Delaware for the week of May 10, 2021.   Please remember there are also permanent testing locations which can be found here.



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CLOSED: Open Position- Part Time Maintenance Employee

Date Posted: Monday, May 3rd, 2021

The Town of Townsend is accepting applications for a Part Time Field Maintenance person. This position is for 12 to 24 hours per week, based on need. Individual must be able to operate equipment, do physical labor, and communicate to the public in a professional manner. Drug testing, background check, a valid driver’s license is required. Individual should have a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent. If interested forward resume and cover letter to Town Hall Attention Anthony S. Mangeri, Town Manager or email to amangeri@townsend.delaware.gov   Townsend General Employment Application (002)



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Delaware COVID-19 Testing-Pop Up Sites- Week of May 3, 2021

Date Posted: Monday, May 3rd, 2021

Please click on the flyers below to find COVID-19 Testing available in Delaware for the week of May 3, 2021.   Please remember there are also permanent testing locations which can be found here.          



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Townsend Town Hall Open By Appointment

Date Posted: Monday, May 3rd, 2021

As we move to safely reopen our community during this Pandemic State of Emergency, we will be reopening the Town of Townsend Townhall by appointment.  Residents are still encouraged to use the Townhall drop box located at the entrance of the parking lot.  Anyone needing the services of Townhall are asked to contact the staff by calling (302) 378-8082 or via email at townhall@townsend.delaware.gov to schedule an appointment.   Anyone entering Townhall is required to wear a face covering in accordance with the Governor’s State of Emergency. 



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