St. Mary's County Government

Registration is NOW OPEN for the 2024 Citizens Academy! 🎉🏛Join us for a free, behind-the-scenes look at how St. Mary’s County Government operates. From September 3 to October 22, you’ll get the inside scoop on everything from public works to emergency services. Don’t miss your chance – spots fill up fast! 👥 Open to all St. Mary’s County residents, 18+. 📅 Classes every Tuesday evening 🏆 Recognition ceremony (Nov. 5) Get the details and register today: https://lnkd.in/esQarVSH #CitizensAcademy #StMarysCountyMD #CommunityEngagement #LearnAndGrow #InsideGovernment #CommunityLearning St. Mary's County Department of Economic Development St. Mary's County Library St. Mary's County Health Department David Weiskopf David Yingling Chris Kaselemis, AICP Jenna Guzman Jennifer Utz Catherine Pratson Jessica S.B. Andritz

☀ 🌡 Heat indexes will be as high as 112 degrees this week. 🆒 Stay cool - Details on local, public cooling centers here: https://lnkd.in/erczDpD9 😎 Visit www.ready.gov/heat for tips on staying safe during extreme temperatures.

Reminder: The Commissioners of St. Mary's County will meet Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at 9 a.m. in the Chesapeake Building. Meetings are open to the public; or you can watch live on SMCG TV Channel 95 or our YouTube channel: https://lnkd.in/eS9CK2bH

#WorkHereWednesday This week, the Commissioners recognized Corporal Andrew Holton and Virginia Quade in honor of their retirements. Corporal Holton retired from the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office, after 29 years of dedicated service. Additionally, Corporal Holton was honored on #Juneteenth by the UCAC - Unified Committee for Afro-American Contributions for his outstanding contributions. Thank you for your commitment to our community 💙 Virginia retired from the St. Mary's County Department of Aging & Human Services after 11 years of dedicated service. Ginger is a familiar face to anyone who visited the Northern Senior Activity Center, working as the food service technician. She has always been a warm and cheerful presence at Northern and will be greatly missed 🧡 💼 Ready to make an impact on our community? New job opportunities are posted weekly on Wednesdays. Check them out and apply here: https://lnkd.in/erTs_Ad2

The St. Mary’s Young Professionals (SMYP) brought together nearly 70 people last night for a relaxing evening along the water that included 2 sunset cruises with Captain Phil from Fish the Bay Charters, backyard games, networking, and great food from St. James Deli! Thanks to everyone who came out and enjoyed the great weather, and a special thanks to Captain Phil Langley for the tranquil boat cruises and for sharing his vast knowledge of the Chesapeake Bay!

In observance of the #Juneteenth holiday, all SMCG administrative offices will be closed on Wednesday, June 19, 2024. CLOSED on June 19: ❌ All St. Mary's County Library locations ❌ All Senior Activity Centers (no home-delivered meals) ❌ The St. Mary's Transit System (STS) ❌ Recreation & Parks indoor programs and facilities ❌The Animal Adoption & Resource Center OPEN on June 19: ✅Convenience Centers ✅ St. Andrews Landfill ✅ Great Mills Pool ✅ Wellness & Aquatics Center ✅ St. Clement's Island Museum, Piney Point Lighthouse Museum and Historic Park, and Old Jail Museum - Leonardtown ✅Drayden African American Schoolhouse ✅Wicomico Shores Golf Course and Riverview Restaurant Read the full release: https://lnkd.in/ePBJEA-s For more details on SMCG programs and operations, visit: stmaryscountymd.gov. #Juneteenth #SMCG #CommunityNotice #HolidayClosure #StMarysCounty

🌟 BIG CONGRATS to our very own County Administrator, David Weiskopf, who has been named Public Servant of the Year by the St. Mary's County Chamber of Commerce! "This recognition is a testament to David’s exceptional dedication and leadership,” said Randy Guy, Commissioner President. “His tireless commitment to enhancing our community and helping residents and businesses has made a lasting impact. We are incredibly proud of his achievements and grateful for his continued service." 👏 Read the full news release for all the details: https://lnkd.in/eNTNeQTq... Photo credit: Ron Bailey Photo Productions #PublicServantoftheYear #StMarysCounty #CommunityLeadership #PublicService #CommunityFirst #ServantLeadership Eric Colvin Scott Ostrow Mike Alderson Jr Jenna Guzman David Yingling Catherine Pratson Christine Bergmark, PhD Chris Kaselemis, AICP Lori Jennings-Harris

St. Mary's County Government is proud to join the nation in celebrating the 50th Anniversary of #NationalEMSWeek! 🚑 💙 To all our dedicated EMS professionals—whether you're a career hero or a selfless volunteer—we extend our heartfelt gratitude. Your unwavering commitment to our community's safety and well-being is truly remarkable. You are the frontline heroes who respond with skill, compassion, and bravery in our times of need. Let's take a moment to recognize and thank these incredible individuals who go above and beyond every single day. Your hard work and dedication make #StMarysCounty a better place to live, work, and play! Join us in celebrating National EMS Week by sharing your stories and messages of appreciation. Let's show local EMS how much we value and support them! #NationalEMSWeek #50YearsOfEMS #StMarysCounty #ThankYouEMS Jenna Guzman Jennifer Utz Eric Colvin Scott Ostrow Mike Alderson Jr David Weiskopf David Yingling Gerald Gardiner Kiersten Shea

It’s #SmallBusinessMonth ✨ 🎉 #DYK Small businesses generate a large percentage of our jobs in St. Mary's County? They also help drive economic growth, innovation, and community connections. Join us in showing our support by shopping small, dining local, and spreading the word about your favorite small businesses! 👉 Follow St. Mary's County Department of Economic Development for hightights of local businesses and updates relating to our business community. #SmallBusinessMonth #SupportLocal #StMarysCounty #ShopSmall #ShopLocal Maryland Small Business Development Center Maryland Small Business Development Center, Southern Region St. Mary's County Chamber of Commerce MEDA (Maryland Economic Development Association)

In celebration of Small Business Month, St. Mary's County Economic Development will be recognizing three local businesses and showcasing their reach beyond the St. Mary’s County border. Pack your bags and your passports – as their stories will also help launch our new campaign, ‘St. Mary’s Around the World,’ where we will be recognizing the reach of our local businesses far beyond southern Maryland. Our first stop features Suttler Post Farm Clydesdales, a Mechanicsville business that not only does fantastic work right here in St. Mary’s County but also takes their Clydesdales across the country – including a yearly stop at the White House delivering their annual Christmas tree! Thank you to the Mast Family for your dedication to the St. Mary’s County community! Check out their Around the World Story! https://lnkd.in/ef3Gqm6i