News & Notices

Due to a lack of business, the Planning Commission Meeting scheduled for Wednesday, September 4, 2024, has been CANCELED!

Mayor Rich Taylor officially declared August 30, 2024, as Jimmy Buffett Day in the Town of Chesapeake City with a proclamation presented at the August 12 Council Meeting.  Please read the full proclamation below.

Jimmy Buffett Proclamation

Notice is hereby given that at a regularly scheduled meeting held on Monday, August 12, 2024, the Chesapeake City Town Council adopted Charter Amendment Resolution 2024-003 – to amend the Charter of the Town of Chesapeake City to provide for the cancellation of an election for any seats which are uncontested.  The Charter Amendment Resolution was introduced on Monday, June 10, 2024, and a Public Hearing was held on Monday, July 8, 2024. The complete Charter Amendment Resolution may be viewed below.

CA Resolution 2024-003

Notice is hereby given that on August 12, 2024, the Chesapeake City Town Council adopted Ordinance 2024-002 an Ordinance of the Town of Chesapeake City to repeal Section 151 Article II – Parking in the Historic District, of the Code of the Town of Chesapeake City, Maryland. The Ordinance was introduced on Monday, July 22, 2024, and a Public Hearing was held on Monday, August 12, 2024.

The complete Ordinance may be viewed at Town Hall during regular business hours or by clicking the link below.

Ordinance 2024-002

Hosted in part by the Town of Chesapeake City and the Parks and Rec Committee.

Ticket Link: https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/chesapeakecitywatertours/items/555918/calendar/2024/07/?flow=no&full-items=yes

Chesapeake City Town Locals Night

Join other locals and participating members of the community for a fun-filled evening cruise with Chesapeake Water Tours! Hosted in part by the Town of Chesapeake City and the Parks and Rec Committee

Event Highlights:

• Sunset Cruise: Enjoy an evening on the water!
• Beverages: Enjoy a variety of drinks onboard including alcoholic and non-alcoholic selections (cash or credit cards accepted).
• Food: You are welcome to bring a small snack or personal meal to eat on board if you would like. Please note that space is limited.
• Special Reduced Ticket Price: $20 per person for our 90-minute evening sunset cruise.

This is a private event where only the local community will have a link to purchase tickets, it will not be available online!

Cruise Dates and Times:

• July 16: Boarding begins at 6:45pm. Departs at 7 PM
• August 20: Boarding begins at 6:15pm. Departs at 6:30 PM
• September 17: Boarding begins at 5:45pm. Departs at 6 PM

Choose one or join us for all three dates!

We depart from the town dock:
1 Bohemia Ave
Chesapeake City, Maryland

If you are coming from the north side and wish to use the Ferry Service, please make a note in your ticket reservation. We will pick up guests 30 minutes before the scheduled departure time and return them following the cruise.

Inclement Weather Policy: In the event of bad weather, you will receive a full refund or the option to reschedule to a different date.

Additional Information:

• Tickets are limited to the first people to sign up, so act fast!
• Full restroom and bar on board.
• Kids are welcome!

Don’t miss out on this special event for Chesapeake City locals!

Ticket Link: https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/chesapeakecitywatertours/items/555918/calendar/2024/07/?flow=no&full-items=yes

Please review the Town of Chesapeake City 2023 Water Quality Report.  If you would like a paper copy, please contact Town Hall at 410-885-5298.

Chesapeake City Water Quality Report_2023

Cecil County Department of Public Works, Solid Waste Management Division to host a Household Hazardous Waste Day on Sunday, October 6, 2024, from 7:30 am – 3:00 pm at the Cecil County Central Landfill, 758 E. Old Philadelphia Rd., Elkton, MD 21921.  For information on what will be accepted, please download the flyer below.

HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DAY FALL 2024

New Year’s Day 5k

January 1, 2025, at 12:00 pm (Snow or Shine)

To Register:

• Online at www.races2run.com
• Download Registration Form PDF

Election results from the Town of Chesapeake City, Maryland on Monday, June 3, 2024.

Mayor

Rich Taylor – 30 Votes

Councilmember

Lee Adams – 28 Votes

Sarah Ford-Ferrara – 26 Votes

Saddle up, neighbors! The warm weather is finally here!

The Chesapeake City Resident Horseshoe Club invites all who would like to join them, on Thursday evenings, starting May 16, at 6:30 pm, in Ferryslip Park (near Town Hall).

Games will be played round-robin and all skill levels are welcome!

Chesapeake City is excited to be a part of the 2024 River Towns Festival and Ride on Saturday, October 12, 2024, beginning at 9 am. Post-ride activities will be held in Historic New Castle’s Battery Park and include Dogfish Head beer and pizza.

For more information, please visit

https://outandaboutnow.com/events/river-towns-ride/

To register, please visit

https://www.bikereg.com/rivertownsfestivalcom

Historic District Parking Permit Applications are now being accepted for 2024.

To be eligible for a Parking Permit, you MUST reside in the Historic District.

Please attach a copy of your driver’s license showing a Historic District Address to your application. 

Should your driver’s license not have a historic district address listed, you shall provide at least 2 of the following items as proof of residency:

• Deed – listing resident’s name as owner of property
• Mortgage Billing Statement – listing resident’s name as responsible payer
• Lease – listing resident’s name as responsible payer
• Utility Billing Statement – listing resident’s name as responsible payer
• Mail from a Federal or State Government Agency – addressed to resident by name
• Vehicle Registration – with Historic District Address

Please click the link below to download the Application.

Historic District Parking Permit Application