The St. Mary's County Recreation and Parks Board meeting, scheduled for Thursday, June 1, will be held at Elms Beach Park, 19350 Back Door Road, Lexington Park, Maryland. The meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m.
Recreation and Parks Board meetings are generally held on the first Thursday of each month, at 5:30 p.m., in the commissioners meeting room inside the Chesapeake Building in Leonardtown, unless otherwise noted.
For more information, please contact the St. Mary's County Department of Recreation and Parks at 301-475-4200, ext. *1811.
Ethics Commission to Hold Special Meeting
The St. Mary's County Ethics Commission will meet on Monday, June 5 at 6 p.m. in the Commissioner's Meeting Room located inside the Chesapeake Building at 41770 Baldridge Street in Leonardtown.
The purpose of the meeting is to discuss an Advisory Opinion.
Questions regarding the meeting can be addressed to Diane Gleissner at 301-475-4200, ext. *1700.
Notice of Public Hearing: Proposed Amendment to the St. Mary's County Comprehensive Water and Sewerage Plan for Tax Map 34, Parcel 651, AKA 23848 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the St. Mary's County Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing in the Commissioners' Hearing Room of the Chesapeake Building, located at 41770 Baldridge Street, Leonardtown, Maryland, on Monday June 12, 2017 beginning at 6:30 p.m., for the purpose of receiving public testimony concerning proposed amendments to the St. Mary's County Comprehensive Water and Sewerage Plan (CWSP).
The proposed amendments would change the water and sewer service categories for 3.2 acres described in a deed recorded among the Land Records of St. Mary's County in Book No. 641, Page 279, located at 23848 Mervell Dean Road in Hollywood and further described as parcel 651 on tax map 34. The Property is located on the northeast side of Mervell Dean Road approximately nine hundred feet south of the intersection with Clarke's Landing Road. The water service category would change from W-6D (service in 6 to 10 years, developer financed) to W-3D (service in 3 to 5 years, developer financed). The sewer service category would change from S-6D (service in 6 to 10 years, developer financed) to S-3D (service in 3 to 5 years, developer financed). These amendments are requested in anticipation of providing public water and sewerage service for proposed commercial development. The applicant will bear all installation costs involved in connecting the subject development to existing water and sewer service. Properties between existing lines and the proposed connection to Dollar General will not be affected by the installation of new service lines and will not be required to connect under current regulations.
A copy of the proposed amendment is available for viewing at the St. Mary's County Department of Land Use and Growth Management, 23150 Leonard Hall Drive, Leonardtown, Maryland, and at www.stmarysmd.com.
Note that as a result of the evidence and comments made at the public hearing, changes may be made to the proposed amendments.
Kathleen Easley, Senior Planner
St. Mary's County Department of Land Use and Growth Management
(301) 475-4200 ext. *1541
Museum Fundraiser Offers Irresistible Combo of Jazz and Seafood
The Potomac Jazz & Seafood Festival has long been considered the most unique and intimate jazz experience in Southern Maryland. The event, now in its 18th year, is slated for Saturday, July 8 at the St. Clement's Island Museum in Colton's Point, MD.
This riverside event is presented by the Friends of the St. Clement's Island and Piney Point Museums and the St. Mary's County Museum Division, takes place on the lawn of the museum overlooking historic St. Clement's Island, birthplace of Maryland. Proceeds from this annual fundraiser benefits museum education programs, preservation projects, exhibits, matching grants, and more.
This year's lineup of jazz artists include JJ Sansaverino at 3 p.m., Urban Jazz Coalition at 5 p.m. and Paul Taylor at 7 p.m.
Food vendors will include Chiefs—Your Neighborhood Bar, Days Off Deli & Grill, New Orleans by Myra, Mrs. Moo's Ice Cream and The Nutty Bavarian of Southern Maryland.
Tickets are $65 for general public and are available for sale online now at www.facebook.com/potomacjazzandseafoodfestival and clicking the "Shop Now" link. Tickets must be purchased in advance (no sales at the gate.) Only 800 tickets are available and all sales are final. No refunds or exchanges. No rain date. Ticket price includes free parking, admission to the museum and an optional boat cruise around St. Clement's Island State Park. Tickets can also be purchased by calling the St. Clement's Island Museum at 301-769-2222.
The St. Clement's Island Museum is located at 38370 Point Breeze Road, Colton's Point, MD. The museum and grounds are handicap accessible.
New County Tourism Campaign Targets Residents
It's something heard by many in St. Mary's County … 'There's nothing to do in St. Mary's County!'
County tourism officials have an answer for that and have launched a new campaign encouraging residents to "Take a Fresh Look!" at the various locations and activities available for all to enjoy.
The campaign is designed to increase awareness of and highlight seasonal events, destinations and resources around St. Mary's County and the Southern Maryland region. The information will be featured prominently on the newly refreshed VisitStMarysMd.com website.
"While we continue to promote St. Mary's County as a tourism destination, we also want to encourage residents to utilize the VisitStMarysMd.com website as a valuable resource when searching for interesting things to do here in our region," said Chris Kaselemis, St. Mary's County Economic Development director. "Dining, shopping, outdoor recreational as well as arts and entertainment activities can all be found on our newly updated website."
The campaign formally kicked off at the weekly Commissioners of St. Mary's County business meeting. Commissioner President Randy Guy endorsed the new campaign during the Commissioners Time segment.
"I have seen the new campaign postcards and posters. I believe this will help answer the questions regarding available activities in the county," said Commissioner President Guy. "The poster and post cards highlight the various activities folks can check out for themselves. I hope citizens will go to the newly updated tourism website to learn more."
The Take a Fresh Look campaign will be geared toward seasonal activities and events. The new campaign will highlight summer and fall activities. An updated campaign will launch later this year and focus on holiday season and winter events.
To learn more about what's going on around the county and Southern Maryland, visit www.VisitStMarysMd.com.
Free Mulch Once Again Available for Residents
The St. Mary's County Department of Public Works & Transportation reports mulch is again available for pickup by county residents. The mulch is free of charge while supplies last.
County residents are welcome to pick up mulch at the St. Andrew's Landfill between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Saturday. The landfill is closed on Sundays.
Customers are responsible for loading and transporting of the mulch. Citizens should bring a shovel, pitchfork or similar hand tool to load the mulch. Loads are required to be covered with a tarp prior to transporting in order to minimize material from blowing off the vehicle.
If assistance is required, special needs exist or additional information is requested, please contact the Department of Public Works & Transportation at 301-475-4200. Additional Recycling/Solid Waste Program information is available on the web at www.co.saint-marys.md.us/dpw/.