9/23/17 Road Closures for Parade
Date Posted: Sunday, September 17th, 2017ROAD CLOSURES FOR TOWNSEND PARADE – Main Street and all access roads to Main Street from the Townsend Fire Station to Edgar Road – and Edgar Road from Caldwell Corner Road up to and including Helen Drive – will be closed on Saturday morning, September 23, 2017 from 10:00 am to approximately 11:00 am in the interest of safety for the Townsend Parade. Please take these road closures into account if you must leave your residence between the prescribed hours. In addition, it is requested that residents of Brook Ramble Road and Main Street remove their vehicles from the roadway by 8:00 am if at all possible to provide sufficient space for parade participants.
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New Castle County Parks Task Force
Date Posted: Tuesday, September 5th, 2017The recently formed New Castle County Parks Task Force has begun their work. One of their primary objectives is to have full community involvement, so the Town will be disseminating any information received from the Task Force to residents so that everyone can actively participate in the determination of what types of services are needed or desired in or near our communities. A meeting – open to the public – will be held on Wednesday, September 13, 2017 at 9:00 in Pavilion No. 3 at the Charles E. Price Memorial Park, 950 Levels Rd, Middletown, DE 19709. Attached find research completed to date. Updates will be posted as additional information is received. Please direct any comments and/or suggestions to Councilwoman Lorraine Gorman at lgorman@townsend.delaware.gov. so they may be forwarded to the Task Force for consideration. Thank you. MOT Town Folks MOT Parks Inventory and Planning Summary of Active Use Parks […]
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Labor Day Holiday -Town Hall Closed/Trash Collection Delayed
Date Posted: Saturday, August 19th, 2017Town Hall will be closed on Monday, September 4, 2017 in observance of the Labor Day Holiday. Trash Collection will be delayed until Tuesday, September 5th.
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Hurricane Preparedness Tips for Pets
Date Posted: Sunday, August 13th, 2017Pet Preparedness Tips Your pet should be part of your Hurricane Plan. During Hurricane Ivan there were reports of people who refused to evacuate and leave their pets behind. There is no reason to put yourself or your pet in that kind of danger. Here’s a checklist of things to consider to take care of your pet in the event of a hurricane. Preparing Your Pet For A Hurricane If you will evacuate, determine where your pet will stay. If you will be staying with friends or relatives, make sure you may bring your pet. If you will stay in a hotel, confirm in advance that they will allow pets. If you cannot take your pet with you, reserve space at an animal clinic or boarding kennel. Call early, space maybe limited. Ask about any required vaccinations and additional fees, if you cannot return immediately to pick up your pet. […]
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Volunteer of the Year Award
Date Posted: Friday, July 21st, 2017Nominations are now being accepted for Townsend’s Volunteer of the Year Award. The deadline for submitting nominations is August 31st. The winner will be announced at the Town Fair on September 23rd. Click here to complete a nomination form.
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Delaware State Police – Operation BACKpack Project
Date Posted: Monday, July 10th, 2017Delaware State Police Community Outreach Unit – 3rd Annual Operation BACKpack Project Presented by Richard Bratz, Direcor of Public information The Delaware State Police Community Outreach Unit has established a program to assist elementary school aged children in need with the necessities for school. Troopers are asking for help with any donations to fill each child’s back-pack with school supplies. Troopers assigned to the Statewide Community Outreach Unit have initiated this program and are working with organizations in their communities to collect and donate school supplies for children in need. Donations can be taken to Headquarters in Dover or to any Troop statewide by anyone wishing to help. Each Troop will have a box in their lobby for supplies to be dropped off for the project. The donations will be collected from July 10 to August 11, 2016 and the donations will be presented for the 2017-2018 school year, prior […]
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Approved FY 2018 Budget
Date Posted: Monday, July 10th, 2017The attached budget for FY 2018 has been approved by the Mayor and Council. FY 2018 approved revenue FY 2018 approved expenditures
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Town Hall Closed July 4, 2017
Date Posted: Sunday, June 25th, 2017Town Hall will be closed on Tuesday, July, 4, 2017 in observance of the Holiday. Have a safe and Happy 4th of July!
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Scam Alerts – Posted 6/20/17
Date Posted: Tuesday, June 20th, 2017There is currently another phone scam where the caller pretends to be a police officer from NCCPD and is asking you to pay your legal fines via gift cards. Be advised, police will never ask you to pay a fine over the phone or with a gift card!
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Help Wanted – Part-Time Seasonal Worker
Date Posted: Monday, June 12th, 2017PART TIME SEASONAL MUNICIPAL WORKER The Town of Townsend is seeking applicants for the position of a part-time seasonal Municipal Worker. This position would work between 10-20 hours per week from July 2017 thru October 2017. Work schedule TBD based on needs of the business. Hours are not guaranteed. Position involves a variety of physical tasks and assignments in the Municipal Park, Town Hall, and throughout the Town. Requirements: Must have valid driver’s license; be at least 18 years old; lift 55 lbs. without assistance. Must be able to work under conditions exposed to heat, rain, sun, humidity, pollen, and other environmental allergens. Selected applicants must pass a background check and drug screen prior to their start date. Must be able to operate a variety of maintenance equipment Examples of work may include: Performs general custodial and cleaning duties Performs routine, entry-level maintenance work Picks up trash and empties cans […]
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