Snow Removal

Please remember that snow MUST be removed from sidewalks adjacent to your property, two hours after a snowfall. Please help your fellow residents stay safe, by keeping the sidewalks clear. Thank you. This is a code/ordinance violation.  

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New Year’s Day Parade

Thank you to all of the New Year’s Day Parade participants for being a part of our annual tradition: Police Chief Bruce Von Goerres, Officer Jim Woznicki, Grand Marshalls Dale and Sharon Annis (and Zander, Tommy, Jasper and Bryson), Ellendale […]

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December 2025 Newsletter

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Upcoming 2026 Town Council

At the Special Meeting December 17, 2025 the following residents were confirmed to be appointed as Town Council members for 2026: Lindsay Adams, Aaron Moore, Tony Ottomano. To hold an election (4) candidates were required. There will NOT be a […]

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Food Bank of Delaware Assistance

The Food Bank of Delaware is available to help federal workers and SNAP recipients impacted by the government shutdown and any Delaware resident that is food insecure.   Other services available: Home Delivery Food for Seniors Weekend Meals Mobile Pantries […]

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Community Outreach Committee OPEN Positions

The Community Outreach Committee Chair (available January 1, 2026) and Secretary (available immediately) positions are in need of folks to step up and be involved with the planning, organizing and executing community events, as well as the chair running the […]

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Employment Opportunity: Police Department

The Town of Ellendale is no longer accepting resumes for Chief of Police. Chief Von Goerres will be remaining the Chief of the Ellendale Police Department.    Town of Ellendale accepting resumes for Chief of Police  Applicant MUST be currently […]

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Planning & Zoning Commissioner position available

There is a position open on the Planning and Zoning Commission. If you are interested, please stop by Town Hall to complete a Letter of Intent. LOI”S also available under FORMS on the website. Planning and Zoning meets on the […]

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BURN BAN is in effect May 1st – September 30th

A reminder that the State of Delaware’s annual burn ban went into effect on May 1st. Only cooking fires, campfires, patio fire pits, chimenea, and ceremonial fires are allowed during the Ozone Season (May 1 – Sept 30). In addition, […]

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Ellendale Performance Audit 2019-2022

Ellendale Performance Audit 6.24 2019-2022 The Town of Ellendale Performance Audit calendar years 2019 to 2022 by the State of Delaware Auditing team is available to review at this time. Please contact townclerk@ellendale.delaware.gov or 302-422-6727 with any questions or concerns.

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