FY25 Utility Rate Changes
Please note that effective July 1, 2024, water and sewer utility rates are increasing by 3%. Water front footage rate will remain at $.68 per front foot with sewer front footage rate increasing to $.50 per front foot. These new rates will be reflected in the October 1, 2024 billing.
Reminder: Trash Collection Schedule Change
Due to Independence Day falling on Thursday, July 4th, this week’s trash collection will take place on the morning of Saturday, July 6th. Please have your trash curbside on Friday evening to ensure pickup on Saturday. Thank you and Happy 4th of July!
Town Hall Closed: Independence Day
Town Hall will be closed on Thursday, July 4th and Friday, July 5th in observance of the Independence Day holiday. We will re-open on Monday, July 8th at 8:00am.
Trash collection will take place this week on Saturday, July 6th.
Town Manager’s Desk: FY25 Budget, Fee Changes, and Strawberry Festival Wrap-up
FY 25 MUNICIPAL OPERATING BUDGET & FEE SCHEDULE
At their monthly meeting held on 24 Jun 24, the Commissioners of the Town of Pittsville officially adopted the Town’s FY 25 Municipal Operating Budget along with the Fee Schedule commencing 1 Jul 24. Here are a few very important items regarding the FY 25 Budget:
• Real estate property taxes are increased from $.2875 per $100 of assessed value to $.30 per $100 of assessed value
• Corporate/Personal property taxes are increased from $.90 per $100 of assessed value to $1.00 per $100 of assessed value
• Utility Property Taxes are increased from $.90 per $100 of assessed value to $1.00 per $100 of assessed value
• Rental Housing License Fee is increased from $100 per rental unit to $150 per rental unit
• A new annual Storm Water Management Fee is established in the amount of $30 per recorded real estate property within the incorporated limits of the Town
• All water and sewer user rates are increased by 3% across the board in all categories
• All front foot assessments have been reconciled into one category. Water front foot for all categories is now $.68 per front foot with sewer front foot increased from $.40 to $.50 per front foot
The above utility fee charges will commence with the billing of 1 Oct 24.
STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL
The Town Commissioners would like to extend a “hearty” THANK YOU to all who worked, participated and attended the 2024 TOWN OF PITTSVILLE STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL. It was such a HUGE success thanks to the efforts of so many people. While we cannot list EVERYONE who had a part to play in this very worthwhile family-oriented event, we would like to especially recognize the leading efforts of Robyn Carozza, Town Commissioner David Carozza, the Town’s Department of Public Works led by Director Dale Monroe, town staff, and the below businesses who became our “Corporate Sponsors”:
• DAVIS BOWEN & FRIEDEL — $1000 — GOLD Sponsorship
• SINGH OPERATIONAL SERVICES — $500 — SILVER Sponsorship
• WEBB, WILBER, DOUSE, MATHERS, ILLIMUNATI, LLP — $250 — BRONZE Sponsorship
• WIGGLESWORTH, LAYTON, MOYERS, & CHANCE, PA — $250 — BRONZE Sponsorship
• MITCHELL’S AUTOMOTIVE, TOWING & STORAGE — $250 — BRONZE Sponsorship
• CUNNINGHAM RECREATION — $250 — BRONZE Sponsorship
And thanks to all individuals and businesses who contributed to our event. We want to thank you ALL!
JOSEPH A MANGINI, JR.
Town Manager
2023 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report
The 2023 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report is now available. Click the link below to view/print the report.
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Road Closure Notice: Maple Street
Please be advised that a portion of Maple Street from 7510 Maple to 7530 Maple will be closed on Thursday, June 20, 2024, to allow for the replacement of a drainage pipe beneath the roadway.
Town Commissioners Agenda & Meeting Packet for June 24, 2024 (Unofficial Until Approved)
Public Notice: Introduction of Ordinances
Public Notice
Introduction of Ordinances
Please be advised that at the regular Town Meeting held on May 20, 2024 the Town Commissioners introduced the following ordinances for consideration for adoption:
Ordinance # 2024-02 “An Ordinance to Amend the Town’s Zoning Map”
Ordinance # 2024-03 “An Ordinance to Adopt the Town’s FY 25 Municipal Operating Budget & Establish A Fee Schedule”
Both ordinances will be considered for adoption at the next scheduled Town Meeting to be held on June 24, 2024 at 7:00 pm in Town Hall.
Copies of the ordinances are available for public review during normal business hours at Town Hall.
JOSEPH A MANGINI, JR.
Town Manager
Public Notice: FY 25 Municipal Operating Budget Public Hearing
Public Notice
FY 25 Municipal Operating Budget Public Hearing
The Town Commissioners of Pittsville will conduct a public hearing to receive citizen input regarding Ordinance # 2024-03, “An Ordinance to Adopt the Town’s FY 25 Municipal Operating Budget & Establish A Fee Schedule” commencing at 6:30 pm on June 24, 2024 at Town Hall.
Copies of the proposed FY 25 Budget and Fee Schedule will be available for public review after June 10, 2024 at Town Hall during normal business hours.
JOSEPH A MANGINI, JR.
Town Manager