Come join us on December 8th! Santa will be riding around Charlestown beginning at 4:30 PM inviting you to follow him to the Fire Hall for hot chocolate and cookies and a make and take children’s craft. Then we journey out to the tree site with caroling by the Charlestown Elementary School Chorus and the tree lighting. What a delightful way to start the season!
Historic Charlestown
Founded in 1742, Charlestown has a variety of recreational amenities, historical attractions, and special activities for people of all ages. Drop on by ... step back to a time less hurried [...Read More ]Yard Waste Dates for the Holidays! December 6, 2018
Wanted: Zoning & Code Enforcement officer August 31, 2018
Closed session will follow Town Commissioner’s Meeting Tuesday, December 11, 2018 7PM Town Hall May 22, 2018
CANCELLED!! Charter Review Committee next meeting will be called November 16, 2017
Latest Wednesday Word June 21, 2017
Town of Charlestown
P.O. Box 154
241 Market Street
Charlestown, MD 21914
(410) 287-6173 Phone
(410) 287-6620 Fax
OFFICE HOURS
7:30 am to 5:00 pm, Mon. to Thurs.
7:30 am to 4:00 pm, Friday
After Hours Water Emergencies:
Wib Pumpaly, Town Administrator: 443-553-5464
Mike Grapes, Supervisor, Public Works 410-441-1706
Joe Letts, President of the Board: 443-553-7665
Karl Fockler, Maintenance Commissioner 443-907-3344
Christmas Tree Lighting & Santa Visit December 8th!
Wreaths Across America December 15
Join us on December 15th for our 2nd Wreaths Across America event at the Charlestown Cemetery. This event lays wreaths on the graves of our veterans and there are over 100 so plenty of volunteers are needed. The laying of wreaths comes after a short program at 11:45 AM.
NEXT Bulk Pick Up January 2, 2019
OUR NEXT BULK PICK UP DATE IS WEDNESDAY January 2, 2019 MAKE SURE YOU HAVE CALLED IN YOUR ITEMS BY FRIDAY, December 28th. FOR PICK-UP: CALL Town Hall @ 410-287-6173. LEAVE MESSAGE IF NO ANSWER with address, name, phone number and brief description of items to be picked up. HAVE THEM OUT BY 7AM OR THE NIGHT BEFORE. Please do not put items out in advance of the date. Doing so makes your neighborhood unsightly.
Young at Heart 50+ Group
This town sponsored group of 50+ agewise members meets every Tuesday at Charlestown St. John’s United Methodist Church from 10am to 1pm. All are welcome to attend for socializing, playing cards and games. No RSVP needed! For information please contact Town Hall @ 410-287-6173.
Charge for Boat Ramp Usage Began October 1st, 2017
At the meeting of July 25, 2017 the Commissioners of Charlestown voted in favor of adopting an update of Ordinance #9 to the following: The charge to launch a boat at the municipal boat ramp will be $10.00 a day or $25.00 for a yearly pass for in state boaters and $75.00 a year for out of state boaters. The daily fee will be collected by an honor box system located at the boat ramp. Yearly passes will be sold at Town Hall during regular business hours ( Mondays through Thursdays 7:30 to 5:00 and Fridays from 7:30 to 4). The passes are good for the calendar year ending December 31, of the year purchased.
Charlestown Postal Services
Window Hours:
Monday Through Friday 1:00 PM – 5:00PM
Saturday 8AM to Noon
Lobby Open 8AM to 5:15 PM
Box mail ready for pick-up
by 3:30 Monday – Friday and 11AM on Saturday
Need a Smoke Detector For Your Home?
The Charlestown Fire Company is giving away smoke detectors to anyone in their Fire District who needs one for their home.
Please Call 410-287-6451 and leave a detailed message with your phone number, address & name. If you already have a smoke detector in your home, PLEASE CHECK THE BATTERIES TODAY!