List of Scheduled 2018 Town Events

Date Posted: Monday, January 29th, 2018

Scheduled 2018 TOWNSEND EVENTS            March 18     (rain date March 25)                 Easter Egg Hunt                                      April 21        (rain date April 28)                    Autism Awareness Event   June 8          (rain date June 9)                      Movie Night Under the Stars July 13         (rain date July 14)                      Movie Night Under the Stars August 10   (rain date August 11)                 Movie Night Under the Stars September 22                                                 Town Fair & Parade December 9                                                     Tree Lighting/Christmas Caroling  



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Our Daily Bread Provides Meals to Those in Need.

Date Posted: Monday, January 29th, 2018

Our Daily Bread, our local Food Bank, is a welcoming facility located at 214 North Broad St., Middletown.  Their MISSION is to feed low income families, individuals, children, the elderly and all those in need in the Middletown, Odessa & Townsend communities with nutritious meals in a safe environment Volunteers serve lunch every Monday, Wednesday and Friday of the month and dinner every Tuesday and Thursday of the month Church Groups, Restaurants, Civic Groups and Other concerned citizens and neighbors prepare and serve meals.​  Their goal is to fill the calendar with meals as the support from the community allows, as they rely solely on donations of both food and time. The VISION of our Daily Bread is to create healthy, flourishing, positive eating experience for every individual by serving nutritional meals in a safe environment. ​If you are interested in volunteering your time in any way, you may call them […]



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CLOSED: Job Opening for P/T Administrative Assistant

Date Posted: Tuesday, January 9th, 2018

The Town of Townsend is accepting applications for the position of a permanent part time Administrative Assistant (20 -30 hours/week) to perform general office duties. Applicants must be proficient in Microsoft Office, possess excellent organization, communication and customer service skills, be able to multi-task, and have knowledge of general accounting principles. Interested applicants should forward cover letter and resume to Dawson Green, Town Manager, via e-mail at dgreen@townsend.delaware.gov by January 18, 2018.



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Town Hall Closed 1/4/18 due to Winter Storm

Date Posted: Thursday, January 4th, 2018

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Town Hall Closed Monday, January 15, 2018

Date Posted: Tuesday, January 2nd, 2018

Town Hall will be closed on Monday, January 15, 2018 in observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday.  Trash will be picked up on Monday, per the usual schedule.



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On December 18th SANTA CLAUS IS COMING TO TOWNsend…courtesy of the Townsend Fire Company

Date Posted: Thursday, December 14th, 2017

“Happy Holidays residents.  The Townsend Fire Company will be escorting Santa Claus throughout Townsend spreading good cheer on Monday, December 18th starting at 6:00 pm.  Santa will start his route in Townsend Village and continue into the Heart of Town; Santa will then go through Townsend Village II East to Townsend Village II West, back into the Heart of Town and finish in Townsend Station.  If you have any questions, please call the fire company at 302-378-8111.  Come on out and spread Christmas cheer when you see Santa on his way!  Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from Mayor Sutton and Town Council.  Stay Safe.”



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Christmas Tree Pick-up

Date Posted: Thursday, December 14th, 2017

Waste Industries has scheduled Townsend’s Christmas Tree Pick-up for Monday, January 8, 2018.  Please leave clean trees with no bags curbside. On Saturday – January 6th  from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm – trees can be left @ the park & ride at Rt. 13 and Pine Tree Corner Road – free of charge – Sponsored by our local Representatives.



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Town Hall Closed for New Year Holiday/Trash Pick-up Delayed

Date Posted: Friday, December 8th, 2017

Town Hall will be closed on Monday, January 1, 2018 in observance of the New Year Holiday. Trash will be picked up on Tuesday, January 2nd.



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Town Hall Closed December 25 & 26 for Christmas Holiday/Trash Pick-up Delayed

Date Posted: Friday, December 8th, 2017

Town Hall will be closed on Monday, December 25 and Tuesday, December 26, 2017 in observance of the Christmas Holiday. Trash will be picked up on Tuesday, December 26th.



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“Let Your Lights Shine” Holiday Light Contest

Date Posted: Friday, December 8th, 2017

Announcing ” Let Your Lights Shine ” Townsend’s 1st annual Holiday light contest. Dress up your home and lets shine bright for the Holidays. 1st 2nd & 3rd prizes will be awarded for the best decorated homes located in the incorporated Town of Townsend. Judging will take place through December 25th. Winners will be announced on December 26th . Prizes will be given out January 3rd . Any questions contact Councilwoman Cindy Cook at : ccook@townsend.delaware.gov



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