Calvert County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC)
MEETING UPDATE
The next regular meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 23 at 10 a.m.
You can watch board meetings live on the Meetings on Demand page or on Comcast Channel 6/1070 HD.
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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PREREGISTER FOR THE COVID-19 VACCINE ONLINE
Calvert County residents age 18 and older who wish to receive a COVID-19 vaccination may preregister online.
PREREGISTER OVER THE PHONE
A call center is also available to assist Calvert County residents who wish to preregister 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 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 and may be turned away. 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.
Visit Maryland's vaccine portal to locate additional vaccine clinics near you. If you are vaccinated through one of these clinics, please remove your name from the Calvert County Government preregistry by calling 410-535-0218.
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Public Hearing for Fiscal Year 2022 Budget |
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The BOCC will hold a public hearing Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at 7 p.m. to consider and receive comments regarding the fiscal year (FY) 2022 staff recommended operating and capital improvement budget. Citizens are encouraged to view the budget in its entirety and learn more about the FY 2022 budget process by visiting Calvert County's Budget Development web page.
The public hearing will be held virtually in keeping with social distancing guidelines and to protect the health of citizens and staff. The public is encouraged to participate in the meetings by viewing the livestream on www.CalvertCountyMd.gov/Meetings or on Comcast channel 6 or 1070 HD. The public can also listen or comment by telephone by calling either of the following toll-free numbers: 888-475-4499 or 877-853-5257. When prompted, dial meeting ID number 899 4188 8251 and press # if prompted for a passcode. Reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities or linguistic barriers should be requested by contacting the BOCC office at 410-535-1600, ext. 2202.
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Calvert County Government offices housed in the County Services Plaza will relocate in preparation for the future construction of new county administration office buildings. The moves are expected to take place through April 2, 2021. County government services and operations will continue, though minor interruptions may occur. Calvert County Government buildings remain closed to the public until further notice for the safety of citizens and staff as a preventative measure to help slow the spread of COVID-19.
The Department of Planning & Zoning, including the Office of Inspections & Permits, and the Calvert County Environmental Health Department will move from 150 Main Street to 205 Main Street in Prince Frederick. Mailboxes for drop-off and pickup will be available at both locations until the transition is complete.
The Department of Public Works Water and Sewerage billing office has relocated to the Harriet E. Brown Community Center located at 901 Dares Beach Road in Prince Frederick. The Water and Sewerage customer service office is now located in the Community Resources Building at 30 Duke Street in Prince Frederick.
The Department of Parks & Recreation administrative offices will operate from the Harriet E. Brown Community Center at 901 Dares Beach Road in Prince Frederick. Program registrations and payments are accepted online or by phone.
The Department of Human Resources offices will move to the Community Resources Building at 30 Duke Street in Prince Frederick, while the Communications & Media Relations and Economic Development departments will be based at 100 Skipjack Road in Prince Frederick.
The Department of Finance & Budget Procurement Office has relocated to 131 Main Street in Prince Frederick.
Staff will be available during normal business hours during the move; staff phone numbers and email addresses will remain the same.
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The Calvert County Department of Planning & Zoning will hold a virtual public meeting as a continuation of the Prince Frederick Town Center Master Plan update process. All who live, work, shop or visit Prince Frederick are encouraged to participate in the virtual meeting on Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at 7 p.m.
Originally adopted in 1989, the Prince Frederick Town Center Master Plan sets policies and actions that guide the physical development within the town center, including private and public development. The Department of Planning & Zoning and consultant team, Sabra & Associates, Inc., a Mead & Hunt Company, will present the draft land use and transportation elements for the Prince Frederick Town Center Master Plan update. The draft elements respond to the most pressing issues and concerns raised by stakeholders over the past year through surveys, public meetings and public workshops with interested people.
Those wishing to participate in the virtual meeting must register in advance through the Town Center Meeting registration link below. Registration details can also be accessed through the Town Center Master Plan Update webpage. Registration closes at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, March 31, or when capacity is reached. It may take up to one business day to receive confirmation.
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In honor of homeschool week, March 15-19, we're highlighting Calvert Marine Museum's virtual programming. From Maryland's pioneering women to the beautiful Chesapeake Bay, there are a variety of educational programs for all ages and abilities. As part of museum admission, choose one of the self-guided tour kits and a scavenger hunt to begin your adventure. Kits are available upon request. Visit the Museum's homeschool page to learn more about their offerings!
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The Calvert County Department of Public Works, Solid Waste Division, will host a free paper shredding event for residents tomorrow, Saturday, March 20 at the Appeal Landfill located at 401 Sweetwater Road in Lusby. All paper must be removed from plastic bags and cardboard boxes prior to shredding. Paper clips and staples are acceptable; however, binders and binder clips are not. Participating residents are required to wear face masks and practice safe social distancing to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Businesses are not permitted to participate in this event.
Shredding events are held monthly throughout the year. For more information about recycling events, call the Calvert County Department of Public Works, Solid Waste Division, at 410-326-0210, visit www.CalvertCountyMd.gov/Recycle or download the Recycle Coach app.
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Calvert County Parks & Recreation's (CCPR) Therapeutic Recreation Services (TRS) team will hold its annual Summer Camp Duck Race virtually this year. The race will be prerecorded at the Hall Aquatic Center March 27 and posted with the results on the CCPR Facebook page so followers can join in on the quacking good time!
Citizens are invited to sponsor a duck which will race down the pool. If your duck is the first to cross the finish line, you get a prize. Funds collected from duck sponsorship help provide financial assistance for individuals with disabilities to offset the cost of summer camp. Regular ducks are $5 and deluxe ducks are $6 each.
To sponsor a duck, please register through the Webtrac system and use Activity #470662 for a regular duck and Activity #470663 for deluxe duck. For more information, please contact TRS at 443-535-1600, ext. 8204 or 8205.
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Join us for Calvert County's annual Easter Egg Hunt on March 28 at Hallowing Point Park. All eggs are filled with a goody and some have a ticket for a special prize. Bring your camera and enjoy a photo booth for socially distanced pictures with the Easter Bunny.
Guidelines to slow the spread of COVID-19 will be strictly followed and all attendees must wear facial coverings and maintain social distance. Hunts will be conducted separately by age group. Please click below to register children as there is a limited capacity for each age group. We look forward to seeing you!
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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.
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