Boards and Commissions
Volunteer Commissions
The following are volunteer commissions in the Town. Openings on any of these commissions are filled by appointment of the Town Commissioners. For more information on any of these commissions, please contact Town Hall.
Planning & Zoning Commission (5-Year Term)
Kenneth Confalone, Chairman – Term Expires November 2025
Renee Capano, Commissioner Liaison – Term Expires March 2026
Robin Rowe – Term Expires November 2025
Christian Nwigwe – Term Expires February 2030
Nick Capano – Term Expires February 2030
Historic District Commission (3-Year Term)
Suzanne Fockler, Chairwoman – Term Expires December 2027
Jackie Akers, Commissioner Liaison – Term Expires March 2026
Heather Hoge – Term Expires December 2025
David Gordon – Term Expires December 2025
Stephen Petaia – Term Expires December 2026
Tom Kenny – Term Expires December 2026
Vacancy – Term Expires December 2026
Vacancy – Term Expires December 2027
Board of Appeals (3-Year Term)
Sean Durgin, Chairman – Term Expires December 2027
Chris Reno – Term Expires December 2026
Vacancy – Term Expires December 2027
Ethics Commission (3-Year Term)
Tom Kenny – Term Expires January 2025
Vacancy – Term Expires January 2027
Vacancy – Term Expires January 2027
Board of Supervisors of Elections (2-Year Term)
Felecia Kennedy, Chairwoman – Term Expires December 2025
Cori Abshagen – Term Expires February 2027
Laura Boudart – Term Expires February 2027
Joanne Petersen – Alternate
Town Commissioners
The Town of Charlestown has an elected board of (5) commissioners who each serve a 2-year term. Commissioners are volunteers and are not compensated for sitting on the board. Town elections are held the first Tuesday of March each year with two Commissioner Seats open one year and three seats open the next. After they are sworn in, the Commissioners vote for their officers.
For the list of current Town Commissioners, please visit our Administration & Officials page.
If you wish to vote in all elections (general and town elections), contact the Cecil County Election Board (410) 996-5310 for a registration form. If you wish to vote in Town elections only, obtain a “Town Only” registration form from the Town Hall.