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Board of County Commissioners members are, from left,
Pat Nutter, Mike Hart, President Tom Hejl, Steven R. Weems and Vice President Evan Slaughenhoupt Jr.
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Board Honors Graduates of First Citizens Academy
The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners presented certificates of completion to the graduates of the first Calvert County Citizens Academy. The academy offered 21 residents an in-depth look at how Calvert County Government works through an informative, fast-paced and free seven-week program.
County department directors and employees shared their departments' missions and provided unique insight into the day-to-day operations of Calvert County Government for three hours every Thursday evening from Jan. 12 to Feb. 23. Participants also got behind-the-scenes tours of the Calvert Marine Museum, the Edward T. Hall Aquatic Center and the Calvert County Detention Center.
Pictured here with the board to receive their recognition are Calvert County Citizens Academy participants Terese Wells, Barbara Long, John Sullens, Erin Knowles, Christy Greene, Evelyn Signor and Lauren Elyard. In the back row, from left are County Administrator Terry Shannon, Jacob Miller, Michael Sweeney, Cynthia Hillen, Malcolm Funn, Mariann Crisman, Larry Brown, Ivan Behel and Leonard Zuza. Graduates not pictured are participants Inez Claggett, Jennifer Cognata, Marilynn Hansen, Michael King, Benjamin Krause and Leslie Taylor.
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Officials Break Ground on Lusby Senior Living Community
The Board of County Commissioners recently attended a groundbreaking for Southern Pines II, a new senior living community being built in Lusby.
"This beautiful new facility will add 67 much needed affordable housing units specifically for Calvert County's maturing citizens," explained Commissioner President Tom Hejl. "We greatly appreciate this nearly $15 million investment in our community."
The county donated the 8.7 acres, valued at an estimated $740,000, on which Southern Pines II will be built. Funding for the project will come from state funding obtained from long-term bonds and grants and investor equity.
Pictured here for the ribbon cutting from left are Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Rental Lending Deputy Director Brian O'Toole, National Equity Fund Inc. Vice President of Acquisitions East Region Tony Lyons, Commissioner Steven R. Weems, former Executive Director of the Calvert County Housing Authority Wayne Boyle, Maryland Public Service Commissioner Tony O'Donnell, Osprey Properties Executive Vice President Brian Lopez, Calvert County Housing Authority Board Chairperson Judy Hooker, Commissioner President Tom Hejl, Commissioners Mike Hart and Evan K. Slaughenhoupt Jr., Calvert County Housing Authority Executive Director Shawn Kingston and Hamel Builders Executive Vice President Tom Wahl.
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Remembering Annette Funn
 The Board of County Commissioners recently honored the memory of local resident Annette Funn and celebrated her years of dedication and volunteer service to the citizens of Calvert County.
Annette had a passion for helping people and was involved in many community organizations, serving as the chair and vice chair of the Calvert County Commission for Women, co-president and long-time board member of the Calvert County League of Women Voters and as a board member of the League of Women Voters of Maryland.
Her years as a teacher, public speaker, mentor and activist made her an invaluable asset to county citizens and her commitment to serving people will be remembered and cherished by all those who knew her.
Pictured with the board to receive the proclamation from left are Annette's husband Malcolm Funn, their son Kelby Funn and her cousins Mattie Funn Hopkins and Tracye Funn.
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Sincerely,
Tom Hejl, President
Evan K. Slaughenhoupt Jr, Vice President
Mike Hart
Pat Nutter
Steven R. Weems
Calvert County Board of County Commissioners
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Survey to Take Pulse of Local Business
The Calvert County Department of Economic Development is seeking input from county businesses through the 2017 Business Survey. Data collected will be used to support local businesses, enhance the programs and services that are currently available and report trends to the county commissioners.
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Rockfish Trophy Season Opens
The state's spring rockfish season began Saturday, April 15. The 2017 trophy season runs through May 15. Anglers may catch one striped bass per day measuring 35 inches or larger. Learn more about Calvert County's charter fishing opportunities or where to launch your own boat.
Holding his $75,000 winner's check is 2016 Maryland Saltwater Sportfishing Association Spring Tournament Champion Captain John Weber Jr.
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Calvert County celebrates Business Appreciation Week 2017 with a salute to agriculture and aquaculture. During the first full week of May, the Calvert County Department of Economic Development is organizing a series of events focusing on the vital role of agriculture and aquaculture business owners in our local and national economy. Learn more about Calvert County's Business Appreciation Week, including planned activities and events.
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New Textile Containers Make Donating Easy
The Calvert County Department of Public Works Solid Waste Division added nine textile donation/collection containers throughout the county to provide more convenience for residents.
In addition, Mid-Atlantic Textile Company, the county's textile recycling contractor, donated $900 to the Calvert County Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E) program and placed D.A.R.E emblems on the new containers and existing containers at the county's seven customer convenience centers to help raise awareness of drug abuse and prevention. Visit online for a full listing of acceptable textile products or to locate the 16 county-sponsored textile recycling locations.
Speaking of recycling ... The Calvert County Solid Waste Division is still accepting applications for its second annual recycling awards program to recognize individuals, businesses, government agencies and more for recycling ingenuity and results.
More than 30 awards will be given in 11 categories to eligible profit or non-profit businesses, agencies, organizations, institutions or individuals who operate or live in Calvert County. Learn more.
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