SOUTHERN MARYLAND — Staying informed is essential for Southern Maryland residents who want to engage with local decision-making. This month, county governments in Charles, Calvert and St. Mary’s counties are hosting public hearings and meetings on a range of issues, including zoning, transportation planning, budget amendments, school rezoning and community development. Residents can participate in person, online or by submitting written comments.
Calvert County
Monday, Nov. 17, 2025, 11 a.m. — The Calvert–St. Mary’s Metropolitan Planning Organization (C-SMMPO) Council will hold a public meeting to cover proposed amendments to the FY 2025–2028 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) for the Maryland State Highway Administration’s MD 5 Great Mills Study Project.
Discussion topics include increased funding allocations, new project phases and updates to the Public Participation Plan to improve readability and public access. The full agenda and background materials are available at calvert-stmarysmpo.com.
Charles County
Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025, 7 p.m. — The Board of Education and Charles County Public Schools will host a virtual town hall via Zoom. The session will be livestreamed at ccboe.com, with the topic to be announced. Community members are encouraged to attend and submit questions in advance.
Mon., Nov. 17, 2025, 6 p.m. — The Charles County Planning Commission will hold a hearing on Zoning Text Amendment 25-187, addressing regulations for data centers.
Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025, 6 p.m. — The Charles County Board of Commissioners will conduct a hybrid in-person and virtual public hearing on Proposed Bill 2025-07 regarding commissioners’ term limits.
Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025, 6 p.m. — The Charles County Compensation Commission will hold a public hearing to receive input on proposed compensation for the Charles County Commissioners, Board of Appeals, Board of Electrical Examiners, Police Accountability Board and other appointed boards.
St. Mary’s County
Lighthouse Commons Hearing – Postponed — A public hearing on the proposed 60-unit Lighthouse Commons townhouse project in Piney Point has been postponed after the developer requested additional time to address sewer capacity concerns.
The St. Mary’s County Public Schools Board of Education will host three community forums to review proposed school boundary adjustments and gather input from families and residents. Each forum includes two sessions — one from 4–6 p.m. and another from 7–9 p.m. Spanish interpretation will be available at all locations. Registration closes Friday, Nov. 7, 2025, at 4 p.m. Residents can sign up and learn more at www.smcps.org/redistrictingevents.
- Wed., Nov. 12, 2025 — George Washington Carver Elementary School, 46155 Carver School Blvd., Lexington Park, MD
- Thu., Nov. 13, 2025 — Chopticon High School, 25390 Colton Point Road, Morganza, MD
- Fri., Nov. 14, 2025 — Dr. James A. Forrest Career & Technology Center, 24005 Point Lookout Road, Leonardtown, MD
Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025, 9:15 a.m. — The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County will hold a public hearing on the St. Mary’s County Transportation Plan – February 2025. The plan outlines long-term priorities for road improvements, traffic flow, and transportation infrastructure through 2045. Public input will help guide future implementation.
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about M. Jacksons 27 seat — is it subject to Md Senate confirmation (appointment). If a Senate seat has to be filed, it is the responsibility of the Central Committtees. I believe that district is 3 wide Calvert\ Charles\ PG. The Central Committees will consider who should go in that seat by a vacancy announcement. Anyone interested (they must be in 27) should apply with all 3 countys, which may be left out of the announcement. Yes, there is a schedule to fil it.
whats going to be the data ……………………….. in the data centers?
about term limits, the term ends in 4 years …. when it ends. 1 suggestion if someone is not comfortable with saying 1 terms + thats it\ 2 terms + thats it\ 3 terms + thats it, is take a break. Say 2 terms + take a break for how long? We wouldn’t want someone well intended + responsible to have to stay out of office.
Go ahead + repeat yourself after the decision has been made. Let someone serve 1 or 2 or 3 terms in a row, or not and then let them have a break for 1 or 2 or 3 terms + then let them sign up gain. Lets not be deprived of good commissioners because they’ve already served.