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…

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UPDATED: 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…

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WINTER 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…

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Georgetown 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…

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Town 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…

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UPDATED: 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…

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Mayoral Election in Georgetown in May

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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…

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Town 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…

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Disruption 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…

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Georgetown 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…

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No 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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