Calvert County agriculture, aquaculture, forestry, and wild harvest watermen provide high-quality, locally grown and harvested products for all citizens of Calvert County. Local farmers, foresters, and watermen link the past to the present and are important to the county’s economy, environment, and, quality of life. Support for Calvert County’s local producers and harvesters is found […]
Water & Sewerage Division Wins Drink Water Award
The Chesapeake Water Environment Association (CWEA) and the Chesapeake Section of the American Water Works Association (CSAWWA) hosted an annual joint spring meeting and technical seminar on May 10, 2018. The annual event includes a drinking water taste test competition. The Organizations from around the state of Maryland are invited to enter water samples to […]
Maryland Rural Water Association Award
The Maryland Rural Water Association (MRWA) hosted the annual conference from May 6-9, 2018. As part of the annual event, MRWA recognizes people in the water and wastewater industry working in rural communities for outstanding service and presents awards in several categories at their awards luncheon. One of the categories is Wastewater Operations Specialist of […]
Huntingtown High School Student Wins Awards
The youth of Calvert County represent our most treasured resource; the accomplishments, achievements, and abilities of these young citizens deserve the recognition and praise of their elders. Huntingtown High School student Sierra Butler, under the leadership of Coaches Valerie Harrington, Jim Hall, and Mike Henshaw, won the Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association (MPSSAA) 3A […]
The Pet Stop – Come and Meet Cooper!
Meet Cooper! I am almost 2 years old. My family could no longer care for me because of their own health issues. I am housebroken, love people, and other dogs. I have a lot of love and would like to share it with you! Please come to the shelter and visit me today! Meet Cooper […]
June 2018 Employee of the Month is Risk Management Specialist
The Employee Recognition Committee sends the Calvert Board of County Commissioners a recommendation for Employee of the Month for nominations received from county staff. The Employee Recognition Committee was created on January 1, 1982. One of their primary functions is to publicly recognize county employees for outstanding performances. The Employee of the Month award acknowledges […]
#CalvertREADS – Summer 2018 Reading Challenge
The Calvert County Library has partnered with the Calvert County Public Schools to help register all students for a library card. In 2017, Calvert Library launched #calvertReads, challenging Calvert County residents to read 30,000 books over the summer. Over 9,000 residents from babies to adults in their 80’s registered and logged over 42,000 books. Reading […]
Annmarie Sculpture Garden Hosts “Bad Art Night”
Art is subjective. The Annemarie Sculpture Garden and Arts Center hosted a night of creativity, laughter and ‘Bad’ art mixed with a little ‘Bad Karaoke Experience’. The object was to be as creative as possible and allow the piece to take on a life of itself. Some received instruction on making a ‘Bad’ bird. Supplies […]
Calvert County Public Schools Honors Retirees
Family and friends gathered at the Chesapeake Beach Resort & Spa on May 31, to wish 64 employees of the Calvert County Public Schools best wishes on their impending retirements. Victoria Karol, Ed.D, Director of Strategic Partnerships and Community Engagement, opened the evening thanking the retirees for their many years of service. She noted that […]
Take the Pledge to Eat Fresh Every Day
During Buy Local Week, July 21-29 In conjunction with the state of Maryland and the Southern Maryland Agricultural Development Commission, Calvert County will celebrate the bounty of local agricultural products during Buy Local Week, July 21-29, by highlighting the benefits of buying local products from area farms, farmers markets, farm stands and watermen. The Calvert […]
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