Town Meetings & Notices
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Pictured left to right (members of Town Council): Dr. Valerie Beaudin, Larry Jaworski, Council Vice President Charlie Fink, Mayor Patrick J. "Irish" Mahoney, Keith Pardieck, Margaret "Peggy" Hartman, Greg Morris
TOWN NOTICES:
Seeking information on the Water Park and recreational amenities in Town? Click here to learn more about how the Town is offering spaces for community gathering and fun during a period of improvements to infrastructure.
Let us know if your interested in Swim Lessons by completing the Interest Form here. The Town of Chesapeake Beach is coordinating with Calvert County Government to offer life saving swim lessons at Calvert County facilities by employing our award winning Town of Chesapeake Beach Aquatics Team! If you are a Town resident and are interested in swim lessons for your child please complete the interest form linked here. Pending final approval by Town Council and the Board of County Commissioners, 3 levels of classes could be offered:
- Tadpoles (ages 3 to 5) - Water exploration – children learn basics of swimming: bobbing, flutter kicks, front/back float, blowing bubbles, etc.
- Jelly Fish (ages 5 to 7) - Swimmers will enhance their skills and develop new techniques: alternating arms, front/back glide, arms & legs together, submerging face.
- Sting Rays (ages 7 to 10) - Swimmers enhance their skills and develop new techniques: rhythmic breathing, front/back crawl, treading water, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly, sidestroke.
Kellam's Field is open for free play activities. Get out and enjoy the open green space available to you. To view the full list of park rules please click here.
2024 TOWN ELECTION INFORMATION:
2024 Town of Chesapeake Beach Election preparations: The Town of Chesapeake Beach Board of Elections is preparing for the 2024 Town election. To view the 2024 election information page please click here. The 2024 Town of Chesapeake Beach election page offers a range of information including information on how to register to vote, read more here. Plan ahead and register today!
TOWN MEETING NOTICES:
May 7, 2024 Town of Chesapeake Beach Town Council Meeting (This meeting will serve as the April 18, 2024 Town Council). Public hearing budget ordinances begin at 5:50 PM with the regular meeting beginning at 6:00 PM. To view the meeting agenda please click here. This meeting will be held at the Chesapeake Beach Town Hall and live-streamed here on the Town's channel.
May 13, 2024 Town of Chesapeake Beach Ethics Commission Meeting starting at 1 PM. To view the meeting agenda please click here. This meeting will be held at the Chesapeake Beach Town Hall and live-streamed here on the Town's channel.
May 16, 2024 Town of Chesapeake Beach Town Council Meeting. This meeting will be held at the Chesapeake Beach Town Hall and live-streamed here on the Town's channel.
May 22, 2024 Town of Chesapeake Beach Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting. This meeting will be held at the Chesapeake Beach Town Hall and live-streamed here on the Town's channel.
May 29, 2024 (see below for further details) Town of Chesapeake Beach Board of Appeals Hearing on the continuation of Case #2023-03 to consider an application from Rod & Reel, Inc./Donovan Estates, LLC of 4160 Mears Avenue, Chesapeake Beach, MD, for a Decision on Interpretation or Alleged Error to Article VI, §290-23; §290-31 A(1) & (6) of the Chesapeake Beach Zoning Ordinance; and C-309, C-310, and C-311 of the Chesapeake Beach Town Charter. This meeting will be held at the Chesapeake Beach Town Hall and live-streamed here on the Town's channel.
BOARD OF APPEALS NOTICE:
On Case #2023-03 Rod & Reel, Inc. / Donovan Estates, LLC.
Case #2023-03 - Notice is hereby given that the Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on May 29, 2024 beginning at 6:30 p.m for a continuation of Case #2023-23 to consider an application from Rod & Reel, Inc./Donovan Estates, LLC of 4160 Mears Avenue, Chesapeake Beach, MD, for a Decision on Interpretation or Alleged Error to Article VI, §290-23; §290-31 A(1) & (6) of the Chesapeake Beach Zoning Ordinance; and C-309, C-310, and C-311 of the Chesapeake Beach Town Charter. The Applicant requests the Chesapeake Beach Zoning Board of Appeals to "order the Zoning Administrator and Planning and Zoning Commission (to) immediately commence and prioritize the processing and review of the relevant site plans submitted by Rod & Reel, Inc./Donovan Estates, LLC and that the Zoning Administrator and Planning and Zoning Commission be ordered to apply the Zoning ordinances in effect as of January 29, 2021, when the applications were submitted, and for such other and further relief as the nature of their cause requires". This hearing is a continuation of the September 19, 2023, October 30, 2023, November 14, 2023, January 4, 2024, January 25, 2024, February 8, 2024, March 14, 2024, and April 17, 2024
Public Records Related to Case #2023-03:
Applicant Submission to the Board of Appeals: To view the Applicant's submission please click here.
Applicant Submitted Renderings and Town Generated Map of proposed project locations: To view the locations of the projects listed in Exhibit A please click here. The color rendering for each project was supplied by the applicant as part of the original project submittals but have not been reviewed or approved by the Town.
Public Hearing Recordings: September 19, 2023 hearing file, October 23, 2023 hearing file, November 8, 2023 hearing file, November 14, 2023 hearing file, January 4, 2024 hearing file, January 25, 2024 hearing file, February 8, 2024 hearing file, March 14, 2024 hearing file, April 17, 2024 hearing file.
Applicant Exhibits: September 19, 2023 exhibits. October 30th, 2023 exhibits. November 8, 2023 exhibits. January 25, 2024 exhibits and the January 25, 2024 appellants presentation file. March 14, 2024 exhibits. April 17, 2024 exhibits.
Public Comment: To view public comment submittted on the case to date, please click here. To view the rebuttal comments received please click here.
To view the Town of Chesapeake Beach Board of Appeals Adopted Rules of Procedure please click here. The Board of Appeals is currently on process #2 within the Steps below as outlined by the Rules of Procedure and expects to be moving to process #3 Town staff testimony and evidence as the appellant wraps up their presentation, testimony and evidence.
VOLUNTEER ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETINGS:
Check out our new Town of Chesapeake Beach Sustainability Page where you can access information from the Chesapeake Beach Green Team and the Chesapeake Beach Oyster Cultivation Society! View the Treasures of the Tidal Creek, access information on creating your own buffer garden, the Field and Flora Guide, the Pollinator Hotel and Garden and more!
TOWN EVENTS:
Shatter the Stigma 5K & Be Kind to Your Mind Health Fair Saturday May 18th at the Kellams complex. Dont wait! Register today for the 5K and mark your calendars for this event offering family fun, access to health care resources, vendors, and more!
Join the Mayor and Town Council for the ribbon cutting of Shisler Park & Favret Way. The Mayor and Town will officially cut the ribbon of "Shisler Park" and "Favret Way" located on the Bayfront at 29th street just after 5 PM in partnership with Baia Coastal Kitchen and Wine Bar. Come by to celebrate community gathering and new Town amenities positioned to view the Chesapeake Bay. Stay tuned for fun activities to come to recognize the "Buc's Corner" access point on the northern side of Kellam's field and the "Old Campgrounds Park" located on the B street waterfront overlook.
George W. Owings III Stars & Stripes Festival Saturday May 25th starting at 10 AM and followed by Family Fun Day at Kellam's Field with a community gathering honoring those that gave their lives for the freedoms we enjoy. The family fun day will offer continued education on the meaning of memorial day and celebrate our freedoms and community. Join us for live music, a community picnic, games and activities.
We invite you to come dressed in your best Red, White, and Blue attire in honor and respect for our Fallen Heroes. Families, community groups, and residents of all ages are welcome to participate, observe, and enjoy a fun-filled day celebrating our Fallen Heroes and the freedoms we enjoy everyday as a result of their sacrifice. Register for the parade by May 17th. Detailed information about requirements, parade route, and participation guidelines will be provided to all registrants.
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