COVID-19 Update: March 31, 2020
"This morning, I signed an order declaring a local state of emergency in the City of Havre de Grace in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. This local state of emergency will become effective at 6 PM tomorrow, April 1, 2020 and will continue for thirty days until April 30, 2020. I will revisit the need to extend the local state of emergency prior to its expiration.
This temporary declaration will allow the City to shift its operations policy to align with the Governor’s Executive Orders. This will also give my office the legal authority and flexibility to make decisions necessary to protect not only the health and safety of our community, but also to ensure the proper continuity of government operations."
- Mayor William T. Martin
For more information please visit https://havredegracemd.gov/havre-de-grace-departments/covid-19-alerts/
Light Up Havre de Grace With Hope:
Light Up Havre de Grace With Hope:
Our community has always embraced light as a beacon of hope and inspiration. As a sign of unity and support during the COVID-19 pandemic we are asking Citizens to display lights on the front of their homes.
Please use #HdGStrong when posting photos of your lights.
March 13, 2020 Message from Mayor William T. Martin regarding the Coronavirus-19, (COVID-19) Pandemic
Beginning today, March 13, 2020, the following actions are being implemented by the City of Havre de Grace in response to the Coronavirus-19, (COVID-19) pandemic. These actions will be evaluated daily, and will be lifted based on guidance from the State of Maryland Department of Health and the Governor’s Office.
-Suspension of programs and use of the Havre de Grace Community Center on Lagaret Lane through the end of the month.
-Suspension and programs at the Havre de Grace Opera House through the end of the month
-We ask that all City Boards, Committees and Commissions suspend their monthly meetings until further notice.
-The Havre de Grace Visitor’s Center will remain open
-The Havre de Grace Mayor and City Council Meeting will be held as scheduled on March 16, 2020, with a modified seating arrangement
-Havre de Grace City Hall will remain open and operational, and will be implementing measures to protect the safety of City staff and our citizens.
If you are currently sick, or have experienced a fever in the last 48 hours, please do not enter City Hall. Citizens are strongly encouraged to conduct necessary business through phone, internet and email and avoid face-to-face contact if possible.
-All City bills can be paid online at www.havredegracemd.com, or can be paid by credit card over the phone. Please contact Ms. Donna Waller at 410-939-1800 to arrange for bill payment.
-For building permits, please contact Ms. Colleen Critzer at 410-939-1800 to discuss and arrange for electronic submission, or drop-off in the dropbox located at the front entrance. Approved permits can be forwarded electronically, and payment arrangements can be made over the phone.
If you must enter City Hall to conduct business, we request that you exercise the following precautions:
-Utilize the hand sanitizer provided in the foyer prior to conducting business with City staff. If you prefer to wash your hands, please visit the restroom and wash your hands thoroughly for at leas
Special Election 2020
This video is a short public announcement from Mayor William T. Martin to inform the voters about the upcoming special election to be held on February 4, 2020.
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas
Is it recyclable? Pizza Boxes
Pizza Boxes are they recyclable? Watch the video to find out.
Holiday Video 2018
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
CRS Rating Improvements
Mayor Martin and Deputy Director of Planning, Shane Grimm discuss improvements that the city has made to decrease our CRS rating.
Youth Commission.
In this video, Mayor Martin and Council Member Robertson discuss the newly created Youth Commission.
How to dispose of prescription medication safely?
In this video, Mayor Martin and Chief Walter discuss how to dispose of prescription medication safely.
Public Works Update
In this video, Mayor Martin discusses with Director of Public Works Tim Whittie some of the major public works projects going on in the city.
School Safety
Recently, Mayor Martin asked Chief Walter and Corporal Petz to join him in a conversation about school safety. Please watch and share with your neighbors.
City of Havre de Grace holiday video 2017
The City of Havre de Grace would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
This week for Municipal Government Works Wednesdays we will be showcasing the new The All-Access Playground at Tydings Park. #MGWMonth Maryland Municipal League
“Addressing the needs of all children is not just a hallmark of a 21st century city, it is also emblematic of the compassionate character of our citizens.” - Mayor Martin
Each Wednesday this November we will be participating in Municipal Government Works Wednesdays. A social media campaign created by the Maryland Municipal League to highlight significant accomplishments by municipalities across Maryland.
This week we will be showcasing The New Culture Center at The Opera House which opened on August 5, 2017 bringing high-quality entertainment to our area and region. #MGWMonth
Repeated calls for clogged sinks, toilets backing up, sewer lines clogged… What is going on? Fats, oils, grease and “flushable” wipes are wreaking havoc on city pipes. Rarely does a week go by at the City of Havre de Grace Public Works office without a call from residents asking for help with a sewer-related problem. This costly problem is so easily preventable…it just takes a little education. With that in mind, Public Works employee Laurie Dawson reached out to Havre de Grace Middle School science teacher and drama coach Laurie Starkey to help with getting the word out.
Students explored the plant operations and saw first-hand evidence of the problems created when items like those mentioned above are put into household drains and toilets. WWTP Assistant Superintendent Mick Zellman lead the discussion and tour where students were able to see all types of material caught in fine screens. It was explained that if there is a significant overflow of raw sewage, the City must pay a fine to the Maryland Department of the Environment.
This video serves to help get the message out to all residents and businesses to help prevent this costly problem.
This morning Mayor Martin spoke with the Havre de Grace Chamber of Commerce giving an update on the past two years' accomplishments & goals for the future of the City.
This is an important message from Mayor William T. Martin and Director of Public Works Tim Whittie.
Our area is expected to receive heavy snowfall over the course of the next 24-48 hours.
We urge all Citizens
-Please stay inside.
-Avoid travel
-Have food, water, and other emergency items prepared in case of a power outage.
Please Remember
-To report a non-emergency please call 410-939-2121
-Avoid parking along the snow emergency route which is route 7 (Revolution, Union, and Otsego).
If a snow emergency is declared parking will be prohibited along this route.
Trash Collection Schedule
-There will be NO Trash Collection Tuesday.
-The schedule will shift one day.
-Tuesday collections move to Wednesday, Wednesday collections move to Thursday.
-Recyclables will be collected on Friday.
-No Yard Waste or Bulk collections this week.
Video from tonight's tribute to Senior Deputy Patrick Dailey and Deputy First Class Mark Logsdon.
Good Afternoon ~ The water main break in the area of Juniata and Otsego Streets has been repaired. As water service returns, you may see discolored water. Please run the cold water faucet for a few minutes until the water runs clear. We thank you for your patience during this difficult situation.
Attention: This is an important message from the Department of Public Works. Crews are on site in the area of Otsego and Juniata Street repairing a water pipe break. You may be without water service for another 5-6 hours while repairs are being done. Once the repair is complete, you may see discolored water. Run your cold faucet for a few minutes until the water runs clear. Again, as a water line break in the area of Otsego and Juniata Streets is being repaired, you may be without water service. The DPW team has been on site working to repair this break. We apologize for the inconvenience.
We would like to wish all the citizens of Havre de Grace a Merry Christmas and a safe and Happy Holidays. Thank you for making Havre de Grace the special place it is.
In a sign of support for The Havre de Grace Warriors playing in the 1A State football Championship Game tomorrow against Fort Hill, the City up lights are lit maroon & white through Sunday.
800 block of Erie Street - Crews will be on-site the week of November 7th to begin the road improvement project. This work includes curb repair and paving the roadbed. Please watch for the No Parking signs as work is being done.
Please call City Hall should you have any questions.
In this video Mayor Martin speaks with Director of Planning Ben Martorana about the future of Havre de Grace.
Attention - this is an important message from the Havre de Grace Police Department. Ontario Street, from the RR crossing to Ohio Street will be closed, Saturday, October 22, 2016 between noon and 3pm. This temporary road closure is due to the anticipated large number of attendees for the graveside service of 17 year old high school student Isaac Pfarr.
Yesterday, The City of Havre de Grace hosted the Maryland Sustainable Growth Commission at the Havre de Grace Decoy Museum. This video was played at the introduction of the meeting. Thank you BeachBee Yoga for the use of your photo.
Water Main Break Seneca/Bloomsbury
Good morning, this is an important message from the Department of Public Works. A water main break has occurred in your area. Please expect little to no water while our crews are in repair process. This repair could take up to several hours and we ask that you are patient during the repair. Again, there is a water main break in your area and you may be without water while our crews are in the process of repairing. We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience. For questions or concerns, please call 410-939-1800.
Domestic sewage pipes are typically only 4 inches in diameter and when misused, the result can be sewer blockages that reduce the efficiency of the system. This type of situation can put many homes at risk for sewage flooding, and at risk for polluting our local waters.
Tidewater Marina is doing its share to protect Maryland’s waterways. General Manager, Jeff Andrews, has announced that Tidewater Marina was recently re-certified as a Maryland Clean Marina
Official page of the City of Havre de Grace.
