Piney Point News

The Southern Maryland Heritage Area Consortium announced that six projects in Southern Maryland and the consortium operations will all be funded by the Maryland Heritage Areas Authority.

Dept. of Land Use & Growth Management: 1. Introduction of a Proposed Zoning Text Amendment to Allow Small Wind Energy Systems for On-site Consumption 2. for the Board of Appeals to Render its Written Decision ...

A longtime worker for St. Mary's public schools died after the motorcycle he was riding collided Friday evening with a car that police report turned into his path on Route 235 in Hollywood.

A longtime worker for St. Mary's public schools died after the motorcycle he was riding collided Friday evening with a car that police report turned into his path on Route 235 in Hollywood.

Work continues at the Piney Point Lighthouse Museum grounds, and the St. Mary's County Department of Recreation and Parks was awarded a federal grant for $43,500 to replace a smaller pier on the property.

St. Mary's County last week had the Board of Commissioners put its stamp of final approval on the huge tax hike which was set up by last winter's increase on property assessments.

Piney Point Oil Terminalopen house set for today From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today, Friday, May 30, NuStar is hosting an open house at its oil terminal facility in Piney Point.

The blue crabs are digging out and heading into the warmer waters of St. Mary's tidal tributaries, just in time for the 23rd St.

Adam Riphon of the Maryland State Highway Administration works to clear washed up sand from Piney Point Road on St. via The Enterprise

Saturday highlights include the opening ceremonies at 10:30 am, a lively performance by The Senior Vibes at noon and Cajun music by The Piney Point Playboys at 2 p.m. The Potomac River Wade In with the Lower ... via St. Mary's County Government

Ford Connelly, terminal manager, and John Funk, general manager, keep operations running at the Piney Point Oil Terminal, which has been in operation for more than 50 years. via The Enterprise

Staff photos by REID SILVERMAN Mike Hewitt of Hollywood, who ran for St. Mary's County commissioner in 2006, lobbies for property tax relief Tuesday evening at Leonardtown High School, saying that county ... via The Enterprise

The St. Mary's County Metropolitan Commission reported that a sewer line broke on Wednesday that leaked about 10,000 gallons of raw sewage into some streams in Valley Lee. via The Enterprise

“We have a serious financial crisis in this country and it all flows downhill to us, we better be making cuts we wouldn't have considered just a few months or even weeks ago”

As the St. Mary's Board of Commissioners attempts to get a handle on their proposed budget with cuts on the horizon from federal and state sources of revenue, combined with a looming national economic crisis, ... via St. Marys Today

Mary's County commissioners. * Seventy percent of new residential growth would be directed into designated growth areas; 30 percent would be allowed in the Rural Preservation District. via The Enterprise

“Sooner or later, we have to take care of these improvement projects and get a new high school built”

COMMENT By Megan Greenwell Washington Post Staff Writer Thursday, February 14, 2008; Page SM01 Financial uncertainties have upped the stakes for the annual retreat between the Charles County commissioners and ... via The Washington Post

Obama and McCain both win Potomac Primaries Obama beat Hillary at Loveville , the first precinct to report, 242 to 196, McCain over Huckabee 141 to 60; the tax assessor, Sean Powell, who's name went out on all ... via St. Marys Today

Two county elementary schools -- Lexington Park and Green Holly -- have won money for improvement on state standardized tests while eight others were recognized with a certificate through a state education ... via The Enterprise

Who gets what in Southern Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley's $31.52 billion fiscal 2009 capital budget proposal includes money for numerous construction, renovation and expansion projects throughout Southern ... via The Independent

“I really have a lot of concerns for this property.”

COMMENT By Jenna Johnson Washington Post Staff Writer Thursday, January 17, 2008; Page SM03 It has been nearly 15 years since the St. via The Washington Post