e-mail: [email protected] The Kent County Health Department, Environmental Health Services Department conducts regular water quality tests to determine bacterial levels. The courts, located on the east side of the Community Center property, feature individually fenced-in playing surfaces. RECYCLING & WASTE DISPOSAL Kent County Community Center Pool - Rainout Line Meetings: 2nd Thursday, 12:00 noon (March, June, Sept., Dec.) Caitlan Gartland, Co-Chair (chosen by Board in July, 1-year term), 2023 Timothy A. Dove, Chair, 2019 UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE Ex officio: Jaime L. Williams, Director, Office of Economic Development DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 3-year terms BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CENTER Defunct Agencies Marc Castelli, 2024; James E. Reihl, 2025; C. Clay Larrimore, 2026; Richard G. (Rick) Morlock, 2027; Harry (Chuckie) White, 2027. D. Wayne Darrell, Director (410) 778-7458; fax: (410) 778-4601 Tamara V. Stofa, Esq., District Public Defender (410) 778-0809 DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES Vacancy, Chair (chosen by Commission, 1-year term). Download the Athlete Nomination Form here.Download the Coach/Administrator Nomination Form here.Download the Volunteer Nomination Form here. PLANNING 10720 Augustine Herman Highway, Chestertown, MD 21620 PLANNING COMMISSION e-mail: [email protected] web: www.kentcountyelections.org/ Davidson Coleman, 2024; Ernest (Tot) Strong, 2024; Tyler Gale, 2025; Bradley Morris, 2025. e-mail: [email protected] e-mail: [email protected] Activities available range from picnicking to bird watching, hiking, swimming, fishing, sports recreation, and numerous other activities. Shelly L. Neal-Edwards, Director (410) 810-7600, (410) 810-7720; fax: (410) 778-2932 Click here for a Map of Betterton BeachATTENTION: Due to a lifeguard shortage, lifeguards will not be on duty. UPPER SHORE WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD ADDICTION SERVICES Staff: Michael R. Pelletier (410) 778-7467; e-mail: [email protected] John Cahall; Herman E. Hill; Jeffrey Pettitt. e-mail: [email protected] F. Joseph Hickman, Chair (chosen by Commission in March, 1-year term), 2026 Ex officio: Arnessa Dowell, Director, Public Library Tracey Williams, Supervisor (410) 778-3170; e-mail: [email protected], TEACHING & LEARNING web: www.kentcounty.com/committees/parks-rec NATURAL RESOURCES Kentland Community Center - Park and Recreation - Prince Georges County MD Click here for a Map of Millington Park and Pool. Appointed by Governor: Search the Manual Martin T. Holden, Director (410) 778-7448 Michael A. Bitting, Chief Enforcement Officer (410) 778-7437 Appointed by Board of Trustees: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS Herbert Dennis, Warden (410) 778-6025 Barton Ross, 2023; Max E. Ruehrmund III, 2023; Jennifer Moore, 2024; Melinda Zupon, 2024; Jeremy Rothwell, 2025; one vacancy. Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 3-year terms: Greg Swartz, Acting Director (410) 778-3287 STATE'S ATTORNEY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOREST CONSERVANCY DISTRICT BOARD Timothy A. Dove, Chair, 2019 S. Lansing Williams, 2022; John Carroll, 2023; Pastor J. Larry Hanifee, 2023; Travis Manning, 2025; Maryann Ruehrmund, 2025. BOARD OF HOUSING APPEALS Pool rentals include exclusive use of the pool outside normal operating hours and includes lifeguards. e-mail: [email protected] Hammer (410) 778-2616, ext. BOARD OF ELECTIONS web: www.kentcounty.com/economic-development e-mail: [email protected] Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 3-year terms Representing Board of County Commissioners: John F. Price IV Representing Board of County Commissioners: Ronald H. Fithian ELECTIONS Leland D. Spencer, M.D., Medical Director (410) 778-2616 INSPECTIONS & PERMITS web: www.kentcounty.com/environmental/recycling-waste Jayne G. Lane, Director (410) 778-7039 Maryland Executive Commissions, Committees, Task Forces, & Advisory Boards F. Joseph Hickman, Chair (chosen by Commission in March, 1-year term), 2026 Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 4-year terms: (410) 778-7439 Vacancy, Chair (chosen by Commission, 1-year term) R. Clayton Mitchell, Jr., Kent County Government Center, 400 High St., Chestertown, Maryland, April 2002. Carolyn Sorge, Chair, 2025. Charles Lerner, President (chosen by Board in Jan., 1-year term), 2019 PLANNING Appointed by State Fire Marshal: Greg Swartz, Acting Director (410) 778-3287 web: www.kentcounty.com/oes e-mail: [email protected] James (Greg) Welch, Chair (chosen by Board, 1-year term), 2021 web: www.kentcountyelections.org/ 104 Vickers Drive, Unit D, Chestertown, MD 21620 *Restroom facilities are located in the basement of the historic Lathim House (built in the late 18th century) and a portable toilet is available at the bulkhead. 350 High St., Chestertown, MD 21620 - 0670 e-mail: [email protected] Box 670 BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES Meetings: 1st Thursday, 8:30 a.m. Alleesa M. E. Stewart, Supervisor (410) 778-7123; e-mail: [email protected] e-mail: [email protected] Richard D. Keaveney, Executive Director (410) 778-3648; 1-866-661-7387 (toll free) Patricia K. (Trish) McGee, 2026 DETENTION CENTER Myra S. Butler, Director (410) 778-1948, (410) 778-4602 Andrew Pons, Director (410) 778-6404, ext. HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER PROGRAM Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 4-year terms: Sherrie Tilghman, 2017; Herbert Dennis, 2019; Holly Ireland, 2019; Jennifer Moore, 2019; Steven W. Moore, 2019; Julia K. Handzo, 2020; Andrew M. Pons, 2020; Carmelyn C. Bachman, 2021; Tina Carter, 2021; D. Wayne Darrell, 2021; Annette D. Duckery, 2021; Beth Everett, 2021; Rosemary Ramsey Granillo, 2021; Virginia Gregg, 2021; Jacquie Kendall, 2021; Benjamin G. Kohl, Ph.D., 2021; John F. Plaskon, 2021; Janice Steffy, 2021. The County is making plans for developing the park in the future (picnic pavilion, playground, swings, restrooms and parking lot improvements). e-mail: [email protected] PUBLIC SCHOOLS DETENTION CENTER James (Greg) Welch, Chair (chosen by Board, 1-year term), 2021 BOARD OF EDUCATION There is also a separate wading pool for small children with a turtle slide that squirts water from its mouth. web: http://kenthd.org/ COMMUNITY PLANNING John Cahall; Herman E. Hill; Jeffrey Pettitt. Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 3-year terms Photo by Diane F. Evartt. Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 3-year terms NATURAL RESOURCES 135 Dixon Drive, Chestertown, MD 21620 - 1141 William Mackey, Director (410) 778-7423; fax: (410) 810-2932 Indoor recreation center run by Kent County Parks and Recreation. Terms expire 2023. 709 Morgnec Road, Chestertown, MD 21620 Earl R. Runde, 2020; Elizabeth Tully, 2021; Bronwyn Jones, 2022; Alan Austin, 2024; Sabine T. Minney, 2024; John (Jay) Silcox, 2024. or public events such as youth basketball games, tournaments, and special events, however, they will be required to sign in on our attendance sheet. web: www.dllr.state.md.us/employment/uibenefits.shtml F. Joseph Hickman, Chair (chosen by Commission in March, 1-year term), 2026 e-mail: [email protected] P. O. Ex officio: Marty Holden, Division Chief, Environmental Operations State's Attorneys Arnessa Dowell, Director (410) 778-3636 (telephone & web claims only) John Johnson, Supervisor (410) 778-7141; e-mail: [email protected] web: www.sao.kentcounty.com/ web: www.kentcounty.com/committees/agriccomm e-mail: [email protected] William S. Baldwin, 2021; Victor Shepard, 2022. NATURAL RESOURCES e-mail: [email protected] Katie Wright, Manager (410) 810-2169 (410) 778-7439 R. Clayton Mitchell, Jr., Kent County Government Center July 4 fireworks displays across Baltimore area in 2023 - WBAL-TV 11 News 125 South Lynchburg St., Chestertown, MD 21620 Andrea J. Edwards, R.N., Director (410) 778-7970 e-mail: [email protected] Scott W. Lockerman (R); Lola G. Price, 2023; Paul M. Showalter (D); Lisa N. Thompson (D). ADULT HEALTH SERVICES Animal owners shall be responsible for the removal of any excrement deposited by the animal. 115A South Lynchburg St., Chestertown, MD 21620 Defunct Agencies FAMILY PLANNING Board of County Commissioners, ex officio, serves as Board of License Commissioners. web: www.kentcounty.com/committees/economic-tourism-development-commission William S. Sutton, 2023; Ralph Dolinger, 2024; Thomas J. Tontarski, 2025; two vacancies. Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 3-year terms: D. Michael Usilton, Chair, 2021 R. Clayton Mitchell, Jr., Kent County Government Center, 400 High St., Chestertown, Maryland, April 2002. Meetings: 3rd Thursday, 9:30 a.m. (except July & Dec.) BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE RENEWABLE ENERGY TASK FORCE e-mail: [email protected]. Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 3-year terms Chestertown is a welcoming location for all visitors, even the four-legged variety who can enjoy our dog park! Terms expire 2024. Maryland Manual On-Line Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 5-year terms: R. Clayton Mitchell, Jr., Kent County Government Center, 400 High St., Chestertown, MD 21620 Faye J. BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CENTER FAMILY PLANNING Garnett and Rock Hall Elemenatry Schools. Maryland Independent Agencies Defunct Agencies County Parks in Kent County Delaware, Recreational activities and other related community outreach programs involved in the Kent County Levy Court. e-mail: [email protected] 3225 James (Greg) Welch, Chair (chosen by Board, 1-year term), 2021 Terms expire 2024. Maryland Executive Commissions, Committees, Task Forces, & Advisory Boards Carolyn G. Brooks, Supervisor (410) 778-3525; fax: (410) 778-3525 (410) 778-7113 R. Clayton Mitchell, Jr., Kent County Government Center BOARD OF HOUSING APPEALS (410) 778-7450 Staff: Typhne B. Terms expire 2023. CHILD & SCHOOL HEALTH R. Clayton Mitchell, Jr., Kent County Government Center, 3rd floor, 400 High St., Chestertown, MD 21620 DRUG & ALCOHOL ABUSE COUNCIL [Behavioral Health Council] BOARD OF [LIQUOR] LICENSE COMMISSIONERS Martin T. Holden, Director (410) 778-7448 Jennifer Debnam; Sean Jones; John Henry Myers, Jr. web: www.kentcounty.com/environmental/recycling-waste Appointed by State Forester to 3-year terms: Robert K. Merritt, Director (410) 778-7410 (410) 778-7473 e-mail: [email protected] web: www.kentcounty.com/committees/kcbehav Wendy Doyle Keen, Ed.D., Supervisor (410) 778-7164; e-mail: [email protected] e-mail: [email protected], FAMILY PLANNING 709 Morgnec Road, Chestertown, MD 21620 web: www.kentcounty.com/alcoholic-beverage Aaron Bramble, Chair (chosen by Board in Jan., 1-year term), 2023 Summer is here, and so is the forecast: Get the scoop from AccuWeather Appointed by Board of County Commissioners: web: www.kentcounty.com/alcoholic-beverage web: www.kentcounty.com/committees/baybridge. Little, 2022; Joyce B. Moody, 2023; Richard Myers, Jr., 2023; Trish McGee, 2025; Jane Welsh, 2025; Mary Fisher, 2026. TOURISM DEVELOPMENT e-mail: [email protected], Ex officio: Arnessa Dowell, Director, Public Library, Cheemoandia R. Blake, Election Director (410) 778-0038, ext. BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS Tamara V. Stofa, Esq., District Public Defender (410) 778-0809 Representing Board of County Commissioners: Ronald H. Fithian web: www.kentcounty.com/committees/publand BOARD OF BUILDING APPEALS web: www.dllr.state.md.us/employment/uibenefits.shtml This option is great for tournaments, private lessons, workshops, or classes. BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CENTER *Restroom and bathhouse facilities are open from May 1 - June 15 (weekends only); June 16 - September 15 (daily); September 16 - October 31 (weekends only). Gail E. Vucci, R.N., Director (410) 778-7919 e-mail: [email protected] Marc Castelli, 2024; James E. Reihl, 2025; C. Clay Larrimore, 2026; Richard G. (Rick) Morlock, 2027; Harry (Chuckie) White, 2027. Matthew D. Stevens, Deputy Chief State Fire Marshal (410) 822-7609, ext. Board of County Commissioners, ex officio, serves as Board of License Commissioners. web: www.dllr.state.md.us/county/uppershore/ PUBLIC LANDINGS & FACILITIES BOARD Martin T. Holden, Director (410) 778-7448 General Office Email: [email protected] Office Hours: 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. Mon. William Mackey, Director (410) 778-7423; fax: (410) 810-2932 Representing Board of County Commissioners: Albert H. Nickerson Little, 2022; Joyce B. Moody, 2023; Richard Myers, Jr., 2023; Trish McGee, 2025; Jane Welsh, 2025; Mary Fisher, 2026. FAMILY PLANNING State's Attorneys web: www.kentcounty.com/committees/elecexam 3225 e-mail: [email protected] Vacancy, Chair (chosen by Commission, 1-year term) Jamie L. Williams, Director (410) 778-0416, (410) 810-2168 Maryland Counties Appointed by Board of County Commissioners: R. Clayton Mitchell, Jr., Kent County Government Center, 400 High St., Chestertown, Maryland, April 2002. e-mail: [email protected] Ex officio: Marty Holden, Division Chief, Environmental Operations Appointed by Board of Trustees: ROADS DIVISION Search the Manual Mark Carper, Community Planner (410) 810-2220 LICENSING e-mail: [email protected] web: www.kentcounty.com/committees/parks-rec James E. Saunders, 2023; William S. Sutton, 2023; Paula Reeder, 2024; Paul J. Ruge, Jr., 2026; Ray Strong, 2026. Kent County members appointed by Governor to 4-year terms: Jayne G. Lane, Director (410) 778-7039 AGRICULTURE ADVISORY COMMISSION John R. Massey, 2023; Patricia Joan O. Horsey, 2024; David Hill (alternate), 2025. Sandy L. Adams, Manager (410) 778-7426 Daniel T. Voshell, Director (410) 778-4252 Middle School and High School Age Students, First-Last day of school (full days only), All programs at the Kent County Community Center require a Facility Access Card for patrons twelve years of age and older. D. Michael Usilton, Chair, 2021 PUBLIC SAFETY Board of County Commissioners, ex officio, serves as Board of License Commissioners. e-mail: [email protected] Meetings: 1st Thursday, 1:30 p.m. MAINTENANCE DIVISION Barton Ross, 2023; Max E. Ruehrmund III, 2023; Jennifer Moore, 2024; Melinda Zupon, 2024; Jeremy Rothwell, 2025; one vacancy. Martin T. Holden, Director (410) 778-7448 Box 67 Recreation Commission Minutes & Agendas, Town Charter Chapter 30: Recreation Commission, Pursuant to 17(d) and (rr) of the Municipal Charter for the town, there is hereby established a Recreation Commission. Call 410-778-1948 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. Ex officio: Arnessa Dowell, Director, Public Library (410) 778-7423 Patricia M. Merritt, Finance Officer (410) 778-7478 Jana A. Carter, Manager (410) 810-2216 web: www.kentcounty.com/water Davidson Coleman, 2024; Ernest (Tot) Strong, 2024; Tyler Gale, 2025; Bradley Morris, 2025. Representing Board of County Commissioners: Ronald H. Fithian web: www.kent.k12.md.us/ Jennifer Debnam; Sean Jones; John Henry Myers, Jr. Click here for the Turner's Creek Park County Trail Map. Box 67 Rights assessment, and full originating source citation, is the responsibility of the user. of Juvenile Services; Tressa L. Ball, designee of Regional Administrator, Division of Parole & Probation. TOURISM DEVELOPMENT ANIMAL CONTROL 400 High St., Chestertown, MD 21620 Download Registration. BOARD OF HOUSING APPEALS Ex officio: Jaime L. Williams, Director, Office of Economic Development (410) 778-7423 web: www.kentcounty.com/committees/agripreserv web: www.kentcounty.com/committees/publand AGRICULTURE ADVISORY COMMISSION Timothy A. Dove, Chair, 2019 (410) 778-2600 e-mail: [email protected] 104 Vickers Drive, Unit D, Chestertown, MD 21620 Contact [email protected] m. The Chestertown Recreation Commission is comprised of seven members who help to provide recreational opportunities and programming for the citizens of Chestertown. web: www.kentcounty.com/environmental/recycling-waste e-mail: [email protected] * Regularly scheduled programs scheduled to be held in the gym will operate on their normal shceule when schools are closed or close early (scheduled or unscheduled closing). web: www.kentcounty.com/committees/elecexam (410) 778-7439 R. Clayton Mitchell, Jr., Kent County Government Center, 400 High St., Chestertown, Maryland, April 2002. e-mail: [email protected] for pavilion rental information. Tracey Williams, Supervisor (410) 778-3170; e-mail: [email protected] e-mail: [email protected] Representing Board of County Commissioners: Ronald H. Fithian Elizabeth Beckley, Chair (chosen by Commission, 1-year term), 2023 David Hill, Chair (chosen by Board, 1-year term), 2025 PUBLIC DEFENDER William H. Webb, Health Officer (410) 778-1359, (410) 778-2409, TTY 1-800-735-2258 LICENSING The facility will be monitored by KCPR staff. Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 3-year terms: Andrew T. Simmons, Chair Search the Manual Appointed by State Forester to 3-year terms: AMERICAN JOB CENTER Catherine Abramavage; Valerie W. Mason; Richard Winters. e-mail: [email protected] Maryland Manual On-Line Andrew Pons, Director (410) 778-6404, ext. HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES At the discretion of lifeguards on duty, when maximum capacity limitations are reached, entry will be monitored and may result in limited entry. e-mail: [email protected], BOARD OF COLLEGE TRUSTEES Appointed by State Fire Marshal: Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 3-year terms James E. Saunders, 2023; William S. Sutton, 2023; Paula Reeder, 2024; Paul J. Ruge, Jr., 2026; Ray Strong, 2026. e-mail: [email protected] 3225 OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES F. Joseph Hickman, Chair (chosen by Commission in March, 1-year term), 2026 e-mail: [email protected] Maryland Constitutional Offices & Agencies Meetings: 1st Thursday, 1:30 p.m. BOARD OF HEALTH 408 High St., Chestertown, MD 21620 - 1312 P. O. BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CENTER 1683 New Burton Road, Dover, DE 19904. e-mail: [email protected] Maryland at a Glance D. Michael Usilton, Chair, 2021 Cheemoandia R. Blake, Election Director (410) 778-0038, ext. web: www.kentcounty.com/environmental/recycling-waste web: www.kentcounty.com/committees/agripreserv WATER & WASTEWATER SERVICES DIVISION View the Pet Waste Program here. Upon adoption by the Board of County Commissioners, the 2022 LPPRP becomes an amendment to the Kent County Comprehensive Plan. e-mail: [email protected], Meetings: 4th Thursday, 4:00 p.m. (except May, July, Nov.), PUBLIC LIBRARY PLANNING Contact [email protected]. David Hill, Chair (chosen by Board, 1-year term), 2025 Representing Board of County Commissioners: William Crowding RECREATION web: www.kentcounty.com/committees/economic-tourism-development-commission e-mail: [email protected] Herbert Dennis, Warden (410) 778-6025 Download Application here. Maryland Executive Commissions, Committees, Task Forces, & Advisory Boards Alleesa M. E. Stewart, Supervisor (410) 778-7123; e-mail: [email protected], FOOD SERVICE SUPPORT e-mail: [email protected] web: www.kentcounty.com/committees/agripreserv AGRICULTURE ADVISORY COMMISSION HEALTH PROMOTION & WELLNESS Meetings: 3rd Monday, 7:00 p.m. 3; 1-800-222-8683 (toll free); fax: (410) 778-0265 COMMUNITY PLANNING for more information. 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