Listing of Scheduled Community Events – 2019
Date Posted: Monday, March 4th, 2019The Town is pleased to announce the following schedule of planned events for 2019: Easter Egg Hunt – Sunday, April 7 (rain date 4/14) Autism Awareness Event – TBA Movie Night Under the Stars – Friday evening – June 14 (rain date 6/15) Movie Night Under the Stars – Friday evening – July 12 (rain date 7/13) Movie Night Under the Stars – Friday evening – August 9 (rain dates 8/10) 14th Annual Town Fair – Saturday, September 28 Tree Lighting/Christmas Caroling – Sunday, December 8 Additional information & details for each event will be posted on the website prior to the event.
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Important Information from the Appoquinimink School District
Date Posted: Friday, March 1st, 2019March 2019 Kindergarten Registration Drive AP_Dual Enrollment Info for High School Students
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Absentee Voting-2019
Date Posted: Thursday, February 28th, 2019Absentee Voting- 2019
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Townsend Council Elections 2019
Date Posted: Wednesday, February 27th, 2019Notice of Election – 2019
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Townsend Council Elections 2019- Candidacy
Date Posted: Wednesday, February 27th, 2019CANDIDACY Flyer 2019
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Scholarship Opportunity thru National Wildlife Federation
Date Posted: Monday, February 18th, 2019CRAIG TUFTS EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP The Craig Tufts Educational Scholarship Fund was established in memory of Craig Tufts, Chief Naturalist of the National Wildlife Federation. Each year the fund grants an award to one youth to attend a week-long summer outdoor educational adventure camp at The fund provides travel, room and board, and program fees for the award winner and an accompanying parent or guardian. The 2019 Family Nature Summit will be held July 20–26 at the Shanty Creek Resort near the Great Lakes shores of northern Michigan. For more information, visit familynaturesummits.org. https://www.nwf.org/Educational-Resources/Education-Programs/Craig-Tufts-Educational-Scholarship Applications must be received by 5 p.m. EST on March 22, 2019, for consideration. It should be mentioned that there have been only 40-100 applicants every year, so chances of being awarded this amazing opportunity are in your favor!
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National Wildlife Photo Contest
Date Posted: Monday, February 18th, 2019The 2019 National Wildlife Photo Contest is now open. Enter today! The National Wildlife® Photo Contest, which began more than four decades ago, celebrates the power of photography to advance conservation and connect both photographers and viewers with wildlife and the outdoors. The most compelling nature images can help protect wildlife in profound ways. Grand prize is $5,000, with winners in each category also receiving awards. Details can be found at the following link: https://photocontest.nwf.org/menu-home.aspx?comp_id=65DB9FA0-0691-41EB-BC29-53B5879A3B94
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CLOSED: Planning Commission Survey
Date Posted: Wednesday, February 13th, 2019The Planning Commission is asking Townsend residents to complete a brief survey at the following link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HX3FLGX Paper copies of the survey will also be available at Town Hall. Thank you in advance for participating.
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Keeping Sidewalks Clear
Date Posted: Wednesday, February 13th, 2019In the interest of Public Safety, the following ordinance is being re-posted for those that may not be aware. ORDINANCE # 11 KEEPING SIDEWALKS CLEAR Whereas, the Town Council for the Town of Townsend, Delaware, finds that the health and welfare of its citizens is vitally concerned with keeping sidewalks reasonably clear of debris, ice, snow and other material, which would represent a hazard to pedestrians by tripping, slipping, falling, or other difficulties, and Whereas, the Town finds that it is more reasonable to expect owners and tenants of property to be responsible for keeping the sidewalks in front of there property clear of such debris and problems, Now, Therefore, the Council for the Town of Townsend, Delaware declares the following Ordinance to be binding and effective upon all residents of the said Town. A.) All persons occupying commercial establishments or premises fronting on any street or public place shall […]
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Town Hall Closed February 18, 2019
Date Posted: Tuesday, February 12th, 2019Town Hall will be closed on Monday, February 18, 2019 in observance of the President’s Day holiday. Trash will be picked up on Monday, per the usual schedule.
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