Testing for March 27 Calvert County officials continue to urge residents to take strong precautions and avoid all unnecessary public contact to prevent further spread of the COVID-19 virus through the community. The Calvert County Health Department reports a total of eight COVID-19 cases in Calvert County. There have been no reported deaths in Calvert […]
Maryland Heritage Areas Authority Virtual Hearing
Request to Enlarge the Boundaries of the Patapsco Valley Heritage Area to Include Additional parts of Patapsco Valley State Park, Howard County and Baltimore County The Maryland Heritage Areas Authority will hold a virtual public hearing at 3:00 p.m. Friday, April 17, 2020 (rescheduled from the originally planned meeting on March 16) on a request […]
COVID-19 Cases Confirmed in Southern Maryland as of March 28th
At this time, there are 48 officially confirmed cases in the Southern Maryland region. Charles County saw their previously confirmed total of 21 cases rise to 28, which unfortunately now includes the death of one resident. In Calvert County, MDH has confirmed one more new case, bringing their total to 10. St. Mary’s County’s total […]
SMRLA Increases Funding for Digital Collections
As Library Facilities Remain Closed Calvert, Charles and St. Mary’s County Libraries Adjust Services to Meet Customers’ Needs As regional businesses and organizations remain closed due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Southern Maryland Regional Library Association (SMRLA) is helping increase access to online library materials by boosting funding for digital platforms. The funding will help […]
State and Federal Assistance Programs Available for Businesses
Impacted by COVID-19 The Calvert County Department of Economic Development continues to share vital information about programs and resources providing assistance to local businesses impacted by the spread of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). This week, Gov. Larry Hogan announced new COVID-19 business relief programs to assist Maryland businesses with 50 or fewer full- or part-time […]
COVID-19 Citizen Update from BOCC
As the COVID-19 outbreak continues to evolve, please know the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) is receiving daily updates from Calvert County Health Officer Dr. Larry Polsky, County Administrator Mark Willis and other local, state and federal partners to make sure we have the latest pertinent information. Citizens can rest assured we are using every […]
Morgan State University PEARL Update
Spring is a season of anticipation and preparation at the PEARL. The emergence of the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) pandemic puts a dark and distressing twist on this theme. All laboratory employees who can work remotely are now doing so, and I write this note on March 19 from the PEARL lab with only myself and […]
SMECO Nominating Committee to Meet
Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative’s (SMECO) Board of Directors has appointed 10 members to the 2020 Nominating Committee scheduled to meet on Wednesday, May 13, 2020, at SMECO’s headquarters in Hughesville or via teleconference. The committee will select a slate of candidates for the five Board positions to be elected this year. Elections will be held […]
Calvert Library is Always Open Digitally
Although Calvert Library is not open right now, we are still available to you, via your device or over the phone. If you have any questions regarding library services, community services or if you have any information questions: Contact getanswers@calvertlibrary.info OR call 410-535-0291 and follow instructions to leave your message. A librarian will get back […]
US Census Deadline Extended
DEADLINE EXTENDED! The United States Census Bureau has extended the deadline for participating in the US Census due to COVID-19. The new deadline is August 14, 2020. For more information on the extended dates or to complete your 2020 Census questionnaire, please visit the United States Census 2020 here. Your participation in the 2020 Census […]