March 19, 2024

Hazardous Waste Collection Sept. 10

Hazardous Waste collection day

It’s time for citizens to clean out barns, basements, sheds, garages, storage areas under kitchen sinks, and properly discard potentially toxic/dangerous materials. St. Mary’s County residents wishing to safely dispose of household hazardous waste materials will once again have an opportunity to do so. The St. Andrew’s Landfill will host a hazardous waste collection Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, from 8 am to 4:30 pm.

Sirens on June 6. This Is Only a Test

Sirens

A full-cycle test of the alert and notification sirens throughout St. Mary’s, Calvert, and Dorchester counties will be conducted at noon Monday, June 6, 2022.

Commissioners Plan Public Forum

Public Forum

The St. Mary’s County commissioners will hold a public forum at 6:45 pm Tuesday, July 13, 2021, at the Chesapeake Building at 41770 Baldridge St. in Leonardtown.

Bring Your Wares to the Appraiser Fair

Appraiser Fair

The St. Mary’s County Museum Division has scheduled the January 2020 Appraiser Fair, and is encouraging residents to bring their items for appraisal to the St. Clement’s Island Museum on Saturday, Jan. 25.

Entries Sought for Vets Day Parade

Parade

Oct. 18 is the registration deadline for those wishing to participate in the annual Veterans Day Parade on Nov. 11 in Leonardtown.

Golf Tourney Supports Youth Programs

Golf Tourney

The Scott Verbic Memorial Golf Tournament will be held Friday, Oct. 18, 2019, at Wicomico Shores Golf Course. Proceeds support the youth scholarship program that allows children in St. Mary’s County to attend summer camp, sports, and other leisure programs throughout the year at discounted rates.

Get Documents Shredded at Event

Shred

It’s almost time for spring cleaning. Get your papers shredded. Don’t let old documents put you at risk for identity theft. St. Mary’s County’s Department of Public Works is planning a document shredding event for Saturday, May 4, 2019, from 8 am to noon at the St. Andrew’s landfill.

Local Skipper Helms Crew in Yacht Race

Local Skipper

While most people spend the holidays with family and friends, Local Skipper Scott “Gus” Ward checked off a bucket-list item by racing in one of the world’s most prestigious yacht races.

Rotary Club Accepting Grant Applications

Rotary Club

The Leonardtown Rotary Club has opened its call for grant applications for 2019 from St. Mary’s County non-profit organizations and public services agencies. The deadline to apply for a grant is Friday, April 5.

RADM Jaynes Keynote for Banquet

Retired US Navy RADM C.J. Jaynes will be the keynote speaker for the annual St. Mary’s County National Women’s History Month Banquet in March.