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10/15/2026

Join us for a magical evening by firelight & starlight! Storytelling extraordinaire Wes Stone will share fascinating tales of Southern Maryland folklore and legends around the campfire. Then, the Southern Maryland Astronomical Society - SMAS will guide us on an amazing journey through the night sky with an evening of stargazing. Come for the stories, stay for the stars.

INFO & TICKETS: By Firelight & Starlight: Southern Maryland Folklore, Legends & Stargazing

✨🌟💫⭐🌌🌠🔭

Reminder: The Commissioners of St. Mary's County will not meet on Tuesday, October 13, 2026. The next business meeting w...
10/11/2026

Reminder: The Commissioners of St. Mary's County will not meet on Tuesday, October 13, 2026. The next business meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at 9 a.m. View the CSMC meeting schedule and related documents at: stmaryscountymd.gov/csmc.

Randy Guy - Commissioner President Commissioner Eric Colvin Commissioner Mike Alderson Jr. Scott Ostrow County Commissioner

🚤Reminder: This is the last weekend of the year to ride the water taxi to  St. Clement's Island Museum!Following this we...
10/10/2026

🚤Reminder: This is the last weekend of the year to ride the water taxi to St. Clement's Island Museum!

Following this weekend, the water taxi will pause operations to undergo additional upgrades and certifications required by the U.S. Coast Guard. Service is expected to resume in March 2027.

Planning a visit? Please call 301-769-2222 before heading out to confirm water taxi availability and any current restrictions.

🔗 Read the full news release for details:https://www.stmaryscountymd.gov/pio/docs/2026-189NewsReleaseMuseumWinterTaxi.pdf

The Friends of the St. Clement's Island and Piney Point Museums

At their October 6 meeting, the Commissioners presented proclamations recognizing several important observances that hig...
10/09/2026

At their October 6 meeting, the Commissioners presented proclamations recognizing several important observances that highlight the people, programs, and causes making a difference in our community:

🌽🌱National 4-H Week
🚔 National Faith & Blue Weekend
💼 Case Management Recognition Week
💜 National Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Thank you to everyone who dedicates their time and efforts to these meaningful causes!

St. Mary's County Department of Aging & Human Services St. Mary's County Commission for Women St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office 4-H The Southern Maryland Center for Family Advocacy

Please join us in welcoming Eryn Lowe as the new Communications Director for St. Mary’s County Government!Lowe brings mo...
10/06/2026

Please join us in welcoming Eryn Lowe as the new Communications Director for St. Mary’s County Government!

Lowe brings more than 20 years of experience in strategic communications, public relations, marketing, and community engagement, including extensive experience in local government.

Ms. Lowe will officially begin her role on Wednesday October 7, 2026.

ℹ️ Read the full News Release for more details:https://www.stmaryscountymd.gov/pio/docs/2026-191NewsReleasePIOAppointment.pdf

In observance of Columbus Day, all St. Mary’s County Government (SMCG) administrative offices will be closed on Monday, ...
10/06/2026

In observance of Columbus Day, all St. Mary’s County Government (SMCG) administrative offices will be closed on Monday, Oct. 12, 2026. Regular schedules will resume on Tuesday, Oct. 13.

Closure includes:
📚 St. Mary's County Library locations
🍽️ Senior Activity Centers (no home-delivered meals)
🐾 The Animal Adoption and Resource Center

Open on Oct. 12:
🚌 St. Mary's Transit System
♻️ Convenience Centers & St. Andrews Landfill
🏀Recreation & Parks programs and facilities
🏛️ Museums and Historic Sites
⛳ Wicomico Shores Golf Course
Details:https://www.stmaryscountymd.gov/pio/docs/2026-190NewsReleaseColumbusDayOperations.pdf

St. Mary's County Economic Development St. Mary's County Department of Emergency Services Old Jail Museum - Leonardtown St. Clement's Island Museum Piney Point Lighthouse Museum and Historic Park U.S. Colored Troops Interpretive Center at the Lexington Manor Passive Park St. Mary's County Department of Aging & Human Services

Last week, the Commissioners and our Human Resources Department celebrated milestone anniversaries with our annual Years...
10/05/2026

Last week, the Commissioners and our Human Resources Department celebrated milestone anniversaries with our annual Years of Service Awards. 🎉

We are so grateful for the dedication, hard work, and commitment of these outstanding employees who embody the very spirit of public service. Their efforts make a lasting impact on our community every single day. 💙

Please join us in celebrating and thanking our colleagues for their many years of service to St. Mary’s County! 👏👏


St. Mary's County Recreation & Parks St. Mary's County Department of Aging & Human Services St. Mary's County Department of Emergency Services St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office Commissioner Eric Colvin Randy Guy - Commissioner President Commissioner Mike Alderson Jr.

📚 Love your library? Here’s your chance to help shape its future! The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County are seeking app...
10/05/2026

📚 Love your library? Here’s your chance to help shape its future! The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County are seeking applicants to serve on the Library Board of Trustees starting January 2027.

✅ 5-year term
✅ Monthly meetings
✅ Make a difference in how our libraries grow and serve the community

If you’re passionate about books, learning, and community, this could be the perfect role for you!

📝 Apply by October 30, 2026, → Read the full news release for details:https://www.stmaryscountymd.gov/pio/docs/2026-186NewsReleaseLibraryBoard.pdf

St. Mary's County Library

Reminder: The Commissioners of St. Mary's County will hold a joint meeting with the Commanding Officer of Naval Air Stat...
10/04/2026

Reminder: The Commissioners of St. Mary's County will hold a joint meeting with the Commanding Officer of Naval Air Station Patuxent River on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 9 a.m.

The CSMC will reconvene that day for their regular business meeting at 10:15 a.m. There will also be a public hearing for the St. Mary's 2050 Comprehensive Plan at 6:30 p.m. All three meetings will take place in the CSMC Meeting Room (1st floor, Chesapeake Building, 41770 Baldridge Street in Leonardtown). Meetings are open to the public; or you can watch live on SMCG TV Channel 95 or our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com//streams

Commissioner Mike Alderson Jr.
Randy Guy - Commissioner President
Scott Ostrow County Commissioner
Commissioner Eric Colvin

🚨 Important St. Mary's 2050 Update 🚨Stanley Martin Homes has withdrawn its request to change the land use designation fo...
09/29/2026

🚨 Important St. Mary's 2050 Update 🚨

Stanley Martin Homes has withdrawn its request to change the land use designation for the Wildewood Preserve property. Its application will not be
included for consideration by the commissioners and will not be subject to public comment during the public hearing for the St. Mary’s 2050 Comprehensive Plan.

Letter can be found here:https://www.stmaryscountymd.gov/Docs/Stanley_Martin_Companies_LLC_-_Withdrawal-2.pdf

Please contact our Land Use and Growth Management Department if you have any questions at 301-475-4200 ext. 1500.

🔗:https://www.stmaryscountymd.gov/pio/docs/2026-184NewsReleaseStMarys2050Update.pdf

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41770 Baldridge Street
Leonardtown, MD
20650

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Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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