Friday, September 15, 2023 | Issue 25

Starting in September, Bulk Trash Collection will go back to one collection day and will occur on the last Wednesday of every month. Collections will be made between 8:00am and 3:00pm.

As always, please contact Town Hall at 410-287-6173, ext. 5, or via email at staff@charlestownmd.org, by 4:00pm the day before to schedule your pickup.

Volunteers needed! Please join Town Staff in taking care of Foot Log Park.

In observation of Cecil Cares Day, and in partnership with our friends at the Cecil County Department of Community Services, we'll be tending to the shoreline stabilization area and pulling weeds.

If you are able to volunteer your time to help us, we would greatly appreciate it! Please park at Town Hall or at Fairgreen Park and meet us at Foot Log Park at 9am with your own gloves. To show our gratitude, we will provide lunch.

Historic Charlestown Stickers & Keychains

We have Historic Charlestown stickers and keychains!

Our stickers and keychains are free-of-charge and available at Town Hall during business hours. The keychains, in particular, are great for anyone who enjoys boating here in Charlestown because they float!

There are a number of items at Town Hall or safekeeping, such as sunglasses, bracelets, and a ring, that were found this summer and turned in to us.

Please check out our website post for photos and details of the items and let us know if any items are yours. Thank you!

For issues with trash or recyclables collection, or if you need a replacement can, please contact Town Hall at 410-287-6173, ext. 5, or via email at staff@charlestownmd.org.

Missed collections must be reported no later than 12:00pm the day after the scheduled collection.

We're upgrading and evolving!

Within the next few months, our website will be upgraded to a more visually-appealing and user-friendly format. The new website format will not only make it easier to find all of the important things, but will also showcase our beautiful Town, as it deserves.

Coming in September, we will be going live with a new app, called Historic Charlestown, that residents can download to get Town information quickly. The app, which will be hosted by GOGov, will also be used to send push notifications about critical updates as they are available. We are in the final stages of implementation and will notify you when the app is ready.

We are excited for these upcoming changes and hope that you like them, too.

Sponsored by the Town of Charlestown, the Young at Heart Club is a great way for Seniors throughout Town to meet and have a good time. Whether it's playing cards or having lunch, you don't want to miss out! They meet every Tuesday at St. John's United Methodist Church, 240 Market Street, from 9am to Noon.

The Young at Heart members are currently looking for new members. Pinochle players a plus! Please contact Town Hall at 410-287-6173, ext. 5, if you are interested in becoming a member.

All meetings held at Town Hall, unless otherwise noted, and via Zoom.

Meeting Dates

Historic District Commission

Held on the 1st Tuesday of the month at 6:00pm.

• Next Meeting: October 3, 2023

Planning & Zoning Commission

Held on the 1st Thursday following the 1st Tuesday of the month at 6:00pm.

• Next Meeting: October 5, 2023

Town Commissioners

Held every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month at 6:00pm.

• Next Legislative Meeting: October 10, 2023
• Next Working Meeting: September 26, 2023

Bulk Trash Collection

Last Wednesday of the month.

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

Next Collection: September 27, 2023

Yard Waste Collection

Every 2nd and 4th Monday of the month.

No need to notify Town Hall.

Next Collection: September 25, 2023

Household Trash & Recyclables Collection

Every Wednesday, starting at 6am.

Place trash and recyclable bins at your curb the night before.