Now Seeking: Wastewater Plant Operator Class 5
Request for Proposals and/or Employment
The Town of Pittsville is seeking request for proposals from qualified private utility services contractors or individuals to provide CLASS 5 Operational services for the Town’s CLASS 5 Waste Water Treatment Plant (WWTP). The assigned tasks will include:
1) Monitor wastewater treatment system and equipment
2) Perform routine maintenance and repairs on wastewater treatment system and equipment
3) Perform laboratory tests to ensure proper treatment of wastewater flows
4) Ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations related to wastewater treatment
5) Maintain records of wastewater treatment operations
6) Operate and maintain other equipment used in the treatment process
The ideal private contractor or individual will have experience in the operation of Wastewater Treatment Systems including monitoring, testing, and adjusting the system to ensure the best optimal performance. The successful private contractor or individual will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the wastewater treatment system, as well as performing preventative maintenance and repairs when necessary.
Opportunity and position will remain open until filled!
Inquiries should be directed to the Pittsville Town Manager or to schedule a site visit, please call 410-835-8872.
JOSEPH A MANGINI, Jr.
Town Manager
Public Notice: Introduction of Ordinances (#2023-02, #2023-03, #2023-04)
The Town Commissioners of Pittsville at their regularly scheduled monthly meeting on 21 Aug 23 introduced the following ordinances for consideration of adoption:
1) Ordinance #2023-02 “An Ordinance to Amend the Town Zoning Code To Add a Special Exception Use to the Central Business District/CBD”
2) Ordinance #2023-03 “ An Ordinance to Amend the FY 23 Budget”
3) Ordinance #2023-04 “ An Ordinance to Amend the FY 24 Budget”
These ordinances will be considered for adoption at the next scheduled monthly town meeting of the Commissioners on 18 Sep 23.
The ordinances are available for review at the Pittsville Town Hall during normal business hours. Anyone interested in obtaining more information regarding the above ordinances should call the Town Manager at 410-835-8872.
JOSEPH A MANGINI, Jr.
Town Manager
Town Meeting Snapshot: August 21, 2023
TOWN MEETING SNAPSHOT [21 Aug 23]
The following items were on the agenda for the above meeting:
- Treasurer’s Report
- General Operating Balance: $47,825.23
- Utility Operating Balance: $121,410.32
- MLGIP Fund: $2,303,288.76
- Town Manager’s Report
- TMCR request for reimbursement for $15,145.20 has been received.
- TMCR grant application for $55,000.00 submitted.
- PEDC meeting on 23 Aug 23 @ 5:30 pm.
- P/Z Commission meeting on 7 Sep 23 @ 6:00 pm.
- Labor Day holiday is Monday 4 Sep 23. Town offices will be closed.
- Town Engineer’s Report
- Phase IV of WTP Upgrade construction permit soon to be issued by MDE.
- First sludge bed at WWTP completed. Second one to be worked on soon.
- Utility infrastructure mapping on-going.
- WWTP Pre-Engineering still under USDA review.
- FY 23 “Street Improvement Project” will begin soon.
- Working on the “storm water management” study & test well project.
- The following Ordinances were introduced for consideration of adoption:
- 1) Ordinance #2023-02 “An Ordinance to Amend the Town Zoning Code to Amend the Town Zoning Code To Add A Special Exception Use to the CBD District”
- 2) Ordinance #2023-03 “An Ordinance to Amend the FY23 Budget”
- 3) Ordinance #2023-04 “An Ordinance to Amend the FY24 Budget”
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.
Town Commissioners Agenda & Meeting Packet for August 21, 2023 (Unofficial Until Approved)
In Memoriam: William C. Gordy (1944-2023)
The President and Commissioners of the Town of Pittsville with great sadness announce the passing of William C. Gordy, the Town’s Director of Public Works & Superintendent of the Waste Water Treatment Plant (WWTP). Mr. Gordy served the Town for nearly thirty years and along with his regular duties assisted the Town Manager with planning/zoning issues and code compliance/enforcement matters. Mr. Gordy was a dedicated employee for the Town and will be greatly missed by his Pittsville “family”.
Reminder: National Night Out 2023
REMINDER: National Night Out in Pittsville is tomorrow evening from 5-8pm! Don’t miss out on this fun, free community event. We look forward to seeing everyone there!
NEW FOR THIS YEAR: Fireworks! Stick around after National Night Out and enjoy a fantastic fireworks show presented by the Town of Pittsville! Fireworks will be set off from the field directly adjacent to Pittsville Volunteer Fire Department beginning at dusk.
Wicomico County: Free Tire Disposal Event
Next Friday and Saturday, August 4th and 5th!
Wicomico County residents can dispose of up to 10 tires at the Newland Park Landfill. This is a FREE event that runs from 7:30am-2:30pm both days. Only non-commercial truck and car tires will be accepted and you must show a photo ID!
* No business or agricultural tires. *
For more information, please call 410-548-4935, extension 1004.
Town of Pittsville Council Meeting Minutes for July 17, 2023 (Unofficial Until Approved)
National Night Out 2023
Mark your calendars for next Wednesday!
The Pittsville Police Department is happy to announce that National Night Out 2023 will be held on Wednesday, August 2, 2023 at Pittsville Park on Railroad Avenue. The event will start at 5:00 PM and last until 8:00 PM. There will be hotdogs (prepared by the Pittsville Volunteer Fire Department, Inc.) and drinks for all! We’ll be giving away backpacks and notebooks for the kids as school is right around the corner! Come out and join us for this fun, free community event!