Minutes from the September 15, 2025, Town Council meeting are now available. Click the link below to review.

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WATER TREATMENT PLANT PHASE IV UPGRADE UPDATE

The Town’s Water Treatment Plant is continuing with construction upgrades. Effective immediately, weekly, 4-hour shutdowns, will take place on Tuesday mornings. Residents are encouraged to conserve water during this time. No impacts to users are anticipated during the shutdowns but the potential for water quality issues are more prevalent. Construction is planned to be concluded by the end of the year.

At the regular Town Meeting held on September 15, 2025, the Town Commissioners of Pittsville introduced the following ordinances for consideration:

1) Ordinance #2025-03 “An Ordinance to Amend the FY 25 Municipal Operating Budget for the period Ending June 30, 2025”
2) Ordinance #2025-04 “An Ordinance to Amend the FY 26 Municipal Operating Budget for the period ending June 30, 2026”

Both ordinances are available for public review at the Pittsville Town Hall during normal business and can be viewed on the Town’s website. The ordinances will be on the agenda for consideration of adoption at the next scheduled monthly town meeting on October 20, 2025 at the Pittsville Town Hall commencing at 7:00 pm.

Any questions concerning these ordinances should be directed to the Pittsville Town Manager at 410-835-8872.

JOSEPH A MANGINI, Jr.
Town Manager

[ View Ordinances #2025-03 and #2025-04 ]

“Notice of Town Election”
November 4, 2025

The Town of Pittsville, Maryland will hold its “Town Election” on TUESDAY, November 4, 2025 between the hours of 12:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the PITTSVILLE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT located at 7442 Gumboro Road in Pittsville, Maryland.

There are three (3) Town Commissioner positions up for election with three (3) candidates having filed required certificates of nomination:

ROLAND ADKINS
DAVID CAROZZA
MICHAEL O’BRIEN

Election Voter Ballots will be available at the voting polls and will include the above names of candidates plus a position on the voter ballot to include any write-in votes.

– Town of Pittsville Election Board

PITTSVILLE, MD – According to FBI crime data collected by SafeHome.org, the Town of Pittsville has the lowest property crime rate in the State of Maryland. This can be attributed to the commitment to public safety by the Town’s Council of Commissioners and the dedicated efforts of the Pittsville Police Department to establish and foster relationships with residents and local businesses.

The council members have long been staunch supporters of the Police Department’s community-based policing philosophy which focuses on addressing small quality-of-life issues before they escalate into larger problems. This approach, coupled with innovative IT solutions designated as our “TOPWatch” initiative, has significantly contributed to the town’s safety and well-being.

The TOPWatch initiative is a successful public-private partnership between the Pittsville Police Department and local business owners, who have granted the Police Department access to their security and surveillance camera systems. This collaboration, funded partially by grants, has also led to the installation of surveillance cameras at key locations throughout Pittsville. The initiative serves as a force multiplier, enhancing law enforcement’s ability to monitor activities in real-time as well as provide video evidence to assist with the prosecution of cases.

Since the implementation of the TOPWatch initiative, the Pittsville Police Department has effectively utilized the surveillance footage to solve crimes, establish fault in traffic collisions, and significantly reduce drug use in our local park. The enhancement of security in our park has made it more family-friendly, allowing residents to enjoy community events and outdoor activities without concern.

We are proud to see the positive impact of our community-based initiatives. The collaboration between our police department, our citizens, and local businesses exemplifies how working together can foster a safer community. Strength Through Community.

The Town of Pittsville remains committed to employing innovative strategies that prioritize the safety and quality of life for all its residents. The recent statistics from the FBI serve as motivation to continue enhancing public safety and fostering a community where families and businesses can thrive.

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Source: https://www.safehome.org/safest-cities/md/

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

September 15, 2025 – 7:00 PM
AGENDA

1. Call to Order
   1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Minutes of Meeting of August 18, 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 Reports
   1. Department of Administration/Finance
   2. Department of Public Works
   3. Department of Public Utilities
6. Town Engineer Report – Robert Duma
7. Old Business
8. New Business
   1. Consideration of Ordinance #2025-03 “An Ordinance to Amend the Town of Pittsville’s FY 25 Budget” INTRODUCTION
   2. Consideration of Ordinance # 2025-04 “An Ordinance to Amend the Town of Pittsville’s FY 26 Budget” INTRODUCTION
   3. Consideration of Resolution #2025-04 “ A Resolution of the Town of Pittsville to Authorize the Acquisition of 34836 Old Ocean City Road, Pittsville, Maryland” ADOPTION
   4. Municipal Election/November 4, 2025
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 – October 20, 2025

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.

Request for Proposals
“Installation of Security Gate & Fence/WWTP”

The Town of Pittsville is requesting proposals from qualified contractors to install a security gate and fencing with all required material at the Town’s Waste Water Treatment Plant/Public Works Building located at 34751 Poplar Neck Road, Pittsville, Maryland. Requested proposals must be submitted in writing to the Pittsville Town Hall, 7505 Gumboro Road, Drawer A, Pittsville, Maryland 21850 OR email at [email protected] before COB on September 12, 2025.

Proposals received will be reviewed by the appropriate town staff before recommendation to the Town Commissioners for their consideration of approval at the Pittsville Town Meeting to be held on September 15, 2025.

Further details, questions, or clarifications should be forwarded to the Pittsville Town Hall at [email protected] OR by calling 410-835-8872.

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.

7:00 PM
“Special Public Information Meeting”

Chief Robert Harris has requested the redesignation of Main Street which extends from Old Ocean City Road, across Gumboro Road and reconnects with Old Ocean City Road to be West Main Street and East Main Street for public safety purposes.

Regular Town Meeting
AGENDA

1. Call to Order
   1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Minutes of Meeting of July 21, 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 Reports
   1. Department of Administration/Finance
   2. Department of Public Works
   3. Department of Public Utilities
6. Town Engineer Report – Robert Duma
7. Old Business
   1. Consideration of Ordinance #2025-02 “An Ordinance of the Town Commissioners of Pittsville To Approve Acceptance of the MDE Loan for the
      WTP Phase IV Upgrade Project”
8. New Business
   1. Consideration of Re-Appointment of Wayne Mattox as a member of the Pittsville Planning/Zoning Commission for a term of five (5) years
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 – September 15, 2025

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.

“SPECIAL PUBLIC NOTICE”
Water Treatment Plant Upgrade

Please be advise that on TUESDAY, August 5, 2025, a major construction project will take place at the Town’s Water Treatment Plant as part of our major “Water Treatment Plant Upgrade Phase IV” project that will require the “internal” shut down of the water plant during the morning hours of 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. THIS WILL NOT AFFECT or cause any termination of water service to our residents since it is only the water plant that will be affected.

Residents will still have water service but the Town and the contractor request that all refrain from an overuse of the water system during that day in order for us to conserve our water distribution during this time.

The Town Commissioners would like to express their appreciation for our resident water customers for their cooperation and understanding during this time.

“Special Notice/Water Usage”

As most of our citizen residents are aware, the Town of Pittsville is in the midst of a major upgrade to our Water Treatment Plant/WTP for the past few months. Work is progressing well and the contractor is preparing to begin a critical phase of the project that will require “temporary” shut downs of the plant so they can accomplish the work they need to do for us in order to complete the project.

Our water plant operators and town staff have noticed for the past few weeks a considerable increase in the use of water from our people. Unfortunately, if this continues, the contractor will experience difficulties in completing the work, not to mention the strain it puts on the water plant. Water usage is actually TWICE what it should be.

To help alleviate the pressure being put on the plant’s production the Town Commissioners are strongly encouraging our water users to curtail and refrain from over use of the water system while we are in this very “hot” spell of weather. For example, washing of cars, watering of lawns, filling of swimming pools, needs to be done in moderation. This will go a long way in assisting our contractor and the Town’s water plant’s operations.

The Town of Pittsville appreciates your citizen cooperation in this matter.