Town Hall will be closed on Friday, July 3, 2026, in observance of the Independence Day holiday. Town Hall will re-open on Monday, July 6, 2026, at 8:00am.

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

June 29, 2026 – 7:00 PM
AGENDA

1. Call to Order
   1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Approval of the Minutes of May 18, 2026 and Public Hearings/Work Session of June 15,2026
3. Town Treasurer’s Report of Balances of General and Utility Accounts
4. Department of Public Safety
   1. Fire/EMS Report
   2. Police Report
   3. Code Enforcement Report
5. Department of Public Administration
   1. Town Manager’s Report
   2. Department of Public Works
   3. Department of Public Utilities
6. Town Engineer Report — Robert Duma
7. Old Business
   1. Consideration of Ordinance #2026-01 “An Ordinance of the Town of Pittsville to Adopt the FY 27 Municipal Operating Budget Commencing on July 1, 2026 and Ending on June 30, 2027 / ADOPTION
8. New Business
   1. Consideration of Resolution #2026-07 “A Resolution of the Town Commissioners of Pittsville Authorizing the Submission of a Grant to Participate in the Town Manager/Circuit Rider Program” / ADOPTION
   2. Consideration of Resolution #2026-09 “A Resolution of the President and Commissioners of Pittsville to Adopt the FY 27 Municipal Fee Schedule” / ADOPTION
   3. Requested Letter of Support from the Recovery Resource Center
   4. WWTP/Cemetery Survey/Consideration to Record
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 – July 2, 2026

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.

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Public Notice/Public Hearing
SFY27 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Application
July 2, 2026

The Town of Pittsville will hold a Public Hearing on Thursday, July 2, 2026 at 7:00pm to obtain the views of citizens on community, economic development, and housing needs to be considered for submission of an application to the Maryland Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG). The hearing will be held at Town Hall and all interested parties are encouraged to attend.

Read the complete public notice here: SFY27 CDBG Public Notice

The 2025 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report is now available. Click the link below to view/print the report.

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Town Hall will be closed on Friday, June 19, 2026, in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. Town Hall will re-open on Monday, June 22, 2026, at 8:00am.

Please note: Water shutoffs for non-payment originally scheduled for tomorrow, Thursday, June 18, 2026, will now occur on Monday, June 22, 2026.

If you have questions or need to make a payment, please contact Town Hall at 410-835-8872.

FROM THE DESK OF THE TOWN MANAGER

On behalf of the Town Commissioners of Pittsville, I would like to extend a very deep appreciation and a “BIG” THANK YOU to all those individuals who contributed and worked so very hard to make the TOWN OF PITTSVILLE’S 2026 ANNUAL STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL such a huge success! Everyone that I know who attended this year on a hot June 6 Saturday enjoyed themselves and the various festivities the 2026 Town Strawberry Festival Committee put together.

Though, I may be tempting fate in doing this, I would like to especially thank Robyn Carozza, Committee Chair, David Carozza, Site Manager, Judy Jones, Committee Secretary, Ana Ketterman, Committee Treasurer, Judy’s husband, Richard AKA “Bull Run” who along with Judy and Ana manned the Town’s tent, Erika Moore, who handled the children’s games and assisted the Town Manager by attending DELMARVA LIFE to spread the word, Chief Bob Harris for being on the scene-just in case, our very dedicated Public Works Department of Dale Monroe and Johhny Knuckles who all day ran back and forth assisting us and handling any maintenance issues that came up and of course without a doubt, the “STAR OF THE SHOW”, the Town’s official mascot “STRAWBERRY SAM” aka Dave Napier!

To all of you, and to all who made this year’s STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL great, THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! See you next year!

Note from President

May was a month of completion and planning for Pittsville. The Town Council met on May 18th and introduced our Fiscal Year 2027 budget – a careful, forward-looking plan that includes enrolling our employees in the Maryland State Retirement system, a long-overdue benefit for the people who serve our town every day. I’m also pleased to report that our Roadway Improvement Project is fully complete, and our Water Treatment Plant Phase IV upgrade reached its final walk-through, bringing years of infrastructure work across the finish line.

Looking ahead, our new water meters have been ordered and installation will begin as soon as they arrive – an upgrade residents have asked about for years. And with the Strawberry Festival just around the corner, there’s a lot to look forward to. Thank you, as always, for staying engaged with your town government.

Meeting Highlights

FY 2027 Budget Introduced – The Council introduced Ordinance #2026-01 to adopt the Fiscal Year 2027 municipal operating budget. The budget enrolls town employees in the Maryland State Retirement plan and was discussed in detail, with a public hearing scheduled for June 15 before final consideration.

Roadway Improvement Project Completed – Director of Public Works Dale Monroe reported that all road projects are finished and turned out well – a significant milestone for our streets and infrastructure.

New Work Truck for Wastewater Plant – The Council approved the purchase of an outfitted work truck for up to $46,000 through State Bid for our Wastewater Treatment Plant operations, equipping our team to keep this critical system running reliably.

Challenges and Updates

Rental Housing Compliance – The Town has revoked rental housing licenses for two units in a local apartment complex due to non-compliance with required mold remediation. An inspection will be scheduled to verify what work has been completed, and the Town continues to prioritize the safety of residents living in those units.

Code Enforcement Efficiency – Town Manager Joe Mangini is updating the timeframe for how compliance notifications are issued, improving efficiency and execution under the Town’s Nuisance Ordinance. A Railroad Avenue property was cleared by Public Works after proper written notice, with the resident now responsible for the associated fines and costs.

Drainage & Ditch Work – Public Works is actively working on the town’s ditches and has redone the pump station. A collaborative Aydelotte Ditch meeting was held on May 12 with the County; residents are encouraged to contact the Town if they spot building materials or debris in the ditches so issues can be addressed quickly.

Water Update

The Water Treatment Plant Phase IV upgrade held its final walk-through at Town Hall on May 20 – effectively bringing this long-running project to a close. In other water news, the USDA has approved the pre-engineering study for the Wastewater Treatment Plant, a key step toward future improvements. Our new water meters have been ordered, with installation to begin once they arrive. Singh Operational Services provided the Town with its monthly Water Treatment Plant report, including flow and chemistry data.

Events

Strawberry Festival – The Strawberry Festival had a great turnout this year. Hopefully you were able to attend and see the vendors, cars, and play area for the kids.

Annual Fireman’s Convention – Begins Saturday, June 20, 2026 in Berlin, with the parade at 2:00 pm followed by a kick-off party at Ocean Downs.

FY 2027 Budget Public Hearing – Monday, June 15, 2026 at 7:00 pm at Town Hall, to discuss tax rates and the budget, with a work session to follow.

Town News

New Police Website Launched – The Pittsville Police Department’s new website is live at Police.Pittsvillemd.gov, offering push notifications and a QR code for quick access to alerts and information.

New Economic Development Commission Member – The Council appointed Abigail Thomas to a five-year term on the Pittsville Economic Development Commission. Welcome, Abigail!

New Fire Truck on the Way – Our new fire truck is in production and is estimated to be in service by July.

Next Town Council Meetings

Monday, June 15, 2026 at 7:00 pm – Town Hall (FY27 Budget Public Hearing)

Monday, June 29, 2026 at 7:00 pm – Town Hall (note: the June meeting has been moved from its usual third Monday).

Have questions for the Council? Submit them at: [email protected].

FROM THE DESK OF THE TOWN MANAGER

The Town of Pittsville would like to remind our residents that anyone considering undertaking work on their property whether it be a new project, or replacing any structure, needs to obtain a building permit application from the Town Hall. Minimum fee is $25.00 up to a fee of 1% of construction costs. Property line yard setbacks can be obtained by calling the Town Hall at 410-835-8872.

IMPORTANT! If your property abuts a storm water drainage ditch the minimum yard setback is twenty (20) feet from the ditch. Exact footage to be determined by the Town upon inspection review BEFORE the building permit application will be considered for approval.

AGENDA
10 Jun 26 – 6:00 pm

1. Call to Order
2. Approval of the Minutes/ 18 Feb 26
3. Town Manager’s Comments
4. Old Business
   1. Solomon’s Village/Update
   2. Warehouse
   3. WTP Upgrade/Update
   4. WWTP Maintenance/Repairs/Update
   5. New WWTP/Update
   6. Smith Property Purchase by Town
5. New Business
   1. 2025 MDOP Annual Report
6. Commission Members/Public Comments
7. Adjournment

NEXT SCHEDULED MEETING: September 9, 2026