Archives for January 2026

At their recent monthly meeting held on 21 Jan 26, the President and Town Commissioners of Pittsville passed and adopted RESOLUTION # 2026-01 which authorized the Town to borrow funding from the Maryland Water Infrastructure Financing Administration for the “Water Treatment Plant Upgrade/Phase IV Project.

The amount of funds to be borrowed is $918,616, of which fifty percent (50%) will be considered as a “loan forgiveness” after a ten (10) year period, thus becoming a grant to the Town. As a reminder, the total cost of the Water Treatment Upgrade/Phase IV Project is $2,719,016 of which 83% is/will be grant funded!

The Water Treatment Plant Upgrade Phase IV Project is due for final completion by the end of February 2026 if not sooner!

The Town Commissioners and Town Manager would like to publicly thank our dedicated public works employees for the fantastic job they all did in clearing our roadways and rendering them safe to drive on during the recent snowstorm these past few days!

The crew (Dale, Sean, and Johnny) worked very long hours over the weekend and have earned the thanks, appreciation, and gratitude from us all for a job “well done”!

Due to the impending weekend storm and out of an abundance of caution for town residents and employees, Town Hall will be closed on Monday, January 26, 2026.

Thank you for your understanding. Please stay warm and safe this weekend!

/ Winter Storm Fern /

Winter Storm Preparation – Important Information for Pittsville Residents
In preparation for this weekend’s winter storm, we contacted the Wicomico County Emergency Services Department to ensure our residents have the latest information and resources available.

Warming Center/Shelter Information:
Wicomico County will open a warming center and shelter beginning Saturday, January 24th at 4:00 PM at Bennett High School (located on College Avenue). The facility will remain open through 12:00 noon on Monday, January 26th.

Address:
300 E. College Ave, Salisbury, Maryland 21804

If conditions require extended warming center operations beyond Monday, the county will transition services to the Wicomico Civic Center. Specific hours will be announced if this becomes necessary.
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Stay Safe!
Please stay off the roads unless travel is absolutely necessary. Take all possible precautions to protect yourself and your family during this weather event. Check on elderly neighbors if you can do so safely, and ensure you have adequate supplies on hand.

For emergency assistance, dial 9-1-1.

“Notice of Public Hearing”
Board of Zoning Appeals
Case # 2026-01
February 4, 2026
5:00 pm

There is scheduled a “PUBLIC HEARING” of the Pittsville Board of Zoning Appeals on Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 5:00 pm in Town Hall to hear the following:

“A request for a variance by Zachary White of 7437 Cemetery Avenue, Pittsville, Maryland for a front yard setback established by a subdivision plat recorded years ago at forty (40) feet, whereas the Town’s Zoning Code permits a front yard setback of fifteen (15) feet in that particular zoning district (Central Residential)”

JOSEPH A MANGINI, Jr
Town Manager

ALL BUSINESS ITEMS MUST BE SCHEDULED ON THE AGENDA THE WEDNESDAY PRIOR TO THE TOWN MEETING IN ORDER TO BE HEARD.

January 21, 2026 – 7:00 PM
AGENDA

1. Call to Order
   1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Approval of the Minutes of December 15, 2025
3. Treasurer’s Report of Balances of General and Utility Accounts
4. Public Safety Report
   1. Fire/EMS Report
   2. Police Report
   3. Code Enforcement Report
5. Town Manager Report
   1. Department Reports
6. Town Engineer Report – Robert Duma
7. Old Business
   1. Letter from Chesapeake Waste Industries Regarding the Increase in Wicomico County Landfill Fees/DISCUSSION
8. New Business
   1. Consideration of Resolution #2026-01“ A Resolution to Approve General Obligation Borrowing from Maryland Water Infrastructure Financing Administration for the Water Treatment Plant Phase IV Upgrade Project”/ADOPTION
   2. Consideration of Resolution #2026-02 “ Extending Thanks and Appreciation to Ivory Smith for Service to the Town/ADOPTION
   3. Request from Pittsville Band Boosters for Donation
9. Town Commission/Committee Reports and Commissioner/Public Comments
10. Adjournment of Meeting.

The Town Commissioners reserve the right to close a portion of this meeting as authorized by Section 3-305(b) and Section 3-104 of the General Provisions Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland.

Next Meeting Date – TBD

Please note that Under Public Comments, limit all public comments to three (3) minutes or less, any written material may be presented to the Town Commissioners. Any derogatory remarks, personal attacks, obscene language, or disruptive behavior will not be tolerated and will upon order from the Presiding Officer be grounds for removal of the individual from the meeting.

It’s time for the annual renewal of licenses for all rental properties within the incorporated limits of the Town of Pittsville. Licensing is required for any property used in whole or in part as a residential rental dwelling unit. Property owners are required to register their properties with the Town no later than February 28, 2026.

For additional information, please see the following notice: Notice_2026_Rental-Property-Renewal.pdf

Ordinance #2024-06, which established the Residential Rental Dwelling Unit License program, can be viewed here: Ordinance-2024-06-11182024.pdf

The license application can be downloaded and printed here: Application_2026_Rental-Property-Registration.pdf

If you have any questions about licensing requirements, please review Ordinance #2024-06 and then contact Town Hall at (410) 835-8872 or [email protected].

Town Hall will be closed on Monday, January 19, 2026, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Town Hall will re-open on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at 8:00am.

Since the holiday falls on a regular monthly meeting night, the Town Commissioners monthly meeting for January will be held on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at 7:00pm.

AGENDA
14 Jan 26 – 6:00 pm

1. Call to Order
2. Approval of the Minutes / 10 Sep 25
3. Town Manager’s Comments
4. Old Business
   1. Solomon’s Village/Update
   2. Addition To Sandy Field Subdivision/Update
   3. Beach To Bay Subdivisions/Update
   4. Warehouse
   5. WTP Upgrade Update
   6. WWTP Maintenance/Repairs Update
   7. Sandy Field Storm Water Drainage Issue
   8. Accessory Structure/7437 Cemetery Avenue
5. New Business
   1. Minor Subdivision of Powell Property Investments LLC/Maple Street
   2. Letter from MDOP/Comprehensive Plan Engagement Process
6. Commission Members/Public Comments
7. Adjournment

NEXT SCHEDULED MEETING: TBD

Please be advised that our Public Works department is currently doing some spot checking/hydrant flushing throughout the town. This flushing may cause some water discoloration for a short time.

They are currently working on Maple Street.