New Town Hall – Move in Date APRIL 15, 2015

Date Posted: Friday, March 13th, 2015

New Town Hall move in date…..FRIDAY, APRIL 15, 2016 Dumpsters are in place….. The Town of Townsend is proud to announce the relocation of our Town Hall. The anticipated grand opening will be mid September! Below is a picture of the the new location as well as the floor and site plans.  Please check back as time gets closer for more updates. Town Hall – Floor Plan 1st & 2nd Floor Town Hall – Site Plan      



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Sign-up for E-billing

Date Posted: Friday, March 13th, 2015

If you would like to register for e-billing please click the link below. Please include the email address you would like your bills sent to as well your home address in the message field. It takes only a few minutes to fill out your information to receive your bills via email. If you have any questions please contact Town Hall at (302) 378-8082. You can also register by viewing the Home page on the Townsend Website under “Contact Us” and click on Contact form and fill out your information to get set up. Register for E-billing



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Code Red Notification

Date Posted: Thursday, March 5th, 2015

Town of Townsend Announcement CODE RED Emergency Notification System which has replaced the Reverse 911 system. Please view the link below for more information and on how to sign-up to receive the notifications Code Red Notification    



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Keeping the Town of Townsend Safe

Date Posted: Tuesday, March 3rd, 2015

Please read and pass along this Town of Townsend Announcement provided by Councilman John Ness. Resident Announcement



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Smart 911

Date Posted: Tuesday, March 3rd, 2015

Smart911 is a free service that allows citizens across the U.S. to create a Safety Profile for their household that includes any information they want 9-1-1 to have in the event of an emergency. Then, when anyone in that household dials 9-1-1 from a phone associated with their Safety Profile, their profile is immediately displayed to the 9-1-1 call taker providing additional information that can be used to facilitate the proper response to the proper location. At a time when seconds count, being able to provide 9-1-1 with all details that could impact response the second an emergency call is placed could be the difference between life and death. Residents can go to www.smart911.com to get more information and sign up today.



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HELP Stop Park Vandalism!!!!

Date Posted: Monday, February 16th, 2015

Townsend, this park was built for YOU! Please help us stop this vandalism and keep the park clean. If you see something suspicious, call the police and report it. You can call 911 if it is an emergency, or call the non-emergency number: 302-573-2800. You do not have to give your name, you can do this anonymously. The Town built you a park to give you some place to go with your children. Please help us in maintaining it and keeping it nice. Report anything suspicious you see! The Mayor and Council of Townsend is offering a REWARD of up to $1,000.00 for any information leading to the arrest and conviction of anyone caught vandalizing the park in any way.



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REMINDER… Proper constraint of animals

Date Posted: Monday, February 16th, 2015

As a friendly reminder to all residents within the Incorporated Town Limits; per Town Ordinance; Section 10-6 (a) and (b) Sec. 10-6. Restraint and control of animals. (a)   All dogs shall be kept under restraint at all times.  (b)   No owner shall fail to exercise proper care of control of his animals to prevent them from becoming a public nuisance (Public nuisance animal as defined by the Town Code). Click here to view Chapter 10 of the Town Code of Ordinances.



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Project 19734 Soldier Support

Date Posted: Friday, February 13th, 2015

Veteran’s Affairs Committee would like to announce Project 19734 Soldier Support. At January’s VA committee meeting, Mayor Raughley, Councilman Hanlin and I (Karen Jennings) added Project 19734 Soldier Support to our agenda in efforts to show our appreciation and gratitude to our Townsend Residents currently deployed. Project 19734 Soldier Support will collect care package donations for Townsend’s deployed soldiers. U.S. Troops are currently deployed all over the world and currently fighting in several countries, including Afghanistan and Iraq. Thousands of troops are serving peacekeeping missions, many in Europe, Asia, and Africa. It is the mission of the VA Committee to show our support for Townsend’s military members, deployed and serving our great Country. The Project 19734 Soldier Support donation basket is located at Townsend’s Town Hall. Suggested donations include: gratitude letters, children’s “thank you hero” drawings, Beanie Babies (soldiers like to give these little gifts to the local children), coffee […]



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Delaware State Police False Alarm Reduction Program

Date Posted: Friday, February 13th, 2015

NEWS RELEASE DELAWARE STATE POLICE Superintendent Colonel Robert M. Coupe Presented by Director of Public Information Sergeant Paul G. Shavack P.O. Box 430| Dover, DE 19903 | Cell: 302.841.2553 | Paul.Shavack@delaware.gov DSP News Release: Delaware State Police False Alarm Reduction Program Implementation Date: Sunday, June 10, 2012 Resume: Dover- On June 10, 2012, The Delaware State Police will begin administering the State’s False Alarm Reduction Program, which was enacted by legislation to encourage alarm users to maintain operational reliability, promote proper use of alarm systems and reduce the amount of false alarms that law enforcement officers respond to. False alarms are a costly and a major public safety concern as they divert law enforcement resources from crimes in progress, other real emergencies, and time spent on routine patrol. Read Full “False Alarm News Release 6-20-2012” PDF Any questions or further information regarding the registration process and applicable fines should be directed […]



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Building Permits Required

Date Posted: Friday, February 13th, 2015

Homeowners, you must obtain a building permit from the Town Hall for any projects you wish to have done to your property; and you must call the Town Hall for all inspections for any type of addition that requires a permit. You must also have a final C/O on the addition. Please call the Town Hall at 302-378-8082 24 to 48 hours in advance for an inspection. All contractors doing work for you must be licensed in the Town of Townsend. Please call the Town Hall at 302-378-8082 to verify your contractor is licensed with up to date information.



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