Town of Townsend School Supply Drive

Date Posted: Friday, July 12th, 2024

The Town of Townsend is collecting school supplies for the 2024-2024 school year. School supply examples are listed below: Pencils Markers Ruler Binder Pencil case Crayons Backpack Pens Erasers Colored pencils Box of Tissues Paper Towels Small sharpener Folders Hand Sanitizer Loose Leaf Paper Scissors Highlighters Calculators   Glue Stick Notebook Spiral Notebook   Drop off Donations to Townsend Town Hall 141 Main St. Townsend, DE 19734 Please contact Town Hall with any questions: 302-378-8082 or townhall@townsend.delaware.gov   2024 Back to school School Supply List  



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ANNOUNCING: Town Manager Appointment

Date Posted: Friday, July 12th, 2024

The Town of Townsend is pleased to announce the appointment of Julie Goodyear as our new Town Manager.  Please see the below letter from Mrs. Goodyear:     



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Townsend Town Hall Closed in Recognition of the Independence Day Holiday

Date Posted: Wednesday, July 3rd, 2024

In recognition of the Independence Day Holiday, Townsend Townhall will be closed on Thursday, July 4th, 2024.  Please view brochure below provided by the Office of the State Fire Marshall regarding firework guidelines:  Fire Marshall Release 6.24 Fireworks-Brochure



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REMINDER – COMMUNITY NOTICE: Solicitation of Members for Town Boards & Planning Commission

Date Posted: Monday, July 1st, 2024

***Please be advised, as of 07/10/2024, solicitations to fill the seats for the Town Board of Adjustment and the Planning Commission are now closed.  Town Council has made re-appointments for the members who hold the seats currently.  The Town is continuing to solicit for open Board of Elections Seat.***  Interested in making a difference within the Town?  We are currently seeking to fill positions within the Town to serve on the Planning Commission, the Board of Adjustment, and the Board of Elections.  Below are flyers of each Commission or Board along with the amount of seats available.  Should you have any questions, please reach out to Town Clerk, Mariaelena Rivera at mrivera@townsend.delaware.gov or 302-378-8082. 



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REMINDER – Emergency Sirens Test on Tuesday, July 2nd, 2024 @ 7:20 p.m.

Date Posted: Friday, June 28th, 2024

**From our calendar to yours: Save this notice from the Delaware Emergency Management Agency by clicking “HERE“**  Emergency Sirens Test on July 2  



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CLOSED_REMINDER – PUBLIC NOTICE: Townsend Raffle Prize Preferences Survey

Date Posted: Thursday, June 27th, 2024

Survey Monkey Raffle Flyer – TOWNSEND RAFFLE SURVEY Please search/click the following link https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/QZXVMJ9 or scan the QR code to complete the Raffle Prize Preferences Survey. Stay tuned for raffle ticket sales. 100 % of the proceeds will go towards supporting the Townsend Veterans & Social Services Committee. QUESTIONS? EMAIL: TOWNHALL@TOWNSEND.DELAWARE.GOV CALL: 302-378-8082



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THANK YOU STATE LEGISLATORS & CASELLA: Townsend Clean-Out Day 06/26/2024

Date Posted: Thursday, June 27th, 2024

Great things get accomplished when the community comes together. The Town of Townsend sends a big thank you to Senator Kyra Hoffner and State Representatives Kevin Hensley and Jeff Spielman for supporting our event!  We also want to send another thanks to our municipal waste provider Casella for sponsoring the dumpsters!   HELPFUL TIPS:  Please place carts at the curb the night before or no later than 7 a.m. on your scheduled pickup day. Please place the carts out to the curb with the wheels and handles facing the house and the lift bar facing the road. The carts should be clear of any obstructions such as mailboxes, cars, utility poles, garage doors, etc. The truck and driver must have clear access to the rollout carts. Please do not block the sidewalk. Please bag all trash. This does not include recycling and yard waste.  Please break down or cut any large […]



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PUBLIC NOTICE: Appoquinimink School District – Kindergarten Registration

Date Posted: Wednesday, June 26th, 2024

A message from the Appoquinimink School District: REGISTER FOR KINDERGARTEN! If you have a child who will be 5 years old by August 31, it’s time to register for kindergarten! Registration is completed through an online portal. We have all the information on our district website. And don’t forget: our district offers TWO language immersion programs! Kindergarten immersion programs include Spanish Immersion and Chinese Immersion at certain buildings. Kindergarten students who participate in our immersion programs learn math, science, reading, writing, and social studies in two languages instead of one! We’ll include information below to register and to learn more about immersion. Register for Kindergarten 2024-2025: https://bit.ly/AppoKindergarten  Learn more and Spanish and Chinese immersion: https://bit.ly/ASD-Immersion Please click the following for more details regarding Kindergarten Registration: Kindergarten Registration Updated    



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REMINDER – COMMUNITY NOTICE: Townsend Clean-Out Day 06/26/2024

Date Posted: Wednesday, June 26th, 2024

TODAY ONLY, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26, 2025 FROM 8 A.M. TO 4 P.M.  GOT JUNK? TOWNSEND CLEAN-OUT DAY 06/26/2024 FROM 8 A.M. TO 4 P.M. DUMPSTERS WILL BE PROVIDED TO ALL RESIDENTS AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS: – 0 EDGAR ROAD- SIDE PARKING LOT TO THE RIGHT OF THE LARGE GAZEBOR – 201 MAIN STREET EMPTY LOT NO HARDOUS WASTE ALLOWED!!!!! -PAINT -BATTERIES -GASOLINE -MOTO OIL -COOLANT -ANYTHING WITH FREON:FRIDGE, FREEZER, AC -TIRES HOT COALS PLEASE SEND A SPECIAL THANKS TO CASELLA FOR THE DUMPSTERS TOWNHALL@TOWNSEND.DELAWARE.GOV – 3023788082



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CLOSED_PUBLIC NOTICE: Townsend Raffle Prize Preferences Survey

Date Posted: Tuesday, June 25th, 2024

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