News across Greater Lexington Park

Southern Community Center and Southern Pines Senior Center to Close Temporarily for Maintenance
The Calvert County Department of Community Resources, Office on Aging, advises residents that the Southern Community Center and Southern Pines Senior Center will be temporarily closed Thursday, Oct. 8, through Monday, Oct. 12, for scheduled maintenance.

“Ghouls Just Wanna Have Homes” in October
The Linda L. Kelley Animal Shelter resumes its October adoption promotion, “Ghouls Just Wanna Have Homes,” Thursday, Oct. 1, through Saturday, Oct. 31.

Stoakley Road to Close Oct. 6 for Tree Removal
The Calvert County Department of Public Works advises that Stoakley Road will be closed to all traffic Tuesday, Oct. 6, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. while Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO) crews remove a large tree.

Applications Open for Purchase and Retirement Fund Program at New Price
Calvert County Government and the Agricultural Preservation Advisory Board announce that applications are being accepted through Nov. 9, 2026, for the county’s Purchase and Retirement (PAR) Fund program.

Public Notification of Sewerage Overflow in Prince Frederick
The Calvert County Department of Public Works, Water & Sewerage Division, is notifying the public of a wastewater overflow that occurred at the pumping station located at 204 Prince Frederick Blvd. in Prince Frederick.

Hall Aquatic Center Reopening Anticipated for December 2026
The Calvert County Department of Parks & Recreation (CCPR) announces that the Hall Aquatic Center is anticipated to reopen in December 2026.

Calvert County Commissioners Sell Bonds to Fund Public Projects
The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners voted to award the sale of $75.9 million in public improvement general obligation bonds during its Aug. 18, 2026, meeting.

Bradley Neitzel Selected as Calvert County Government Attorney
The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners appointed Bradley J. Neitzel as the new attorney for Calvert County Government on Sept. 29, 2026.

New Maryland State Fire Marshal Sworn in at Prince Frederick
Caroll H. Spriggs II was sworn in as Maryland’s new state fire marshal Sept. 28 in the Chesapeake Hearing Room at the Calvert County Administration Building in Prince Frederick.

Free Vision and Hearing Screenings at Calvert County Senior Centers
The Calvert County Department of Community Resources, Office on Aging Division, will offer free vision and hearing screenings at Calvert County senior centers.

Repaving Work on Farren Avenue in Solomons begins Sept. 28
The Calvert County Department of Public Works announces repaving work will begin Monday, Sept. 28, on Farren Avenue in Solomons during regular business hours.

Ballot Drop Boxes Available for 2026 General Election
The Calvert County Board of Elections advises voters that four secure ballot drop boxes are available throughout the county for the 2026 general election.