Hear from Thomas Stone High School Senior Adriana Young and Pomonkey High School Alumni Aaron Kane and their experiences.

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Hear from Westlake High School Senior Matthew Nelson and Pomonkey High School Alumni Doris Mason.

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Hear from Henry E. Lackey High School Sophomore Kennedy Hall and Pomonkey High School Alumni William "Billy" Thomas.

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Stay tuned to upcoming Charles County events and news on the go by listening to our new Weekly Update podcast.

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Want to get involved in your community? Consider applying to a board, committee, or commission! A few recent openings include three vacancies for the Property Tax Assessment Appeal Board (a Governor-appointed board, nominated by County Commissioners); and a citizen member for the Planning Commission.

You can find all openings and more details here

Use your artistic gifts to bring vibrancy to a community space in Waldorf! We are seeking public art to include two- to three-dimensional sculpture, seating, walkways, and landscape design features. More details here

This project is supported in part by the Maryland State Arts Council (msac.org).

We are accepting applications to recognize historically significant sites in Charles County, especially those with stories that are not widely known or are under-represented in local history.

For information or to apply, visit our website. Application deadline is Feb. 27.

We wants to hear from you! We are currently in the development phase of three new parks (Waldorf Park, Popes Creek Waterfront Park, and La Plata Farm Park).

View concept plans and provide your feedback by Feb. 28 here

Meet our Traffic Safety and Sign Crew Supervisor Dearage “Ty” Mason! You might see Ty around the county putting up new county signs. Ty explains why his work at the county is important to him and how the Roads crew is “his family.”

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Our Public Information Specialist Donna Fuqua explains how to navigate the Charles County Government website and the features you can use.

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Preparation for tax season is underway at the Richard R. Clark Senior Center. The Senior Information and Assistance Office is partnering with AARP Tax-Aide to assist seniors and moderate to low-income adults with income tax preparation. This is a free of cost service! 

Tax-aide volunteers have already begun scheduling appointments for the Income Tax Preparation Program. We are excited to assist individuals in person this year! 

To schedule a Tax Preparation Appointment: call 301-246-2271 and leave a message or send an email here.

Warming centers are available if you or someone you know need relief from the cold. A list of locations here. If you need shelter outside of these facilities’ hours, please call the Charles County Sheriff’s Office at 301-932-2222. 

The new bivalent booster doses are now available at all Charles County Department of Health COVID-19 vaccination clinics.

For info or to make a COVID-19 vaccination appointment, visit their website or call the Charles County COVID-19 hotline at 301-609-6717.

The CDC recommends that adults get a flu vaccine by the end of October. The flu vaccine has been shown to reduce flu related illnesses and the risk of serious flu complications that can result in hospitalization or even death.

Flu vaccination clinics are available and more information is on the Department of Health’s website. 

Here are latest public notices:

• Public Hearing: Grinders Liquors
• Public Hearing: Housing Choice Voucher Annual Plan
• Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) Meeting



For all public notices, visit here.