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Report shows one accident every five hours in St. Mary's
St. Mary’s has a laundry list of public works improvements and projects, and that list passed the first hurdle after the St. Mary’s County Planning Commission approved its county transportation plan update on Sept. 23. The commission heard from Jim Gotsch, the county’s public works and transportation director, regarding the 66-page report. The 2023 report, which was compiled by Brutus & Associates, replaces the 2006 plan. Much of the data...
Five Lusby residents request judicial review on Lusby apartment complex
The wheels are now in motion to take town residents’ grievances to court concerning a plan to build a large apartment complex. According to documents on file with the Maryland court system, five Lusby residents have filed a request for judicial review of a recent decision by the Calvert County Planning Commission approving a 276-unit apartment complex. The Lusby Town Center project — Lusby Villas — is to be constructed...
Public comment offered at St. Mary's school board
The St. Mary’s County Board of Education gave some art shout-outs, resident shout-outs and made some budget moves to ensure things would remain chill at its Sept. 25 meeting in Leonardtown. During the public comment portion, Barrett Brooks spoke about a recent gun threat at Chopticon High School. “I’m speaking tonight to address the recent school shooting threat,” said Barrett, who is the father of a Chopticon High student. He...
Myrtle Point slated for visitor's center, extra kayak launch and roads
Myrtle Point Waterfront Park will be getting a new look in the near future. At their Sept. 24 meeting, the St. Mary’s County commissioners approved a budget amendment in the amount of $28,084 and increased the park’s property survey project to support the design of a new visitor’s center and activity areas. A delay in site work has significantly impacted the project schedule, delaying the schematic design phase by three...
Calvert business leaders meet with commissioners, sheriff
As the current board of Calvert County commissioners and incumbent sheriff approach the halfway point in their tenures there is an air of confidence that everything in Calvert is under control. However, it’s always good to get other opinions, and on Sept. 26 that is just what Commissioner Catherine M. Grasso (R), Commissioner Todd Ireland (R) and Calvert County Sheriff Ricky Cox (R) did as they fielded questions during the annual “state of the county.” ...
St. Mary's commissioners, delegation hash out legislative proposals
The St. Mary’s County commissioners and state delegation convened Tuesday night to discuss legislative proposals that could be considered during the upcoming General Assembly session. A total of 15 items were on the docket, including a request to amend the animal control statute to allow for flexibility for the local St. Mary’s County Animal Control Ordinance. Deputy County Attorney John Sterling Houser noted how state statutes require each county dog...
Only one of three St. Mary's school board races will have forum
There are three St. Mary’s school board seats up for election this year, but the public will likely only get to see candidates debate in one of the races. The League of Women Voters of St. Mary’s County, St. Mary’s County NAACP Branch 7025, the Center for the Study of Democracy at St. Mary’s College of Maryland and the St. Mary’s County Library partnered to host candidate forums for each of the local board of education races this year. ...
'Black Panther' author coming to Leonardtown
Award-winning author Nnedi Okorafor, whose work on the Marvel “Black Panther” comic book series garnered international acclaim, is coming to Southern Maryland. Okorafor will take part in a moderated discussion from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 11, at Leonardtown High School. The event is free and open to the public, but registration is required. It will also be available virtually. “This event is a terrific example of...
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