The Town of Denton is providing safe drinking water to its residents and businesses.  We follow all rules and regulations of the EPA’s Safe Drinking Water Act and are regulated by the Maryland Department of the Environment.  Our water is tested daily to ensure it meets these regulations.  Residents and businesses can find the 2025 Consumer

At the April 2, 2026, Denton Town Council Meeting, Town Council members presented Corp. M. Hopkins, of the Caroline County Sheriff’s Office and TFC J. Rideout of the Maryland State Police, with a Council Citation in remembrance of K-9 Mattis. K-9 Mattis played a vital role in law enforcement operations and contributed to the protection

  Members of the Denton Police Dept. were presented with a proclamation for National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day.  This day is observed each January 9th. Thank you to all of our police officers and police staff, you do an amazing job and serve the residents of Denton well.

  At the January 8, 2026 Town Council meeting, Mayor McNinch swore in PFC. Toby Hafer to serve with the Denton Police Dept.

  Sgt. Jerry Stivers of the Denton Police Dept. received the 2025 Outstanding Service Award. This award comes from the Denton Town Staff of all departments. He was chosen for his outstanding service to the community.

  At the January 8, 2026 Town Council meeting, Councilman Lester Branson presented Chief George Bacorn of the Denton Police Dept. with a 35 years of service award.

  At the January 8, 2026 Town Council meeting, Mayor Abby McNinch swore in Council member Dallas Lister to another 5-year term on the Council. Also, the Denton Town Council appointed Mayor Abby McNinch to continue to serve as mayor for another year.

Pictured Above: Councilman Dallas Lister, Keith Johnson, Lester Branson, Mayor Abby McNinch, and Frank Taylor. At the November 6, 2025 Town Council Meeting, The Council read a proclamation into the record for Municipal Government Works Month.  This annual designation is part of the Maryland Municipal League (MML) annual campaign. As part of this campaign, the

  At the November 6, 2025 Town Council Meeting, Councilman Dallas Lister, Lester Branson, Frank Taylor, Mayor Abby McNinch, and Keith Johnson, presented Stephanie Johnson, Director of His Hope Ministries with a proclamation.  The proclamation brings awareness to National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week, which is November 16-22,2025. WHEREAS, for over 28 years the National

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