April 2015

Board of County Commissioners members are, from left,
Pat Nutter, Mike Hart, President Steven R. Weems,
Vice President Evan K. Slaughenhoupt Jr. and Tom Hejl.

 

Local Boards, Commissions and Committees
Commission on Aging Gives a Voice to Elderly

 

The Board of County Commissioners encourages citizens to have a voice in the policies that shape our county. Through a variety of boards, commissioners and committees, voters can actively participate in local government. This year, we highlight these groups in each edition of Calvert Currents.

 
 The Commission on Aging stays informed of developments and programs at local, state and national levels and serves as an advisory council to the Calvert County Office on Aging. Its mission is to give a voice to the senior community and foster programs, housing and activities to promote healthy living among the elderly. The commission hosts information booths at local events and sponsors nutrition presentations throughout the county. Commission members make it a priority to stay current with challenges in the Southern Maryland senior community and work to resolve them.

 

The commission meets the third Thursday of every month at 9 a.m. at the Calvert Pines Senior Center in Prince Frederick. The 16 board members serve four-year terms

 

Calvert County residents who are registered voters are eligible to serve and encouraged to participate. Applications for these groups may be obtained from the commissioners' office (175 Main St., Room A203), and Calvert County public library or online. For information about these four groups, please contact Lisa Tolomei at 410-535-1600, ext. 2214.

 

 

Groundbreaking Ceremony Marks Dominion Expansion

The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners joined Dominion Cove Point leadership, international business partners and Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan March 25 to celebrate the groundbreaking for the Dominion Cove Point LNG Liquefaction project.

 

With construction expected to be complete in 2017, this is one of the most important economic development projects in Maryland. Cove Point is part of what has been called America's "natural gas revolution."

 

 

April is Autism Awareness Month

Autism is the fastest growing, serious developmental disability resulting from a neurological disorder, noted Calvert County Commissioner Evan Slaughenhoupt Jr. when reading the proclamation designating April as Autism Awareness Month. "Calvert County commends all those who are dedicated to training and activism, providing services to individuals and families affected by autism," he continued.

 

Pictured here with the board to receive the proclamation from left are: Volunteer Community Outreach Ambassador for Autism Speaks™ and Environmental Planner for Calvert County Department of Community Planning & Building Christine Finamore with her daughter Natalie and son Nicholas; Christina Harris, director of special education for Calvert County Public Schools; Robert "Chip" Gaither, president of The Autism Project in Owings; and Calvert County Sheriff Dfc. Justin Livingston.



Board Proclaims April 

Archaeology Month

 

Calvert County's rich and diverse archaeological heritage is gaining national acclaim.

 

The county is home to the Maryland Archaeological Conservation Laboratory (MAC Lab), which houses more than 8 million artifacts on the property of the Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum in St. Leonard. To learn more about recent archaeological finds and the great events planned for the spring and summer season at Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum, visit online.  

 

Pictured below with the board to accept a proclamation designating April as Archaeology Month from left are Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum Executive Director Mark Thompson and Calvert County Historic Preservation Planner Kirsti Uunila.

  

  
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Budget Deadline Nears, Public Input Sought

 

Public input plays a vital role in county government. That is why the Calvert County Board of County Commissioners is asking the public to review and comment on the 2016 proposed county budget. 

 

Residents can submit comments by email or by mail to the Board of County Commissioners, 175 Main St., Prince Frederick, Md., 20678, ATTN: 2016 budget.

 

Celebrating a Decade of Business Success

 

Business Appreciation Week (BAW) is an annual event established to showcase and celebrate Calvert County's local businesses.

 

This year's 10th anniversary BAW will be held May 4-9 and will feature a host of special events and activities to thank businesses of all sizes for their contributions to the county's economy and quality of life.


Team Excellence Award Recognizes Deputies for Heroism

Two Calvert County sheriff's deputies were recognized with the Calvert County Team Excellence Award for safely executing a "harrowing" high angle rescue Feb. 3.

Sheriff's Deputies First Class Robert Brady (left) and Stephen Esposito (right) brought two uncooperative women to safety after the women scaled a 175-foot crane boom at a Dominion Cove Point LNG construction site.


 Congratulations to the following new, relocated and expanded businesses:

  

Affinity Insurance Group/Allstate Insurance

67 Sherry Lane, Prince Frederick

 

The UPS Store

136 West Dares Beach Road,
Prince Frederick

 

The Mendelson Group

65 Duke St., Suite 103,
Prince Frederick

  

Rexel, Inc.

1030 Prince Frederick Blvd.,
Prince Frederick 

 

Granados Automotive Service Center

25 Cove Point Road, Lusby

 

Amore Hair Salon + Spa

75 Monnett Court, Suite 102,
Prince Frederick


 

 

 

 

 

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Sincerely,
Steven. R. Weems, President
Evan K. Slaughenhoupt Jr., Vice President
Mike Hart
Tom Hejl
Pat Nutter
Calvert County Board of County Commissioners
 
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