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Panel votes down motion to rescind Lusby Villas decision
A motion to rescind an earlier decision to advance a controversial apartment project in Lusby was defeated during the July 17 meeting of the Calvert County Planning Commission. The split vote, with commission chairman and Lusby resident John Toohey voting opposed, likely means the Lusby Villas project will be on the panel’s August agenda as it continues to near fruition. If it is built, Lusby Villas would add 276 dwelling units on a 26.23-acre parcel in an area of the town center that is zoned...
Beach town has three declared mayoral candidates
Although Chesapeake Beach residents seeking elective office in 2024 have until Sept. 10 to declare their candidacy, three familiar names are already off and running for mayor in the bayside town. The declared candidates are former mayor Bruce Wahl, councilman Greg Morris and councilwoman Valerie Beaudin. All three of the candidates have indicated that the currently shuttered Chesapeake Beach Water Park will be an issue during the upcoming campaign. ...
Charles County to build massive recreation complex at mall
A state-of-the-art recreational facility is planned in an abandoned store at the mall in Waldorf that was purchased this week by Charles County government. On July 24, the Charles County commissioners were joined by the county’s recreation, parks and tourism as well as economic development department staff and others to celebrate the county’s purchase of the former Sears building at the St. Charles Towne Center. “This is a big deal,”...
Southern Maryland ag center sits at crossroads
HUGHESVILLE, Md. — As they work to finally build a regional agricultural center after years of delay, Southern Maryland officials now find themselves straddling two different visions for the project while the clock ticks on a key piece of state funding. St. Mary’s County is quickly nearing the bidding...
Temporary Closure of COVID-19 Drive-Thru Services at Health Hub In Lexington Park
LEONARDTOWN, MD (July 26, 2024) - The St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) announces the temporary closure of drive-thru PCR COVID-19 testing services at the Health Hub on 21625 Great Mills Rd in Lexington Park from July 29 through August 2, 2024. PCR COVID-19 testing services will still be...
Community Revitalization and Affordable Housing Highlighted in DHCD's Day Trip to St. Mary's County
LEONARDTOWN, MD - Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Secretary Jake Day visited Leonardtown’s Main Street and parts of Lexington Park on Tuesday during the department’s latest Day Trip stop. The St. Mary’s County tour was the 13th stop in DHCD’s Day Trip series, which allows Secretary...
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