From the Desk of the Town Manager

The month of June 2026 will be a very busy time for the Town of Pittsville. The following events, public hearings, public meetings, and a holiday are going to happen. Here is the rundown of events:

June 3: 6:00 pm
Final Meeting for the Strawberry Festival (Town Hall)

June 6: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
2026 Strawberry Festival (Town Park)

June 10: 6:00 pm
Planning/Zoning Commission Meeting (Town Hall)

June 15: 7:00 pm
Public Hearing – Property Tax Rate Increase (Town Hall)

June 15: 7:15 pm
Public Hearing – FY27 Town Budget (Town Hall)
*Town Commissioners Work Session to follow

June 19: All Day
Juneteenth Holiday – Town Hall Closed

June 24: 5:30 pm
Economic Development Commission Meeting (Town Hall)

June 29: 7:00 pm
Town Commissioners Regular Monthly Meeting (Town Hall)

PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THE REGULAR TOWN COMMISSIONERS MEETING scheduled for June 15, 2026, is being held on June 29, 2026!

At their regular monthly meeting held on May 18, 2026, the Town Commissioners of Pittsville introduced Ordinance #2026-01 “An Ordinance of the Town of Pittsville To Adopt the Fiscal Year 2027 Municipal Operating Budget Commencing on July 1, 2026 and Ending on June 30, 2027”. There will be a public hearing scheduled on Monday, June 15, 2026 at 7:15 pm in Town Hall to hear and receive public input regarding the budget ordinance.

Copies of the proposed FY 27 Budget along with the Town Administration’s Budget Message are available at the Pittsville Town Hall or on the Town’s web page at [email protected].

JOSEPH A MANGINI, Jr.
Town Manager

For the taxable year beginning July 1, 2026, the Town of Pittsville proposes to increase real property tax rates from $.30 per $100 of assessment to $.32 per $100 of assessment.

A public hearing on the proposed real property tax rate increase will be held at 7:00 pm on June 15, 2026 at the Pittsville Town Hall. The hearing is open to the public, and public testimony is encouraged.

Persons with questions regarding this hearing may call 410-835-8872 for further information.

JOSEPH A MANGINI, Jr.
Town Manager

For Immediate Release
May 29, 2026

Pittsville, MD – The Town Commissioners of Pittsville along with the 2026 Pittsville Strawberry Festival Committee announce that the 2026 PITTSVILLE STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL will be held on SATURDAY, June 6, 2026 commencing at 10:00 am and concluding at 4:00 pm. The annual event will be at the Pittsville Town Park located between Pearl Street and Collins Street, Pittsville, Maryland “rain or shine”!

This event features a car show, live music, over 65 artisans and craftsmen, food trucks, giveaways, bouncy house, strawberry pie eating contest (what else!), and the always enjoyable “Little Miss Strawberry” pageant.

The new and “biggest” addition to the annual Strawberry Festival will be the introduction of the “official” Town Mascot “STRAWBERRY SAM” who will be attending for the first time to greet and meet those lucky people who attend!

SO, come on out Saturday June 6, 2026 in Pittsville and get ready to enjoy a wonderful, exciting, and rewarding day with friends and neighbors. For further information, please contact the Pittsville Town Hall at 410-835-8872.

JOSEPH A MANGINI, Jr.
Town Manager/Public Information Officer

Town Hall will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2026, in observance of Memorial Day. Town Hall will re-open on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at 8:00am.

The FY27 Proposed Municipal Operating Budget is now available for review. The document can be viewed by following the link below or in-person at Town Hall during normal business hours, Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:00pm.

VIEW FY27 PROPOSED MUNICIPAL OPERATING BUDGET

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

May 18, 2026 – 7:00 PM
AGENDA

1. Call to Order
   1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Approval of the Minutes of April 20, 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
   4. SOS Quarterly WTP Operations Report
6. Town Engineer Report – Robert Duma
7. Old Business
   1. None
8. New Business
   1. Consideration of Ordinance #2026 -01“An Ordinance of the Town of Pittsville to Adopt the Fiscal Year 2027 Municipal Operating Budget Commencing July 1, 2026 and Ending June 30, 2027/INTRODUCTION
   2. Consideration of Appointment a Member to the Pittsville Economic Development Commission
   3. Discussion on FY 27 Budget Public Hearings, Work Sessions, and Final Meeting to Adopt
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 – TBA, 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.

[View entire meeting packet]

🚧 Partial Road Closure (Extended) – April 30, 2026

Please be advised that construction work will continue into Thursday, April 30, 2026, for the portion of Railroad Ave between Gumboro Road and Perdue Street. Please obey flaggers and exercise caution when traveling near the construction area. Updates will be provided as they become available. Thank you for your continued patience and understanding!

🚧 Partial Road Closure – April 29, 2026

Please note that Railroad Ave, from Gumboro Road to Perdue Street, will be closed for construction work on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, from 8:00am to 4:00pm. Please obey flaggers and exercise caution when traveling near the construction area. Thank you for your patience and understanding!

🚧 Roadwork: April 28, 2026 – May 1, 2026

Resurfacing work is currently underway on White Richardson Rd in the Strawberry Village subdivision. This work is expected to continue from now through Friday, May 1, 2026. During this period, the road will be closed to “thru traffic”. For local traffic, we ask motorists to drive cautiously to help ensure your safety and the safety of the crew performing the roadwork. Thank you for your patience and understanding!