News from Calvert County Government

Friday, Feb. 26, 2021

Calvert County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC)

MEETING UPDATE

The BOCC will not meet Tuesday, March 2. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 9 at 10 a.m.

You can watch board meetings live on the Meetings on Demand page or on Comcast Channel 6/1070 HD.

Feb. 23 meeting: Watch Video or Read the Minutes

Citizens who wish to provide public comment may dial in by phone at the published time by calling toll-free 888-475-4499 or 877-853-5257 and entering the Meeting ID 899 4188 8251 and passcode #. Callers will be provided further instruction during the meeting on how to indicate you wish to speak.

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COVID-19 Vaccination Update - Dr. Polsky - 02/23/21 - Calvert County, MD

The BOCC received a COVID-19 update from Calvert County Health Officer Dr. Laurence Polsky during the Feb. 23 board meeting.

Dr. Polsky, who directs the local health department as an agent of Maryland State Government, provided updates to the BOCC on testing, positivity rates and vaccination efforts in Calvert County.

Watch the full presentation and discussion.

PRE-REGISTER FOR THE COVID-19 VACCINE ONLINE

Calvert County residents age 18 and older who wish to receive a COVID-19 vaccination may pre-register online.

PRE-REGISTER OVER THE PHONE

A call center is also available to assist Calvert County residents who wish to pre-register for the vaccination over the phone. For assistance, residents may call 410-535-0218, Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Residents are also reminded not to share appointment scheduling links and to keep in mind that if you share your link, you are taking a vaccine away from someone else. You may visit the COVID-19 virtual resource center for answers to frequently asked questions. Please contact your primary care physician for any health questions related to the vaccine.

Calvert County is committed to fostering a dynamic and competitive business climate to ensure economic growth and sustainability. New and expanding businesses are a sign that the local economy continues to thrive. Not only do they help stimulate the economy, but they provide employment opportunities for local residents.

The Calvert County Department of Economic Development works to help all businesses succeed, from small, local businesses to large, national enterprises. For information on the Department of Economic Development and the many services the county offers the business community, contact the department at 410-535-4583 or 301-855-1880, or by email at info@ecalvert.com.

For the past 12 months, Calvert County small businesses have been staying afloat in the face of great hardship. Many county restaurants, food trucks, wineries, breweries and local farm product producers are currently offering take-out, curbside pickup and delivery options to continue to serve the community.

This month support local eateries by making a conscious effort to order TO GO food and beverages from these businesses. Click the CalvertToGo logo above to view

the map of county locations that offer to go options.

Know before you go! Please make sure you contact businesses individually before visiting as many may have altered hours and operations. Wear a mask and stay socially distant.

Join Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center (AMG) on Friday mornings in March for guided nature walks and investigate their forests and fields. These walks are designed for children ages 4 to 6 and their adults, but siblings are welcome to explore as well. The cost is $7 per child and $5 for adults. AMG members are free. Your entry fee includes admission to the park, so pack a picnic and plan to play afterwards. Grab a free ArtLAB To Go craft kit while you’re there!

Calvert Library recently began checking out Chromebooks and Chromebook + WiFi hotspot bundles to customers. Library card holders 16 and older can check out available Chromebooks from any of the four Calvert Library locations for a period of three weeks. They can be renewed as long as no other customers are waiting. For more information, contact the library at 410-535-0291, visit their website at calvertlibrary.info or email getanswers@calvertlibrary.info.

Hall Aquatics Center Reopens its Leisure Pool

The Hall Aquatics Center has reopened its leisure pool for weekend use by reservation. Calvert County residents are able to reserve one-hour timeslots for exclusive use of the leisure pool for up to six members of their household. The cost is $20 per household. Residents may register online at webtrac.co.cal.md.us using activity #640000 or by calling the Hall at 410-414-8350.

Have you heard the news?

Prince Frederick is getting a new community center on Fairground Road! The new center will replace the current Harriet E. Brown Community Center located on Dares Beach Road. The Department of Parks & Recreation is looking for feedback as they design the layout and amenities for this new space. All ages are welcome to share their thoughts through the survey links below.

Adult Survey

Youth Survey

The Safe Nights program will end this Sunday, Feb. 28. Safe Nights provides winter protection for Calvert County’s homeless population by offering shelter in a clean and safe environment. The host shelter provides a warm bed and breakfast, a bag of lunch and dinner. Shelter hours are from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., seven days a week. A one-time, in-person registration is required each season and walk-ins will not be accepted. Call Safe Nights of Calvert County at 443-486-8670 for more information.

Calvert County Government continues to share the latest updates surrounding our county’s response to COVID-19 including any precautionary measures, guidance and closures through a virtual resource center. You can also receive updates on the county’s Facebook page and Comcast Channel 6/1070 HD.

Visit the Calvert County Government website for past editions of Calvert Currents.

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