Town of Elsmere

10/08/2026

Our Trunk-or-Treat Spooktacular is right around the corner and we’re looking for a few more residents, businesses, organizations and community groups to join the fun!

MEDALS WILL BE AWARDED FOR:
- Funniest Trunk
- Scariest Trunk
- Spookiest Trunk
- Cutest Trunk
- Most Creative
- Best Overall

So bring your creativity, your Halloween spirit and your best trunk-decorating ideas! Whether you go spooky, silly, cute, creepy, or completely over-the-top, we want to see what you’ve got!

*** Vehicle registration is open until Monday, October 19th at 4:00 PM. ***

Register your vehicle today by scanning the QR code on the event flyer, visiting the Town’s website, using the registration link in the comments or by calling Town Hall and asking for Nicole to help get you registered!

*REMINDER: You do not need to register to attend and trick-or-treat. Registration is only for those wishing to decorate a vehicle and hand out treats.

Help us fill the parking lot and make our first Trunk-or-Treat the most SPOOKTACULAR time! 🎃👻

🦇 GET READY FOR A SPOOKTACULAR TIME, ELSMERE! 👻

The Town of Elsmere’s Trunk-or-Treat Spooktacular is creeping its way to Town Hall!

Saturday, October 24, 2026 from 4PM – 6PM
Town Hall located at 11 Poplar Avenue Elsmere, DE 19805

Bring the kids dressed in their Halloween best and enjoy an evening of trick-or-treating, creatively decorated trunks, plenty of candy, and Halloween fun right here in our community!

WANT TO DECORATE A TRUNK? 🚗
We’re looking for residents, families, organizations, businesses and community groups to help make this year’s event extra special! Whether you go cute, creepy, silly, or completely over-the-top, we’d love to have you join us!

Vehicle registration is required to participate! Scan the QR code on the flyer, use the registration link below, or visit the Town’s website to sign up.

🔗 REGISTER YOUR VEHICLE HERE:
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Please note: You do not need to register to attend and trick-or-treat! Registration is only for those wishing to decorate a vehicle and hand out treats.

Save the date, start planning those costumes and trunk decorations, and get ready for a fa-boo-lous evening in Elsmere! 🎃

We can’t wait to see everyone there!

10/07/2026

The Town of Elsmere is deeply saddened by the passing of Senator Patricia M. Blevins, a woman whose dedication to public service left a lasting mark on our community and the State of Delaware.

Patti began her public service right here in the Town of Elsmere, serving on Town Council before becoming Mayor, a position she held from 1985 until 1990. She went on to represent Delaware in the State Senate for nearly three decades, including serving as President Pro Tempore. Throughout her years in public service, she never lost sight of the communities and people she was proud to represent.

Patti believed in making a difference, not just through words, but through action. She was a strong advocate for those who needed a voice and devoted herself to causes that mattered deeply to her, including domestic violence prevention and animal welfare. She was also a very strong advocate for the Town of Elsmere. Her work touched countless lives across Delaware, including right here in the community where her public service began.

One of the most lasting reminders of Patti’s impact on Elsmere can be found along the Senator Patricia M. Blevins Pedestrian Path, which connects Fairgrounds Park with Maple Avenue Park. Patti played an important role in helping bring the path to our community during her time as a State Senator, creating a safe place for residents to walk, exercise and enjoy the outdoors.

Today, her name lives along that path as a permanent part of Elsmere. Every resident who walks it, every family who enjoys it and every person who passes through it is reminded of someone who believed in investing in her community and making it better for those who came after her.

Patti’s legacy is not defined solely by the offices she held or the years she spent in public service. It can be found in the people she helped, the causes she championed, the communities she strengthened and the many lives she touched along the way.

During this difficult time, we are keeping Patti’s loved ones close in our thoughts. While we mourn her loss, we are also grateful for the years she gave to Elsmere and for the lasting mark she left on the community she called home.

We are grateful that Patti’s legacy will forever be a part of the Town she once served. May we continue to honor her by enjoying, caring for and walking the path that proudly carries her name.

Rest peacefully, Senator Blevins. Thank you for your years of service to Elsmere and to Delaware. ❤️

10/06/2026

EPD needs your help naming their new wellness cat! See the original post to comment what you think they should name him! 🐈

10/05/2026

From The Delaware Office of Highway Safety: Sponsor this year’s Sober Rides program!

The Delaware Office of Highway Safety (OHS) will once again offer the Sober Rides program during four high-risk drinking holidays: Thanksgiving Eve, New Year’s Eve, St. Patrick’s Day, and July Fourth. The program offers Delawareans a practical way to get home safely by providing opportunities to claim a $20 ride-share voucher for Lyft or Uber. The primary goal of Sober Rides is to decrease the number of impaired driving crashes in Delaware.

Last year, the program provided 904 rides—an increase of approximately 200 rides over the previous year! We look forward to making this year’s program bigger and better, but we need your help.

OHS funding from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) cannot be used to cover the cost of Sober Rides vouchers. The program relies solely on sponsor contributions. Contributions of any amount can make a difference, allowing us to offer more rides during existing program holidays and potentially expand the program to additional holidays, such as Memorial Day Weekend.

To learn more about the Sober Rides program, its mission, and how to become a sponsor, email [email protected].

10/02/2026

Today's the day!!

The Town of Elsmere is hosting our Blood Drive TODAY, Friday, October 2nd, from 8:30 AM–2:00 PM in the Town Hall parking lot and we’d love to see our community come out and help save lives!

Walk-ins are welcome and encouraged!

Every blood donation has the potential to help someone in need, and it only takes a little bit of your time to make a BIG difference.

If you haven't signed up yet, don't worry you can still stop by! Bring your photo ID, make sure you've eaten and hydrated and come ready to be someone's hero.

*** All presenting donors will receive a FREE long-sleeved Lifesaver T-shirt!

Let's show up for our community and give the gift of life! 🩸❤️

09/30/2026

‼ DONORS NEEDED ‼

If you've ever thought about donating blood, this is a great opportunity to do it. It only takes a little bit of your time, but your donation can make a huge difference for someone who needs it.

If you can donate, please consider signing up! And if you already have an appointment, thank you for helping us try to reach our goal!

Check out the original post below for all of the details and to schedule your appointment. 🩸

09/21/2026

Our Public Works guys had some visitors over at Maple Ave & A Street this afternoon 😋

09/21/2026

If you've ever thought about donating blood, this is a great opportunity to do it. We're trying to fill at least 13 more appointments so we can reach our goal for this blood drive and to match our last one.

It only takes a little bit of your time, but your donation can make a huge difference for someone who needs it.

If you can donate, please consider signing up! And if you already have an appointment, thank you for helping us reach our goal!

Check out the original post below for all of the details and to schedule your appointment. 🩸

09/21/2026

The Town of Elsmere is proud to partner with the Delaware DNREC to bring a PurpleAir air quality sensor to our community right here on our Town Hall building!

This sensor provides real-time local air quality information by measuring particulate matter (PM) in the air. The information can help residents better understand current air conditions and make informed decisions, particularly on days when air quality may be affected by smoke, pollution, or other conditions.

The sensor's information can be viewed through available air quality mapping and monitoring tools, allowing residents to see local conditions and better understand what the AQI means.

Want to check the air quality in Elsmere? Scan the QR code on the attached information sheet or visit DNREC's Air Quality resources for additional information.

We appreciate DNREC's partnership and their efforts to provide communities with better access to local, real-time air quality information! 🌎