Calvert County is committed to fostering a dynamic and competitive business climate to ensure economic growth and sustainability. New businesses are a sign that the Calvert County economy continues to thrive. These new businesses help stimulate the economy and provide employment opportunities for local residents. The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners and the Department […]
Gov Hogan Announces Judicial Appointments for Calvert
Governor Larry Hogan today announced he has selected Andrew Rappaport and Mark Carmean as judicial appointees for the Calvert County Circuit Court. The governor made the appointments after interviewing nominees submitted by the Trial Courts Judicial Nominating Commission. “The appointment of qualified individuals to serve across our state’s justice system is paramount to upholding our […]
Free Residential Paper Shredding Event at Sweetwater
Calvert County to Host Free Residential Paper Shredding Event The Calvert County Department of Public Works, Solid Waste Division, is hosting a free paper shredding event for county residents Saturday, Sept. 21, 8 a.m. to noon, at Appeal Landfill located at 401 Sweetwater Road in Lusby. The shred event, held rain or shine, can help […]
Southern Maryland Heritage Updates Commissioners
On Tuesday, August 27, 2019 the Southern Maryland Heritage Area Consortium gave the Calvert Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) a presentation on what has happened the past year. The mission of the Southern Maryland Heritage Area Consortium (SMHAC) is to enhance the economic activity of Southern Maryland through combining quality heritage tourism and small business […]
BOCC Votes 3-2 to Adopt Comprehensive Plan
The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners voted to adopt the July 2019 draft of the Calvert County Comprehensive Plan. The plan replaces the Comprehensive Plan adopted in 2004 and as amended in 2010. The vote was 3-2 with Commissioners Hutchins, Hart and McConkey voting for the plan and Commissioners Weems and Hance voting against. […]
Do You Have Questions? Attend the Meeting & Speak Up!
Tell Your Neighbors and Friends to Attend! July 23 at 5 pm Calvert Pines Calvert County has long been known for its citizen participation, for recruiting of groups to provide liaisons to work with the county, for its citizen workshops, for its mailing of draft plans, public forums, and so on. No more. Since the […]
Calvert’s New, Expanded and Relocated Businesses
Calvert County Congratulates New, Relocated and Expanded Businesses Calvert County continues to prosper as businesses small and large open in the thriving economic climate. With the ability to purchase anything and everything at your fingertips, local businesses are sometimes overlooked, but the Calvert County Department of Economic Development aims to help businesses of all sizes […]
May is National Preservation Month in Calvert County
Every May, GSA celebrates our historic buildings, which serve tenant agencies across the country. These federal buildings – more than 500 – are living parts of their communities, and collectively illustrate the social, economic, and physical growth of our nation. As a forward-thinking and innovative steward, GSA continuously rehabilitates these buildings constructed by preceding generations […]
April Proclaimed Month of the Young Child in Calvert
The Interagency Council for Families and Children, Calvert County Public Schools, the Calvert County Early Childhood Advisory Council, and other local organizations, in conjunction with the National Association for the Education of Young Children, are celebrating the Month of the Young Child. By calling attention to the need for high-quality, early childhood services for all […]
AAA Credit Ratings for Fourth Consecutive Year
Major Rating Agencies Affirm County’s Strong Budgetary Performance and Growing Economy The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) announces the county has, for the fourth consecutive year, received AAA credit ratings from three independent credit rating agencies. Fitch Ratings, Moody’s Investors Services and S&P Global Ratings assigned Calvert County their highest ratings due to […]