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Board of County Commissioners members are, from left,
Pat Nutter, Mike Hart, President Evan Slaughenhoupt Jr., Steven R. Weems and Vice President Tom Hejl.
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Dominion Cove Point to Build at Patuxent Business Park
The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners announced that Dominion Cove Point will construct a 50,000-square-foot warehouse and office facility at Patuxent Business Park (PBP) in Lusby. Construction of the new facility, the first to be located in the business park, will start this spring. Dominion Cove Point will build the warehouse and office facility on an 8.3-acre parcel in the business park, with completion expected by the end of 2016.
 "We congratulate and thank Dominion for their continued investment in our community and are thrilled to announce this new project," said Evan Slaughenhoupt Jr., president of the Board of County Commissioners. "Dominion is currently constructing the largest economic development project ever seen in the state of Maryland at its Cove Point liquefied natural gas terminal in Lusby. Dominion remains actively engaged with county government throughout the course of the terminal expansion and maintains open lines of communication. We know this collaboration will continue as they embark on construction of a new building at Patuxent Business Park."
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Jennifer Moreland is Calvert County's Employee of the Year
Congratulations to Jennifer Moreland, community resources coordinator for Calvert County Family Network (CCFN), for being named Calvert County's 2015 Employee of the Year.
Moreland's s election was announced during the annual Calvert County Government employee service awards ceremony held earlier this month.
Since assuming her current position in March 2015, Moreland was instrumental in devising a strategy to use surplus administrative funding to execute important training events for Calvert Alliance Against Substance Abuse, the Calvert County Mentoring Partnership and the Calvert Collaborative for Children and Youth. She also secured funding to support the Calvert County Health Department on a child safety awareness campaign that provided 25 low-income families with portable cribs and a "Kids and Care" program that provided residents with safety information.
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Governor Inducts Swann Family Into Agriculture Hall of Fame
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Sambo Swann. |
Maryland Gov.Larry Hogan and Agriculture Secretary Joe Bartenfelder inducted the Swann family of Calvert County into the Governor's Agriculture Hall of Fame this month, making the family the 47th recipients of the prestigious recognition. The family was inducted in front of nearly 700 agricultural leaders and legislators from across the state during the annual "Taste of Maryland Agriculture" Feb. 4.
"It is hard to think of a family more deserving of this distinct honor than the Swann family," said Gov. Hogan. "Their commitment to preserving our environmental resources and giving back to their community is a great reminder of how important agriculture is to the state of Maryland."
Congratulations to the Swann family! Take a look at the video shown at the induction reception or visit them online to learn more about their farm and products.
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Sincerely,Evan K. Slaughenhoupt Jr., PresidentTom Hejl, Vice PresidentMike HartPat Nutter
Steve Weems
Calvert County Board of County Commissioners
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Tania Gale is Educator of the Year
Tania Gale, a naturalist with the Calvert County Natural Resources Division, was recently recognized for her outstanding commitment to educating the public about Calvert County's natural and cultural history. Gale was presented the Robert Finton Outdoor Educator of the Year Award at the 2016 Maryland Association for Environmental and Outdoor Education annual conference. Read more about Gale by clicking here! |
Mobile Vet Center Serves Southern Maryland The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Mobile Vet Center provides needed resources to Southern Maryland the third week of each month. The mobile vet center serves as an access point for veterans to learn about benefits, eligibility issues and to help veterans make appointments for counseling with local VA counselors. Visit the mobile vet center on these days:
Third Wednesday monthly10 a.m.-3 p.m., Walmart California, Md.
Third Thursday monthly 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Waldorf West Branch Library, Waldorf, Md.
Third Friday monthly 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Walmart Prince Frederick, Md. |
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Nominate a Senior
Advocate for Recognition
The Calvert County Office on Aging announces nominations are now being accepted for Senior Advocate Awards. These awards recognize individuals whose service improves the quality of life for seniors in our community. Learn more!
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Bring your appetite to Calvert County for Restaurant Week 2016.
From Feb.19-28, local restaurateurs will be offering new dishes and special pricing to entice and surprise.
Visit online for full details, menus, prize drawing information and more. |
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