Closings and Cancellations for Thursday, Jan 24

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Calvert County Public Schools Closed

Charles County Public Schools Closed: Code Two for staff.

St. Marys County Public Schools Closed: Code 2 for employees

College of Southern Maryland Delayed; will open at 11:30

 

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Calvert County Government Opening Late: All Calvert County Gov offices will delay opening until 1030am. Essential personnel should report. Liberal leave policy is also in effect

 

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St. Mary’s County Government will be open. Liberal leave is in effect for employees.

All St. Mary’s County Public Schools are closed. Code 2 is in effect for employees.

The Department of Public Works and Transportation reports more than 20 salt trucks and plows, along with 9 contract plows and salt trucks, began working on primary roads at 2 a.m. and are continuing operations this time. This should be completed by 8 a.m. At that time secondary roads and subdivisions will be plowed and salted.
- Non-public school transportation is cancelled today.
- Convenience centers and STS will open at 12 noon.
- Building Services and Recreation and Parks crews are currently plowing parking lots and primary entranceways to county facilities. Lots and entranceways to the three libraries will begin later this morning.
- A conditions advisory (NOTAM) was issued for the St. Mary’s County Regional Airport regarding conditions of the runway.

Circuit Court will open at 10 a.m. District court TBD.

All St. Mary’s County Recreation and Parks activities conducted in the public schools is cancelled for today and all evening activities are also cancelled. The Great Mills Swimming Pool, gymnastics center and recreation centers will open at 12 noon.

All Senior Activity Centers are closed today. There will be no home delivered meals. Seniors should have emergency meals on hand to use.

 

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CMS Update:

Due to road conditions, all CSM campuses will open at 5 pm on Jan. 24. Check College of Southern Maryland for updates

 

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St. Mary's County Public Schools Update:

St. Mary's County Public Schools are closed today, January 24, 2013, with a Code 3 for employees. No staff should report to work. Administrative Leave will be provided for 12 month employees only. Designated emergency personnel should contact the Division of Supporting Services at 301-475-4256, x9 as to when to report.

 

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Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Canceled

The January 24, 2013 meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission meeting scheduled for 4:00 p.m. has been canceled due to weather conditions.

 

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Acton Lane Emergency Sewer Rehab Mtg Rescheduled

Charles County Department of Planning and Growth Management would like to notify residents that the "Acton Lane Sewer Emergency Rehab" public information meeting scheduled for tonight, Jan. 24 at Thomas Stone High School at 6:30 p.m. has been canceled. This meeting will be rescheduled for a future date.


For questions and more information, contact Ms. Amy Calvin, Right of Way Agent, at 301-396-5849 or CalvinA@CharlesCounty.org. Citizens with special needs may contact the Maryland Relay Service at 711, or Relay Service TDD: 800-735-2258.

 

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MetCom Meeting Changed

The January 24, 2013 regular meeting of the St. Mary’s County Metropolitan Commission has been canceled due to weather conditions.


The meeting has been rescheduled for Thursday, January 31 2013, beginning at 3:00 PM at the Metropolitan Commission Offices at 23121 Camden Way, California, MD 20619.

 

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Updated County Library Status

The St. Mary’s County Library is now reporting that the three libraries will open at 2 p.m.

Any additional changes to this will be communicated when it is announced by the library system.

 

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Afternoon County Winter Weather Update

As of 3:15 this afternoon most county departments are fully operational. However, there are a few changes regarding operations for this evening and tomorrow (Friday, January 25).

The St. Mary’s County Department of Aging and Human Services has canceled all home delivered meals for tomorrow. All Senior Activity Centers are scheduled to reopen tomorrow and meals will be provided at the centers.

St. Mary’s County Department of Recreation and Parks recreation programs, which usually take place in St. Mary’s County Public School facilities, have been cancelled for this evening. However, county operated Recreation Centers, Gymnastics Center, and Great Mills Pool opened at 12:00 noon and will close at their normal time.

The three St. Mary’s County Library branches (Charlotte Hall, Leonardtown and Lexington Park) opened their doors at 2 p.m. today and will close at 8 p.m.

Additional updates will be provided as we receive them.

 

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Winter Storm Forces Road Construction Postponement

Due to today's winter storm the St. Mary's County Department of Public Works & Transportation (DPW&T) is postponing construction work and replacement of a major culvert on Lockes Crossing Road, located in the 5th Election District, approximately .50 mile southwest of the intersection of Old Village Road. The work, originally scheduled for this Saturday, January 26, 2013 and Sunday, January 27, 2013, will now take place on Saturday, February 2, 2013 and Sunday, February 3, 2013, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. each day.

Lockes Crossing Road will be closed to through traffic at the pipe crossing during these times. The dates and times posted could be modified by weather conditions During these construction activities, motorists should be alert for changes in traffic patterns and delays. For additional information, please contact the DPW&T Highway Maintenance Division at (301) 863-8400.

 

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Warming Centers Available to the Public

The Charles County Commissioners would like announce that the public buildings listed below are designated as warming centers. During regular business hours, these locations are available to residents seeking warmth during the cold weather forecast for Thursday, Jan. 24 through Sunday, Jan. 27:

Capital Clubhouse 3033 Waldorf Market Place, Waldorf
Thursday/Friday: OPEN 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Saturday/Sunday: OPEN 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Port Tobacco Recreation Center 8190 Port Tobacco Road, Port Tobacco
Thursday/Friday: OPEN 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Saturday/Sunday: CLOSED

Richard R. Clark Senior Center 1210 Charles Street, La Plata
Thursday, Jan. 24: 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Saturday/Sunday: CLOSED

Nanjemoy Community Center 4375 Port Tobacco Road, Nanjemoy
Thursday/Friday: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Saturday/Sunday: CLOSED

Charles County Public Libraries:

La Plata Branch, 2 Garrett Avenue, La Plata

P.D. Brown Memorial Branch, 50 Village Street, Waldorf

Potomac Branch, 3225 Ruth B. Swann Drive, Indian Head

Waldorf West Branch, 10405 O'Donnell Place, Waldorf

Hours for all library branches: Thursday: 12 p.m. - 8 p.m.; Friday: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.; Saturday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Sunday: CLOSED

For more information, contact the Charles County Government Public Information Office at 301-885-2779. Citizens with special needs may contact the Maryland Relay Service at 711, or Relay Service TDD: 800-735-2258.

 

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The Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA) is reminding motorists to prepare now for a possible afternoon clipper-snow storm during tomorrow’s afternoon/evening commute. The latest forecast models are suggesting that the afternoon commute may be affected by a fast moving storm that could produce several inches of snow. Due to pavement temperatures below 20 degrees, SHA will not pre-treat using salt brine due to potential freezing on the roadway. Crews will patrol overnight for potential icy conditions. In many cases, salt remains on many highways following Thursday’s snow removal operations.