Summer Preparedness Information from Delmarva Power
Date Posted: Monday, May 22nd, 2017The approach of summer also signals the potential for extreme weather which includes high winds, thunderstorms and hurricanes, which can cause electric service interruptions. Delmarva Power has invested in infrastructure improvements to improve the resiliency of the electric system and support the reliability of your service. We know all too well that hurricanes and storms have the potential to disrupt lives by causing power outages and damage to buildings and homes from downed trees or flooding. We want you to know that we’re getting ready for these major storms. Our storm preparation efforts include implementing a planned, strategic response to restoring service as quickly and safely as possible. This includes: • Providing new customers with information on how to prepare for storms and potential power outages, such as our “Storm Prep Handbook” available at delmarva.com/storm. You can call Customer Care at 800-375-7117 to request a copy via mail • Planning […]
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Town Hall Closed Monday, May 29, 2017 – Trash Collection Delayed
Date Posted: Friday, May 19th, 2017There will be no trash collection on Monday. Trash & recycling will be picked up on Tuesday.
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Town Council Election Results May 6, 2017
Date Posted: Sunday, May 7th, 2017The unofficial results of the Town Council election are as follows: Edgar Dugan – 62 Lorraine Gorman – 148 Dwain A. Haines – 61 Steve W. High – 102 Rudolph Sutton Jr. – 155 Official results will be posted on May 16, 2017
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MOT Greens Meeting – May 6, 2017
Date Posted: Wednesday, April 26th, 2017MOT Greens, a group of MOT residents that are interested in protecting the environment in the MOT area and working towards a greener community, invite all to attend their meeting on 5/6/17 @ 1:00 pm at the Appoquinimink Library, 651 N. Broad Street, Middletown. For additional information, call 302-897-9779.
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CLOSED: Position Open for Temporary Seasonal Position – Townsend
Date Posted: Friday, April 21st, 2017TEMPORARY SEASONAL MUNICIPAL WORKER The Town of Townsend is seeking applicants for the position of a seasonal temporary Municipal Worker. This position would work approximately 10 hours per week from May 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 in […]
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Townsend Elementary School Bingo Night – April 28, 2017
Date Posted: Thursday, April 13th, 2017Townsend Elementary School will be hosting an “Adults Only” Bingo on Friday, April, 28th to raise money to purchase technology (iPads, laptops, accessories, etc.). There will be bingo, a silent auction, a raffle, refreshments, and lots of FUN. Click here for details.
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Community Yard Sale – Saturday, 6/3/17
Date Posted: Wednesday, April 12th, 2017yard-sale-2017
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Jephthah Chapterr #12 Fundraiser for MOT Seniors
Date Posted: Tuesday, April 11th, 2017Join Jephthah Chapter #12, Order of the Eastern Star, PHA as they celebrate MOT Seniors Saturday, April 22, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. $30 donation Luncheon at Immanuel United Methodist Church 209 Main Street, Townsend Flyer
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Townsend College Scholars Award
Date Posted: Friday, April 7th, 20172017- 2018 Townsend Delaware College Scholars Awards Program Scholarship Guidelines: * Seeking high school graduates and rising college sophomores, juniors and seniors from the Town of Townsend with a record of leadership and volunteerism in the community in non-school sponsored activities and participation in extracurricular school activities. * Applicant must complete high school, freshman, sophomore, or junior year of college in the spring of 2017 * Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) *Applicants must apply to, be accepted into or attending an accredited 2 year College or 4-year University by July 1, 2017 * Applicant must be a United States Citizen * Applicant must intend on pursuing a degree * Scholarship funds will be paid in August or September 2017 for the Fall semester directly to the college and not to the student. It will be the student’s responsibility to submit to the Town […]
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Autism Awareness Month – April 2017
Date Posted: Saturday, March 25th, 2017PRESS RELEASE……DOVER, Del. (March 24, 2017) – Dover Downs Hotel & Casino and Dover International Speedway will continue their support for increasing understanding and acceptance of autism by participating in the global “Light It Up Blue” campaign, organized by Autism Speaks, in April. Two of Delaware’s most famous landmarks, the Monster Monument at Victory Plaza presented by Smithfield, as well as the Dover Downs Hotel, will be illuminated in blue light throughout April, coinciding with Autism Awareness Month. The Monster Monument is 46-feet tall and is the largest fiberglass sports monument in the country. Since its unveiling in 2008, it has become the symbol of Dover International Speedway throughout the motorsports world. The hotel, Delaware’s largest with 500 rooms, has been serving thousands of guests per year since it opened in 2002. Autism is a summary term for a group of brain development disorders, characterized by difficulties in social interaction, […]
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