Welcome to the Town of Odessa
Today the town of Odessa, one of the most pristine Colonial townscapes, is a National Registry District, home to a National Historic Landmark and two National Parks Service Network to Freedom sites. We take pride in Odessa’s historic preservation efforts and delight in sharing our village with visitors. Our guests […]
Read More...Labor Day Holiday Reminder
Labor Day is a State of DE observed holiday, town offices will be closed. Trash and Recycling pick up will also be affected, referring to the posted schedule, pick up will be on TUESDAY September 8, 2026 “TRASH & RECYCLE” Mayor & Council wish everyone a safe & happy Labor […]
Read More...Delmarva Power Delaware Supply Fact Sheet/Energy Cost Webpage
Delmarva has launched a new web page which explains the drivers of customer bills in Delaware: Understanding What’s Happening with Energy in Delaware | Delmarva – An Exelon Company DPL DE_Supply Costs sheet_Final
Read More...Odessa Website Maintenance Downtime
We appreciate your patience during the month of August while the Town of Odessa experienced extremely limited access to maintaining updates to our website. Great news is that the site is back and we are working hard to get all pages caught up. Thank you!
Read More...Award Winners XXVI Opens in Historic Odessa on September 1!
Historic Houses of Odessa September 1 – October 25 Reception: Thursday, September 17; 6-8pm
Read More...Overdose Resource from Addicted.org
The state’s call to action has been to get more people trained to use Narcan, included is a guide that does just that. Overdose First Aid
Read More...A FREE Recycling & Paper Shredding Event will take place on Saturday, September 12th at St. Anne’s Episcopal School
Recycling Event
Read More...Newest Council Member, Shelley Perry
Mayor Smith gave the oath of office to Council Member Shelley Perry at the Town Meeting of Mayor & Council on Monday, July 13th. pictured above is Mayor Harvey C. Smith Jr. and Council Member Shelley Perry
Read More...DNREC Seeks Volunteers for 2026 Delaware Coastal Cleanup on Saturday, Sept. 19
Volunteer registration is now open for the 39th annual Delaware Coastal Cleanup, set for Saturday, Sept. 19, at more than 40 sites statewide. Hosted by the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, this popular annual event welcomes participants who turn out to help maintain the state’s beaches, coastline and waterways from 9 […]
Read More...Important Changes to Your Town of Odessa Property Tax and Trash Bills
Important Changes to Your Town of Odessa Property Tax and Trash Bills
Read More...FREE Lead Paint & Safety Issues
lead_abatement_council_of_odessa_061726There is a FREE service in New Castle County and the City of Wilmington for inspection, work, and having properties declared Lead Safe. The attached flyer gives some details. Income is of the Tenant, not the Owner. (Example Family of four under $88,000) A vacant property would take about 3 […]
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