Monday, July 18, 2022
Calvert County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC)
MEETING UPDATE

The next regular meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 2 at 10 a.m. 

Watch board meetings live on Calvert County Government's YouTube channel, the Meetings on Demand page or on Comcast channel 1070 HD.

July 12 meeting: Watch the Regular Meeting

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 toll-free 888-475-4499 or 877-853-5257 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.
The Calvert County, Maryland, “Commissioners’ Reports” is a headline news podcast featuring highlights from the BOCC meetings as well as the latest information about county projects, road work, community news and more.

Tune in each week for news and information that impact you! Find the podcast online at the county’s YouTube channel and subscribe for regular updates.
Tomorrow is Primary Election Day!
The Maryland primary election is tomorrow, Tuesday, July 19, 2022, from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. As a reminder, citizens can find their polling place online, which is based on their election precinct.

Check the voting wait time dashboard before you go to see the current wait time at each location!

Ballot Drop Boxes
Voted mail-in ballots can be submitted to one of the secure drop boxes listed below. Drop boxes are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, until July 19 at 8 p.m. Drop boxes are secure and ballots are retrieved daily by Board of Elections staff:

  • Southern Community Center (20 Appeal Lane, Lusby, MD 20657)
  • Community Resources Building (30 Duke St., Prince Frederick, MD 20678)
  • Calvert Library Fairview Branch (8120 Southern Maryland Blvd., Owings, MD 20736)
  • Northeast Community Center (4075 Gordon Stinnett Ave., Chesapeake Beach, MD 20732)

Visit CalvertCountyMd.gov/Vote for more information.
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The BOCC is pleased to announce the release of the 2018-2022 End of Term Progress Report.

The progress report covers local government initiatives and accomplishments from the start of the current BOCC term in December 2018 through May 2022. The report provides an overview of county government operations in many areas.

View or download the progress report online. Printed copies are available by request through email or call 410-535-2003.
The Linda L. Kelley Animal Shelter is waiving adoption fees for cats through the month of July.

Cats of all ages and personalities are available for adoption. Regular adoption procedures still apply. Shelter hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. To schedule an appointment call 410-535-7387.

The Department of Public Works, Solid Waste Division, will host a free tire recycling event for Calvert County residents on Saturday, July 30 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The recycling event will be held at the Appeal Landfill, located at 401 Sweetwater Road in Lusby.

All tires must be less than 5 feet in diameter and clear of water and dirt. Only 10 tires per vehicle will be permitted at a time, and residents are limited to one trip. No commercial vehicles will be accepted at this event. Proof of residency is required.
Calvert County Government utilizes a number of different ways to reach citizens including our website, newsletters, email notifications and alerts, press releases and social media. But did you know we manage nine Facebook pages, four Instagram pages, a LinkedIn page and YouTube channel? 

From animal adoptions and park closures to sweet treat trails and government access television, we work hard to produce resources that inform, educate and promote inclusion in our community. Visit online to find out more about all the ways you can stay in the know!
Do your 2022 travel plans include Calvert County, Maryland, in them? We’d love to hear from you!

Calvert County’s Department of Economic Development is conducting a travel and tourism survey to better understand who is exploring Calvert County and how it’s most enjoyed. 

The survey is open for feedback until July 31, 2022. 

Your comments help us create the very best experience for everyone who visits Calvert County!
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