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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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