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Calvert County Congratulates New Businesses

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 […]

Calvert County Department of Public Works

The Calvert County Department of Public Works offers a variety of vital services to the community and oversees several divisions who are here to serve you. Need to get in touch with a Department of Public Works division? See the list below to find direct numbers for county services. For road inquires, call Highway Maintenance […]

Calvert County Congratulates New, Expanded and Relocated Businesses

Calvert County Congratulates New, Expanded and Relocated Businesses 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 Receives AAA Credit Ratings

For Fifth Consecutive Assessment The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) announces the county has, for the fifth consecutive assessment, 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 the county’s strong economy, robust revenues and […]

Be Counted Before Census Deadline on September 30

There’s still time for Calvert County residents to be counted in the 2020 Census. Residents who have not yet responded are urged to do so before the deadline on September 30, 2020. “Although nearly 75% of Calvert County residents have already self-responded to the 2020 Census, our goal is to have 100% of residents counted […]

Calvert County Announces Labor Day Schedule

The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners announces county offices will be closed Monday, Sept. 7, 2020, in observance of Labor Day. In addition: Meals on Wheels will not be delivered Monday, Sept. 7. Weekly meals will be delivered on Tuesday, Sept. 8 following the holiday. Requests for meal delivery can be made through the […]

Cooling Centers Operations Extended Due to Extreme Heat

Emergency Cooling Centers Operations Extended Due to Extreme Heat Based on the latest National Weather Service forecast with the heat index value expected to remain at 100-105 degrees through Thursday, July 23, the Calvert County Department of Public Safety, Division of Emergency Management, will keep cooling centers open for residents who need to take refuge […]

Class to Teach Residents How to Spot Hazardous Weather

The Calvert County Department of Public Safety, Division of Emergency Management, in partnership with the National Weather Service (NWS), will host a free virtual training session to teach Calvert County residents how to spot and report hazardous weather. The session will be held Tuesday, June 30, 2020, from 6-8 p.m. The SKYWARN® basic training course […]

Wanted Man Arrested in St Mary’s by Maryland State Police

Maryland State Police arrested a St. Mary’s County man on open warrants for firearms-related charges and a violation of probation charge. The suspect, Colin Jacob Eaton, 26, of Callaway, Maryland, was arrested Monday by troopers from the Maryland State Police Criminal Enforcement Division – Firearms Enforcement Unit. Eaton is charged with nine counts of rifle/shotgun […]