Comptroller Visits St. Mary’s
Comptroller of Maryland Brooke Lierman, elected last year as Maryland’s first female Comptroller, visited St. Mary’s County on Monday, meeting with the Commissioners during her trip.
Signs For the Unhoused
New signs have been installed along FDR Blvd stating “It’s OK to say NO to panhandlers. Give to many, not just one. Scan and support local nonprofits.”
Leonardtown Planning Updates
Significant changes are coming to a few familiar spots in Leonardtown as a result of recent decisions by the Town’s Planning Commission over the past two months.
New Hotel Planned
Property located at 23270 Three Notch Road in California is being prepared for Avid Hotel.
Board of Ed Member’s Anti-LGBTQ Motives
“See You At The Library,” says Board of Education member Dorothy Andrews. On her Facebook page, Andrews advertises an August 5th event at the Lexington Park Library where she will read a book from Brave Books. A conservative Christian children’s book publisher, the company counters progressive culture and media with “traditional American values.”
Charlotte Hall Self Storage - Mt. Wolf Annex
On Monday, July 10th, the Planning Commission will consider Charlotte Hall Self Storage Mount Wolf Annex for concept site plan approval.
Lancaster Park For Lease
St. Mary’s County had a no-cost lease in place with the Department of the Navy (DON) to lease Lancaster Park for the last 25 years.
Villas at Lexwood Townhomes Proposed
The Planning Commission will review a proposal for the Villas at Lexwood, a new development of 40 townhomes located off Lexwood Drive, just across from Lexwood Court.
Ostrow Town Hall
Scott Ostrow County Commissioner held a second town hall on June 11th, where Mike Hewitt for Commissioner joined him to review decisions on the budget and hear general community feedback.
Callaway Development
With Dollar General already completed, and a 7/11 on the way, Callaway’s Village Center is quickly expanding.
Greenland Gardens & Buck Hewitt Commercial
Four acres sandwiched between Route 235 and Mervell Dean Rd, known as “Greenland Gardens,” is up for sale as an investment opportunity.
500+ Anti-LGBTQ+ Bills Filed
As of May 2023, there have been an estimated 500+ bills across the country targeting LGBTQ+ people according to the ACLU, Trans Legislation Tracker, and more.
7th District Appeals Growhouse Decision
A group of 7th District residents have filed an appeal against Seven Points Agro, the company operating the cannabis growhouse in Abell.
Chancellor’s Townhomes & FDR Multi-Use
Seven townhouse lots are for sale just off Chancellors Run Road in the Greenview West neighborhood.
84 Condos & 60 Townhomes
Two locations in the county are for sale, and have already secured concept site plan approval for residential development according to their listings.
Hollywood Town Center / Charlotte Hall Growth
Nearly two acres of land on Greenery Lane, across from Last Drop and Toots, is being advertised for sale as “Hollywood Town Center.”
Editorial: Bud Light Has Been Canceled
Bud Light has been canceled. At one time, residents of St. Mary’s proudly shared the history of the ten ounce Bud Light. Now, so many people are angry over a Bud Light promotion they’ve stopped drinking the beer. The situation has risen to the level of harming a local business. I’ve seen a few establishments advertising specials on beer, specifically mentioning the intention of helping Guy Distributing.
HP Chromebook Grant
The Commissioners approved the acceptance of a grant award from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development’s Office of Statewide Broadband on April 4th.
More Commercial Development Coming?
Northbound 235 at the 235/Route 4 intersection will see new commercial development in the near future.