
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.
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You May be Eligible for Lower Flood Insurance Premiums
Residents of Calvert County who live in designated floodplains will receive a reduction in their flood insurance premiums thanks to mitigation efforts made by the Calvert County Department of Community Planning and Building. This news came after the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) recognized Calvert County last month for exceeding floodplain management measures encouraged by the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).
Calvert County earned a rank in the Community Rating System offered by NFIP that allows a 10 percent reduction in flood insurance premiums. This translates to an average $138 in savings on annual premiums for eligible NFIP policy holders and accounts for a total savings of $37,000 annually for Calvert County citizens.
For information about flood insurance, property owners should contact their insurance agent, visit floodsmart.gov, or call the NFIP's toll-free information line at 800-427-4661. To learn if you live in a designated floodplain in Calvert County, visit www.co.cal.md.us/floodmap.
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New Recruits Vow to Serve and Protect Calvert County
Six deputy sheriffs were sworn in, pinned and signed their oath of office during a Calvert County Board of County Commissioners' public meeting this month. The recruits will graduate along with their classmates from the Southern Maryland Criminal Justice Academy Oct. 16. Receiving their oath of office from Circuit Court Clerk Kathy Smith, from left are: deputies Kirk Williamson, Curtis Callison, Brandon Robinson, Nicholas Barger, Ryan Evans and Vincent O'Donnell.
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Dotty Greene Takes Top Volunteer Title In Event Where Everyone's a Winner
The Board of County Commissioners recently honored 30 outstanding community volunteers during the county's annual Calvert You Are Beautiful program.
Ms. Dorothy "Dotty" Greene was named Volunteer of the Year for her 28 years of supporting the learning and growth of our youth. Called a "truly a wonderful ambassador for Calvert County," Ms. Greene is always willing to promote the history and activities that are an important part of the county's heritage. She shares her love of Calvert County through many organizations including the Calvert County Fair Board, the School #7 One-Room School Committee the Saint Leonard Vision Group and the Calvert County 4-H All Stars.
The Calvert You Are Beautiful nominees touched the lives of county residents in myriad ways. In the weeks to come, all of nominees will be featured on the Calvert County Government Facebook page so be sure to like us on Facebook and learn more about these heroes among us.
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Calvert County Maintains 11 Years of Financial Reporting Excellence
At its Sept. 29 meeting, the Board of County Commissioners recognized Department of Finance and Budget staff after the county received the Award of Financial Reporting Achievement for its fiscal year 2014 comprehensive annual financial report from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA). This marks the 11th consecutive award for the county's financial report.
The achievement is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting. In presenting the award, GFOA evaluates a government's annual financial report against a multitude of ever changing reporting and disclosure requirements.
Department of Finance and Budget staff pictured in the front row are, from left, Kay Zinn, Julie Paluda, Rachel Griffith, Tim Hayden, Liz Lang, Robin Jones and Sharon Strand.
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Thanks for reading Calvert Currents. We want to hear from you. Click the feedback link to send us your questions or story ideas. 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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Come Out to the 18th Annual Farm Festival
Get to know Calvert County's rural community by spending the day on five working farms during the 18th annual Calvert County Farm Festival Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 17 and 18, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Purchase pumpkins and other fall produce, take a hay ride, try a corn maze, sample wines and much more. Learn more!
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Virtual Job Fair Highlights Local Opportunities
Did you miss the Calvert County Job Fair on Sept. 24? Here is your chance to learn more about job openings at the businesses that exhibited at the event.
Visit online for a listing of businesses that participated in the job fair and click through for more information on the job openings available. |
It's Official: Boaters Pick Calvert County Marinas!
Calvert County's western shore location on the Chesapeake Bay makes it a boater's paradise. Now boaters have made it official and chosen two county marinas for Boater's Choice Awards through Marinas.com.
Spring Cove Marina in Solomons was named one of the top 10 all-around marinas in a list that includes marinas from Texas to Portugal. Zahniser's Yachting Center, also in Solomons, was chosen one of the best transient marinas.
Catch our drift in Calvert County and discover why it is one of the world's premier boating destinations.
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Welcome new, relocated and expanded businesses in Calvert County.
Brick Wood Fired Bistro, LLC60 Sherry Lane, Prince Frederick 443-486-5799 www.brickwfb.comSalsa's Mexican Café11753 HG Trueman Road, Lusby 410-326-6900 Lacey's Little Learners3560 8th St., North Beach 410-703-7226 National Ink & Stitch7610 Meadow Run Lane, Owings 410-257-1776 www.nationalinkandstitch.com Our Little House Daycare of 231230 Bugeye Square, Prince Frederick 410-535-1068 www.ourlittlehousedaycare.org
Chesapeake's Bounty9124 Bay Ave., North Beach 443-646-5700 Dickinson Jewelers916 Costley Way, Prince Frederick 410-535-4338 www.dickinsonjewelers.com
For a full listing of all Calvert County businesses, please visit www.ecalvert.com and click "Business Database."
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