Monday, March 18, 2024 | Issue 31

Good Day, Charlestown!

In Today's Current:

Town News & Updates

Charlestown Post Office
Volunteer Board Member Opportunities

Town & Local Events

Upcoming Town Hall Meetings with Residents
Charlestown Walk-Through - March 23rd
River Sweep Community Clean-Up Day - April 20th - Volunteers Needed!
Music in the Park Concert Series

Town News & Updates

Charlestown Post Office

The Town has regular communication with the United States Post Office, given the fact we're in the design phase of constructing an addition onto the Town Hall building. Our contact on the USPS leasing team has confirmed our lease will automatically renew in May. Either the Town or the USPS would need to provide 60 days notice to terminate the lease, and that didn't happen.

The Town would very much like for the Post Office to stay, as it's an important part of our community identity in the center of Town. Although we have no control over the budgets of the USPS, the fact remains that we want them to stay and have demonstrated that commitment, by including them in the designs for the new Town Hall.

Volunteer Board Member Opportunities

Historic District Commission Member

Vacancies: One (1)

Term: Three (3) Years

Seeking a candidate that is interested in the history of Charlestown and its Historic Preservation. Duties of this volunteer position includes attending monthly meetings to review and approve zoning/building permit requests, sharing the responsibility of revising the Historic District ordinance, and helping to create a Historic Preservation Plan that implements a shared vision for the Historic District.

Meetings are held on the 1st Tuesday of each month at 6:00pm.

If you are interested in joining the Board, please contact Bryan Lightner, Town Administrator, at 410-287-6173, ext. 2, or via email at blightner@charlestownmd.org.

Town & Local Events

Town Meetings with Residents

The following meetings will be held at the Charlestown Fire Hall, 307 Market Street, and via Zoom.

The Town Commissioners are currently hosting listening sessions with residents from various neighborhoods around Town. The purpose of these meetings is to address any concerns they may have and help answer questions about their neighborhood. The meetings are being led by the residents themselves, and the Commissioners are actively listening to their feedback and suggestions. The main objective is to ensure that every resident is heard and valued, and to establish a better relationship with Town government in the process.

The next meetings will be held on the dates below:

Historic District & Charlestown Manor - #1-4

Thursday, March 21st at 6 PM

Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87481602388?pwd=ezoTRxaYzFKBauBiRstbjGBSnnSwJp.1

Meeting ID: 874 8160 2388, Passcode: 522718, Phone: 301-715-8592

Holloway Beach, Carpenter's Point & Route 7 - #1-5

Thursday, March 28th at 6 PM

Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83372502170?pwd=6wJYNkZ53bir3VW1zm0iC1dZfTekTo.1

Meeting ID: 833 7250 2170, Passcode: 584233, Phone: 301-715-8592

Scott Gardens - #2-1

Thursday, April 25th at 6 PM

Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81697200305?pwd=SfKN1PGl9mhT3YrKb2oaJbC7HMEUwX.1

Meeting ID: 816 9720 0305, Passcode: 804729, Phone: 301-715-8592

Trinity Woods & Trinity Woods Preserve - #2-2

Thursday, May 16th at 6 PM

Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86904508468?pwd=NrRssGL023E5KD1HSXbfwzL885aNYE.1

Meeting ID: 869 0450 8468, Passcode: 338400, Phone: 301-715-8592

Cool Springs - #2-3

Thursday, May 30th at 6 PM

Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81147785468?pwd=icmWmO7TYCVJh69KDB4bp7OxdADYRx.1

Meeting ID: 811 4778 5468, Passcode: 613048, Phone: 301-715-8592

Historic District & Charlestown Manor - #2-4

Wednesday, June 5th at 6 PM

Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86276644381?pwd=0tN5J7JTD8V4nBUSb4b1LNFyaEuPcx.1

Meeting ID: 862 7664 4381, Passcode: 615780, Phone: 301-715-8592

Holloway Beach, Carpenter's Point & Route 7 - #2-5

Thursday, June 13th at 6 PM

Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88658758568?pwd=HePO6M29yl4oLMTZzMn4M1wcWYKolR.1

Meeting ID: 886 5875 8568, Passcode: 772977, Phone: 301-715-8592

If you are unable to attend in person, we encourage you to join via Zoom. You may also submit questions anonymously by clicking here. The Zoom video recordings will be posted to our website the next day for later viewing.

Charlestown Walk-Through

The Town Commissioners will be walking through the Town on Saturday, March 23rd, starting at 8 AM, to evaluate our intersections for traffic and parking issues. Their findings will be discussed at the next work session on Tuesday, March 26th

River Sweep Community Clean-Up Day

Saturday, April 20, 2024, starting at 9 AM

Cool Springs Playground & Foot Log Park

Please help us partner with the Lower Susquehanna Heritage Greenway as we clean up trash at the Cool Springs playground, and remove invasive plants at Foot Log Park.

For Cool Springs, volunteers are requested to meet at the common area on Cool Springs Rd, between Pagosa St & Colorado Ct (Playground Area).

Trash bags will be provided by the Town, but please bring your own gloves.

Music in the Park Concert Series

Attention all local bands, musicians, and vendors!

We are excited to announce that we're currently seeking talented performers and vendors for our upcoming Music in the Park Concert Series, which will be held at Avalon Park this Spring and Summer.

Our concerts have always been a huge hit with our residents, drawing large crowds and creating a lively, festive atmosphere. We're looking for musicians who can help us continue this tradition of quality entertainment that our community has come to love. We're also looking for food trucks and vendors.

If you're interested, please don't hesitate to contact us at Town Hall by sending an email to staff@charlestownmd.org. Be sure to include your information, including details about your music or food/products and your availability.

We can't wait to hear from you and see what you have to offer!