TRASH PICKUP INFORMATION

 

Unfortunately, the first day of trash removal service provided by our new contractor, CHESAPEAKE WASTE, did not go well. Many of our residents did not have their “household” waste picked up and several had not received their CHESAPEAKE WASTE containers.

 

The Town Clerk has spoken with CHESAPEAKE WASTE to correct these problems AND the Town Manager has informed CHESAPEAKE WASTE that they are to pick up all “household waste” from those homes within the municipal boundary of the Town of PITTSVILLE.

 

However, please be advised that any and all “bulk trash” will NOT be picked up except on those two (2) days in the spring and fall designated by the Town. Residents may call CHESAPEAKE WASTE on their own to schedule any bulk trash pickup at their own costs.

 

Any further questions regarding this matter, should call the Town

NEW WATER UPDATE

JULY 3, 2019

 

Before we all break for the “4^th of July” holiday weekend, I wanted to give all our residents an update regarding the situation with the Town’s water. As most of you I hope have noticed the water for the past week or more has been clearer and every day improving thanks to the hard work of our dedicated water staff employees. The Town is in almost daily contact with the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) and the Maryland Rural Water Association (MRWA). Also, both State Senator Mary Beth Carozza and State Delegate Wayne Hartman have been in meetings that the town has had with MDE and MRWA regarding the continuing operations of the Water Treatment Plant(WTP).

 

The Town is working with our Town Engineers, MDE, and MRWA to review options and plans to undertake what I will call a “mini upgrade” to the WTP. It will eventually lead to preparations for a new WTP in the coming five (5) years which the Town will need to prepare for strategically and financially. As we all know, equipment and working mechanics does not last forever even when you maintain it through the years. Pittsville’s WTP is nearing 40 years and has certainly outgrown its life expectancy.

 

The good news is that you have a Town Commission and Town Administration that is going to engage the future and begin work now instead of passing the “problem and work” on to the next generation to handle and solve. SO, as we go through this process, your support and understanding is appreciated AND your questions are welcomed.

 

Our short term fix or “mini upgrade” will be close to $400,000.  The new WTP will cost about $2,000,000. Of course, we do not anticipate our residents sharing the “full” burden though there will be some, as the Town will pursue every avenue and opportunity for grant and/or low interest funding. We have actually met with and anticipate working with a regional water/sewer organization that has offered its services in our behalf.

 

We will keep you posted as we continue this process now and in the future.

 

Also, please be advised that the Town will continue to provide bottled water for those in need and request it as long as the supplies last.

Starting Monday, July 8, 2019, the Town of Pittsville along with Maryland Rural Water will be flushing the water mains/hydrants within the town limits.

We apologize for any inconvenience this action may cause.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

 

TOWN WATER UPDATE

 

Hopefully, by now, all our residents are seeing a big improvement in the water being provided by the Town. Meetings have been held with Maryland Department of the Environment, Maryland Rural Water Association, the Town Engineer, and our employees working through the additional measures needed to be done to continue to provide clear, clean water throughout the Town’s system.

 

An additional meeting was held with a major contractor who provides working equipment for the WTP and further action was undertaken per their recommendation which has tremendously helped us correct and improve the system. We will continue these efforts throughout this process.

 

Also, the Town is continuing to provide bottled water to our residents available at the Town Hall during normal business hours.

 

Again, we thank you for your patience and understanding during this time.

TOWN WATER UPDATE

14 Jun 19

 

A meeting was held on June 13 between the Town, representatives from Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) and Maryland Rural Water Association (MRWA) to discuss the situation regarding the town’s water issue. Also attending were State Senator Mary Beth Carozza and State Delegate Wayne Hartman. The meeting was held after a tour of the Water Treatment Plant to consider further options and solutions to correct the removal of the iron in the town’s water system.

The Town, MDE, and MRWA are in a “working partnership” to bring all available resources necessary to provide the best possible water to the citizens of Pittsville. The Town is very appreciative of the support we are receiving from MDE and MRWA as well as Senator Carozza and Delegate Hartman.

The Town will be and has been making improvements to the operation and maintenance of the WTP in the short term, but also will be considering what other necessary measures need to be undertaken to insure that the WTP will continue to operate in an efficient and effective manner.

The position of the Town is to provide the highest and best quality of water it can. Tests that have been conducted have indicated that the Town’s WTP is meeting the primary standards of the federal Safe Water Drinking Act.

In the future, the Town Manager will be making weekly updating reports on the Town web page to keep the Pittsville citizenry informed of our progress. Our thanks and appreciation to our citizens for their patience and understanding as we all go through this very stressful time.

TOWNWIDE DITCH CUTTING/CLEARING HAS BEGUN!!!

 

The Town of Pittsville has engaged a private contractor to begin the town wide ditch cutting/clearing of the storm water ditches throughout town. This project and process was begun at the beginning of June and will continue for the next several months until completed.

 

During this time, the Town would appreciate all property owners/residents cooperation in removing any structure, equipment, and other obstacle within twenty (20) feet of the edge of the ditches, the right of way (row) easement in order to enable the contractor to properly cut/clear the ditch for maintenance.

 

Also, the contractor will be operating in a manner that will prioritize the ditches to be maintained so that all can be addressed during this time. For instance, the contractor may be in various areas before completing a specific section. However, as long as the area is cleared of any obstructions, the contractor will be cutting/clearing all ditches.

 

Anyone requiring further clarification on this very important project undertaken by the Town, should contact the Town Hall. We thank you in advance for your cooperation and understanding as we continue and complete this project.