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Founded in 1742, Charlestown has a variety of recreational amenities, historical attractions, and special activities for people of all ages.

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Town News & Public Notices:

Charlestown Event Calendar

Please e-mail Chrissy with any questions, comments or events you would like to have added to the event calendar.

 

Next Town Commissioner Meeting

Tuesday, May 22, 2012 7:00PM

Charlestown Town Hall

Agenda

NOTE:  Town Commissioner meetings will now be held at 7:00PM instead of 6:30PM.

Next Planning and Zoning Meeting

Thursday, June 7th, 2012 7:00PM

Charlestown Town Hall

Agenda

Next Cecil House Restoration Board Meeting

To be announced

Charlestown Town Hall

  • The Department of Health and Mental Hygene has just published a new website Resources for Healthy Homes which includes information on lead, radon, mold/mildew, etc.

Maryland Department of the Environment

Drought watch in effect for Cecil County

 

The Maryland Department of the Environment announced today that a drought “watch” is now in effect for the Eastern, Central and Western regions of Maryland.  Cecil County, and the Town of Charlestown, is included in this announcement.

The average precipitation across the state was about 64% of normal for the first four months of the year.  Stream flow and groundwater levels are below normal throughout much of the state.

During a drought watch, MDE increases oversight of water supply conditions and encourages citizens to become more aware of their water use and to conserve water.  Actions recommended for “watch” stage include, but are not limited to the following:

 

  • Public awareness and education
  • MDE and water systems provide the public with water conservation tips
  • Water systems aggressively pursue leak detection
  • Reduced water usage for main flushing, street flushing and park irrigation
  • Homeowners, government facilities, businesses and industry should reduce water use for irrigation

 

Tips for households include:

 

  • Low-consumption toilets and low-flow showerheads
  • Repair leaks
  • Don’t let faucet flow while brushing teeth or shaving
  • Operate washing machines and dishwashers only when fully loaded
  • Use broom, not a hose, to clean steps and sidewalks
  • Limit watering to gardens
  • Water gardens during coolest part of the day, and not on windy days

 

Watch this site for periodic up-dates

 


 

 
 

Charlestown Gear

We have Tote Bags, Stickers, Pins and Patches

Available at Town Hall

 

Charlestown Tote Bag (15"wide x 13"tall)

SALE $13.00  $16.75

Charlestown "CT" Sticker (5"wide)

$3.00

Charlestown Lapel Pin (3/4"diameter)

$4.00

Charlestown Patch (3" diameter)

$5.00

 

Free Prescription Discount Card

This card (available at Town Hall) brought to you by the Town of Charlestown in collaboration with the National League of Cities.  This is NOT an insurance card but a DISCOUNT card.  Many of the stores in our area welcome these cards which will entitle you to save an average of 15-20% off the regular retail price of prescription drugs.  One card is good for the entire family.

 

2010 Census Information Now Available

Click Here for the Link to the Census Website

Cecil County Senior Services and Community Transit

Representatives from Cecil County attended our Town Commissioner meeting in February and introduced their Senior Services and Community Transit Programs.  For more information on these programs, click the links to go to the website.

Senior Services

Cecil Transit - "The Bus" & Curb-to-Curb Transportation

There is also a "Living Well" workshop offered through a partnership with Senior Services & Community Transit and the Cecil County Health Department which is a free, six week program that meets once each week for two hours and helps you learn to cope with chronic conditions.  For more information, please call Deloris Brown at 410-996-5168.

 

 

 

 

NOTICE:

Public Hearing

Monday, May 21st, 2012, 7:00PM

Wastewater Rate Proposal

 

A public hearing will be held by the Town Commissioners of Charlestown on 21 May, 2012, 7:00 p.m., at the Charlestown Fire Co., 307 Market Street, Charlestown, MD 21914.  The President and Commissioners have proposed Resolution 2012-01, which would increase the Charlestown Wastewater service rates for all residential and commercial users on 1 July, 2012.  The increase will not affect Trinity Woods or Charlestown Manor only those residents currently billed by the Town of Charlestown for wastewater services.  If you are billed by Cecil County your rates are not affected by this increase.  The rate adjustment is necessary because the Cecil County Commissioners increased their service rates to the Town of Charlestown on July 1, 2011.

The service user rates are charged quarterly, the minimum charge for 15,000 gallons/quarter residential sewer service is currently $63.25.  The proposed rate will be $75.90/quarter.  Commercial and business rates are expected to increase accordingly.

The Bay Restoration Fee, as imposed by the State of Maryland, will also increase on 1 July, 2012 to $15.00/quarter.

There are no changes anticipated to the sewer connection fees at this time.  Any changes will be subject to further study and review.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   By:  Robert L. Gell

President, Charlestown Commissioners

 

Slide Into Summer -

Charlestown Youth Event

Friday, June 1, 2012

5:30PM - 8:30PM

Activities to take place at the Charlestown Athletic Complex and Fire Hall

Start off summer with health, safety tips and games.  Games for ages 4 to 14. 

Charlestown Fire Company

Health Link

U.S. Coast Guard

Bike Maryland

Union Hospital Nutrition

Cecil County Sheriff's Department

West Marine

Cecil County Health Department

Bike Maryland will be hosting a bike rodeo, so please bring your bike if you would like to participate!

Charlestown Memorial Day

Ceremonies

Location               Time/Date                 Honors by

                                                                Organization

Charlestown         9:15AM                  American Legion

Cemetery               May 28th               Post 135 Perryville

 

Charlestown         10:00AM                 29 Division Post 85

Cemetery               May 28th                Cecil County

 

North East             2:00PM                   VFW Memorial Post VFW              May 28th                Post 6027                                                                                 North East VFW

                                                         

Elkton                    5:00PM                   SAR Col. Henry

Cemetery               May 30th               Hollingsworth  

                                                                Chapter Cecil    

                                                                County

 

All persons are invited to attend each ceremony.

The honors will be rendered by the respective organizations.

 

CEMETERY AISLE LOTS NOW AVAILABLE

The Charlestown Cemetery now has aisle lots available for $350.00 per lot.  Please contact Town Hall for more information.


 

Plant and Be Counted!

The State of Maryland is working to plant

one million new trees by 2011, and are asking private citizens to join them by planting 50,000 trees by 2010.

Click the link below to print a $25.00 coupon toward the purchase of a new tree.

Plant a Tree $25.00 Coupon

For more information or to register your tree, click on the following link:

www.trees.maryland.gov

 


Cecil Hotel Restoration Project

The Cecil Hotel, located at the corner of Caroline and Bladen Streets was, as most of you know, purchased by the Town of Charlestown in 2009 year to prevent this historic structure, built in 1809, from being removed from the Town.  We have lost historic buildings in the past.  This is a difficult renovation project in these current economic times, as grant money to repair the structure is very difficult to obtain.  We do have a very enthusiastic group of individuals, however, having experience in many facets of restoration and construction, contributing their time to assist in the process.  We are hopeful that grant money will be more readily available in the upcoming year to enable the Town to continue the renovation project.

Click here to View the Cecil Hotel Restoration Project Page

 

 

 

Town Emergency Numbers

Town Hall

410-287-6173

Robert Gell - President 

     443-553-6066 Cell

Mary Carol Durange - VP

     mcdurange@comcast.net - Email

Kenneth Confalone - Treasurer

     1760stillhouse@comcast.net - Email

Joseph Letts - Commissioner

     443-553-7665 Cell

Renee Capano - Commissioner

     443-309-0549 Cell

Town Maintenance Department

     443-553-1053 Cell

Wib Pumpaly - Town Administrator

     443-553-5464 Cell

Cecil County Department of Emergency Services

     410-996-5350 Office Non-Emergency

Cecil County Public Works

     410-996-6260