Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024

Keep up with important discussions and decisions and participate to make your voice heard.

Meetings

Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) meetings are held Tuesdays at 10 a.m.

BOCC Meeting

Dec. 17

Student Safety and Well-being Advisory Committee

Dec. 18, 2 p.m.

Planning Commission

Dec. 18, 7 p.m.

There will be no BOCC meetings on Dec. 10, Dec. 24 or Dec. 31.

Holiday Schedule: County offices will be closed Dec. 24-25 for Christmas Eve and Christmas, and Jan. 1 for New Year's Day.

Public Hearings

Public hearings typically occur during BOCC meetings, no earlier than 10:30 a.m., unless otherwise indicated.

No public hearings are scheduled at this time. Sign up to receive automatic notifications when a public hearing is added to the calendar at CalvertCountyMd.gov/NotifyMe. Stay connected with Calvert County Government through the mobile app, newsletters, social media and more at CalvertCountyMd.gov/StayInformed.

Ways to Watch: YouTube | Meetings on Demand | Comcast channel 99 or 1070 HD

Citizens who wish to provide public comment are invited to attend public meetings or can provide comment by dialing in by phone at the published time. To provide dial-in comment, call 301-715-8592 and enter the Meeting ID 899 4188 8251 and passcode #. Callers will be provided further instruction during the meeting on how to indicate you wish to speak.

Slow down, phones down: Stay focused behind the wheel. 

Distracted driving is a growing and dangerous issue on our roads. When you’re driving, your full attention should be on the road and your surroundings – not on your phone or other distractions. Put the phone away, slow down and focus on safe driving. A split second of distraction can lead to life-changing consequences. 

Learn more at Zero Deaths Maryland.

Join us Saturday, Dec. 14 for the annual Home for the Holidays Parade and Celebration! 

The annual parade kicks off at 10 a.m. near Church and Main Street in Prince Frederick and continues around town. Afterward, enjoy the Home for the Holidays Celebration from noon to 3 p.m. at King Memorial Park with games, activities and photos with Santa.

View the parade route, parking map and list of road closures. For event details, visit www.CalvertCountyMd.gov/SpecialEvents. 

Take extra steps to keep your pets safe during the holidays.

New sights, sounds and visitors can stress pets and lead to unexpected behavior. Secure pets when guests are present and prevent escapes by keeping doors and gates closed. Be cautious with holiday foods, plants and decorations, as they can harm pets if ingested.

Learn more online and visit ASPCA.org for toxic food and plant lists.

There’s still time to comment on the proposed Zoning Ordinance update and related amendments.

The public comment period is open until Dec. 20, 2024. The Planning Commission will hold a special meeting to discuss the ordinance on Monday, Dec. 30, 2024, at 7 p.m. at the Harriet E. Brown Community Center.

Residents are encouraged to view the documents and submit feedback by email to ZOupdate@calvertcountymd.gov.

A public hearing with the Calvert County Board of County Commissioners’ is tentatively scheduled for Jan. 7, 2025, at 6 p.m.

As temperatures drop, it’s important to know how to stay warm and safe: 

• Warm-Up Locations: County community centers and libraries are open during regular hours for temporary refuge from the cold. For 24/7 warming areas, visit the Calvert County Detention Center or Maryland State Police Barrack U lobbies.

• Protect Your Pets: Provide proper outdoor shelter, clean water and extra care during winter weather. Bring pets indoors when possible. Report unsafe conditions to Animal Control at 410-535-1600, ext. 2526.

Stay prepared and safe this winter!

Visit the Calvert County Government website for past editions of Calvert Currents.