REMINDER: 2023 Town of Townsend Annual Holiday Decorating Contest

Date Posted: Thursday, December 21st, 2023

2023 Decorating Contest Flyer Don’t forget!! Happening this weekend!!  Town Council will be judging homes on or about December 21st through the 24th. Winners will be announced at the January 2024 Town Council meeting. Judges decisions are final. No registration is Necessary! Just show us your lights! So deck the Trees, Shrubs, and Roofline!  Let’s see Santa, light the Menorah, and drink from the Unity Cup! There will be 2 categories for the contest: 1. Modern– Utilizing Light Movement & Blowups 2. Traditional- Static displays with limited light movement Let the holiday spirit sparkle! Please contact Townsend Town Hall with any questions via 302-378-8082 or townhall@townsend.delaware.gov



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Town Hall Closed in Recognition of the Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Holidays

Date Posted: Thursday, December 21st, 2023

In recognition of the Christmas Holidays, Townhall will be closed on Monday, December 25, 2023 and Tuesday, December 26, 2023.     Municipal waste services will continue to operate on an uninterrupted schedule, with pickup on Tuesday, December 26th, 2023.  Please note, this will be the last yard waste pick up until the spring season. For more details click “HERE“.     



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RECAP: 2023 Tree Lighting & Caroling in the Park

Date Posted: Wednesday, December 20th, 2023

Thank you to all who came out to celebrate the holiday season at the Townsend Municipal Park! A special thank you goes to the Immanuel United Methodist Church Choir and the Odessa High School DE Band for their beautiful performances! We hope everyone enjoys the rest of the season!   To view photos from the event, click HERE or see the photos below:   To show your support of the Odessa High School DE Band please consider donating to fund their to “Help the Ducks Fly Across the Pond”.  The Odessa High School Band will perform in London’s 2025 New Year’s Day Parade! Please click the link following link for donation information: https://odessa-high-school-fine-arts-boosters.square.site/. You may also send a check made out to “Odessa Fine Arts Boosters” via mail addressed:  Odessa High School Attn: Mr. Brian Endlein 570 Tony Marchio Drive Townsend, DE 19734



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REMINDER: 2023 Town of Townsend Annual Holiday Decorating Contest

Date Posted: Monday, December 18th, 2023

2023 Decorating Contest Flyer Happening this week!  Town Council will be judging homes on or about December 21st through the 24th. Winners will be announced at the January 2024 Town Council meeting. Judges decisions are final. No registration is Necessary! Just show us your lights!   So deck the Trees, Shrubs, and Roofline!  Let’s see Santa, light the Menorah, and drink from the Unity Cup!   There will be 2 categories for the contest: 1. Modern– Utilizing Light Movement & Blowups 2. Traditional- Static displays with limited light movement   Let the holiday spirit sparkle!   Please contact Townsend Town Hall with any questions via 302-378-8082 or townhall@townsend.delaware.gov  



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Town Hall Closed- 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday, December 14th, 2023

Date Posted: Thursday, December 14th, 2023

Townsend Town Hall will be closed from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday, December 14, 2023.  We apologize for any inconvenience.  Town Hall will open back up at 2 p.m. on Thursday, December 14th, 2023. As always we thank our community for your cooperation and support!



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CLOSED – JOB OPENING: Part-time Administrative Assistant

Date Posted: Wednesday, December 13th, 2023

Job Opening Part-time Administrative Assistant CONTACT PERSON: Antonina Tantillo, MPA, Town Manager Telephone: 302-378-8082 Email: atantillo@townsend.delaware.gov The Town of Townsend, DE is seeking applications for the position of Part-time  Administrative Assistant.   JOB DESCRIPTION: The Part-time Administrative Assistant is responsible for providing administrative functions for the Town. The position requires the ability to communicate information from the Town Charter, Codes, general law and policies to businesses, citizens, and employees, and ensure that municipal services are provided in an effective and efficient manner. This position takes direction primarily from and reports initially to the Town Clerk and the Town Manager. This position is one of the initial contacts for the public to the Town. This position requires the ability to sit at a workstation for extended periods, to assist the public at the front desk, and to ascend and descend stairs to access Town records, stock supplies, and file records.  JOB DUTIES: […]



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COMMUNITY NOTICE: Townsend Fire Co. Breakfast with Santa

Date Posted: Friday, December 8th, 2023

The Townsend Fire Company will be hosting their annual Breakfast with Santa on Sunday, December 17th, 2023 from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.. Santa will be available for photos.  Parents, bring your camera!!  $10.00 – age 13 – senior  $5.00 – age 4 – 12 Free – Children 3 and under Please click the flyer below to be directed to the Townsend Fire Company’s Facebook event page for more information:  Townsend Fire Co-Breakfast with Santa_Flyer



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CLOSED – JOB OPENING: Part-time Administrative Assistant

Date Posted: Wednesday, December 6th, 2023

Job Opening Part-time Administrative Assistant CONTACT PERSON: Antonina Tantillo, MPA, Town Manager Telephone: 302-378-8082 Email: atantillo@townsend.delaware.gov The Town of Townsend, DE is seeking applications for the position of Part-time  Administrative Assistant.   JOB DESCRIPTION: The Part-time Administrative Assistant is responsible for providing administrative functions for the Town. The position requires the ability to communicate information from the Town Charter, Codes, general law and policies to businesses, citizens, and employees, and ensure that municipal services are provided in an effective and efficient manner. This position takes direction primarily from and reports initially to the Town Clerk and the Town Manager. This position is one of the initial contacts for the public to the Town. This position requires the ability to sit at a workstation for extended periods, to assist the public at the front desk, and to ascend and descend stairs to access Town records, stock supplies, and file records.  JOB DUTIES: […]



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JOIN US: 2023 Tree Lighting & Caroling in the Park

Date Posted: Tuesday, December 5th, 2023

Friday, December 8th, 2023 @ 6:00 p.m. Location: Townsend Municipal Park Address: 0 Edgar Road         Townsend, Delaware 19734 2023 Caroling & Tree Lighting Flyer_ Tree Lighting Caroling Song Book Please join The Town of Townsend & Immanuel United Methodist Church for the Tree lighting & Caroling in the Park.  Featuring the the Odessa High School Band and a special guest appearance at 7:00 p.m.  Feel free to bring your lawn chairs or blankets.   Non-perishable donations will be collected for Our Daily Bread. Please contact Townsend Town Hall with any questions via 302-378-8082 or townhall@townsend.delaware.gov



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REMINDER: 2023 Tree Lighting & Caroling in the Park

Date Posted: Monday, December 4th, 2023

Friday, December 8th, 2023 @ 6:00 p.m. Location: Townsend Municipal Park Address: 0 Edgar Road         Townsend, Delaware 19734 2023 Caroling & Tree Lighting Flyer_ Tree Lighting Caroling Song Book Please join The Town of Townsend & Immanuel United Methodist Church for the Tree lighting & Caroling in the Park.  Featuring the the Odessa High School Band and a special guest appearance at 7:00 p.m. Feel free to bring your lawn chairs or blankets.   Non-perishable donations will be collected for Our Daily Bread. Please contact Townsend Town Hall with any questions via 302-378-8082 or townhall@townsend.delaware.gov



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