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Calvert Awarded “Outstanding Transit System of the Year”

The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners congratulated the Public Transportation Division for being named the “Outstanding Transit System of the Year” at the virtual 2020 TAM Excellence Awards. Known as the gold standard in transportation, the division was lauded for providing quality service, creating a welcoming atmosphere, increasing ridership, reducing accidents and enhancing the […]

Solid Waste and Solomons Septage Closed until December 26

The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners announces county offices will be closed Thursday, Dec. 24 through Friday, Dec. 25, 2020, in observance of the Christmas holiday. In addition: – The Appeal Solid Waste Facility, which includes the landfill and transfer station, and all county customer convenience centers will be closed on Thursday, Dec. 24 […]

Calvert County Government Announces Holiday Schedules

The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners announces county offices will be closed Thursday, December 24 through Friday, December 25, 2020, in observance of the Christmas holiday. County offices will also be closed on Friday, January 1 for New Year’s Day. In addition: The Appeal Solid Waste Facility, which includes the landfill and transfer station, […]

Government Announces Thanksgiving Holiday Schedules

The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners announces county offices will close at noon Wednesday, November 25 and will remain closed through Friday, November 27, 2020 in observance of Thanksgiving. In addition: Meals on Wheels will not be delivered Thursday, Nov. 26 or Friday, Nov. 27. Meals will be delivered on Tuesday, Nov. 24 for […]

Citizens, Businesses Asked to Report Damage

Caused by Isaias Calvert County residents are asked to report property and business damages incurred during Tropical Storm Isaias, to help the Department of Public Safety identify and address the needs of county residents. Of particular concern is damage to transportation routes, especially those that provide the only way in or out of a residential […]

Tropical Storm Warning Issued for Calvert County

As Tropical Storm Isaias approaches the Mid-Atlantic, the Calvert County Department of Public Safety advises citizens that a tropical storm warning has been issued by the National Weather Service for Calvert County. Tropical storm-force winds of 35-40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph are possible in the area within the next 24 hours. Calvert […]

BOCC Establish Policy on Carrying Weapons on County Property

To establish a policy relating to the safety and security of all persons working, visiting, or conducting business at any County Facility, the Deputy County Administrator, Wilson Parran proposed the following: County Facility: Lands, lots, grounds, buildings, and structures owned, leased, used or occupied, in whole or in part, by the County Commissioners of Calvert […]

Calvert County Government Offers LinkedIn Page

To Stay Connected with Citizens Stay connected to Calvert County Government by visiting the newly updated LinkedIn page. Citizens can visit www.linkedin.com/company/calvert-county-government to explore the latest job openings, keep up with county projects, find news and updates, engage with county government and more. “LinkedIn is an excellent tool to help further connect the county government […]

Calvert County Rolls Out Calvert St@t Dashboard

Calvert County Government has launched a new interactive “Calvert St@t” dashboard to provide citizens with an in-depth look at data on services and operations from all county departments and the Calvert County Board of County Commissioners. Citizens can explore by visiting Calvert St@t. “We are pleased to offer Calvert St@t as a tool to make […]