MD’s Settina Honored by State Park Directors
Maryland Park Service Superintendent Nita Settina was presented with the Distinguished Service Award by a national association of state park professionals.
36 Graduate From Test Pilot School Class 158
Thirty-six students graduated from the US Naval Test Pilot School in a ceremony Jan. 22, 2021.
Power Plant Conducts Planning Survey
The St. Mary’s County Department of Emergency Services is working with the Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant to encourage residents to take part in a short emergency planning survey.
Women’s History Month Symposium Set
The St. Mary’s County Commission for Women will hold its first Women’s History Month Virtual Symposium on March 18, 2021.
Phone Support Available for COVID Vaccine Registration
The St. Mary’s County Health Department is offering assistance with COVID-19 vaccine appointment registration over the phone for residents who are eligible for the vaccine based on current local criteria.
DNR Bird Stamp Contest Has a Winner
Scott Calpino has won the Maryland Department of Natural Resources annual Migratory Game Bird Stamp Design Contest.
Christmas Trees Recycled Until Jan. 31
A reminder for St. Mary’s County residents: Christmas trees can be dropped off at the St. Andrew’s Landfill and the county convenience centers free of charge. Undecorated trees may be placed in the designated areas at these sites through Jan. 31, 2021.
MET Volunteer Land Stewards Needed
Maryland Environmental Trust is looking for volunteers who are passionate about land conservation to work in the field as volunteer land stewards. Two virtual training classes are being offered in January and February.
Pax Honors 2020 Sailors of the Year
ASW1 Jonathan Smitherman, ABH2 Iris Aquino, and ABH3 David Miller have been honored by the NAS Patuxent River Sailor of the Year program.
Members Sought for Redistricting Board
The St. Mary’s County commissioners will appoint five county residents to serve on the new Redistricting Board. Application deadline is Jan. 21, 2021.
