Property Tax Abatement to Entice New Business
SoMD Legislators seek authority for St. Mary’s County lift property taxes for 10 years to entice a new business to locate here.
Work Session Focuses on Economic Diversification
St. Mary’s County Economic Development Commission is working on a strategy to diversify the local economy, their next meeting Feb. 17, 2016, 6 pm.
Rural Legacy Area Expansion Postponed
A request to seek support from the St. Mary’s County commissioners for the expansion of the Mattapany Rural Legacy Area has been postponed by the Patuxent Tidewater Land Trust.
Donate Blood at February Drives
Winter can be a difficult time for blood donations to the American Red Cross. Bad weather and cold temperatures can keep donors from coming to blood drives, so the Red Cross is appealing to donors to stop by and donate blood at a February drive.
Training Set at Pax River NAS
For the first 12 days of February, Navy Security Forces at Patuxent River Naval Air Station will be participating in the annual Solid Curtain/Citadel Shield force protection training.
Comment Still Sought on Regional Transportation Plan
The public comment period will close Feb. 22, 2016, on a long-range regional transportation plan for the Lexington Park region extending as far south as St. Mary’s City and north as the Chesapeake Ranch Estates.
Showtime Deli Reopens in Lexington Park
Showtime Deli – Legendary Lexington Park eatery – reopens – serving breakfast and lunch from Great Mills Road — still owned & operated by descendants of legendary Lexington Park Founding Father Jack Gelrud.
Library Show Honors Late Artist Cummings
The Lexington Park Library’s latest art exhibit features the work of the late Candy Cummings.
Speak to Commissioners at January Forum
Residents of St. Mary’s County who would like a chance to voice any concerns can attend the first public forum of 2016, hosted by the commissioners of St. Mary’s County at 6:30 pm Tuesday, Jan. 12, in the commissioners’ meeting room in the Chesapeake Building at 41770 Baldridge St. in Leonardtown.
Calvert St. Mary’s MPO to Meet Jan. 7
The Metropolitan Planning Organization will meet at the Southern Maryland Higher Education Center at 6 pm Jan. 7
