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...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 […]
Read More...Office Closed- Monday, June 29th
Town Office will be closed on Monday, June 29th and re-opening again for normal business hours on Tuesday, June 30th. As always, for any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact the town secretary at: townofodessa@gmail.com Thank you,
Read More...Delaware City Juneteenth Celebrations
Delaware City-Polktown, Juneteenth events this Saturday at Fort Delaware State Park. The highlight will be a presentation by Dr. Abdullah Muhammad on “The History of Juneteenth”. Free ferry tickets are available for the 11 am ferry ride at 55 Clinton Street while supplies last. Register for this program and pick […]
Read More...Odessa historical marker relocated after 94 years
Odessa historical marker relocated after 94 years | The Latest from WDEL News | wdel.com
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