March 2, 2023 | Issue 17

Trash Tech provides Charlestown residents with trash and recyclable collection every Wednesday. To ensure proper pickup, please read the following requirements.

• Place your bins at your curb on Tuesday evening. Residences without bins at the curb before trucks arrive will not be serviced until the following week.
• Recyclables must be contained within bins. Large boxes that are unable to be broken down must be taken to the Cecil County Landfill by residents.
• Trash and recyclables cannot be mixed. Contaminated recyclables will not be collected.

If your trash or recyclables are not collected, please notify Town Hall no later than 4pm on Thursday to get you on the list for pickup on Friday. We keep track and notify Trash Tech of what's been missed.

The 2023 Boating Season starts on March 15th and goes until November 14th.

If you rented a slip at the Town Pier in 2022, please check your mailbox for the renewal packets that were mailed out on January 30th. If you no longer wish to rent a slip, please contact Town Hall as soon as possible to let us know.

If you would like to rent a Town Pier slip, please contact Town Hall to add your name to our waiting list.

Charlestown also has a public boat ramp, located at the intersection of Market & Water Streets, that can be utilized for $10 per day via the honor box or the ParkMobile app, or an annual permit sticker can be purchased by residents for $25.

For full boating details, click here for Town Pier information, or click here for Boat Ramp information.

It's important for Town Hall to have accurate and up-to-date contact information for all homeowners and residents in case of a water emergency or if we need to provide critical information in a hurry. So, if you're new to Town or recently changed your phone number, please complete our Contact Information Update Form by clicking the button below.

Also, if you're not already set up, please consider adding your email address to your account to receive your water/sewer bill via email each quarter. This ensures efficient delivery, and saves paper.

Tuesday, March 7, 2023 from 7:00AM to 7:00PM

Town Hall, 241 Market Street, Charlestown

Let your voice be heard. Every vote counts.

Two (2) commissioner seats are up for election; come out and vote for up to two (2).

Click Here to read about the candidates or view the video from the Candidates' Forum.

Weather permitting, the Ice House will be open every Sunday in March & April from 1-3pm for tours by Jeannette Armour and Sonny Diamonte. You won't want to miss the opportunity to learn about this piece of Charlestown's rich history.

The Ice House is located next to Veteran's Park at the intersection of Water & Market Streets.

All meetings held at Town Hall, unless otherwise noted.

Meeting Dates

Historic District Commission

Held on the 1st Tuesday of the month.

• Next Meeting: March 8, 2023 (Wednesday)

Planning & Zoning Commission

Held on the 1st Thursday following the 1st Tuesday of the month.

• Next Meeting: March 9, 2023

Town Commissioners

Held every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month.

• Next Meeting: March 14, 2023

Bulk Trash Collection

South of Route 7 - Last Wednesday of the Month

North of Route 7 - Day after Last Wednesday of the Month

Town Hall must be notified by 4pm the day prior.

Next Collection: March 29 & 30, 2023

Yard Waste Collection

Every 2nd and 4th Monday of the month.

No need to notify Town Hall.

Next Collection: March 13, 2023

Household Trash & Recyclables Collection

Every Wednesday, starting at 6am.

All holidays included, unless otherwise noted.