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Property, income tax increases on the table in Calvert
To open the May 16 hearing on the county’s proposed operating budget for the upcoming fiscal year, Calvert Commissioner President Earl F. “Buddy” Hance (R) conceded, “There are some proposals you’re not going to like.” While Hance’s comment was directed to the members of the public in the hearing room, the overflow audience watching in two other nearby rooms and anyone watching the live stream, he may have also been speaking to his fellow commissioners. ...
Festival dedicated to Calvert native, longtime veterans secretary
Whether in or out of public office, Memorial Day was always an important observance to George W. Owings III. In 2024, the longtime Maryland veterans affairs secretary, who died last October at age 78, will be forever associated with Memorial Day weekend in the Twin Beaches area. Earlier this year, the Chesapeake Beach Town Council issued a resolution declaring Owings’ birthday, April 11, as George W. Owings III Day. It also resolved that the town’s annual Stars and Stripes Festival will, going forward, be known...
La Plata council adopts tax increase in 3-2 vote
After last week’s public hearing where the La Plata Town Council had a considerable turn out for and against a proposed property tax increase, the discussion continued on May 21. Ultimately, the council adopted the hike in a split vote. La Plata Mayor Jeannine James said she heard from a resident that they heard from their mortgage company their mortgage is going up $145 a month after an assessment that...
Big residential projects advance after split votes in Calvert
Two town center residential projects with long histories were moved along May 15 by a majority of the Calvert County Planning Commission. In both cases, the three members seeking deferrals of action voiced skepticism about the applicants’ contention that traffic studies have shown the likely addition of more motor vehicles won’t result in rush hour gridlock. The projects discussed were Magnolia Ridge in Prince Frederick and Lusby Villas. The county’s...
Ground broken for Armory Square project
Ground was broken May 16 in Prince Frederick for the highly anticipated Armory Square project. The retail development will bring a new grocery chain, hardware store and other eateries to the Calvert County seat. Armory Square will be built on the former site of Calvert Middle School and in addition to anchors ALDI, Michaels and Sneade’s Ace Home Center, will feature more than a dozen local and national retailers once fully leased. To date, 10 retailers have committed to leases, including Dash-In, First Watch, Jersey Mike’s, Hangry Joe’s, Always Ice Cream and Foster’s Grille. Julie Oberg, Calvert's director of economic development said the project at the 12.5 acre site will "transform our landscape. The project is a collaboration of Generation Properties and MCB Real Estate.
SMECO recognizes outstanding teachers
Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative worked with the school systems of Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary’s counties to select and honor 20 educators with Outstanding Teacher awards for leadership in the fields of mathematics, science, technology, and engineering. Receiving awards this year were eight math teachers, nine science teachers, and three CTE-STEM (career technical education and science, technology, engineering and mathematics) teachers. Teachers were chosen for their outstanding performance in the...
More than 70 dogs rescued from Calvert home
The rescue of more than 70 dogs from a Calvert residence on May 8 prompted the five-day closure to the public of the Linda L. Kelley Animal Shelter, county government officials reported. The rescue operation is the result of an ongoing investigation by the county’s animal control division. The location of the house has not been revealed and according to authorities no charges have been filed at this time. The...
Calvert school board discusses proposed code of conduct changes
Student conduct has been a provocative issue regarding some Calvert public schools of late and the May 9 meeting of the school board reviewed the latest proposed policy changes. Cecilia Lewis, the school system’s director of student services, noted Calvert reviews its code of conduct on an annual basis. Lewis said in drafting the revised code her office received “an unprecedented amount of input” from a committee comprised of stakeholders. ...
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