News Flash

Citizens Encouraged to Prepare for 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season

The Atlantic hurricane season officially begins June 1 and the Calvert County Department of Public Safety, Emergency Management Division, urges citizen awareness and preparedness.

The Atlantic hurricane season lasts from June to November, with most hurrica...

Patrick "Dave" McDowell Appointed Public Safety Director

The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dave McDowell as the director of the Department of Public Safety, effective June 2023.

“In his time with Calvert County, Dave has served our citizen...

Calvert County Emergency Management to Test Alert and Notification System Sirens

The Calvert County Department of Public Safety, Division of Emergency Management will conduct a full-cycle test of the alert and notification sirens throughout Calvert, St. Mary’s and Dorchester counties Monday, June 5, 2023, at noon.

The full-cycle test i...

Open Table Initiative Seeks Volunteers

The Calvert County Family Network is seeking interested volunteers for the Open Table initiative. Open Table is a proven model that leverages relationships to transform communities. Through relationships and accessing social support networks, a group of v...

Ward Farm Park Tot Lot Playground Installed

The Calvert County Department of Parks & Recreation announces a Tot Lot Playground has been installed at Ward Farm Recreation and Nature Park.

The playground is designed for ages 2-5 and allows for children to enjoy a wide range of activities, includin...

Planning & Zoning Invites Public Participation in Zoning Update Process

The Calvert County Department of Planning & Zoning invites county residents to participate in the Calvert County Zoning Ordinance update process. The public is invited to submit comments during each public comment window. The draft ordinance and a sch...

Calvert County Farmers Markets Return with Local Food, Products

Buying local is easy with an abundance of fresh food from Calvert County’s farmers, agri-businesses and watermen. Patrons can find local produce, meat, bedding plants (vegetables and herbs) and a bounty of other offerings.

Markets will be held on the follo...

Calvert County to Host Free Paper Shredding Events

The Calvert County Department of Public Works, Solid Waste Division, will host free paper shredding events for county residents and businesses. Shredding documents helps prevent identity theft by destroying confidential and/or sensitive information.

The fo...