August 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.

 

"Safety For Students" Aims to Slow Speeders 


With the first day of the 2015-16 school year right around the corner, the Calvert County Board of County Commissioners extends its best wishes and support to every student.


The board also urges commuters to stay alert as student drivers and buses take to the road the first day of school Aug. 25. This year, in an effort to improve safety at and near school zones, the board  unanimously adopted a new ordinance establishing the Calvert County Safety for Students Program.


The program involves placing mobile speed cameras at six school locations. The cameras will be located near Huntingtown, Mt. Harmony and Windy Hill elementary schools; Northern, Windy Hill and Mill Creek middle schools and Northern and Patuxent high schools. A speed camera has been in place at Beach Elementary School since 2012.

 

This automated speed enforcement effort will help local law enforcement keep our students safe, traffic calm and address dangerous speeding. View the ordinance in its entirety at Safety For Students

 

Have a safe school year!
 

Citizens Cautioned to be Aware
of Hazardous Tidal Currents
   
Following the recent, tragic drownings in the Chesapeake Bay off of Cove Point, citizens are urged to be aware of hazardous conditions caused by tidal currents reacting to certain geological formations.

"We are deeply saddened by recent drownings off of Cove Point," said Steve Weems, president of the Calvert County Board of County Commissioners. "Our thoughts and prayers remain with the families who have lost loved ones."

In an effort to educate swimmers, signs are being posted at Cove Point Beach alerting swimmers to potential dangers of swimming in open water. Everyone is encouraged to take all necessary precautions to avoid injury. For more information about water safety, please visit www.co.cal.md.us and select "Services" then "Public Safety."

Mt. Hope Convenience Center Expansion Project Begins
 
A $2.6 million expansion project is now underway at the Mt. Hope Convenience Center that will improve traffic flow, increase services and enhance safety at the site.

The 12-month project, overseen by the Calvert County Department of Public Works, will enlarge the center and include new traffic patterns allowing the exchange of full bins without disrupting convenience center users. The center remains at its 96 Pushaw Station Road location in Sunderland.

New features at the center will include covered recycling areas and raised platforms adjacent to the bins affording easier access for offloading. The center will remain open throughout construction, though residents may experience periodic delays as work continues.

The salt dome at the site will be relocated to the area where the current convenience center stands.

Visit online for more information as the project progresses.
 
Protecting and Serving
Calvert County for 25 Years

Calvert County Sheriff's Office 1st Sgt. Keith Hicks, Evidence Property Manager Susan Fischer and Capt. Steve Jones share a moment before Keith and Steve were recognized  with proclamations for their individual 25 years of service.

 

The Board of County Commissioners this month recognized Calvert County Sheriff's Office 1st Sgt. Keith A. Hicks and Capt. Steve Jones on their retirements. Both Hicks and Jones marked 25 years of service with Calvert County's local law enforcement.


It was noted that Keith's career-long involvement with the D.A.R.E. program has "made a significant impact on the youth of this county, through countless hours of mentoring, guiding and teaching students good decision-making skills."

Steve's career saw him move up the ranks holding positions with the Criminal Investigative Bureau, the Patrol Bureau, the Special Operations Team and as the Sheriff's Office Public Information Officer.

Both men were called "amazing men who strive to improve the quality of life for all county citizens."
 
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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
 

Calvert County businesses can appeal to job seekers at the 2015 Calvert County Job Fair. This annual event will be held Thursday, Sept. 24, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the College of Southern Maryland in Prince Frederick.

Registration is free and limited to the Calvert County business community. The deadline to register is Monday, Sept. 14.

For more information, contact the Calvert County Department of Economic Development at 410-535-4583, via email at [email protected] or visit online at www.ecalvert.com.

Learn About Calvert County's Capital Improvement Plan


Calvert County Government is committed to increasing transparency and the public's understanding of the county budget process.

This year, the Department of Finance & Budget will host a town hall meeting on the capital budget Thursday, Aug. 27, at 7 p.m. at Calvert Pines Senior Center for residents to learn about the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP).

For more information, contact Finance & Budget Capital Project Analyst Julie Paluda by email at [email protected] or by telephone at 410-535-1600, ext. 2286.
  
Sign Up Today For Emergency ALERTS


Be in the know with Calvert County ALERT, a free county service that allows citizens to receive information about 
emergency and non-emergency situations occurring in Calvert County.

Calvert County ALERT messages can be sent by a variety of methods. You pick the subject you want to know about and decide how you want to hear about it. It's that easy.

Visit Calvert County government online and click on the Emergency Alerts button to sign up. Those without Internet access are encouraged to call 410-535-1600, ext. 2638, to sign up.

Cove Point Pool Extends Hours

The Calvert County Division of Parks and Recreation announces new hours for Cove Point Pool. 


Lap Swimming:
Monday-Friday, 6-8 a.m. (six lanes) and 8 a.m. -7:45 p.m. (two lanes)
Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m.-7:45 p.m. (two lanes)

Open Swim:
Monday-Friday, 11 a.m.-7:45 p.m. (Leisure Pool and Wading Pool); noon- 7:45 p.m. (Lap Pool)
Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m.-7:45 p.m. (Leisure Pool, Wading Pool and Lap Pool)

For more information on the county's pool, visit Parks and Recreation online. 

New Appeal Convenience Center Hours 

The Appeal Convenience Center in Lusby has expanded its Sunday hours. The center will now open at 10 a.m., instead of noon, and remain open until 7 p.m.

Residents are reminded that Calvert County also offers a comprehensive recycling program that accepts everything from electronics and cooking oil to metal and clothing and oyster shells. The Calvert County Division of Solid Waste also provides a bulk pick-up program. Learn more by visiting the county Division of Solid Waste online.

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