Posts Tagged ‘Town of Georgetown’
Town of Georgetown Warn of Email Fraud Scam Alert
Georgetown officials are warning of am email scam. Town officials warn that fraudulent emails are being sent using the identity of town employees. The emails are on reproduced official Georgetown letterhead and recipients are asked to send payments by wire transfer. The scam is designed to make businesses believe they are paying for legitimate town…
Read MoreUPDATED: Georgetown Lifts ALL Parking Restrictions
UPDATED – 02/24/26 – Town of Georgetown has lifted all parking restrictions along designated snow emergency routes. Residents and visitors are urged to use caution, as there may still be some slippery road conditions due to the cold temperatures. ================================================= ORIGINAL STORY – 02/22/26 – Parking restrictions in effect starting at 5:00 PM Today. With the forecast of…
Read MoreWINTER STORM: Town of Georgetown – Parking Restrictions Lifted at 7pm Sunday
UPDATED – 01/25/26 – All parking restrictions along designated snow emergency routes in Georgetown will be lifted at 7pm. Residents and visitors are urged to use caution, as there may still be some slippery road conditions due to the extreme cold temperatures. Residents with questions about snow emergency routes can contact the Town Offices at…
Read MoreUPDATED: Groundbreaking for New Georgetown Police & Public Works Complex – Dec 12
UPDATED – 12/02/25 – A groundbreaking ceremony will be held Friday, December 12 at 11am for the new Georgetown Police and Public Works Facility at 700 University Drive. The new complex will replace the existing police station and modernize and expand facilities for the Public Works Department. The Police Department building on North Race Street…
Read MoreBoth Incumbents File for 2 Open Seats in Georgetown – No Election in May
There will be no election in Georgetown in May. Just two candidates filed for the two open seats in Wards 1 and 2. Incumbent Christina Diaz-Malone was the only candidate to file for the Ward 1 seat and incumbent Tony Neal was the only candidate to file for Ward 2. Both candidates have been certified…
Read MoreGeorgetown Water Issue Monday Night – a Computer Issue
Georgetown residents town-wide were without water for a few hours Monday night after an internet switch for the SCADA system at the King Street water plant failed. Residents experiencing a lack of water or water pressure began calling around 7:30pm and Mayor Bill West kept residents updated about the water issue as best he could…
Read MoreTown of Georgetown – Snow Emergency Plan Ends Tuesday at 4pm
UPDATED 01/07/25 – At 4:00 PM, today, January 7, 2025, the Town of Georgetown will lift all parking restrictions along designated snow emergency routes. Residents and visitors are urged to use caution, as there may still be some slippery road conditions due to the extreme cold temperatures. Residents with questions about snow emergency routes can…
Read MoreUPDATED: Bill West Re-elected Mayor in Georgetown Election Saturday
UPDATED – 05/11/24 – Voters in Georgetown have sent Bill West back to the mayor’s office. West received 379 votes to 345 for Angela Townsend. The election will be certified on Monday. Mayor West along with Eric Evans and Penuel Barrett will be sworn in on May 28th. ============================================================= Voters in Georgetown will go to…
Read MoreMayoral Election in Georgetown in May
There will be an election in Georgetown in May. Incumbent Bill West is challenged by Councilwoman Angela Townsend for Mayor. The Ward 3 and 4 seats are unopposed. Eric Evans filed for Townsend’s Ward 3 seat and incumbent Penuel Barrett filed for another term in Ward 4. The polls will be open from 8am to…
Read MoreTown of Georgetown Seeks Input and Recommendations for Downtown Development District Expansion
The Town of Georgetown is seeking input and recommendation through the end of this month regarding a possible expansion of the Downtown Development District. The district boundaries currently encompass 83.2 acres and may be expanded to a maximum of 105 acres. The Town of Georgetown, Downtown Development District was designated by Governor Markell on August 10, 2016. Among…
Read MoreTown of Georgetown Exploring Possible Downtown Development District Expansion
The Town of Georgetown is looking for input and recommendation from the public and interested property owners on a possible expansion of the Downtown Development District, which was designated by Governor Jack Markell in 2016. Currently the district boundaries encompass just over 83 acres – and may be expanded to a maximum of 105 acres.…
Read MoreDisruption to Water Service in Georgetown Neighborhood
If you live on or visit Rosa Street in Georgetown, you will experience a disruption of water service due to an unexpected water leak in the area. The Georgetown Water Department is working on repairing the leak as quickly as possible. Once the leak is repaired, water will be restored. Should you have any questions…
Read MoreCandidates Invited To Run For Office In Georgetown This Year
Georgetown residents will vote for mayor and council in the 3rd and 4th wards in this year’s election. Candidates who meet qualifications must file for the election by Thursday, April 14th at 5:00 p.m. Voters must be registered for the election by May 11th. The Georgetown election will be held Saturday, May 14th between 8:00…
Read MoreGeorgetown Implements Snow Emergency Plan Effective At 7:00 p.m.
Georgetown will activate its snow emergency plan at 7:00 tonight. Parking along several that are designated snow emergency routes will be restricted, and vehicles may be subject to towing during the storm: · Market Street (East and West) · Bedford Street (North and South) · Bridgeville Road · Pine Street (East and West) · Race Street (North and South) · Front…
Read MoreNo Georgetown Council Election on May 11
Georgetown voters will not have an election on May 11. The only candidates to file by last week’s filing deadline were First Ward incumbent Steve Hartstein and Second Ward incumbent Rebeca Johnson-Dennis. They will return to the town council and be sworn in at the reorganization meeting on May 22.
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