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Calvert County officials unveiled a cautious FY28 budget framework amidst a $15.3M planning gap, all while maintaining their coveted AAA ratings.

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Officials outline FY28 budget framework as county retains AAA ratings
Calvert County finance staff presented FY28 planning guidance: conservative 2% assessment growth, a preliminary planning gap of about $15.3M, and discussion of reserve use and a potential tax rollback analysis. County officials pointed to strong reserve policy and AAA ratings as fiscal strengths.
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September 29, 2026 at 9:04 PM
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Residents are rallying against heavy-industrial rezoning, urging their commissioners to prioritize forest and farming land over data centers for the sake of community and environmental health.

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Dozens of residents urge commissioners to reject data centers, restore forest/farming zoning
During public comment, residents pressed commissioners to preserve forest and farming zoning, pointed to water/sewer and grid capacity concerns, and urged transparency and local engagement on RFPs and rezoning proposals.
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September 29, 2026 at 2:02 AM
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Calvert County Commissioners are taking decisive steps to reshape data center regulations, potentially extending the current moratorium and exploring significant zoning changes.

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Commissioners direct staff to pursue moratorium extension and zoning options to address data centers
At a work session the board directed staff to prepare steps to extend the current moratorium on data centers and to explore removing data centers as a permitted use and rezoning heavy industrial parcels. Commissioners signaled broad interest in moving options 1–3 forward for the new board to consider.
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September 29, 2026 at 12:55 AM
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Calvert County is seeking innovative developers for the last 10 lots at Patuxent Business Park, but beware: data centers need not apply!

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State and county seek developer for Patuxent Business Park; RFP rules out data centers
Medco and Calvert County officials briefed commissioners on an RFP for the 10 remaining lots at Patuxent Business Park, requiring a single‑package purchase and disqualifying any proposal that contemplates data‑center use. Proposals are due Oct. 23, 2026; the county plans an update after responses are reviewed.
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September 28, 2026 at 10:56 PM
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The Navy's latest compatibility study reveals crucial updates for Calvert County, including revised noise contours and new accident potential zones that could reshape local planning.

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Navy presents updated Pax River compatibility study; new APZ curves now cross Drum Point into Calvert County
Navy officials briefed Calvert County commissioners on the 2026 Air Installations Compatibility (AQ) study for NAS Patuxent River, which updates noise contours and accident potential zones and recommends an overlay/MACRA adoption and formal county‑Navy coordination to reduce encroachment risk.
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September 28, 2026 at 10:50 PM
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Since my opponent can't be bothered to attend the #LWV forum for #CalvertCounty, we invited him to one the next day.

(Well, we TRIED to invite him. Calls and emails have gone unanswered, which says its own thing... LOL)

Will I be there alone, talking to a jar of mayo?

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September 8, 2026 at 3:30 PM
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The Calvert County Planning Commission is gearing up for a major update to the Owings Town Center, aiming to address community concerns while considering an expansive 88-acre employment area!

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Commission agrees to start Owings Town Center master-plan update amid rezoning debate
Commissioners voted to initiate an Owings Town Center master-plan update and initial outreach after staff reported survey results and debate over a potential 88-acre expansion area; commissioners asked for targeted outreach to town-center property owners.
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August 22, 2026 at 9:11 AM
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Calvert County is set to authorize up to $84 million in bonds, but residents are divided on the potential impact of this hefty borrowing.

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Calvert County authorizes up to $84 million in general obligation bonds; residents urge restraint
The board authorized the county to proceed to market for a general obligation bond issuance of up to $84 million to finance approved capital projects; members of the public urged delay or narrower borrowing for small projects and stressed maintaining the county's AAA rating.
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August 21, 2026 at 11:15 AM
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Calvert County has taken a bold step by adopting a six-month moratorium on data-center site-plan approvals, but the community is calling for even stronger measures to protect their environment.

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After hours of testimony, Calvert County adopts six-month moratorium on data-center site-plan approvals
Following a public hearing with dozens of speakers and organized groups, the Board adopted a six-month moratorium that pauses site-plan approvals for data centers while staff prepares zoning text amendments and studies; many residents urged a longer or broader pause, reversion of zoning changes, or a permanent ban.
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August 21, 2026 at 10:37 AM
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Residents are rallying for a moratorium on hyperscale data centers, urging the county to pause development and study potential impacts on health and the environment.

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Residents urge data‑center moratorium; board schedules public hearings and AWS withdraws site plan
Multiple residents urged a moratorium on hyperscale data‑center approvals, citing environmental, infrastructure, and community impacts. County staff earlier announced Amazon/Constellation formally withdrew a conceptual site development plan, and commissioners set public hearings on the proposed six‑month moratorium for Aug. 18.
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August 5, 2026 at 12:12 PM
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Researchers warn that declining water quality in Calvert County's creeks can be reversed by prioritizing tidal-wetland conservation and targeted septic upgrades.

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Researchers urge tidal‑wetland protection, targeted septic upgrades after long‑term water‑quality review
University and county researchers presented long‑running monitoring across Calvert creeks, reporting mixed long‑term trends but recent improvements in chlorophyll; they recommended prioritizing tidal‑wetland conservation and focused septic upgrades in Mill, Plum and Hungerford creeks to improve creek health.
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August 5, 2026 at 12:11 PM
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Calvert County residents are calling for a moratorium on data-center development, citing urgent concerns over environmental impacts and governance issues.

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Residents press Calvert County commissioners for a data‑center moratorium and independent studies
During public comment numerous residents and community groups urged the board to adopt a temporary moratorium on data‑center permitting and to require independent studies on noise, emissions, grid impacts and land‑use consequences; some speakers criticized board transparency and staff conduct.
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August 1, 2026 at 12:43 AM
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Calvert County is taking bold steps to strengthen forest conservation, but residents are raising concerns about where the new trees will be planted.

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Calvert County adopts state‑required forest conservation changes, sparking questions about where replanted trees must be located
The Board adopted text amendment 26‑01 to align county rules with state law (Senate Bill 526), increasing reforestation ratios and tightening retention rules. Residents pressed the board on whether reforestation can be planted far from cleared sites; staff said replanting must remain in‑county and starts in the affected watershed.
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August 1, 2026 at 12:39 AM
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Calvert County commissioners have raised serious concerns over traffic and housing density in proposed updates to the Master Plans for Prince Frederick and Dunkirk, leading to a pivotal vote now set for August 4.

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Commissioners defer vote on Prince Frederick and Dunkirk town‑center master plans to August 4
After staff presented master plan updates for Prince Frederick and Dunkirk, commissioners raised traffic, sewage and land‑use concerns and voted to return the matter with public comment open; adoption is tentatively scheduled for August 4.
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July 23, 2026 at 6:13 PM
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Calvert County is hitting pause on data center approvals for six months, responding to public outcry and concerns over environmental impacts.

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Calvert County commissioners direct staff to draft six‑month pause on data center approvals
Commissioners instructed planning staff to draft a moratorium ordinance and temporarily suspend site‑plan approvals for data centers for six months to allow studies and public hearings after months of public concern about projects including AWS and Constellation proposals.
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July 23, 2026 at 6:08 PM
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Calvert Commissioner Buddy Hance Admits Mistake After Denying He Attended Data Center Summit - The BayNet
PRINCE FREDERICK, Md. — Calvert County Commissioner Earl “Buddy” Hance said he’s “only human” when responding to comments he made at the July 7 Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) meeting. What began...
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July 13, 2026 at 2:03 AM
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Calvert County has just made history by adopting its first-ever collective bargaining agreement for deputies, setting a $70,000 starting salary and ensuring vital protections for those who serve!

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Board adopts county's first FOP collective bargaining agreement, sets $70,000 starting deputy salary
The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners voted to adopt the county's first collective bargaining agreement with the Fraternal Order of Police for fiscal year 2027, raising the starting deputy salary to $70,000 and preserving certain retirement and survivor benefits; the contract will be executed by the board president and includes continued negotiations on outstanding items in FY28.
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July 7, 2026 at 11:42 PM
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Residents rallied in force at the Calvert County commissioners meeting, demanding a halt to controversial data center projects over urgent environmental and safety concerns.

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Residents demand pause on data centers; commissioners agree to advertise public hearing on moratorium
More than three hours of public comment at the July 7 Calvert County commissioners meeting focused on proposed data center development, with speakers citing environmental, traffic and emergency-evacuation concerns and urging a moratorium; commissioners directed staff to advertise a public hearing to consider a six-month moratorium, to be placed on the July 21 agenda for notice and further action.
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July 7, 2026 at 11:41 PM
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Calvert County is caught in a heated debate over a proposed moratorium on data-center projects, with passionate public outcry and crucial decisions looming in July.

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Calvert County schedules July work session and July 28 public hearing after heated debate over data-center moratorium
After hours of debate and a heavy turnout at public comment, the Calvert County Board of Commissioners directed staff to hold a July 7 work session to finalize draft moratorium language and to advertise a July 28 public hearing; commissioners did not adopt an immediate moratorium at the June 16 meeting.
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June 17, 2026 at 8:57 AM
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Calvert County has just approved a groundbreaking $420.5 million budget for FY2027, featuring a significant boost in education funding and new positions to enhance public safety!

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Calvert County adopts $420.5 million FY2027 budget, approves 2.7% COLA and 10 new positions
The Calvert County Board of Commissioners adopted a balanced FY2027 operating and capital budget that includes roughly $169.7 million for education, a 2.7% cost-of-living adjustment for county employees, and 10 new positions; the measure passed 5-0 on June 9.
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June 14, 2026 at 8:25 AM
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Calvert County residents are raising alarms over proposed data centers, demanding a pause for thorough environmental assessments amid fears for public health and safety.

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After wide public outcry over data centers, Calvert County commissioners schedule agenda item to consider moratorium hearing
Hundreds of public comments at the June 9 meeting urged a pause on proposed data centers, citing environmental, water and safety concerns; the board voted 5-0 to place an item on next week's agenda to determine whether to advertise a public hearing on a two-year moratorium and independent EIS.
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June 14, 2026 at 8:15 AM
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Calvert County is at a crossroads as residents and environmental experts demand a pause on data center projects to ensure thorough independent studies on their potential impact.

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Calvert County faces big questions on data centers as environmental commission urges pause and public pressure mounts
After hours of testimony and a detailed planning briefing, commissioners weighed proposed zoning and technical safeguards for hyperscale data centers while residents and the Environmental Commission urged a pause and independent studies on water use, noise (including low‑frequency sound), heat and cumulative environmental impacts.
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June 3, 2026 at 8:48 PM
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The Calvert County Environmental Commission is calling for a pause on large data center approvals to ensure comprehensive environmental studies are conducted—could this be a pivotal moment for the Chesapeake Bay?

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Calvert County environmental commission approves revised letter urging pause on proposed AWS data centers
The Calvert County Environmental Commission voted May 27 to approve a revised letter to the Board of County Commissioners recommending a pause on approvals for large data‑center developments until studies on noise, water, species and other impacts are completed; the commission will present the letter to the BOCC on June 2.
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June 1, 2026 at 9:01 PM
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The Calvert Marine Museum's newly approved 2026-2030 strategic plan promises exciting upgrades and initiatives to enhance visitor experiences and secure sustainability for years to come!

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Calvert Marine Museum board and commissioners approve 2026–2030 strategic plan
The Board of County Commissioners approved the Calvert Marine Museum’s five‑year strategic plan (2026–2030), which sets goals for visitor experience, statewide impact, site improvements and sustainability; staff said approval supports AAM accreditation and does not request immediate county funding.
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May 13, 2026 at 2:54 PM
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Calvert County commissioners are taking a stand against unvetted data-center projects after residents raised alarm about rezoning and potential risks to the community.

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Calvert County commissioners order new rules for data‑center projects after heated public outcry
After hours of public comment opposing proposed data centers near Calvert Cliffs and the county’s rezoning actions, commissioners directed staff to draft text amendments that would apply to any unvested data‑center projects and pledged there would be no fast‑tracking while studies and hearings proceed.
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May 13, 2026 at 1:53 PM