Thursday, April 11, 2024 | Issue 32 | |
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Employment & Volunteer Opportunities
The Town is currently seeking to fill the following positions:
- Part-Time Park Ranger
- Part-Time Office Assistant
We also need volunteers:
- Historic District Commission
- River Sweep Community Clean-Up Day, April 20th, 9am to 12pm
Click Here to view the details on our website.
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Utility Bill & Payment Plan Due Date Reminders
Utility bill payments are typically due a month after they are finalized.
- For 2024, the due dates are scheduled as follows:
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Payment Plan monthly payments are due by the 1st of every month.
- When the 1st falls on a weekend, payments must be received by the end of day Monday to avoid a $25 late fee.
IMPORTANT REMINDER: When sending in payments to Town Hall, whether it's a personal check or bill payment check through your bank, please make checks payable to the "Town of Charlestown", and our P.O. Box MUST be listed as the mailing address. Payments sent to our physical address will be returned by the Post Office.
- Our mailing address is: Town of Charlestown, P.O. Box 154, Charlestown, MD 21914
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Spring Projects: Is a Permit Required? | |
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If you are planning to complete repairs or upgrades on your home, interior or exterior, make sure to speak to our Code Enforcement Officer, Ken Hamilton, before starting your project to see if a zoning/building permit is required.
Here are some examples of when a permit is required:
MINOR Zoning/Building Permit - Fee $20 ($100 after work starts)
- Fences
- Tree removal
- Major landscaping, i.e. adding rock or gravel, concrete patios, etc.
- Roof or siding repair
- Permit not required if in-kind replacements; however, a permit is required with the Town and the County if structural repairs are anticipated or planned.
- Change type of driveway surface
MAJOR Zoning/Building Permit - Fee $50 ($250 after work starts)
- New dwellings
- Garages/sheds
- Additions
- Above ground and in-ground swimming pools
- Decks/patios/porches and/or enclosing thereof
- Rooftop Solar
- Interior Renovations
- Demolition
Major permits, and some minor permits, will be reviewed by the Charlestown Planning & Zoning Commission. Planning & Zoning meetings are held on the 1st Thursday after the 1st Tuesday of every month. Permits must be submitted by the Friday before the meeting date. If your home is in the Historic District, or in an HOA, other requirements may apply.
Contact Ken with any questions: 410-287-6173, ext. 6, or khamilton@charlestownmd.org
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Town-Wide Scavenger Hunt
Saturday, April 13th - 11am to 1pm
Free and fun for all ages!
The hunt will start no sooner than 11:00am, will include all sections of Town, and prizes will be awarded to the first three (3) participants, or groups of participants, that meet us at Avalon Park with their completed list by 1:00pm. The list will be emailed/posted promptly at 11:00am; physical copies will be available at Avalon Park.
How It Works:
- Find and photograph yourself or your group with as many items on the list as you can before the time runs out. We'll be looking at photo timestamps!
- Once you're done, or at 1:00pm, whichever happens first, meet us at Avalon Park Stage to review your photographs.
- The first three (3) participants or groups to complete the list and be verified by us will receive a prize. Prizes include gift cards to Market Street Café and surprises for kids.
- Bonus points if you have our app, Historic Charlestown, downloaded on your mobile device!
We hope to see you there!
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Cecil County - Household Hazardous Waste Day
Sunday, April 21, 2024 - 7:30am-3pm
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If you are unable to see the flyer below, please click here. | |
Upcoming Town Hall Meetings with Residents | |
The Town Commissioners are hosting listening sessions with residents from various neighborhoods around Town. The purpose of these meetings is to address any concerns residents may have and help answer questions about their neighborhoods. The meetings are being led by the residents themselves, and the Commissioners are actively listening to their feedback and suggestions. The main objective is to ensure that every resident is heard and valued, and to establish a better relationship with Town government in the process. | |
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The next round of meetings will be held at the Charlestown Fire Hall, 307 Market Street, and via Zoom, on the following dates:
Scott Gardens & Louisa Lane Ext - #2-1
Thursday, April 25th at 6 PM
Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81697200305?pwd=SfKN1PGl9mhT3YrKb2oaJbC7HMEUwX.1
Meeting ID: 816 9720 0305, Passcode: 804729, Phone: 301-715-8592
Trinity Woods & Trinity Woods Preserve - #2-2
Thursday, May 16th at 6 PM
Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86904508468?pwd=NrRssGL023E5KD1HSXbfwzL885aNYE.1
Meeting ID: 869 0450 8468, Passcode: 338400, Phone: 301-715-8592
Cool Springs - #2-3
Thursday, May 30th at 6 PM
Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81147785468?pwd=icmWmO7TYCVJh69KDB4bp7OxdADYRx.1
Meeting ID: 811 4778 5468, Passcode: 613048, Phone: 301-715-8592
Historic District & Charlestown Manor - #2-4
Wednesday, June 5th at 6 PM
Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86276644381?pwd=0tN5J7JTD8V4nBUSb4b1LNFyaEuPcx.1
Meeting ID: 862 7664 4381, Passcode: 615780, Phone: 301-715-8592
Holloway Beach, Carpenter's Point & Route 7 - #2-5
Thursday, June 13th at 6 PM
Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88658758568?pwd=HePO6M29yl4oLMTZzMn4M1wcWYKolR.1
Meeting ID: 886 5875 8568, Passcode: 772977, Phone: 301-715-8592
If you are unable to attend in person, we encourage you to join via Zoom. You may also submit questions anonymously by clicking here. The zoom video recordings will be posted to our website the next day for later viewing.
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River Sweep Community Clean-Up Day
Saturday, April 20th - 9am to 12pm
at Foot Log Park & Cool Springs Community
Rain or shine, we need volunteers!
Please help us partner with the Lower Susquehanna Heritage Greenway as we clean up trash in the Cool Springs Community, and remove invasive plants at Foot Log Park.
Members of our Green Team will meet you at 9am at Foot Log Park, located at the intersection of Bladen & Conestoga Streets, and the Homeowner's Association at the Cool Springs playground, located on Cool Springs Rd between Pagosa St and Colorado Ct.
We will provide garbage bags, but please bring your own gloves.
To show our gratitude, we will provide lunch at 12pm at Avalon Park.
Please register here: https://upperbaytrails.com/riversweep.html
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All meetings held at Town Hall, unless otherwise noted, and via Zoom. | |
Meeting Dates
Historic District Commission
Held on the 1st Tuesday of the month at 6:00pm.
- Next Meeting: May 7, 2024
Planning & Zoning Commission
Held on the 1st Thursday following the 1st Tuesday of the month at 6:00pm.
- Next Meeting: May 9, 2024
Town Commissioners
Held every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month at 6:00pm.
- Next Legislative Session: May 14, 2024
- Next Work Session: April 23, 2024
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Bulk Trash Collection
Last Wednesday of the Month
Town Hall must be notified by 4pm the day prior.
Place items separate from regular household trash & recyclables.
Next Collection: April 24, 2024
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Yard Waste Collection
Every 2nd and 4th Monday of the month.
No need to notify Town Hall.
Next Collection: April 22, 2024
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Household Trash & Recyclables Collection
Every Wednesday, starting at 6am.
Place trash and recyclable bins at your curb the night before.
Contact Town Hall regarding problems with collections.
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