New Castle County Community Town Hall Meeting May 14, 2018

Date Posted: Friday, April 20th, 2018

New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer and Councilman Bill Powers will be holding a Community Town Hall meeting on May 14, 2018 from 7:00 to 8:30 pm at the Townsend Fire Company to discuss the proposed FY2019 County Budget.  For additional information and to see how the proposed tax increase affects YOUR property, click here.  



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VFW SPAGHETTI DINNER – APRIL 21, 2018 (4-7pm)

Date Posted: Wednesday, April 18th, 2018

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Light It Up Blue for Autism Awareness

Date Posted: Monday, April 2nd, 2018

April is National Autism Awareness Month. To help raise awareness of those impacted by Autism the Town of Townsend invites our community to “Light It up Blue” for the month of April. Lets Light up Townsend and decorate our homes in blue to support this movement. We will also be hosting a big ball Tourney on 4/21/18 to raise funds for Autism Speaks (watch for event page coming soon). For more info on how you can participate contact CW Cook at 302.345.1914 Every April, Autism Speaks kicks off World Autism Month beginning with UN-sanctioned World Autism Awareness Day on April 2nd. Joined by the international community, hundreds of thousands of landmarks, buildings, homes and communities around the world, light blue in recognition of people living with autism. Autism-friendly events and educational activities take place all month to increase understanding and acceptance and foster worldwide support.



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Town Hall Closed March 30, 2018

Date Posted: Monday, March 26th, 2018

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Town Hall Closed 3/7/18 – Council Meeting Cancelled.

Date Posted: Wednesday, March 21st, 2018

Governor Carney has issued a state of emergency for today, March 7, 2018, due to the current storm projections.  Town Hall will be closed for the day, and tonight’s Town Council meeting has been cancelled.  



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National Wildlife Federation Garden for Wildlife Program

Date Posted: Sunday, March 11th, 2018

Mark your calendars for the spring launch of Butterfly Heroes! The monarchs still need our help! As part of our Garden for Wildlife program, Butterfly Heroes seeks to bring awareness to their declining population. Take the pledge, and you can help create new habitats for monarch butterflies. Supplies are limited. Your FREE Butterfly Garden Starter Kits include regionally appropriate milkweed seeds, a Ranger Rick Nature Notebook, and directions to create or expand a butterfly garden! Check out NWF’s website on Tuesday, March 27th to take the pledge! www.nwf.org/BHpledge



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Town Hall Closed/Council Meeting of 3/7/18 Cancelled due to weather

Date Posted: Wednesday, March 7th, 2018

Town Hall is closing at 12:00 noon today (3/7/18) and the Town Council meeting scheduled for tonight is cancelled due to the winter storm.  The next meeting will be held on March 21st.



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VFW Post 3792 Fundraiser Breakfasts

Date Posted: Monday, March 5th, 2018

Breakfast Buffets will be held on the 3rd Sundays of March thru June.  See details.



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Delaware Weatherization Assistance Program

Date Posted: Saturday, February 17th, 2018

Weatherization Assistance is a free program that decreases energy costs for low-income families by making the home more energy efficient, while improving their comfort, health, and safety.              The U. S. Department of Energy and State sources provide grant funds to administer the program. The program is statewide ans operates throughout the year.  Catholic Charities, Inc. is the program administrator, working under contract to the State Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC), Division of Energy and Climate.  Services typically include wall, attic, & foundation insulation, air leakage reduction, smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, dryer venting, and attic ventilation.. Eligibility Income Guidelines for the free services range from $24,120 for a household of 1 to $82,640 for a household of 8.  For families with more than 8 persons, add $8,360 for each additional person. For additional information visit de.gov/wap or contact Catholic Charities of  New Castle County  at 302-654-9295.  



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Town Hall Closed February 19, 2017.

Date Posted: Tuesday, February 6th, 2018

Town Hall will be closed on Monday, February 19, 2018 in observance of the President’s Day holiday.  Trash will be picked up on M0nday, per the usual schedule.



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