Named for a small deposit of galena, a sulphide of lead, discovered in 1813.
Population
1990 census: 324
2000 census: 428
TOWN COUNCIL Elected by Voters to 4-year terms (May):
Harry J. Pisapia, Mayor, 2013
Kirk Blackard, 2011
Samuel F. Sessa II, 2011
Elizabeth E. Carroll, 2013
Donald E. Othoson, 2013
Meetings: 1st Monday, 7:00 p.m.
P. O. Box 279
Town Office, 101 South Main St., Galena, MD 21635 - 0279
(410) 648-5151; fax: (410) 648-6937
e-mail: townofgalena@verizon.net
web: www.galenamd.com
ADMINISTRATION
Thomas R. Bass, Town Administrator (410) 648-5151
Barbara A. Shaw, Clerk/Treasurer (410) 648-5151
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