Welcome to the Town of Elsmere, DE

Welcome, the Town of Elsmere is proud to present this website for our residents and all of those who visit. Our motto is “A Wonderful Place to Live.” We are proud of our history, our government, and our community.With a small town ambiance and big city convenience, Elsmere, is one of the best communities in New Castle County.

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LT. Gregg W. Shelton Resilience Room Dedication

In remembrance of Lt Gregg W Shelton, the Elsmere Police Department would like to invite members of the public to the Resilience Room Dedication. See the flyer below for more information. 💙🕊️

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Level 2 Driving Restriction Activated

Level 2 Driving Restriction Activated for New Castle County
What does this mean?

  • No person may operate a motor vehicle on Delaware roadways when a Level 2 Driving Restriction has been activated, except for persons designated as essential personnel including operators of snow removal equipment employed,

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STATE OF EMERGENCY DECLARED – FEBRUARY 22, 2026

“Governor Matthew Meyer has declared a State of Emergency as of 12 p.m. today in anticipation of the impending winter storm. The State of Emergency will allow for the mobilization of statewide resources needed to prepare for and respond to this storm, including the activation of the Delaware National Guard.”

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EMERGENCY WEATHER ALERT

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REGISTER FOR CODE RED – TOWN OF ELSMERE’S MASS NOTIFICATION SYSTEM

Do you want to know what is going on in the Town?

Great news, we have a mass notification system that you can sign up for to receive calls, texts, emails, or all the above!

Click here to register!!

Town of Elsmere CodeRED Registration Instructions

 

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Honoring a Hometown Hero

At last night’s Council Meeting, the Town of Elsmere had the privilege of recognizing Retired Major General Francis D. Vavala, who was born and raised right here in Elsmere, for his extraordinary lifetime of service and leadership.

 Major General Vavala, Delaware’s longest-serving Adjutant General and a respected national advocate for service members and veterans,

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Safety Matters Newsletter

smnews-11-25

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Box Tree Moth Found in New Castle County

See the link below for further information:

Box Tree Moth Found in New Castle County – State of Delaware News

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Newport and Elsmere Police Accountability Committee Agenda

9-4-25 Agenda PAC Meeting Elsmere

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL 25-06 VILONE VILLAGE-DOGWOOD HOLLOW STORMWATER PROJECT

ELECTRONIC COPIES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. HARD COPIES AVAILABLE AT TOWN HALL

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