County OK’s Relief Fund for Small Biz, Nonprofits
The St. Mary’s County commissioners have approved a COVID-19 small business and nonprofit relief fund.
HEAL Action Team to Meet May 27
The Healthy St. Mary’s Partnership will resume its HSMP action team meetings online. The HEAL Action Team will meet from 1 to 2 pm Wednesday, May 27.
Contact Tracing Efforts Ramping Up in MD
Maryland’s statewide contact tracing operation across all 24 of the state’s jurisdictions will be fully operational next week.
Hurricane Season Officially Starts June 1
The St. Mary’s County Department of Emergency Services reminds the community that the Atlantic hurricane season officially starts June 1, 2020, and goes through November 30.
Airport Rules, Standards Topic of Public Hearing
Airport rules and minimum standards for businesses and an aeronautical services ordinance will be the topic at the St. Mary’s County commissioners public hearing on Tuesday, June 2.
LSM Honors Health Care Workers, Supports Community
Health care workers and other groups in the tri-county area have received food, masks, and words of encouragement from Leadership Southern Maryland alumni.
Chincoteague Pony Swim Canceled by Coronavirus
Along with so much else, the coronavirus had forced the cancelling of the 95th Chincoteague Pony Swim, for the first time since World War II.
Coronavirus Relief Heroes Act Passes House
The US House of Representatives passed the Heroes Act coronavirus relief legislation on Friday. “Congress has taken important and meaningful steps to address this public health crisis, but more must be done,” Rep. Steny H. Hoyer said.
Public Can Weigh In on Historic Seawall Repairs at Pax
The US Navy is planning to rebuild the East Seaplane Basin at Naval Air Station Patuxent River and is seeking public comments on the project.
DoD Contractors Hardest Hit by COVID-19
Another defense contractor has died of the coronavirus. Defense contractors are the hardest hit by the COVID-19 virus in all metrics within DoD, including troops, dependents, and civilians as well.
