Water Usage Rates will increase $1.50 from the current $4.00 per thousand gallons to $5.50 per thousand gallons used.

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NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS

APPLICATIONS PERIOD CLOSED NOVEMBER 1, 2025

The Western Maryland Long-Term Recovery Committee, Inc. (WMLTRC) is seeking a Manager of Disaster Construction Operations to lead all management related to construction operations supporting the 2025 Western Maryland flood recovery efforts.

WMLTRC is a coalition of faith-based, nonprofit, governmental, and community organizations dedicated to coordinating long-term recovery services for individuals and families impacted by the 2025 Western Maryland floods. Our mission is to help survivors return to safe, sanitary, and secure housing as quickly and efficiently as possible by leveraging community resources, volunteer labor, and construction expertise.

The Manager of Disaster Construction Operations will coordinate, supervise, and manage all construction-related activities to ensure that volunteer teams, contractors, and material resources, necessary tracking, and reporting are organized and deployed efficiently to repair and rebuild homes for flood survivors.

The ideal candidate will be a strong leader with construction project management experience, excellent communication skills, and a passion for helping communities recover from disaster.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee planning, scheduling, and completion of all construction projects related to disaster recovery.
• Coordinate work between case managers, construction coordinators, volunteer teams, and contractors to ensure projects meet survivor needs.
• Complete all necessary reporting, documentation and logging of necessary information.
• Develop detailed scopes of work, budgets, and timelines for home repair and rebuild projects.
• Supervise site assessments, permitting, inspections, and quality assurance for all construction projects.
• Recruit, orient, and support volunteer construction teams; ensure they have tools, materials, and safe working conditions.
• Manage procurement and inventory of building materials, supplies, and donated goods.
• Monitor construction progress, resolve project challenges, and provide regular status reports to the Long-Term Recovery Committee.
• Ensure compliance with building codes, grant requirements, and organizational policies.
• Collaborate with community partners, donors, and VOAD member organizations to leverage resources and avoid duplication of efforts.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in residential construction, construction project management, and/or disaster recovery operations.
• Knowledge of building codes, construction safety standards, and volunteer management best practices.
• Knowledge of HVAC and heating systems is preferred. 
• Excellent organizational and communication skills; ability to work with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills in fast-paced, evolving situations.
• Basic computer skills with the ability to update databases and forms appropriately.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel within the recovery area.
• Experience working with nonprofits, VOADs, or disaster response preferred but not required.
• Must be highly self-motivated and capable of managing responsibilities independently while coordinating effectively with the Long-Term Recovery Committee and project teams.

Compensation & Benefits

• Full-time position funded by WMLTRC.
• Year-to-year contract; position is a 1099 salaried role with a salary range from $50,000 to $60,000 per year.
• Must be prepared to occasionally work outside of normal business hours and weekends, as needed. 
• Position is grant-funded and expected to last 24–36 months.
• Hybrid work possible, with significant on-site presence required.
• Work location based in Lonaconing, MD, with frequent travel throughout the George’s Creek area using the manager’s personal vehicle
• This is a contract position and does not include health insurance, retirement benefits, or other employee benefits beyond those required by law.
• Opportunity to make a direct and meaningful impact on disaster recovery and community resilience.

Interested candidates should submit a resume including contact information to chairperson@westernmarylandrecovery.org.   Candidates may also drop their resumes off to Westernport Town Hall during business hours in a sealed envelope marked “Long Term Flood Recovery Construction Manager.” Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.      

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The wooden plaque commemorates the Braves’ 1995 World Series Championship, a season during which Mazzone served as the team’s renowned pitching coach. Widely regarded as one of the greatest pitching coaches in MLB history, Mazzone is known for developing elite pitching staffs and helping lead the Braves through their dominant run throughout the 1990s and early 2000s. Town officials expressed gratitude for the donation, noting that the piece is not only a sports keepsake but also a meaningful connection to a celebrated figure from the Town of Westernport.

Bids will be received by the Town of Westernport, 50 Main St. Westernport, MD 21562 until 6:50 PM on December 15, 2025, and then at said office publicly opened and read aloud at 7:00 PM on December 15, 2025. Sealed bids can be hand delivered to the Town of Westernport, 50 Main St. Westernport, MD 21562 Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Bids are for furnishing all labor, materials, equipment, and performance of work for the demolition and cleanup of one (1) units (approx. 5,080 sq. ft.) located at 107 Washington Street within the Town of Westernport. An optional pre-bid meeting will be held at the demolition site Monday, November 17, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. Representatives of the Town will be present to discuss the project.

A bid packet can be requested in person at the Town of Westernport, 50 Main Street, Westernport, MD 21562, Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. or by emailing the Town Administrator at: townclerk @townofwesternport.com.

This Request is subject to the following miscellaneous terms:

• The Town of Westernport may consider informal any proposal not prepared and submitted in accordance with the provisions herein and may waive any informalities or reject any and all proposals. No proposal will be allowed to be withdrawn, for any reason, after it has been deposited with the Town. Any proposal received after the time and date specified shall not be considered. The Town reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, or portions thereof, and to make such award and/or negotiate with any bidder as is most advantageous and in the best interests of the Town. The Town also reserves the right to postpone the award of the proposal and condition the acceptance of the proposal upon the Town’s checking the bidder’s references and qualifying the bidder.
• The proposal must contain the full name, business address, and the telephone number of the proposer interested in the same.
• Each proposal must be submitted in a sealed envelope bearing on the outside the name of the proposer, his/her address, and the name of the project for which the proposal is submitted. If forwarded by mail, the sealed envelope containing the proposal must be in another envelope addressed as specified in the Invitation for Proposals.
• Payment retainage amounts are to be broken down into a 50/50 post award/final product completion payment schedule.
• Any bidder with debarment sanctions, (an individual, organization, and its affiliates), are excluded from conducting business with any Federal Agency government-wide including this grant.
• Grant agreement complies with all federal and state requirements relating to Equal Opportunity 11246( FHEO), Conflict of Interest Disclosure, Non-collusion, Anti-bribery and kickbacks relating to any and all persons working directly or indirectly on this grant. Termination of contract and repayment of all funds will result if the above stated policies are found to be in violation.
• Potential contractors must submit a 5% bid bond with their bid submittals for construction projects over $100,000. For each contract in excess of $100,000, the Grantee must obtain a 100% payment bond and a100% performance bond in the amount of the contract.

Date: 11/3/2025 The Honorable Judy Hamilton, Mayor Town of Westernport

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• Flood Response Form

Water & Sewer Rates (Effective July 1, 2026) Water and sewer rates for both in-town and out-of-town customers will increase beginning July 1, 2026. These adjustments are required to meet Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) financial sustainability requirements associated with the Town’s Phase 5–7 Water System Improvement Project. The updated rates support long-term system operation, maintenance, and debt service for required infrastructure upgrades.

Garbage Rates (Effective January 1, 2026) Residential garbage collection rates will increase effective January 1, 2026, due to higher service costs under the Town’s newly awarded garbage collection contract. The new garbage rate will appear on the first utility billing cycle that includes January 2026.

• In-Town Customers: $24.00 per household per month
• Out-of-Town Customers: $25.00 per household per month

The full Water, Sewer, and Garbage Rate Schedule is available on the Town’s website under documents. Residents with questions may contact Town Hall for additional information.

Town Hall will be closed Monday, November 3rd - Wednesday, November 5th. We will be unable to process any bills during this time. Please call to schedule an appointment for other needs during this timeframe.

We’re so excited to be putting the final touches on the temporary Westernport Library at 121 Main Street, opening Monday, November 3, 2025!

This new space will offer both adult and children’s collections to browse and borrow, along with light programming to keep the community connected while evaluations continue at 66 Main Street.

 Temporary Library Hours:

Monday: 1:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

 Parking: Limited parking is available at the 121 Main St. building. If the lot is full, we’ve received permission from the Westernport Heritage Society to use the museum lot, across from the Williams Community Museum at 136 Main St. Library patrons are welcome to use this as overflow parking, just down the block from 121 Main St. 

If you’d like to support the recovery, monthly donations are now an option! Even gifts of $5 or $10 a month will add up to a powerful, community-sourced recovery effort. https://givebutter.com/WesternportLibraryFloodRecovery