News Highlights

Find out who was honored in the 2011 Calvert You Are Beautiful Awards.

Learn more about the Mid-Atlantic Power Pathway (MAPP) project through a Pepco Holdings, Inc. presentation given to the Board of County Commissioners in November 2010.

A steering committee made up of federal, state and local government representatives has issued a draft report on the county's cliff erosion problem. View the draft report along with the presentation given to the Board of County Commissioners by Secretary of the Maryland Department of Natural Resources John Griffin.

The Maryland State Highway Administration is seeking public comment on its study to upgrade MD Route 4 between MD Route 2 and MD Route 235, including the Thomas Johnson Bridge. An alternative mail-in feedback form is also available.

Calvert County's prescription drug discount program has saved residents thousands of dollars. Get your card today.

The Calvert County Department of Economic Development offers free Business Tools for Tough Times online for business owners.

Find out about tri-county area resources for veterans.

Recent News Releases
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02/01/12 - Veterans Patio World War II Memorial Brick Campaign Is Now Underway

01/24/12 - Calvert County to Hold Electronics Recycling Collection Day

01/20/12 - Hot Off the Press: Calvert County’s 2012 Visitors Guide

01/20/12 - February in Calvert County, Md.

01/19/12 - Training Program to Cultivate Good Agricultural Practices for Fruit and Vegetable Producers

01/05/12 - Calvert County Government Facility Closures for the Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday

01/04/12 - Calvert County Emergency Management Division to Conduct Maintenance Test of Alert and Notification Siren in Solomons Friday, Jan. 6

12/16/11 - January in Calvert County, Md.

12/21/11 - Calvert County Visitor Information Centers Move to Seasonal Schedule

12/19/11 - Calvert County Emergency Management Division to Conduct Quarterly Test of Alert and Notification System Sirens

12/16/11 - Calvert County Government Facility Closures for the Christmas and New Year Holidays

12/16/11 - January in Calvert County, Md.

12/12/11 - Calvert County Commissioner Clark Named to the Maryland Critical Area Commission

12/08/11 - Absolute Quality Contractors Honored as Calvert County Sustainable Business of the Year

12/05/11 - Calvert County Tourism Office Shares Maryland Tourism Council Award

12/01/11 - Calvert County Emergency Management Division to Conduct Maintenance Test of Alert and Notification Siren in Lusby Friday, Dec. 2

12/01/11 - December in Calvert County, Md.

11/17/11 - Calvert County Government Facility Closures for the Thanksgiving Holiday

11/09/11 - Calvert County Division of Emergency Management to Hold Grant Workshop for Property Owners Facing Shoreline Erosion

10/31/11 - Calvert County Residents Save More Than $130,000 with Prescription Drug Discount Program

10/31/11 - November in Calvert County, Md.

10/28/11 - Calvert County Visitor Information Centers Move to Seasonal Schedule

10/27/11 - Calvert County Government Facility Closures for the Veterans Day Holiday

10/20/11 -  Calvert County, Md., Department of Economic Development Seeks Input for 2012 Visitors Guide

10/19/11 -  Calvert County to Hold Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day

10/19/11 -  Charles “Chuck” Johnston Joins Calvert County Government as Director of Planning and Zoning

10/18/11 -  Nationwide Test of Emergency Alert System is Set for Nov. 9

9/29/11 -  October in Calvert County, Md.

9/29/11 - Enjoy A Triple-Play of Fun at Calvert County’s 2011 Farm Tour

9/26/11 - Calvert County, Md., Honors “Beautiful” People at Annual Volunteer Awards Event

9/23/11 - Calvert County Emergency Management Division to Conduct Quarterly Test of Alert and Notification System Sirens

9/22/11 - Southern Maryland Local Meats Now Available for Calvert County Consumers

9/13/11 - Public Feedback Sought on Calvert County Hazard Mitigation Plan

9/06/11 -  Public Hearing on Calvert County Water and Sewerage Plan Rescheduled

9/01/11 -  Calvert County Mosquito Control Urges Residents to Eliminate Standing Water as Mosquito Breeding Grounds

8/31/11 -  New Hours at Edward T. Hall Aquatic Center

8/31/11 -  September in Calvert County, Md.

8/23/11 -  Calvert County to Hold Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day

8/22/11 -  Calvert County Department of Public Safety Urges Residents to Sign Up for CodeRED

8/18/11 -  Bridge Approach Road Work Scheduled for Chaneyville Road Bridge at Graham Creek

8/15/11 -   John B. Norris, III Joins Calvert County Government as County Attorney

7/28/11 - Public Hearing Set for Calvert County Water and Sewerage Plan

7/28/11 - August in Calvert County, Md.

7/27/11 - Calvert County Citizens Green Team Holds Second Annual Sustainable Business Awards

7/14/11 - Calvert County Seeks Nominations for Sustainable Agriculture Awards Program

7/12/11 - Calvert County’s Prescription Drug Discount Program Savings Exceed $100,000 Mark

7/09/11 - Calvert County Businesses Invited to Participate in County Job Fair

7/06/11 - Dorsett Joins Calvert County, Md., Department of Economic Development

7/01/11 - July in Calvert County, Md.

6/23/11 - Calvert County Senior Centers Win Two Awards From Maryland Association of Senior Centers

6/21/11 - Calvert County Division of Solid Waste Now Accepting Yard Debris Free of Charge From Calvert County Residents Conducting Storm Cleanup

6/20/11 - Calvert County Government Facility Closures for Independence Day

6/20/11 - Calvert County Emergency Management Division to Conduct Quarterly Test of Alert and Notification System Sirens

6/16/11 - Road Work Scheduled for Improvements to Boyd’s Turn Road in Owings

6/13/11 - Calvert County Department of Public Works Encourages the Proper Disposal of Used Tires

6/10/11 - Public Forum to Highlight Calvert County Water and Sewerage Plan

6/09/11 -   Calvert County Floodplain Program to be Reviewed at Public Forum

6/09/11 - Calvert County to Hold Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day

6/02/11 -   Calvert County Department of Public Safety Urges Caution When Open-Air Burning

6/01/11 - Mid-Atlantic Hurricane Season Begins June 1

5/31/11 - Public Meeting Set for Mill Creek Subwatershed Plan Preparation

5/27/11 -   June in Calvert County, Md.

5/23/11 -   Southern Maryland Local Meats Workshop

5/17/11 - Evacuation Signs to be Installed on Calvert County Roadways

5/13/11 -   Calvert County Bursting with Outdoor Farmers Markets in North Beach, Prince Frederick and Solomons

5/10/11 -   Calvert County Government Facility Closures for Memorial Day

5/10/11 -   Road Work Scheduled for Intersection Improvements at MD Route 231 (Hallowing Point Road) and J.W. Williams Road

5/10/11 -   Calvert County, Md. Receives Credit Rating Upgrade

5/03/11 -   Calvert County, Md., Division of Parks & Recreation To Host 20th Annual Golf Tournament

5/02/11 -   Calvert County, Md., Seeks “Beautiful” People for Annual Volunteer Awards

4/29/11 - May in Calvert County, Md.

4/29/11 - Public Meeting Set for Parkers Creek Subwatershed Plan Preparation

4/28/11 - Calvert County, Md., Shows Appreciation for Business

4/15/11 - Calvert County Government Facility Closures for Good Friday

4/12/11 - The Chesapeake Bay’s Favorite Trophy Fish is Back in Season

4/07/11 - Start of Spring Brings Threat of Extreme Weather

4/06/11 - Calvert County Residents Urged to Exercise Care When Using Fireplaces and Wood Stoves

3/31/11 - April in Calvert County, Md.

3/31/11 - Contract Approved for Construction of Calvert County Substance Abuse Treatment Facility

3/29/11 - Calvert County Emergency Management Division to Conduct Quarterly Test of Alert and Notification System Sirens

3/25/11 - Calvert County Office on Aging Hosts Annual Senior Arts Competition

3/15/11 - Calvert County Board of Commissioners Focus on Education Funding

3/08/11 - Roundtable Meetings to Assist Businesses with Recycling Report

3/08/11 - Public Invited to Participate in Hazard Mitigation Planning Workshop

3/02/11 - Local Workshop to Explore the Mechanics of Organic Farming

3/01/11 - March in Calvert County, Md.

3/01/11 - National Consumer Protection Week is March 6-12

2/25/11 - Calvert County, Md., to Host Procurement Resource Day

2/17/11 -   Work on Wilson Road in Huntingtown to Improve Intersection Safety

2/01/11 - February in Calvert County, Md.

1/27/11 -   Board of County Commissioners, Calvert County, Maryland, Files Petition to Intervene in Maryland Public Service Commission Proceedings on Pepco MAPP Project

1/27/11 -   Hot Off the Press: Calvert County’s 2011 Visitors Guide

1/24/11 -   Calvert County, Md. Board of County Commissioners to Transfer Wastewater Treatment Plant Operation to Town of Chesapeake Beach

1/19/11 - Former BOCC President Wilson H. Parran Honored with MACo’s 2011 Marilyn J. Praisner Public Service Award

1/19/11 - Savings Continue to Add Up for Participants in Calvert County’s Prescription Drug Discount Program

1/07/11 - Start Your Business Right with Small Business Development Center Training

1/06/11 - Vaughan Named Director of Calvert County, Md., Department of Public Safety

1/06/11 - Annual Memorial Brick Campaign Honoring World War II Veterans Now Open for Limited Time

12/29/10 -   January in Calvert County, Maryland

12/29/10 -   Calvert County Emergency Management Division to Conduct Quarterly Test of Alert and Notification System Sirens

12/15/10 - Calvert County, Maryland Board of County Commissioners Swearing-in Ceremony Set for December 21

12/09/10 -   Calvert County Earns Maryland Tourism Award

12/03/10 -   Calvert County Visitor Information Centers Move to Winter Schedule

12/01/10 -   December in Calvert County, Maryland

Calvert County Virtual Tour:   High Speed    Dial Up

Online Tutorial: Affordable home ownership for the county's working population

New County Supplemental Homeowner Tax Credit