The Town Commissioners of Pittsville are considering the adoption of an official town flag. A proposed design (with alternate design) has been submitted for consideration and your feedback is requested! Between February 27 and March 13, residents of Pittsville are invited to provide comments on the proposed design. These comments will assist the Town Commissioners in deciding how to proceed with the adoption of the town flag.

Comments can be submitted anytime by emailing [email protected]. You may also call Town Hall at 410-835-8872 or visit in person Monday-Friday between 8:00am and 4:00pm. When leaving comments, please provide your full name and indicate whether your comments apply to “Proposed Design A” or “Proposed Design B”. We thank you for your participation!

Explanation of Proposed Design A:

The flag symbolizes our respect of the past, commitment to our community in the present, and optimistic outlook on our future. It consists of a white saltire, or cross, which divides the flag into four sections: top/bottom sections in Maryland “Calvert” gold and hoist/fly sections in “Pitts” blue. The saltire represents the Wicomico & Pocomoke Railroad and alludes to Pittsville’s original name of “Derrickson’s Cross Roads”. The gold sections represent Pittsville’s rich history, bright future, and unity with all of Maryland. The blue sections represent goodwill, honesty, and community spirit. Pitts blue pays homage to Pittsville’s namesake, Dr. Hillary R. Pitts, as the color is derived from the Pitts family coat of arms. It’s a strong color that makes the bold statement, “We are Pittsville, we are proud, and we are one!”.

Explanation of Proposed Design B:

The alternate flag features the addition of a single red strawberry charge at the center of the saltire. This symbol reminds us of Pittsville’s once booming strawberry industry and designation as “Strawberry Capital of the World”. The strawberry is presented in the same “Crossland” red found on the Maryland state flag.

Use the following links to view each design waving on a flagpole.

Proposed Design A: CLICK TO VIEW

Proposed Design B: CLICK TO VIEW

Planning/Zoning Commission Meeting
AGENDA [2 Mar 23]

1. Call to Order
2. Approval of the Minutes/NA
3. Town Manager’s Comments
4. Old Business
   • Consideration/Update on the Dale Withers Subdivision/Railroad Avenue
5. New Business
6. Commission Members/Public Comments
7. Adjournment

NEXT SCHEDULED MEETING: 6 Apr 23

TOWN MEETING SNAPSHOT [21 Feb 23]

The following items were on the agenda for the above meeting:

• Treasurer’s Report
  • General Operating Balance: $35,935.38
  • Utility Operating Balance: $169,785.16
  • Total General Fund Balances: $1,016,443.00
  • ARP Fund Balances: $657,018.00
  • Total Water Fund Balances: $341,908.00
  • Total Sewer Fund Balances: $725,781.00
  • Total Available Municipal Funds: $2,741,150.00
• Town Manager’s Report
  • Planning/Zoning Commission meeting to be on 2 Mar 23.
  • Board of Zoning Appeals will be holding a public hearing on 9 Mar 23.
  • Town’s Wastewater Capacity Management Plan submitted to MDE.
  • Town’s Annual Sewer Allocation Policy Plan has 12,500 gallons per day (GPD) available to be allocated as such (75% residential, 25% commercial). Approved by Town Commissioners at this meeting.
  • FY24 Budget preparations to begin at the end of March with anticipated introduction at the 17 Apr 23 town meeting.
  • St. Patrick’s Day is Friday, March 17!
• Town Engineer’s Report
  • Phase IV of WTP MDE reviewing comments requested.
  • FY23 “Street Improvement Project” being worked on for submittal to Town Commissioners with engineering plans prepared for review by Town’s Public Works/Street Division.
  • WWTP sludge bed improvements scheduled for 1 May.
• Resolution # 2023-01 adopted “Establishing Fine Schedule for the Issuance of Municipal Traffic Citations”
• Town Flag proposed for citizen comments and Town branding logo approved for marketing use.
• The following were appointed and confirmed as members of the PITTSVILLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (PEDC): Ivory Smith, Rebecca Smith, and Trent Molnar.

Should anyone have questions, desire additional information, or want clarification on the above, you are encouraged to contact the Town Manager at 410-835-8872.

To All Our Parents/Guardians: The new park playground equipment that has been recently purchased and installed through a grant from the MD DNR “Community Parks/Playground” program is now “READY FOR USE”. This completes “Phase II” of the Town’s park improvement capital master plan! The Town has applied to the same State program to fund “Phase III” for additional playground equipment.

TOWN MEETING SNAPSHOT [17 Jan 23]

The following items were on the agenda for the above meeting:

• Treasurer’s Report
  • General Operating Balance: $93,502.39
  • Utility Operating Balance: $53,838.02
  • Total General Fund Balances: $1,080,118.00
  • ARP Fund Balances: $833,082.00
  • Total Water Fund Balances: $297,798.00
  • Total Sewer Fund Balances: $681,671.00
  • Total Available Municipal Funds: $2,892,669.00
• Annual Code Enforcement Report: 37 Letters of Violation (all resolved)
• Annual Zoning Administrator’s Report: 51 Building Permits Issued
• Town Manager’s Report
  • Paperwork for DHCD grant for “façade improvement program” has been received for signature. Grant is for $25,000 thru Community Legacy of “Sustainable Communities” program.
  • Semi-annual CY23 budget report and ARP report given to Town Commissioners
  • Phase II of park improvement program nearing completion.
  • Request for speed sign on Early Glow Court forwarded to Town Commissioners.
  • Annual sewer allocation policy recommendation to be presented in February.
  • Town Hall offices closed on Monday, February 20, 2023, due to federal, state, municipal PRESIDENTS DAY HOLIDAY.
• WTP (water treatment plant) annual report was given.
• Steve MacDonald presented to the Town Commissioners recommendations for a public relations campaign to “market” the Town to include a flag design, town seal, slogan, and colors. Town Commissioners approved the following color scheme of Pitts Blue, Maryland Gold, and White to be utilized throughout the Town’s branding/marketing strategy push. (PS: The new ADA swing seats recently installed at the park indicate the town colors)
• Town Engineer’s Report
  • Phase IV of WTP MDE reviewing comments requested.
  • WWTP (wastewater treatment plant) pre-engineering study submitted to USDA.
  • FY23 “Street Improvement Project” being worked on for submittal to Town Commissioners.
  • WWTP sludge bed improvements scheduled for the spring.
• Ordinance # 2022-07 “Establishing a Code of Conduct for Elected/Appointed Town Officials” adopted.

Should anyone have questions, desire additional information, or want clarification on the above, you are encouraged to contact the Town Manager at 410-835-8872.