Robert K. Merritt, Director (410) 778-7410 PLANNING COMMISSION Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 5-year terms: Website. BOARD OF BUILDING APPEALS Marc Castelli, 2024; James E. Reihl, 2025; C. Clay Larrimore, 2026; Richard G. (Rick) Morlock, 2027; Harry (Chuckie) White, 2027. e-mail: leland.spencer@maryland.gov Staff: Michael R. Pelletier (410) 778-7467; e-mail: mpelletier@kentgov.org Appointed by State Fire Marshal: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT MAINTENANCE DIVISION Appointed by Board of County Commissioners in Jan. to 3-year terms: Form of Government: Code Home Rule since 1970. Aaron Bramble, Chair (chosen by Board in Jan., 1-year term), 2023 Representing Board of County Commissioners: John F. Price IV SOCIAL SERVICES BOARD Appointed by Board of County Commissioners: BOARD OF BUILDING APPEALS e-mail: matthewd.stevens@maryland.gov HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION web: www.kentcounty.com/environmental 104 Vickers Drive, Unit D, Chestertown, MD 21620 web: www.sao.kentcounty.com/ Vacancy, Chair (chosen by Commission, 1-year term) web: www.kentcounty.com/committees/agripreserv Ex officio: Jaime L. Williams, Director, Office of Economic Development web: http://kentparksandrec.org/ Appointed by Board of County Commissioners in Jan. to 3-year terms: web: www.kentcounty.com/roads 3269; e-mail: typhne.hammer@maryland.gov MAINTENANCE DIVISION Carla A. Gerber, Deputy Director (410) 778-7474 Meetings: 1st Wednesday, 3:00 p.m. S. Lansing Williams, 2022; John Carroll, 2023; Pastor J. Larry Hanifee, 2023; Travis Manning, 2025; Maryann Ruehrmund, 2025. web: www.boarddocs.com/mabe/kcps/Board.nsf/Public Representing Board of County Commissioners: John F. Price IV Call 410-778-7439 for more information. REGIONAL MENTAL HEALTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE e-mail: cbrooks@dllr.state.md.us 400 High St., Chestertown, MD 21620 e-mail: cathy.dagget@maryland.gov, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CENTER UPPER SHORE WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD WATER & WASTEWATER SERVICES DIVISION DEPARTMENT OF PARKS & RECREATION (Code Local Government Article, secs. PLANNING COMMISSION General Office Email: ParksRec@KentCountyDE.gov Office Hours: 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. Mon. R. Clayton Mitchell, Jr., Kent County Government Center, 3rd floor, 400 High St., Chestertown, MD 21620 Jamie L. Williams, Director (410) 778-0416, (410) 810-2168 Aaron Bramble, Chair (chosen by Board in Jan., 1-year term), 2023 Michael S. Moulds, Director (410) 778-7439 John C. Beskid, Director (410) 778-1361 You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 1-year terms: Drew Davis, student, 2023; Melissa Landon, student, 2023. 1-800-242-6342 (toll free) e-mail: tamara.stofa@maryland.gov D. Michael Usilton, Chair, 2021 FOREST CONSERVANCY DISTRICT BOARD - Do not throw pet waste near a storm drain; use a trash can. HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING, HOUSING, & ZONING Elected by Voters to 4-year term: (telephone & web claims only) Richard Story, 2023; Robert Thompson, 2023; Charles Athey, 2025; Paula Reeder, 2025; Sandy Scott, 2025; Tracey Williams, 2025. Located in the heart of Millington, and renovated in May 2015, Millington Pool is open Tuesday through Sunday, 12 pm-6 pm, (from Memorial Day weekend until late August, with weekends only when Kent County Public Schools are in session), and features a bathhouse with *restroom facilities, tennis and pickleball courts, and a picnic grove. Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 3-year terms FOREST CONSERVANCY DISTRICT BOARD (410) 778-7113 e-mail: mholden@kentgov.org Meetings: 3rd Monday, 7:00 p.m. Matthew D. Stevens, Deputy Chief State Fire Marshal (410) 822-7609, ext. Maryland Executive Commissions, Committees, Task Forces, & Advisory Boards HEALTH P. O. Bryan P. DiGregory, Esq. RECREATION Aaron Bramble, Chair (chosen by Board in Jan., 1-year term), 2023 web: www.kentcounty.com/pubworks DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING, HOUSING, & ZONING e-mail: msp.osfmuero@maryland.gov. (410) 778-7450 BOARD OF [LIQUOR] LICENSE COMMISSIONERS 125 South Lynchburg St., Chestertown, MD 21620 M. Teresa (Teri) Batchelor, Secretary; e-mail: teri.batchelor@maryland.gov HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION e-mail: adowell@kent.lib.md.us 104 Vickers Drive, Unit D, Chestertown, MD 21620 (410) 778-7450 View the most up to date beach advisory information here. web: www.dllr.state.md.us/county/uppershore/ Appointed by Board of Trustees: e-mail: rita.kulley@maryland.gov DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING, HOUSING, & ZONING web: www.kentcounty.com/water John Cahall; Herman E. Hill; Jeffrey Pettitt. (410) 778-7423 ECONOMIC & TOURISM DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION Baltimore City's . Appointed by Board of County Commissioners: for pavilion rental information. web: www.kentcounty.com/committees/buildapp 104 Vickers Drive, Unit D, Chestertown, MD 21620 Online Registration provided by Max Solutions, Parks maintained by Kent County include Brecknock Park, Browns Branch, Big Oak, Tidbury Creek, Kesselring, Lebanon Landing, Hunn Conservation Area, St. Jones Greenway Maryland Counties Carla A. Gerber, Deputy Director (410) 778-7474 BAY BRIDGE MONITORING COMMITTEE Meetings: 1st Monday, 6:00 p.m. (March, June, Sept., Dec.) web: www.kentcounty.com/environmental/recycling-waste web: www.kentcounty.com/committees/socialserv LOCAL EMERGENCY PLANNING COMMITTEE Jana A. Carter, Manager (410) 810-2216 MANAGED CARE SERVICES & GERIATRIC EVALUATION SERVICES web: www.opd.state.md.us/kent John Cahall; Herman E. Hill; Jeffrey Pettitt. Gibson Center for the Performing Arts - Washington College. web: www.kentcounty.com/committees/agriccomm Cathy Dagget, R.N., Director (410) 778-1337 Maryland Universities & Colleges Working closely with the Board of Education, the Department of Parks and Recreation has several generous facility contracts with Kent County High School, Kent County Middle School, Galena Elementary, H.H. Charlene J. Perry, R.N., Director (410) 778-1050 TRANSPORTATION SUPPORT Appointed by State Fire Marshal: e-mail: info@kenthumane.org e-mail: cheemoandia.blake@maryland.gov EMERGENCY SERVICES BOARD 1000 College Circle, Route 213 & Route 50, Wye Mills, MD 21679 - 0008 e-mail: info@kentparksandrec.org Ex officio: Marty Holden, Division Chief, Environmental Operations The public swimming pool is open Thursday through Sunday, 12 pm-6 pm (from Memorial Day weekend until late August, with weekends onlywhen Kent County Public Schoolsare in session),and has a renovated bathhouse with *restroom facilities. Meetings: 1st Wednesday, 3:00 p.m. Joseph Wheeler, Supervisor (410) 778-7117; e-mail: jwheeler@kent.k12.md.us The courts will be open to the public daily from dawn to dusk, on a first come, first serve basis, subject to private event closing. web: www.benefits.gov/benefit/710 William S. Sutton, 2023; Ralph Dolinger, 2024; Thomas J. Tontarski, 2025; two vacancies. BAY BRIDGE MONITORING COMMITTEE Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 3-year terms Maryland Departments e-mail: kwright@kentgov.org R. Clayton Mitchell, Jr., Kent County Government Center, 400 High St., Chestertown, Maryland, April 2002. Jamie L. Williams, Director (410) 778-0416, (410) 810-2168 PUBLIC SCHOOLS Representing Board of County Commissioners: Albert H. Nickerson Faye J. web: www.kentcounty.com/roads John R. Massey, 2023; Patricia Joan O. Horsey, 2024; David Hill (alternate), 2025. Terms expire 2023. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH (excerpt from the Charter of the Town of Chestertown). If you would like to nominate an administrator, coach, official, or athlete you feel is deserving,call 410-778-1957 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. Davidson Coleman, 2024; Ernest (Tot) Strong, 2024; Tyler Gale, 2025; Bradley Morris, 2025. ANIMAL CONTROL HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Recreation Commission (Term: 4 years 7 members), James Bogden chair May 2026 Danielle Cudone April 2026 Rosie Granillo May 2025 Frank Rhodes February 2024 Harold Somerville July 2022 Nathaniel Woodrow February 2024 Dwight Zilinkas April 2026, Questions? Beverly H. Birkmire, Co-Chair (chosen by Board in July, 1-year term), 2023 Safety is our number one priority. e-mail: mcarper@kentgov.org PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 1-year terms: Drew Davis, student, 2023; Melissa Landon, student, 2023. Terms expire 2023. Meetings: 1st Monday, 6:00 p.m. (March, June, Sept., Dec.) View the Pool Facility Rules, Community Center Pool information and events. Marc Castelli, 2024; James E. Reihl, 2025; C. Clay Larrimore, 2026; Richard G. (Rick) Morlock, 2027; Harry (Chuckie) White, 2027. R. Clayton Mitchell, Jr., Kent County Government Center Karen M. Couch, Ed.D., Superintendent of Schools, 2025 The Chestertown Recreation Commissionis comprised of seven members who help to providerecreational opportunities and programming for the citizens of Chestertown. KCPR has nine park facilities around the county. EMERGENCY SERVICES BOARD Photo by Diane F. Evartt. Earl R. Runde, 2020; Elizabeth Tully, 2021; Bronwyn Jones, 2022; Alan Austin, 2024; Sabine T. Minney, 2024; John (Jay) Silcox, 2024. Appointed by State Fire Marshal: 104 Vickers Drive, Unit A, Chestertown, MD 21620 web: www.kent.lib.md.us/ Maryland at a Glance Marc Castelli, 2024; James E. Reihl, 2025; C. Clay Larrimore, 2026; Richard G. (Rick) Morlock, 2027; Harry (Chuckie) White, 2027. Representing Board of County Commissioners: Albert H. Nickerson Terms expire 2025. To mailin or drop off a registration form, please download the registration form. Greg Swartz, Acting Director (410) 778-3287 INSPECTIONS & PERMITS Faye J. When bacterial levels exceed acceptable levels, swimming in open water such as beaches is not recommended. PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD e-mail: kwright@kentgov.org 1683 New Burton Road, Dover, DE 19904. Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 3-year terms: web: www.uswib.org/ Summer Hours/Dates May 1 - October 31 Monday - Saturday 8:30am - 6:00pm Sunday Closed. ENFORCEMENT The courts, located on the east side of the Community Center property, feature individually fenced-in playing surfaces. Staff: Typhne B. Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 3-year terms: e-mail: john.beskid@maryland.gov web: www.dllr.state.md.us/employment/uibenefits.shtml FINANCE Aretha L. Dorsey, 2026 Representing Board of County Commissioners: Ronald H. Fithian CHESAPEAKE COLLEGE e-mail: matthewd.stevens@maryland.gov OFFICE OF ECONOMIC & TOURISM DEVELOPMENT e-mail: jcarter@kentgov.org AMERICAN JOB CENTER BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES Meetings: 1st Monday, 10:00 a.m. Photo by Diane F. Evartt. Download the Officials Nomination Form here. 115A South Lynchburg St., Chestertown, MD 21620 Gail E. Vucci, R.N., Director (410) 778-7919 COMMUNITY PLANNING John C. Beskid, Director (410) 778-1361 1-800-956-2252 (toll free) ELECTIONS ECONOMIC & TOURISM DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION 104 Vickers Drive, Unit A, Chestertown, MD 21620 Maryland at a Glance HEALTH PROMOTION & WELLNESS DETENTION CENTER Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 3-year terms: Appointed by Board of County Commissioners: e-mail: andrea.edwards@maryland.gov https://www.cdc.gov/headsup/youthsports/index.html. e-mail: bkerbin@kentgov.org e-mail: mholden@kentgov.org e-mail: john.beskid@maryland.gov web: www.kentcounty.com/committees/buildapp Photo by Diane F. Evartt. The concession stand will generally be open from 12:00 pm-6:00 pm (day swim) and 6:30 pm-9:00 pm (night swim) when the pool is open (weather permitting). Appointed by State Forester to 3-year terms: Meetings: 1st Monday, 6:00 p.m. (March, June, Sept., Dec.) PUBLIC SCHOOLS e-mail: matthewd.stevens@maryland.gov Richard Story, 2023; Robert Thompson, 2023; Charles Athey, 2025; Paula Reeder, 2025; Sandy Scott, 2025; Tracey Williams, 2025. Located on Tolchester Beach Road, this 22.6 acre property serves as the home for the annual Kent County Fair in late July of each year.The Fair features great food, rides, 4-H and community exhibits, animals, tractors, games and entertainment.The focus of the fair is agricultural education and providing educational opportunities for County youth.The greased pig contest, bull-riding and the 4-H livestock and cake auctions are popular fair events. Ex officio: Jaime L. Williams, Director, Office of Economic Development Replacement Card $5 per cardFamily PlanMust be purchased in a single transaction to receive discount, and all family members must reside in the same household. Staff: Michael R. Pelletier (410) 778-7467; e-mail: mpelletier@kentgov.org LOCAL EMERGENCY PLANNING COMMITTEE Representing Board of County Commissioners: John F. Price IV Thomas N. Yeager, County Attorney (410) 810-0428; e-mail: yeagerlawoffice@baybroadband.net Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 3-year terms: LICENSING ROADS DIVISION HOUSING Sandy L. Adams, Manager (410) 778-7426 Appointed by Board of County Commissioners: HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Edward J. Maryland Counties LOCAL EMERGENCY PLANNING COMMITTEE e-mail: dpw@kentgov.org Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 3-year terms Carla A. Gerber, Deputy Director (410) 778-7474 PUBLIC LANDINGS & FACILITIES BOARD Ex officio: Jillyn Coleman, Director of Parks & Recreation; Michael S. Moulds, Director of Public Works. Appointed by State Fire Marshal: Catherine Abramavage; Valerie W. Mason; Richard Winters. MANAGED CARE SERVICES & GERIATRIC EVALUATION SERVICES HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER PROGRAM Facilities will also be open during late fall special events. e-mail: wmackey@kentgov.org ANIMAL CONTROL Patricia K. (Trish) McGee, 2026 PUBLIC DEFENDER HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER PROGRAM Mark Carper, Community Planner (410) 810-2220 ROADS DIVISION Jana A. Carter, Manager (410) 810-2216 BAY BRIDGE MONITORING COMMITTEE Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 3-year terms: Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 5-year terms: Little, 2022; Joyce B. Moody, 2023; Richard Myers, Jr., 2023; Trish McGee, 2025; Jane Welsh, 2025; Mary Fisher, 2026. Tamara V. Stofa, Esq., District Public Defender (410) 778-0809 PUBLIC WORKS www.kentcounty.com/health-wellness/aging/upper-shore-aging-inc-kent-county-branch, http://dhr.maryland.gov/local-offices/kent-county/, www.kentcounty.com/committees/citizensreview, www.boarddocs.com/mabe/kcps/Board.nsf/Public, www.dllr.state.md.us/employment/uibenefits.shtml, REGIONAL MENTAL HEALTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE, ECONOMIC & TOURISM DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION, www.kentcounty.com/committees/economic-tourism-development-commission, DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING, HOUSING, & ZONING, www.kentcounty.com/committees/agripreserv, www.kentcounty.com/planning/planning-commission, www.kentcounty.com/environmental/recycling-waste, Maryland Constitutional Offices & Agencies, Maryland Executive Commissions, Committees, Task Forces, & Advisory Boards. Appointed by Board of County Commissioners: PLANNING Fri : 9am-7pm. Robert K. Merritt, Director (410) 778-7410 A Daily Pass is available for patrons who do not wish to utilize the Center on a regular basis (the pass is ideal for member guests and visitors). e-mail: rita.kulley@maryland.gov, HEALTH PROMOTION & WELLNESS e-mail: cheemoandia.blake@maryland.gov e-mail: cheemoandia.blake@maryland.gov PUBLIC SAFETY Meetings: 1st Monday, 10:00 a.m. e-mail: mdmanual@maryland.gov, Elected by Voters to 4-year terms: In accordance with the requirements of the Special Event Recycling Program (SERP), should any rental expected to have 200 or more persons in attendance, and serve food or drink, will be required to, at the contract holders' cost, provide recycling for the following items: cardboard; glass containers; plastic containers; paper; metal containers; food scraps. William H. Webb, Health Officer (410) 778-1359, (410) 778-2409, TTY 1-800-735-2258 Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 1-year terms: Drew Davis, student, 2023; Melissa Landon, student, 2023. William Mackey, Director (410) 778-7423; fax: (410) 810-2932 Appointed by Public Defender: Terms expire 2023. e-mail: gail.vucci@maryland.gov Charlene J. Perry, R.N., Director (410) 778-1050 Charles Lerner, President (chosen by Board in Jan., 1-year term), 2019 Gina Jachimowicz, Director (410) 778-2355; e-mail: gjachimowicz@kent.k12.md.us ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES Staff: Typhne B. (410) 778-7450 AMERICAN JOB CENTER Staff: Typhne B. Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 4-year terms: web: www.kentcounty.com/committees/zoningapp. If you, or a student you know, have general questions about attending college, would like assistance in the college search process, the application, financial aid, or would like to know more about the life of a college student, please call the Washington College Office of Admissions. web: www.sao.kentcounty.com/ web: www.kentcounty.com/committees/histpres web: http://kentparksandrec.org/ web: www.benefits.gov/benefit/710 Meetings: 1st Wednesday, 3:00 p.m. Beverly H. Birkmire, Co-Chair (chosen by Board in July, 1-year term), 2023 BOARD OF [LIQUOR] LICENSE COMMISSIONERS e-mail: jlwilliams@kentgov.org Robert K. Merritt, Director (410) 778-7410 FOOD SERVICE SUPPORT For private rentals and large scale public events (tournaments, rentals, etc. web: www.kentcountyelections.org/ BOARD OF ELECTRICAL EXAMINERS Scott W. Lockerman (R); Lola G. Price, 2023; Paul M. Showalter (D); Lisa N. Thompson (D). DRUG & ALCOHOL ABUSE COUNCIL [Behavioral Health Council] RECREATION Photo by Diane F. Evartt. Rita C. Kulley, Director (410) 778-2857, (410) 778-7040 Download the Scholarship Application & Guidelineshere. e-mail: john.beskid@maryland.gov Scott W. Lockerman (R); Lola G. Price, 2023; Paul M. Showalter (D); Lisa N. Thompson (D). Vacancy, Chair (chosen by Board of County Commissioners, 3-year term) 104 Vickers Drive, Unit D, Chestertown, MD 21620 INSPECTIONS & PERMITS web: www.chesapeake.edu/ PUBLIC WORKS 1-800-242-6342 (toll free) EDUCATION Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 3-year terms: web: www.kentcounty.com/committees/histpres David Hill, Chair (chosen by Board, 1-year term), 2025 e-mail: matthewd.stevens@maryland.gov Maryland Universities & Colleges of Juvenile Services; Tressa L. Ball, designee of Regional Administrator, Division of Parole & Probation. Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to 5-year terms: Maryland at a Glance web: www.kentcounty.com/environmental/recycling-waste Tracey Williams, Supervisor (410) 778-3170; e-mail: twilliams@kent.k12.md.us Laura Jacob, Ed.D., Supervisor (410) 778-7139; e-mail: ljacob@kent.k12.md.us Help Kent County Stop Pointless Poo-lution - Studies have found that roughly 40 percent of Americans don't pick up their dogs' waste. (Expires one year from the date of purchase). RENEWABLE ENERGY TASK FORCE R. Clayton Mitchell, Jr., Kent County Government Center, 3rd floor, 400 High St., Chestertown, MD 21620 UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE County Community Center, 10041 Worton Road, Worton, MD 21678 - 0067 Recreation Commission meetings now available on the Town YouTube channel. (410) 334-6800; 1-877-293-4125 (toll free) Maryland Executive Commissions, Committees, Task Forces, & Advisory Boards CHESAPEAKE COLLEGE e-mail: gswartz@kentgov.org D. Wayne Darrell, Director (410) 778-7458; fax: (410) 778-4601 Maryland Municipalities e-mail: wmackey@kentgov.org We also offer a variety of hand weights, body bars, medicine bars, and stability balls to enhance your workout.
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