Wednesday, Sept. 4, 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

Sept. 10 ⭐9 a.m.

No BOCC Meeting

Sept. 17

Planning Commission Meeting

Sept. 18, 7 p.m.

Public Hearings

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

Sept. 5: Board of Appeals Hearing

Sept. 10: Amend Capital Improvement Plan to Include Program Open Space Local and Required Matching Funds to Repair Basketball Courts at Cove Point Park

Sept. 10: Amend Capital Improvement Plan to Increase Available Funding to Rebuild Battle Creek Cypress Swamp

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.

Planning & Zoning is seeking public comment on the second draft of updates to the Calvert Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map. Citizens who previously submitted comments are encouraged to review the new draft and provide additional feedback. Public comments for the second draft must be received no later than Friday, Sept. 27, 2024.

View the draft ordinance and map and a schedule of the process online.

Do you own Agricultural Preservation District (APD) property? APD owners are encouraged to apply for the Purchase and Retirement (PAR) program now through Nov. 8.

Through the program, Transferable Development Rights (TDRs) are purchased, retired and permanently removed from the market to protect farmland from development. The approved purchase price is $6,000 per TDR.

Learn more and download the application at www.CalvertCountyMd.gov/PAR.

September is National Preparedness Month. Talking about disasters and emergencies isn’t always easy. It’s natural to want to protect the people we love by avoiding these tough topics, but these conversations are essential. By discussing potential risks, you can take steps to ensure your family is ready and safe.

Starting a conversation today can empower you and your loved ones to take action. Simple steps, like creating an emergency plan or gathering supplies, can make a big difference. Find preparedness information and resources from Calvert County Emergency Management.

Volunteers are needed to help clean up the Chesapeake Beach Railway Trail for the Paddle and Pathway Pickup. Join CCPR, Chesapeake Beach Green Team, the Town of Chesapeake Beach, and Calvert Nature Society to walk the trail or paddle the waterways—bring your own boat or reserve a kayak. We’ll provide supplies; just dress for the weather. View the flyer for more details.

📍 Saturday, Sept. 28

🕓 9-11 a.m.

🔗 Walk-in registration available if on foot or using your own equipment, or reserve a kayak in advance.

Help us name our public transportation system! Our county buses have recently gone fare-free, and we think it's time for a new name that reflects how valuable this resource is to our community.

Submit your creative ideas for the "Name That Bus Challenge" and help us rebrand our public transportation system to leave a creative and lasting impact on our community. Submit your suggestion today!

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