March 28, 2024

Library to Host Navy’s PFAS Open House

PFAS

Residents in the vicinity of NAS Patuxent River and other interested parties are invited to attend a public information meeting from 5 to 7 pm Tuesday, March 3, 2020, to learn about the US Navy’s assessment of on-base surveys of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).

County Revising Zoning, Subdivision Ordinances

Subdivision

The St. Mary’s County Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision Ordinance will be revised. The first meeting will be held February 26.

Sheriff’s Office Accreditation Team Wants to Hear From Community

Sheriff's Office

A team of assessors from the Commission on the Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies is scheduled to arrive February 25, 2020, to examine all aspects of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office policies, procedures, management, operations, and support services.

Free Program Aims to Strengthen Families

Strengthening Families

Strengthening Families is a free, 14-session program that provides families with children up to age 16 training in parenting; children’s social and life skills; and creating healthy family relationships. The sessions will be held in Lexington Park.

Full STEAM Ahead at Pax Museum Expo

Full STEAM Ahead

Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math take center stage at the Pax River Naval Air Museum as it hosts the third annual STEAM event from 10 am to 5 pm February 29, 2020.

Strange Is USMC Acquisition Officer of Year

Strange

The Marine Corps Aviation Association John Glenn Squadron presented Lt. Col. Russell Strange with the Acquisition Officer of the Year award during its annual banquet Jan. 30 at NAS Patuxent River.

MCAA John Glenn Squadron Honors Test Pilot Thayer

MCAA John Glenn Squadron

Marine Corps Aviation Administration John Glenn Squadron, located at NAS Patuxent River, MD, honored Maj. Nathaniel Thayer as the Test Pilot of the Year.

County Seeking Members for Solar Task Force

County Seeking Members for Solar Task Force

The St. Mary’s County commissioners are seeking five volunteers for a solar task force. The deadline to apply is Tuesday, February 18.

Businesses Sought for Youth Jobs Program

Businesses Sought for Youth Jobs Program

Businesses are being sought for the Tri-County Council for Southern Maryland’s Work Based Learning Program for youth and young adults in St. Mary’s County.

School System Offering Free Parent Workshops

Parent Workshops

Parents, grandparents, and child care providers are invited to free parent workshops. The next one will be February 18, 2020, at the Lexington Park Library.