Town Hall Closed/Council Meeting of 3/7/18 Cancelled due to weather

Date Posted: Wednesday, March 7th, 2018

Town Hall is closing at 12:00 noon today (3/7/18) and the Town Council meeting scheduled for tonight is cancelled due to the winter storm.  The next meeting will be held on March 21st.



Read More...

VFW Post 3792 Fundraiser Breakfasts

Date Posted: Monday, March 5th, 2018

Breakfast Buffets will be held on the 3rd Sundays of March thru June.  See details.



Read More...

Delaware Weatherization Assistance Program

Date Posted: Saturday, February 17th, 2018

Weatherization Assistance is a free program that decreases energy costs for low-income families by making the home more energy efficient, while improving their comfort, health, and safety.              The U. S. Department of Energy and State sources provide grant funds to administer the program. The program is statewide ans operates throughout the year.  Catholic Charities, Inc. is the program administrator, working under contract to the State Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC), Division of Energy and Climate.  Services typically include wall, attic, & foundation insulation, air leakage reduction, smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, dryer venting, and attic ventilation.. Eligibility Income Guidelines for the free services range from $24,120 for a household of 1 to $82,640 for a household of 8.  For families with more than 8 persons, add $8,360 for each additional person. For additional information visit de.gov/wap or contact Catholic Charities of  New Castle County  at 302-654-9295.  



Read More...

Town Hall Closed February 19, 2017.

Date Posted: Tuesday, February 6th, 2018

Town Hall will be closed on Monday, February 19, 2018 in observance of the President’s Day holiday.  Trash will be picked up on M0nday, per the usual schedule.



Read More...

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  



Read More...

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 […]



Read More...

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.



Read More...

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

Date Posted: Thursday, January 4th, 2018

Read More...

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.



Read More...

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.”



Read More...