September 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.

 

New Mobile App Makes Local Emergency Preparedness Easy

The "Prepare Me Calvert" mobile app is a must-have app for emergency preparedness and information. 

It puts critical, real-time information at users' fingertips in the unlikely event of a regional emergency and helps residents stay prepared. 

Citizens are encouraged to download "Prepare Me Calvert" now for iOS (Apple) and Android devices for free through the Apple App Store or the Google Play market. 

For more information about the app, contact the Department of Public Safety Division of Emergency Management at 410-535-1600, ext.2638; send an email to oem@co.cal.md.us or visit online.


Study: County Ranks Third
in Effective Property Tax Use 

Calvert County is ranked third in the state for its effective use of property taxes according to a new study released by SmartAsset, a financial technology company focusing on personal finance. SmartAsset developed the ranking to show counties "where people are getting the most bang for their buck, or where their property tax dollars are going the furthest."

Measurements included public school quality, crime rates, median home values and property tax rates. County schools received the highest ranking on SmartAsset's scale while the county tax rate is among the lowest in the state. Read the article here.


New Ombudsmen Are
Advocates for County Seniors

Two Calvert County Office on Aging employees recently 
earned the title of ombudsman and will serve as advocates for Calvert County's aging population. Congratulations to Long-Term Care Coordinator Lisa Caudle and Long-Term Care Advocate Larry Harvey. 
For more information about the county's Office on Aging and how advocates can help you, visit them online.

Board Seeks Relief from
State Fiscal Actions
Letter Details Reallocation of Costs to Counties
 
The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners sent a letter to the county's representatives in Annapolis last week requesting the Maryland legislature acknowledge the negative impact of its budgetary decisions on local economies.

Specifically, the board communicated that the county "cannot reconcile raising local taxes for the purpose of funding State shortfalls." The letter cites several examples as they pertain to the Health Department, Public Works, Community Planning and Building and the state's teacher pension plan. Read the letter in its entirety here.


State Buys Hallowing Point Property
Agencies Help Residents Begin Transition

On Aug. 26 the Maryland Board of Public Works (BPW) approved the purchase of the 5-acre Hallowing Point Trailer Park property by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR).

The purchase allows DNR to improve facilities at its adjacent boat ramp, add new parking areas and construct a new office building for DNR and Natural Resources Police staff. 

The current property owner has up to one year to transition tenants out of their trailers and clean up the property before going to settlement. Various government agencies are available to help residents transition to new homes. The state Department of Human Resources, through its local Social Services offices, will help displaced residents who seek assistance. The county Department of Community Resources (410-535-1600, ext. 8803) is available for intake and referral services.


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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
 
Edward T. Hall Aquatic Center Reopens

The Edward T. Hall Aquatic Center in Prince Frederick has reopened after being closed for eight weeks for warranty repairs to the competition pool. The center offers various classes to Calvert County residents of all ages. Register for classes or get a seasonal pass online.

Fall Farm Festival
Is Oct. 17-18
Calvert County has a deep agricultural tradition, and each year families experience it anew during the annual Fall Farm Festival. The 2015 event, held Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 17 and 18, includes five working farms. There are the traditional hay rides, corn mazes and pumpkin patches, but local farm owners also add their own twist. It's a great weekend in the great outdoors. Visit one or all of the farms at the festival. 

Double Oak Farm at the American Chestnut Land Trust, Prince Frederick
Fridays Creek Winery, Owings
Horsmon Farm, St. Leonard
Perigeaux Vineyards and Winery, St. Leonard
Spider Hall Farm, Prince Frederick

Call 410-535-4583 to learn more or visit online.

Work Commences on Stafford Road Project 

Work began this month to install a new natural gas line along the west side of
Stafford Road in Prince Frederick. The project will take approximately 30 days to complete. Stafford Road will remain open, though motorists may experience delaysFor more information about the project, contact Project Inspector Roy Milstead at 443-532-1841 or email milsteer@co.cal.md.us. 
 
 

Welcome new and expanding businesses to Calvert County. Visit them and help support your local economy.

Patuxent Printing
621 Keith Lane, Owings
443-550-3739

Skinwellness MD
225 Town Square Drive, Suite 2, Lusby
410-231-2123
www.skinwellnessMd.com

Petite People Child Care
1108 Saffron Way, Owings
301-509-0852

Miss Bev's Place
2992 Cedarwood Lane, Dunkirk
301-855-6237

Patuxent Seafood Company, LLC
4149 School Road, Broomes Island
410-610-5395
www.patuxentseafood.com

Pizza Oven Inn
746 Prince Frederick Blvd., Prince Frederick
410-535-3434

Dr. Mukesh Mathur, MD & Dr. Manoj Mathur, MD - Internal Medicine
3995 Old Town Road, Suite 202, Huntingtown
410-535-1451

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