St. Mary’s Government Easter Weekend Schedule
St. Mary’s County government will observe the Easter holiday weekend with the following adjustments to current COVID-19 operations.
Weiskopf to Receive Leadership in Law Award
David A. Weiskopf, the St. Mary’s County government’s attorney, will receive the 2020 Leadership in Law Award which recognizes Maryland lawyers and judges whose dedication to their occupation and to their communities is outstanding.
Face Coverings Now Required on All DoD Property
DefSec Mark Esper: All people on DoD property, installations, and facilities must wear cloth face coverings.
New Safety Measures for Nursing Homes, Religious Services
April 6: 210 positive cases reported in Southern Maryland; governor orders new safety measures for nursing homes, religious services.
Hammett Leaves SMECO Board After 30 Years
Samuel “Jack” Hammett has resigned his seat on the Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative Board of Directors. He served on the board for 30 years.
Project at Lawrence Hayden Road Completed
The St. Mary’s County Department of Public Works & Transportation has completed construction to relocate the section of Lawrence Hayden Road between Airport View Drive and Primevere Drive in Hollywood.
FEMA Calls for Face Shields; Lab at Pax River Responds
Demand for medical face shields has skyrocketed during the COVID-19 public health threat. And 3-D printers are stepping up to make the devices.
CARES Act Provides Funds to MD Jurisdictions
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer, along with the members of Maryland’s congressional delegation, announced $48,404,965 to support counties and cities in Maryland in their response to the economic and housing impacts of the 2019 novel coronavirus. These awards come through the CARES Act.
1887 Lynching Victim to Be Memorialized With Historic Marker
St. Mary’s County is planning a Community Remembrance Project about Benjamin Hance, the only recorded lynching victim in St. Mary’s County in 1887. The next step in the remembrance of Mr. Hance is to establish a historic marker about his story in Leonardtown.
Increase in Positive Cases; Food Programs Continue
April 3 updates: Positive cases increase; food programs continue in St. Mary’s; health department surveying active and retired health care workers.
