March 18, 2024

Commissioners’ Public Forum Jan. 30

Public Forum

The St. Mary’s County commissioners will host a public forum at 6:30pm Tuesday, January 30, 2024, at the Chesapeake Building in Leonardtown.

Columbus Day Closings in St. Mary’s

Labor Day

All St. Mary’s County government administrative offices will be closed Oct. 9 in observance of Columbus Day. The St. Andrew’s Landfill and convenience centers will be open and operate as normal Oct. 9.

Self-Service Sandbags Available for Residents

Self-Service Sandbags

St. Mary’s County will offer self-service sandbags from noon to 5pm today, Friday, September 22, 2023, for citizens wishing to prepare for potential flooding. Sandbags are not pre-filled and are limited to between 10 and 25 sandbags per person while supplies last.

County Government July 4 Schedule

Veterans Day

All St. Mary’s County government administrative offices will be closed Tuesday, July 4, 2023, in observance of Independence Day. Offices will reopen for regular business hours July 5.

Calvert Cliffs Siren Test: Noon June 5

Calvert Cliffs

A full-cycle test of the alert and notification sirens throughout St. Mary’s, Calvert, and Dorchester counties will take place at noon Monday, June 5, 2023.

Memorial Day Schedule for St. Mary’s Govt.

Labor Day

All St. Mary’s County government administrative offices will be closed Monday, May 29, 2023, in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. Offices will resume normal operating schedules May 30. Great Mills Pool will be open 11am to 5pm. The St. Clement’s Island Museum, Piney Point Lighthouse Museum, Old Jail Museum, and Wicomico Shores Golf Course will be open.

Great Mills Road Cleanup on June 3

Cleanup

Here’s a reminder from the St. Mary’s Community Development Corp.: Mark your calendar for June 3, 2023, and plan to join the Great Mills Road cleanup.

Behavioral Health Action Team to Meet

Behavioral Health Action Team

The Healthy St. Mary’s Partnership’s Behavioral Health Action Team will meet from 10 to 11am Friday, March 17, 2023.

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.

Volunteers Sought for County Boards

County Boards

Looking for an opportunity to play a more active role in the community? The St. Mary’s County commissioners are asking citizens interested in volunteering their time to consider serving on various boards, committees, and commissions.