MD 5 AT ABELL AND MOAKLEY STREETS INTERSECTION RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT JULY 11, 2017

Route 5 Widening Project - Leonardtown

The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) invites interested persons to attend an open house about continued design work on the MD 5 (Point Lookout Road) at Abell and Moakley Streets Intersection Reconstruction project in Leonardtown, St Mary’s County. The purpose of the project is to improve safety and traffic operations along MD 5 while supporting existing and planned development in the area.

WHAT: The open house will familiarize attendees with the project and provide an opportunity to discuss project details. Maps and displays will be provided showing an overview of the proposed design, and MDOT SHA representatives will be available to answer project-related questions. There will be no formal presentation. You may arrive at any time during meeting hours and walk through the display area at your own pace.

Monday, June 12 at 4:00 p.m. - Town Council Meeting

Things to do this weekend 6/10-6/11

• Sunday, June 11, 3:00 - 6:30 p.m. - Summer Concert at the Gazebo, Leonardtown Wharf, 22500 Washington Street. Jennifer Cooper and GrooveSpan and The Clazzical Project (Don Stapleson, Fred Lieder, Peter Fields) - 2 amazing ensembles in 1 picturesque venue, with Port of Leonardtown Winery and Kona Ice of St. Mary's County serving up refreshments. Special thanks to the St. Mary's County Arts Council for their generous funding of this special event!

Saturday, June 10, 10 a.m. - First ever Paddle for First Responders sponsored by the Leonardtown Rotary.

Fun Paddle at McIntosh Run (Port of Leonardtown Park & Kayak Launch) and Timed Kayak Race at Leonardtown Wharf - canoes and SUP's also welcome! With food and music afterwards at the Leonardtown Wharf. Proceeds provide training and college scholarships for St. Mary's First Responders and their families, as well as funding for Rotary special projects. For details and online registration visit paddleforfirstresponders.org or register 8:00 - 9:30 a.m. the day of the event.

Saturday, June 10, 11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. - 32nd Annual St. Mary's County Crab Festival. Local live music, Car Show, Crab Pickin' Contest, petting zoo, regional crafters, and plenty more food for purchase. 

$5 at the door; proceeds benefit Lions Club Community Service Programs.  

For details visit https://e-clubhouse.org/sites/leonardtownmd/page-8.php

• Saturday, June 10, 5 - 8 p.m.- Folk Salad Trio @ Port of Leonardtown Wineryy
• Sunday, June 11, 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. - Billy Breslin at the Port of Leonardtown Winery
• To round out your Leonardtown experience, visit Shop Leonardtown to learn more about the local businesses around Town, and for more weekend events around St. Mary's County, visit St. Mary's County Tourismor www.visitstmarysmd.com

Things to do this weekend 6/2-6/4

 Friday, June 2, 5 - 8 p.m. - Where's Crabby - First Friday June 2017 Selfie Scavenger Hunt featuring music by C Bass & The Rockfish from 6 - 8 p.m. Extend your evening from 8-10 p.m. with the audience participation SoMar Drummers Drum & Percussion Circle held at the Leonardtown Wharf Park (or the Leonardtown Arts Center in case of inclement weather).

This is a free family-friendly scavenger hunt, "kids of all ages" are invited to stop by the Yellow Door Art Studios at 22795 Washington St. to check in and receive the list of participants. Grand Prize is two steam pot dinners at Kevin's Corner Kafe!

Saturday, June 3, 11:00 a.m. - Cystic Fibrosis Foundation - Metro DC Chapter Great Strides Walk - Leonardtown. Information and registration online @ http://fightcf.cff.org/…/GreatSt…/78_Metro_DC_Washington_DC…

Saturday, June 3, 5 - 8 p.m.- Swing Away Duo @ Port of Leonardtown Winery

Saturday, June 3, 12 noon - 10 p.m. and
Sunday, June 4, 12 noon - 7 p.m.
Olde Town Pub Olde Town Pub Summer Kickoff Concert

For more weekend events around St. Mary's County, visit St. Mary's County Tourism or www.visitstmarysmd.com

NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING - Monday, June 12, 2017 at 4:00 p.m.

THE COMMISSIONERS OF LEONARDTOWN

NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING

The Commissioners of Leonardtown will hold a public hearing on Monday June 12, 2017 at 4:15 p.m. at the Town office at 22670 Washington Street, Leonardtown, MD.  The purpose of the hearing will be to receive comments on the Recommended Budget for Fiscal Year 2018.  Copies of the recommended budget will be available by May 23 online at http://leonardtown.somd.com or at the Town Office between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

The public is invited to attend or send written comments by 4:00 p.m. on June 12, 2017 to:

leonardtown.commissioners@verizon.net

or

The Commissioners of Leonardtown

P.O. Box 1

Leonardtown, MD  20650

Traffic Advisory 5/27/17

Traffic Advisory

Saturday, May 27, 7:00 – 11:00 a.m.

Leonard’s Grant 5K Run

Please be advised that various roadways in and around the Leonard’s Grant subdivision, including the intersection of Pensive St. and Montague St., as well as Leonard’s Grant Parkway, will be intermittently closed to traffic from 7:00 – 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 27 -  see attached map.  Should you need to access the area, roads will be passable, however, please use caution around runners and expect possible delays at intersections and crossings

Attendance is expected to exceed 300 people.

Holiday Trash and Recycling Notice for week of May 29

Holiday Trash and Recycling Notice

Holiday Pickup

Memorial Day, May 29, 2017

Memorial Day is Monday, May 29th, so remember to slide your TRASH and RECYCLING pickup day ONE DAY FORWARD.

For example, trash pickup scheduled for Monday will slide forward to Tuesday, Tuesday pick up will slide to Wednesday, Wednesday to Thursday, and so on for the rest of the week.

RECYCLING will also slide forward next week and be picked up on Thursday.